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title: HD223, HD1023
slug: hardware/hd223-hd1023
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createdAt: 2025-03-11T07:10:52.796Z
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The BrightSign HD223 and HD1023 media players can be used to decode images, audio, and video (at resolutions up to 1920x1080x60p) for digital-signage and kiosk applications. In addition to driving audio/video devices, these players can be controlled with various networked and built-in interfaces.

This manual specifies the hardware interfaces and operational theory of the HDx23 series.

# Block Diagram

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/511c8QBH-VHiwWnyzIwUb/BhvAZC20ezl3GchdIKC4r_pantera-block-diagram-rev-a.png)

# Interfaces

## HD223

| **Front**            | **Back**                         |
| -------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| Status LEDs          | WiFi antenna connector (1 of 2)  |
| microSD card slot    | 3.5mm audio out                  |
| HDMI® out            | GPIO (12 pins)                   |
| RJ45 LAN             | 12V\@1.5A barrel power connector |
| Service button (SVC) | WiFi antenna connector (2 of 2)  |
| Reset button (Reset) |                                  |

## HD1023

| **Front**                  | **Back**                         |
| -------------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| Status LEDs                | WiFi antenna connector (1 of 2)  |
| microSD card slot          | 3.5mm audio out                  |
| HDMI out                   | 3.5mm serial                     |
| USB 2.0 (Type A connector) | GPIO (12 pins)                   |
| RJ45 LAN                   | 12V\@1.5A barrel power connector |
| Service button (SVC)       | WiFi antenna connector (2 of 2)  |
| Reset button (Reset)       |                                  |

# HD3 Hardware Manual (PDF)

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