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title: HD224, HD1024
slug: hardware/hd224-hd1024
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createdAt: 2025-03-11T07:10:52.796Z
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The BrightSign HD224 and HD1024 media players can be used to decode images, audio, and video (at resolutions up to 3840x2160x60p) 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 HDx24 series.

# Block Diagram

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# Interfaces

## HD224

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

## HD1024

| **Front**                        | **Back**               |
| -------------------------------- | ---------------------- |
| RJ45 LAN                         | WiFi antenna connector |
| microSD card slot                | 3.5mm audio out        |
| HDMI out                         | 3.5mm IR in/out        |
| USB 2.0 (Type A connector)       | 3.5mm RS-232 serial    |
| Service button (SVC)             | GPIO (12 pins)         |
| Reset button (Reset)             | Status LEDs            |
| 12V\@1.5A barrel power connector |                        |

# HD4 Hardware Manual (PDF)

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