BrightSign HD224 H.265 Full HD Mainstream HTML5 Player with Standard I/O Package

The BrightSign HD224 is a mainstream digital signage player designed for flawless 4K and Full HD single-video decoding, HTML5 playback, and simultaneous content delivery from local, networked, and streaming sources. It is built for signage applications that need reliable playback, interactive capabilities, and flexible connectivity in a compact form factor.

With support for H.265 and H.264 video, BrightWall synchronized playback, IP streaming, live feeds, and hardware-accelerated HTML5 performance, the HD224 is suited for a wide range of commercial signage deployments. The standard I/O package includes Gigabit Ethernet, GPIO, and analog or digital audio output for integration into professional display environments.

Key Features

• 4K and Full HD video playback with single-video decoding support
• H.265 and H.264 decoding for efficient playback and lower bitrate delivery
• Mainstream HTML5 performance with hardware-accelerated playback
• Simultaneous source playback from local, networked, and streaming content
• BrightWall synchronized playback across multiple displays
• Interactive signage support through GPIO and UDP connectivity
• Zones and Mosaic Mode for multi-content and multi-video layouts
• Live feeds and streaming support including live data, live text, MRSS, Twitter, and Flickr
• Networking and remote management for updates, scheduling, and deployment
• Built-in wall mounting brackets for easier installation

Technical Specifications

• Video Engine Decoder
  • 4K Playback: True 4K@60p video decoding
  • Single Video Decode: Single 4K or 1080p60 video decoding
• Media Formats
  • Video Codecs for 4K Content: H.265, H.264
  • Video Containers for 4K Content: .ts, .mov, .mp4
  • Video Codecs for Full HD: H.265, H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10), MPEG-2, MPEG-1
  • Video Containers for Full HD: .ts, .mpg, .vob, .mov, .mp4, .m2ts
  • Images: BMP, JPEG, PNG
  • Audio: MP2, MP3, AAC, and WAV (AC3 is passed through)
  • HTML5: Mainstream
• Display Resolutions
  • 4K Resolutions: 4096x2160, 3840x2160, 3840x600
  • Upscaling To: 3840x2160x24/25/29.97/30p
  • Additional Resolutions: 1920x1200, 1920x1080x24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60p, 1920x1080x50/59.94/60i, 1600x1200x60p, 1440x1050x60/75p, 1440x900x60/75p, 1360x768x60p, 1280x1024x60/75p, 1280x960x60p, 1280x800x60p/75p, 1280x768x60p, 1280x720x50/59.94/60p, 1024x768x60p, 800x600x60/75p, 720x576x50p/50i, 720x480x59.94/60p/60i, 640x480x60p
• Hardware Interfaces
  • MicroSD Slot: External microSD slot (SDHC and SDXC)
  • SDHC Storage: Up to 32GB
  • SDXC Storage: Up to 2TB
  • GPIO: 12-pin Phoenix GPIO port with 8 bi-directional GPIOs
  • Serial Port: 3.5mm RS-232
  • IR: 3.5mm IR In/Out
  • Audio Out: 3.5mm analog or SPDIF digital, non-simultaneous
  • Video Out: HDMI 2.0a
  • Ethernet: Gigabit
  • Wireless Connector: M.2 (E) keyed Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connector
  • Antenna Connector: Wi-Fi external antenna connector (optional)
  • Status LEDs: Power, Error, Busy, Update
  • Buttons: Reset and Service
  • Clock: Real Time Clock
• Features
  • H.265 Decoding: Smaller file sizes and lower bitrates than H.264
  • HTML5 Engine: Hardware-accelerated playback of modular HTML assets alongside high-bandwidth video
  • BrightBeacon: 2-way Bluetooth/Beacon communication between mobile devices and signage (requires wireless/Bluetooth module)
  • BrightWall: Synchronized playback across multiple displays
  • AutoWall: HTML5-based multimedia video wall creation
  • Zones: Playback of multiple content types on a single screen
  • Mosaic Mode: Simultaneous playback of multiple smaller videos up to the maximum player resolution
  • IP Streaming: Streaming media playback
  • Interactivity: Support for interactive devices via GPIO and UDP
  • Live Feeds: Live Data, Live Text, MRSS, Twitter, Flickr, and more
  • Tagging: Media and player tags for targeted distribution
  • BrightSign App: Update signs with an iOS device
  • Sign Preview: Preview presentation playback in BrightAuthor
  • Remote Snapshot: Remotely view a snapshot image of display playback
  • Networking: Update, manage, and schedule signage
  • B-deploy: Setup feature to deploy many players at once
  • Extended Thermal: Supports 0° to 70°C at 90% max relative humidity, non-condensing
• Software
  • Authoring Software: Free BrightAuthor Software
  • Networking Options: BrightSign Networking Options
• Accessories
  • Optional Wireless Module: Wireless/Bluetooth Module
  • Optional Storage: MicroSD Class 10 cards (various capacities)
• Miscellaneous
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 159.9 x 22 x 144.2 mm (6.3 x 0.87 x 5.7 in)
  • Weight: 12 oz
  • Power: 12V / 1.5A (18 Watts)
  • Approvals: Multi-country power and regulatory approvals
  • Mounting: Built-in wall mounting brackets
  • Warranty: 1 year, parts and labor

Installation / Use Cases

• Digital signage deployments using a mainstream HTML5 player for corporate, retail, and public display environments
• Corporate lobby information kiosks requiring 4K and Full HD playback with simultaneous local, networked, and streaming content
• Videowall installations using frame-accurate synchronized playback across multiple screens
• Interactive signage systems that use GPIO, UDP, and touch-enabled HTML5 workflows
• Network-managed signage environments needing remote updates, scheduling, and content distribution

Package Contents

• BrightSign HD224 H.265 Full HD Mainstream HTML5 Player with Standard I/O Package