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Defines BrightSign as a standalone digital sign or kiosk controller for playing content from flash memory cards.
Explains how to connect BrightSign to various devices based on audio, video, and interactivity needs.
Details connecting BrightSign to a display using VGA, component, or HDMI for video or slide loops.
Describes adding audio and interactivity to displays using input devices like keyboards or touch screens.
Provides examples of BrightSign capabilities, including video looping, simultaneous displays, and interactive presentations.
Lists the necessary hardware for setting up BrightSign, including displays, storage cards, and accessories.
Guides users on how to check for and download the latest BrightSign software from the official website.
Provides steps to run a demo presentation to understand BrightSign's interactive capabilities and features.
Instructs users to add their own content and follow directions to create their desired presentations.
Outlines methods for playing media files, including auto-play from SD cards, scripts, and serial commands.
Explains how BrightSign automatically sets video resolution by communicating with the attached display.
Details how to set up files to play automatically in alphabetical order when the BrightSign unit powers up.
Guides users on creating and using AUTOPLAY.BSP files for automatic playlist playback upon startup.
Explains how to create and use AUTOPLAY.CSV files for sophisticated interactive presentations on specific models.
Instructs on creating and using AUTORUN.BRS scripts for autorun functionality and advanced control.
Details how to play content at specific times using the AUTOSCHEDULE.TXT file on supported models.
Defines a BrightSign playlist (.BSP file) as a text file listing media files and their playback order.
Provides step-by-step instructions for creating playlist files using a text editor and saving them with a .BSP extension.
Lists and describes commands usable within a BrightSign playlist, such as debug, rem, print, and videomode.
Explains how to create interactive presentations using CSV files, responding to user input like buttons or touch screens.
Details using Microsoft Excel to create interactive playlist files by structuring data in a table format.
Lists keywords that can be included at the beginning of a playlist file, such as VIDEOMODE.
Explains the EVENTS row in interactive playlists for defining triggers like touch input or button presses.
Describes the STATE rows in interactive playlists, defining media files and transitions between states.
Guides on using GPIO commands within interactive playlists to control output states like LEDs.
Explains how to use the serialSend command in playlists to send strings via the serial connector.
Details using the udpSend command in playlists to send strings via the ethernet connector.
Explains the rules and benefits of preloading images in interactive playlists for smoother transitions.
Describes creating simultaneous states within a single interactive playlist for complex presentations.
Illustrates interactive playlist usage with examples like slideshows advancing via clicks or button inputs.
Explains setting up touchable areas (rollover regions) for dynamic presentations that respond to cursor movement.
Details defining rectangular and circular rollover regions using specific keywords in the playlist events row.
Guides on using the autoschedule.txt file to play videos, images, and playlists at scheduled dates and times.
Explains how to divide the screen into zones for playing different content, supporting video, images, RSS, and text.
Details customization options for zones, including background color, fonts, text appearance, and colors.
Demonstrates adding zones to playlists using keywords like EnableZones and DefineZone for layout configuration.
Introduces additional keywords for zones, such as Backgroundbitmap and Color, for visual customization.
Illustrates zone usage with a practical example, showing a playlist that controls multiple content zones.
Defines scripts as programs controlling behaviors based on events, similar to macros or web scripting languages.
Provides a simple 'Hello World' example script to demonstrate script creation and execution via the serial port.
Explains BrightSign's reliance on Roku Objects for hardware access within the BrightScript language.
Details connecting buttons or LEDs to BrightSign's GPIO ports and creating custom cables for interaction.
Lists available BrightSign documents, community forums, and support contacts for further assistance.
Addresses common user queries regarding video frame rates, portrait mode content, and component display connections.
Offers troubleshooting steps for general problems, no display, boot issues, unrecognized cards, and unresponsive peripherals.
Provides solutions for problems with automatically playing files, general playback errors, and content format specifications.
Offers guidance on resolving issues with playlists, including file naming, formatting, and content compatibility.
Provides steps to fix interactive playlist problems, focusing on input definition, file spelling, and event listing.
Discusses common issues with BrightSign startup lights, software updates, and SD card functionality.
Recommends industrial-rated CF/SD cards and discusses compatibility and reliability factors for BrightSign.
Explains how read fatigue can corrupt CF/SD cards and why industrial-rated cards mitigate this risk.
Specifies recommended read speeds for CF/SD cards for standard and high-definition video playback.
Discusses BrightSign's compatibility with CF/SD cards and the importance of testing before deployment.
Details methods for updating BrightSign software, including using specific file names for updates.
Provides instructions for creating and exporting HD content for the HD2000 using Final Cut Pro and Compressor.
Explains how to access the BrightSign command-line shell via a serial port for debugging and advanced tasks.
Lists and explains basic shell commands for file management and interacting with the BrightSign unit.
Presents a table detailing supported display resolutions and video compression standards across BrightSign models.
Lists supported media formats, including MPEG-2 video, image files (BMP, PNG, JPEG), MP3 audio, and WAV audio.
Details the various input devices that can be connected to a BrightSign, such as touch screens, keyboards, and mice.
Provides a list of USB mice tested for compatibility with BrightSign, including connection type and model.
| Model | HD1010 |
|---|---|
| Category | Media Player |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Audio Output | HDMI, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Resolution | Up to 1080p |
| Operating System | BrightSign OS |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs |
| Image Decoding | JPEG, PNG |
| Audio Decoding | AAC, MP3, WAV |
| Serial Port | RS-232 |
| Power Supply | 5V DC |
| Storage | SD card slot |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet |
| Video Decoding | H.264, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 |
| USB | USB 2.0 |