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Contents What's in the box 1 What is BrightSign 2 Benefits 2 Capabilities 3 Models 4 Connecting a display 5 Using a VGA cable 5 Using an HDMI cable 6 Connecting speakers 7 Getting started with the online Quick Start kit 8 Creating and playing presentations 9 Creating a full-screen playlist presentation 9 Creating a multiple zone playlist presentation 16 Creating an interactive presentation 24 Connecting an input device 33
Contents What's in the box 1 What is BrightSign 2 Benefits 2 Capabilities 3 Models 4 Connecting a display 5 Using a VGA cable 5 Using an HDMI cable 6 Connecting speakers 7 Getting started with the online Quick Start kit 8 Creating and playing presentations 9 Creating a full-screen playlist presentation 9 Creating a multiple zone playlist presentation 16 Creating an interactive presentation 24 Connecting an input device 33
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NOTE: The Quick Start Kit is available online at www.brightsign.biz/quickstart. • • 1 • What's in the box? 5v Ser RS-232 Control BrightSign Err Upd Pwr Bsy SD / MMC GP/012 Reset USB Power adapter Rubber feet SD slot cover Cable mount Cable tie International prongs TIP: Use the cable mount and cable tie to keep the cables securely attached to your BrightSign.
NOTE: The Quick Start Kit is available online at www.brightsign.biz/quickstart. • • 1 • What's in the box? 5v Ser RS-232 Control BrightSign Err Upd Pwr Bsy SD / MMC GP/012 Reset USB Power adapter Rubber feet SD slot cover Cable mount Cable tie International prongs TIP: Use the cable mount and cable tie to keep the cables securely attached to your BrightSign.
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Because BrightSign is a non-PC device with no moving parts, it is a standalone digital sign or kiosk controller. Roku BrightSign is durable, reliable, and an ideal solution for information kiosks, retail displays, museum exhibits, and other applications. What is BrightSign? Benefits • Easy to use • Astonishing full HD quality • Reliable solid state platform • Custom interactivity and control • Powerful zones and synchronization • Versatile networking options 2 • • •
Because BrightSign is a non-PC device with no moving parts, it is a standalone digital sign or kiosk controller. Roku BrightSign is durable, reliable, and an ideal solution for information kiosks, retail displays, museum exhibits, and other applications. What is BrightSign? Benefits • Easy to use • Astonishing full HD quality • Reliable solid state platform • Custom interactivity and control • Powerful zones and synchronization • Versatile networking options 2 • • •
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Capabilities You can use BrightSign to do any combination of the following: • Play content from a Secure Digital card (SD or SDHC card) or USB Flash drive • Display content ... information • Run interactive presentations that playback content based on inputs such as buttons, touch screens, mice, and more • Synchronize video playback across multiple BrightSign units • Update software and content remotely with...
Capabilities You can use BrightSign to do any combination of the following: • Play content from a Secure Digital card (SD or SDHC card) or USB Flash drive • Display content ... information • Run interactive presentations that playback content based on inputs such as buttons, touch screens, mice, and more • Synchronize video playback across multiple BrightSign units • Update software and content remotely with...
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... • Full interactivity including touch screens and USB devices • Schedule content by time/date • Live video feed • Support for A/V expansion module accessories BrightSign HD1010 • All HD810 features • Networking support NOTE: For details on the features of each BrightSign model, see "BrightSign feature comparison" on page 35. 4 • • •
... • Full interactivity including touch screens and USB devices • Schedule content by time/date • Live video feed • Support for A/V expansion module accessories BrightSign HD1010 • All HD810 features • Networking support NOTE: For details on the features of each BrightSign model, see "BrightSign feature comparison" on page 35. 4 • • •
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Power Volume Audio In Audio VGA Y Pb Pr HDMI Ethernet Power 5.2V 3A • • 7 • Connecting speakers If your presentations include audio, you can route the audio through an HDMI display that you connected to your BrightSign, or you can connect powered speakers to your BrightSign.
Power Volume Audio In Audio VGA Y Pb Pr HDMI Ethernet Power 5.2V 3A • • 7 • Connecting speakers If your presentations include audio, you can route the audio through an HDMI display that you connected to your BrightSign, or you can connect powered speakers to your BrightSign.
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Getting started with the online Quick Start kit This section provides step-by-step instructions on how to create your first BrightSign presentations using BrightAuthor 2.0 and the online Quick Start kit. 1 Download the QuickStart.zip file from www.brightsign.biz/quickstart. 2 Unzip the file to a location on your PC. 3 Double-click the Setup.exe file, and follow the onscreen instructions to install the BrightAuthor 2.0 software. 8 • • •
Getting started with the online Quick Start kit This section provides step-by-step instructions on how to create your first BrightSign presentations using BrightAuthor 2.0 and the online Quick Start kit. 1 Download the QuickStart.zip file from www.brightsign.biz/quickstart. 2 Unzip the file to a location on your PC. 3 Double-click the Setup.exe file, and follow the onscreen instructions to install the BrightAuthor 2.0 software. 8 • • •
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... playing presentations This guide describes how to store the presentation. See the corresponding sections in the Quick Start kit. 1 Create a new BrightSign project: a Double-click the BrightAuthor icon on your BrightSign Model, Connector type, and Screen resolution. Creating a full-screen playlist presentation A playlist enables you want to create three types of presentation...
... playing presentations This guide describes how to store the presentation. See the corresponding sections in the Quick Start kit. 1 Create a new BrightSign project: a Double-click the BrightAuthor icon on your BrightSign Model, Connector type, and Screen resolution. Creating a full-screen playlist presentation A playlist enables you want to create three types of presentation...
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..., select File > Open. 2 Locate the Quick Start Kit folder and select the folder for your BrightSign model to see the sample project files. 3 Do one of the following: • If your BrightSign is connected to your display via an HDMI connection, select the HDMI_fullscreen.xml file. • If your... BrightSign is connected to your display via a VGA connection, select the VGA_fullscreen.xml file. 4 When ...
..., select File > Open. 2 Locate the Quick Start Kit folder and select the folder for your BrightSign model to see the sample project files. 3 Do one of the following: • If your BrightSign is connected to your display via an HDMI connection, select the HDMI_fullscreen.xml file. • If your... BrightSign is connected to your display via a VGA connection, select the VGA_fullscreen.xml file. 4 When ...
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Below are a few examples of content in each window, including video, images, ticker feeds (RSS or text), or a clock. You can divide the screen into windows and play different types of BrightSign zone templates: 16 • • • Creating a multiple zone playlist presentation With BrightSign zones you can also control transitions, background color, background image, font, text color, text alignment, and text orientation.
Below are a few examples of content in each window, including video, images, ticker feeds (RSS or text), or a clock. You can divide the screen into windows and play different types of BrightSign zone templates: 16 • • • Creating a multiple zone playlist presentation With BrightSign zones you can also control transitions, background color, background image, font, text color, text alignment, and text orientation.
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... the BrightAuthor icon on your desktop. 1 Select File > Open. 2 Navigate to the Quick Start Kit folder on your PC, and select the folder for your BrightSign model to see the sample files. 3 Do one of the following to open the BrightAuthor project: • If your... BrightSign is connected to your display via an HDMI connection, select the HDMI_zones.xml file. • If your BrightSign is connected to your display via a VGA connection, select the VGA_zones.xml file. 4 When prompted to...
... the BrightAuthor icon on your desktop. 1 Select File > Open. 2 Navigate to the Quick Start Kit folder on your PC, and select the folder for your BrightSign model to see the sample files. 3 Do one of the following to open the BrightAuthor project: • If your... BrightSign is connected to your display via an HDMI connection, select the HDMI_zones.xml file. • If your BrightSign is connected to your display via a VGA connection, select the VGA_zones.xml file. 4 When prompted to...
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Creating an interactive presentation With BrightSign HD410, HD810, and HD1010 you can create an interactive presentation that responds to user input from buttons or other GPIO devices, or from USB devices such as motion sensors ... to see the sample files. 24 • • • The HD 810 and HD1010 also support input for interactivity from devices such as touch screens, mice, keyboards, and barcode scanners, and the HD1010 also supports input for your BrightSign model to the Quick Start Kit folder on your PC, and select the folder...
Creating an interactive presentation With BrightSign HD410, HD810, and HD1010 you can create an interactive presentation that responds to user input from buttons or other GPIO devices, or from USB devices such as motion sensors ... to see the sample files. 24 • • • The HD 810 and HD1010 also support input for interactivity from devices such as touch screens, mice, keyboards, and barcode scanners, and the HD1010 also supports input for your BrightSign model to the Quick Start Kit folder on your PC, and select the folder...
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... display via an HDMI connection and you have a mouse attached to your BrightSign, select the HDMI_mouse.xml file. • (HD810 and HD1010 only) If your BrightSign is connected to your display via a VGA connection and you have a mouse attached to your BrightSign, select the VGA_mouse.xml file. 4 When prompted to locate one of the...
... display via an HDMI connection and you have a mouse attached to your BrightSign, select the HDMI_mouse.xml file. • (HD810 and HD1010 only) If your BrightSign is connected to your display via a VGA connection and you have a mouse attached to your BrightSign, select the VGA_mouse.xml file. 4 When prompted to locate one of the...
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The following illustrations show how to your BrightSign. Connecting an input device To play interactive presentations, you need to connect an input device to connect a button board and touch screen: Button board Control 5v Ser RS-232 Control Err Upd Pwr Bsy SD / MMC Touch screen USB USB Reset GPIO12 • • 33 •
The following illustrations show how to your BrightSign. Connecting an input device To play interactive presentations, you need to connect an input device to connect a button board and touch screen: Button board Control 5v Ser RS-232 Control Err Upd Pwr Bsy SD / MMC Touch screen USB USB Reset GPIO12 • • 33 •
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.../support/download.php • Support: Get answers to a network, you add your BrightSign HD210 or HD1010 to your questions on the support website: www.brightsign.biz/support -or- Download demos at: www.brightsign.biz/support/demos • Downloads: Get the latest BrightSign software, Autoplay script, scripts for manually setting the date & time, and scripts for...
.../support/download.php • Support: Get answers to a network, you add your BrightSign HD210 or HD1010 to your questions on the support website: www.brightsign.biz/support -or- Download demos at: www.brightsign.biz/support/demos • Downloads: Get the latest BrightSign software, Autoplay script, scripts for manually setting the date & time, and scripts for...
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...) 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p (HDMI & component) 1360x768, 1024x768 (HDMI & VGA) HD110 X X X HD110 X X X HD110 X X X HD210 X X Ethernet X X X X HD210 X X X HD210 X X X HD410 X X X X X HD410 X X X HD410 X X X HD810 X X X HD1010 X X X X X X X HD810 X X Ethernet X X X X HD1010 X X X HD810 X X X X X HD1010 X X X • • 35 • BrightSign feature comparison Features Looping playlist support Basic interactivity (via GPIO port supporting buttons and LEDs) Advanced interactivity (buttons, touch screens, LEDs, and...
...) 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p (HDMI & component) 1360x768, 1024x768 (HDMI & VGA) HD110 X X X HD110 X X X HD110 X X X HD210 X X Ethernet X X X X HD210 X X X HD210 X X X HD410 X X X X X HD410 X X X HD410 X X X HD810 X X X HD1010 X X X X X X X HD810 X X Ethernet X X X X HD1010 X X X HD810 X X X X X HD1010 X X X • • 35 • BrightSign feature comparison Features Looping playlist support Basic interactivity (via GPIO port supporting buttons and LEDs) Advanced interactivity (buttons, touch screens, LEDs, and...
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... file types see the latest Quick Start Guide and User Guide at www.brightsign.biz/support. 36 • • • Connectors SDHC slot VGA... mounting brackets or connectors) Weight Power International power supply & regulatory approvals Wall mounting brackets 1 year warranty (parts and labor) HD110 HD210 HD410 HD810 HD1010 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X HD110 HD210 HD410 HD810 HD1010 168mm (W) x 149mm (D) x 30mm (H) or 6.6" (W) x 5.9" (D) x 1.2" (H) 630 grams or 20.3 oz. 5V / 3.0A X X X...
... file types see the latest Quick Start Guide and User Guide at www.brightsign.biz/support. 36 • • • Connectors SDHC slot VGA... mounting brackets or connectors) Weight Power International power supply & regulatory approvals Wall mounting brackets 1 year warranty (parts and labor) HD110 HD210 HD410 HD810 HD1010 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X HD110 HD210 HD410 HD810 HD1010 168mm (W) x 149mm (D) x 30mm (H) or 6.6" (W) x 5.9" (D) x 1.2" (H) 630 grams or 20.3 oz. 5V / 3.0A X X X...
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Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of Roku, Inc. Suite D, Saratoga, CA 95070 www.brightsign.biz DOC-005-04 All rights reserved. BrightSign 12980 Saratoga Ave. Roku, the Roku logo and the BrightSign logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Roku, Inc. Copyright © 2010 by BrightSign, a division of their respective holders.
Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of Roku, Inc. Suite D, Saratoga, CA 95070 www.brightsign.biz DOC-005-04 All rights reserved. BrightSign 12980 Saratoga Ave. Roku, the Roku logo and the BrightSign logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Roku, Inc. Copyright © 2010 by BrightSign, a division of their respective holders.