User guide

• Select your file and check in the Inspector window that the resolution, frame rate and

aspect ration are correct (click on the Encoder button in the Inspector window -

second from the left). Most HD sources (HDCAM, HDV etc) will have set the

resolution to 1440x1080. It'll need to be changed to "HD 1920x1080" if you’re

creating 1080i content or “720p” if you’re creating 720p content by clicking on the

change button to the right of the value of Video Format and then selecting the correct

value from the pull down list. Frame rate and aspect ratio (usually 16:9) can be

changed the same way.

• Once you’re happy that the settings are correct, hit Submit

Device Software (Firmware) and Upgrading

The BrightSign is pre-programmed with two primary software images: a “Safe Mode”

and a “Run Mode”. The Safe Mode software image is write protected, and not changed

once programmed by the factory. Its main purpose is to validate that the run mode rom

image is not corrupt, and boot the unit. In addition, it can upgrade or re-program the

main run-mode rom image.

The main run mode software image is stored on a flash rom and may be upgraded in the

field. Roku is always working on improving the BrightSign software, so you should

check our web site for possible upgrades. To upgrade the BrightSign run-mode rom,

follow these steps:

1. Download the latest software from www.rokulabs.com/BrightSign

2. Unzip downloaded file and Copy the update to you CompactFlash card using your PC

and a standard CompactFlash Card reader/writer.

3. Name the upgrade file either “update.rok” or “update_save.rok”. “update.rok” will

auto-delete after the upgrade is complete. This is useful if you want to distribute the

update to the field on the same CF card that contains the display content. In this

mode, after the first boot, the unit will no longer upgrade, but will continue to autorun

any auto-run content on the CF card. If named “update_save.rok” the file will not be

auto-deleted. This is useful for using the same CF card to upgrade multiple

BrightSigns. On the HD2000, there are two additional options. If the file is renamed

“update_newer.rok”, the update contained in the file will only be applied if the

version it contains is newer than the version that is currently running. The file is not

deleted. If the file is renamed “update_different.rok”, the update contained in the file

will only be applied if the version it contains does not match the version that is

currently running. The file is not deleted.

4. Insert the CF card into the BrightSign and Apply Power.

5. HD600

a. Wait. If a display is connected it will be blank. After several seconds one of

the LEDs on the front panel will start to flash. Once it completes flashing, the

upgrade is complete. If you are using the “update.rok” method, the unit will

then reboot as normal.