User guide

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Chapter 1 Getting Started
logs on it. However, if you need to play media files that are 4GB or larger in size, the card must be formatted using
NTFS.
Card Reader/Writer Not required if using a USB flash drive. The card reader/writer must be connected to your PC and
must be compatible with your storage card.
Input Device All models except HD110. One or more of the following types of input devices:
Touch screen equipped with a touch controller that supports the standard HID specification. See this link for a list of
all supported touch controllers (HD810, HD1010, HD1010w, HD1020, XD1030, and XD1230).
BrightSign’s BP200 and BP900 USB button panels (HD810, HD1010, HD1010w, HD1020, XD1030, and XD1230)
Many brands of USB Keyboards (HD810, HD1010, HD1010w, HD1020, XD1030, and XD1230)
Many brands of USB Mouse or Trackballs (HD810, HD1010, HD1010w, HD1020, XD1030, and XD1230)
Many brands of USB Bar Code Scanners. (supported on HD810, HD1010, HD1010w, HD1020, XD1030, and
XD1230)
Quadravox Serial Button Board
AMX, Crestron, and similar control devices (serial & Ethernet)
Any GPIO (open/close contact switch) button, signal, or LED (your custom board or LED display)
PC (via serial port)
IR remote control using the NEC Remote Control Protocols (HD810, HD1010, HD1010w, and HD1020 only). You
can purchase a compatible remote from BrightSign (see Appendix A for remote control codes).
Step 2: Install BrightAuthor
Download the latest software and install it on your PC.
1. Go to the BrightSign web site: www.brightsign.biz/support.
2. Click the BrightAuthor Downloads link.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the software on your PC.