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Chapter 1 – Getting Started
allows you to play media files that are 4GB or larger in size, but the player will not be able to receive network updates
or generate logs.
Card Reader/Writer – Only required if using an SD card. The card reader/writer must be connected to your PC and must
be compatible with your storage card.
Input Device – Required for interactive presentations only. BrightSign players support one or more of the following types
of input devices:
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Touchscreen equipped with a supported touch controller. See this
for a list of all supported touch controllers.
(4K1042, 4K1142, XD1032, XD1132, XD1030, XD1230, HD1022, HD1020, LS422)
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BrightSign’s
USB button panels (4K1042, 4K1142, XD1032, XD1132, XD1030, XD1230,
HD1022, HD1020, LS322, LS422)
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Many brands of USB Keyboards (4K1042, 4K1142, XD1032, XD1132, XD1030, XD1230, HD1022, HD1020,
LS322, LS422)
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Many brands of USB Mouse or Trackball (4K1042, 4K1142, XD1032, XD1132, XD1030, XD1230, HD1022,
HD1020, LS422)
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Many brands of USB Bar Code Scanners (4K1042, 4K1142, XD1032, XD1132, XD1030, XD1230, HD1022,
HD1020, LS322, LS422)
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Quadravox Serial Button Board
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AMX, Crestron, and similar control devices
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Any GPIO (open/close contact switch) button, signal, or LED (your custom board or LED display)
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PC (via UDP or serial)
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IR input/output devices using the NEC or Pronto Hex remote control protocols (all 4K and XD models, as well as
the HD1022, HD1020, HD810, HD1010, HD1010w).
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