BrightSign install (SD Card)
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bsn cloud versus sd card there are two methods for installing the fusion signage application on your brightsign unit bsn cloud https //test support fusionsignage com au/install fusion signage/brightsign installation guide bsncloud brightsign installation guide bsncloud , or manual setup via sd card the preferred method is through bsn cloud , which is a free solution provided by brightsign and enables remote management and easy updates of your brightsign players, including provisioning the device sd card will still work, however if you ever have to change any settings or troubleshoot the device you will need to physically access it on site this page will explain how to set up your brightsign via sd card supported devices only the latest generation of brightsign devices are supported devices listed as legacy are not compatible with fusion signage steps not matching? if these steps are out of date, refer to brightsigns support site https //support brightsign biz/hc/en us and notify us at support\@fusionsignage com au mailto\ support\@fusionsignage com au step 1 preparing your brightsign unit follow these steps to get your device ready connect the power adapter connect a display to the brightsign via hdmi (or other display cables as supported) connect the device to the internet through the ethernet port ensure your sd card is cleared and formatted to fat32 or exfat step 2 download the fusion signage application and prepare the sd card download the latest fusion signage application files to your computer here https //fus app/b https //fus app/b insert the sd card into your computer copy the autorun zip file onto a formatted sd card (fat32 or exfat) if you need to change your default settings or rotate the screen, copy your custom settings json to the sd card (see below) step 3 installing fusion signage via sd card insert the sd card into your brightsign device reboot the device the fusion signage app will launch, displaying an identity code follow the portal instructions https //test support fusionsignage com au/using fusion signage/how to add a screen to add and activate your device you're all set! your brightsign device is now running fusion signage, managed remotely via bsn cloud or sd card setup optional changing default application settings default settings when using the standard autorun zip file contents, the player will be configured as follows auto update enabled signage menu appears on single click/touch ip assigned via dhcp orientation set to landscape resolution 1920 x 1080 timezone is not set by default note you can modify settings after installation if you connect a mouse or touchscreen to access fusion signage settings settings json for portrait rotation and custom configuration files (for standard series players without usb) log into the fusion signage portal at settings > player app > configuration settings adjust settings as needed enable auto updates (default on; turn off for manual updates) enable video sound enable menu secure access (requires five quick touches to access settings if enabled) screen rotation (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°) timezone manual network configuration (static ip, subnet, gateway, dns) click create file to generate settings json copy this file to your sd card alongside autorun zip looking for something else? we can’t wait to hear about it reach out to our sunshiney support and we'll be in touch in a flash