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CHAPTER 1 – GETTING STARTED
What is BrightAuthor?
BrightAuthor is a software application that helps you create and publish digital-signage presentations for BrightSign
players. You can play BrightAuthor presentations on any of the following BrightSign models: XD230, XD1030, XD1230,
HD120, HD220, HD1020, HD110, HD210, HD210w, HD410, HD810, HD1010, HD1010w, and TD1012. Your
presentations can include any of the following types of content:
• Images
• Pre-recorded videos
• Live videos: Supported on the XD1230, as well as the HD810, HD1010, HD1010w (in conjunction with the Live
Video Module accessory)
• Audio
• RSS and Twitter feeds
• Dynamic playlists
• SignChannel: Supported on the HD210, HD210w, HD220, HD1010, HD1010w, HD1020, XD230, XD1030,
XD1230, and TD1012
Note: Subscription is required. Go to http://www.signchannel.com/ for details.
• Text
• Date and time
What Kind of Presentations Can I Create?
You can create two types of presentation with BrightAuthor:
• Non-Interactive: A slideshow of media (images, video, audio) that plays in a continuous loop. You can play non-
interactive presentations on all BrightSign models.
• Interactive: A presentation that transitions between media based on input from a user via a button board, remote
control, or a similar input device. All models except the HD110 support at least one type of interactive event. The
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