Please note that BrightSign firmware version 8.3.46 is no longer recommended for this process. To ensure the best performance and compatibility, we suggest updating to a more recent version.
Requirements for BrightSign QL Player Setup:
You will require the following for a successful configuration:
BrightSign Player
Class 10 Micro SD Card (We recommend purchasing the SD Card through BrightSign)
Minimum Firmware: 8.0.127
(Note: for zipped HTML media playback, please have firmware 8.2.55.
Navori and Customers out in the field have experienced great feed with BrightSign firmware 8.2.75. (Before upgrading firmware, we highly suggest testing on your internal players before distributing out to live players)Navori QL Player 2.2.5
Navori has tested the following models:
XD1034/5, XT1144/5, HD1024/5, LS424/445For those using Portrait content please review the following FAQ - https://extranet.navori.com/ng/#/faq/5405
Please note: As the more Navori adds additional functionality and features to the software, the degrading of the LS424 and HD1024 is getting due to the lower specs. Our recommendation is to leave your LS424 player running on 2.2.5.
IF you have 1 video, you will begin to notice your player might display a black frame at each loop with higher versions of the Navori software, so we recommend your hardware is no longer upgraded to any higher version than 2.2.5.
Please Note:
For optimal template playback it is recommended to use the XT and XD BrightSign models.
LS is not recommended for Template playback.
Customers using the LS or HD models, please use the following version, this is to address video playback issues. Add the zip directly to an existing player already running Navori and reboot: DOWNLOAD HERE
Navori is now available from the Partner Application drop-down list in BrightAuthor. You may deploy the software from BrightAuthor, the Navori activation requires a keyboard to connect the player to your Navori CMS.
You may need to press the space bar as the enter button when activating.
Important Information to access the device portal:
Reboot the device and take out the SD card. On the initial screen you will observe the IP Address and Device Serial Number, please take note of this information.
To access the device portal open Chrome and enter the IP address
Username: admin
Password: device serial number eg: D3E8CA000973
Configuration Steps for BrightSign QL Player Setup:
Note: If you have an existing BrightSign player with the correct Timezone already set, this section can be skipped.
Make sure the SD Card is empty and unplug the device from Ethernet.
Insert the SD card on the Device.
Cancel the Timer “Stop Timer”
Click Next
Pick No Networking
Write the Device Name
Pick the timezone. (this is very important because to change it again you will need to repeat every step. Even if the portal gives you the option it may revert back to the old timezone.)
Firmware: you can leave it and upgrade later if necessary
Click Finish
NAVORI QL PLAYER INSTALLATION:
Please Note: Brightsign Firmware can be downloaded and installed directly from the BrightSign device portal.
Navigate to the device portal > SD Tab
Copy the Navori QL Player files onto the root of the SD Card. To download the Navori Player software for BrightSign, from the Navori CMS eg: https://saas.navori.com Navigate to Gear Icon (bottom left) > Player Management > Download QL Player > BrightSign.
autorun.brs
NavoriQLPlayer.zip
(OPTIONAL) Remote activation please follow activation steps from Option 1 below. (NOTE: Remote activation can only be performed during the installation and not available if software is deployed from BSAuthor)
Create an activation.json file. Unzip example:
ACTIVATION.JSONReplace the Serial Number and Server URL with your own and save file.
Add the activation.json to the root of the SD Card.
If you choose not to use json file for remote activation, please plug a keyboard into the BrightSign player and enter your activation information, press SPACE bar as the Enter button.
Reboot the Player > Control Tab > Reboot Player
Once the player has been activated, you should see a cloud image and your player license status will appear blue in QL Manager. This means your Player is now ready to receive content!
Activation Steps for BrightSign QL Player Setup:
Now that you are at the point of activation, there are two possible activation steps you can take as a user, as per the options below:
OPTION 1) REMOTE ACTIVATION
Create an activation.json file and add to the root of the SD Card in the following format:
{ “serialNumber”: “65Fxx – E1Exx – 0F1xx – 9CExx – A24xx – 4CBxx – 29Axx”, “serverURL”: “https://saas.navori.com/” }
You may download the sample ACTIVATION.JSON HERE
Unzip the file and simply replace the Serial Number and Server URL with your own.
OPTION 2) MANUAL ACTIVATION
Connect a keyboard and mouse to the device and proceed through the activation. If you need to modify the Server URL or Player License remotely, please format the SD Card and follow the installation steps, including the activation.json:
Within the device portal navigate to the Diagnostics Tab
Disable Autorun
Format Storage
Your SD card will now be reformatted.
Follow the steps for Navori QL Player Installation.
Note: If your BrightSign player is already running the latest firmware, you may ignore the firmware steps.