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# BrightSign Series-6

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring **PADS4 Viewer** on **BrightSign Series-6** players.

## **Before You Start**

### **Supported BrightSign Series-6 Players**

The following **Series-6 BrightSign players** are supported:

* BrightSign HD6
* BrightSign XD6

## **Minimum Requirements**

### **PADS4 Server Version**

Before installation, ensure that your **PADS4 Server** is running **PADS4 version 2023.2** or higher.

<Note>
  It is recommended to **complete the installation of the PADS4 Server first** before configuring your BrightSign player.
</Note>

### **BrightSign OS Version**

Your BrightSign player must be running **BrightSign OS 9.1.92.2 or later**.

If your BrightSign device does not meet this requirement, update the OS using one of the following methods:

1. **BNS.cloud** – A cloud-based BrightSign network management platform for remote firmware updates.
2. **BrightAuthor:connected** – Allows firmware updates directly from your PC.

## **Storage Requirements**

* The only **supported storage device** for **PADS4 on BrightSign players** is a **microSD card**.
* Ensure you have a **compatible microSD card** inserted before proceeding with the installation.

## **Generating the PADS4 Viewer for BrightSign Players**

The **PADS4 Viewer application** for BrightSign players can be generated directly from the **PADS4 Server**.

### **Steps to Generate the PADS4 Viewer**

<Steps>
  <Step title="Step One">
    Open a **web browser** on your computer.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Two">
    Navigate to the **PADS4 BrightSign Player Wizard** using the following format:

    ```text theme={null}
    https://[yourPADS4Server]/[domain]/Apps/Brightsign  
    ```

    * Replace **\[yourPADS4Server]** with the **DNS name or IP address** of your **PADS4 Server**.
    * Replace **\[domain]** with your **PADS4 domain name**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Three">
    Example URL:

    ```text theme={null}
    https://example.pads365.com/PADS4/Apps/Brightsign  
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Four">
    Press **Enter** to launch the **PADS4 BrightSign Player Wizard**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## **Using the PADS4 BrightSign Player Wizard**

The **PADS4 BrightSign Player Wizard** consists of **three steps**:

### **Step 1: Configure PADS4 Server**

* The **PADS4 Server URL** will be **automatically populated** based on the address entered in your browser.
* Verify that the URL is correct and click **Next** to proceed.

### **Step 2: Download BrightSign Player Files**

* Click the **Download** button to download a **ZIP file** containing the **BrightSign Player application**.
* Once the download is complete, click **Next** to continue.

### **Step 3: Extract and Deploy Files**

<Steps>
  <Step title="Step One">
    Extract the **downloaded ZIP file**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Two">
    Insert a **microSD card** into your computer’s card reader.\\

    <Note>
      Ensure the microSD card is **empty** before proceeding.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Three">
    Copy the **extracted content** from the ZIP file onto the **microSD card**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## **Completing the Installation on Your BrightSign Player**

Once the **microSD card** is prepared, proceed with installation on your **BrightSign player**.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Step One">
    Remove the **microSD card** from your computer.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Two">
    Insert the **microSD card** into the **designated microSD slot** on your **BrightSign player**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Three">
    If the **BrightSign player** is already powered on, it should **automatically detect and start** the **PADS4 Viewer application** after inserting the microSD card.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Four - *If PADS4 Viewer does not launch automatically*">
    Press the **Reset** button on the **BrightSign player** to restart the device.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Five">
    Upon reboot, the **PADS4 Viewer** should **launch automatically**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**Congratulations!** You have successfully installed the **PADS4 Viewer** on your **BrightSign player**.

***

## **Finalizing Your PADS4 BrightSign Player Setup**

* Upon first launch, the **PADS4 Viewer** on your **BrightSign player** will display a default name, such as:
  ```text theme={null}
  BrightSign0002  
  ```
* To assign a **custom name**, use the **PADS4 CTRL Center** to update the **Viewer Name**.

## **Supported Features and Limitations**

### **General Features**

| Feature | Description                                                                                                |
| :-----: | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
|    ✅    | **Automatic PADS4 Software Updates** – The **PADS4 Viewer** will update automatically.                     |
|    ✅    | **Offline Mode** – The device will continue playing **scheduled presentations** for **7 days** if offline. |

### **Storage & Hardware Capabilities**

| Feature | Description                                                             |
| :-----: | :---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
|    ✅    | **Supports microSD storage** – Required for installation and operation. |
|    ✅    | **Supports BrightSign OS 9.0.120+** – Required for compatibility.       |
|    ❌    | **USB storage support** – Not supported.                                |

### **Data & Content Support**

| Feature | Description                                                                                 |
| :-----: | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
|    ✅    | **Real-time Data Providers** – Supports integration with external data sources.             |
|    ✅    | **Video, Images, Text, Tables, and Interactive Elements** – Supported within presentations. |

### **Device Management**

| Feature | Description                                             |
| :-----: | :------------------------------------------------------ |
|    ✅    | **Remote Management via PADS4 CTRL Center**             |
|    ✅    | **Connection State Monitoring & Alerts**                |
|    ❌    | **Reboot, Shutdown, Wake-on-LAN** – Not supported.      |
|    ✅    | **Restart Viewer, Retrieve Logs, Edit Viewer Settings** |

## **Important Notes**

<Warning>
  **Content File Integrity** – The **PADS4 Content Library** verifies file integrity using **MD5 checksum** during synchronization.
</Warning>

<Warning>
  **Proof of Play Limitations** – A maximum of **50,000 records** can be stored locally. Older records will be removed once the limit is reached.
</Warning>