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This User Manual includes the Aurora Sport, Aurora 'classic', and the Aurora PRO. Colors, features, and accessories will vary.
Getting Started
What's in the Box
Battery Charging
Modes, Buttons and Settings
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Scene and Focusing Rings
Setting the Date and Time
Attaching the Neck Strap [Not available with Aurora Sport]
Photo and Video Modes
Focusing, Zooming, and Exposure Compensation
The Scene Ring
Playback, Deleting, and Zooming in on Photos and Videos
Photo Settings: Shutter | Burst | HDR | Self Timer | Panorama | Time Lapse
Photo and Video Advanced Settings
Brightness (EVF) | Overlay | EVF Time Out | Night Glow | Quick Review (photo) | Invert
Image Video Settings: EIS | Frame Rate | Resolution
Loop Mode
Trigger Type and Mode
About: FW Version | Serial # | MAC Address | Factory Reset
Calibrate Compass (original Aurora only)
Language
SD Card
GPS (original Aurora only)
WIFI (and the Mobile App)
Battery - usage tips, storage, handling and disposal
Camera Specifications
SiOnyx Customer Care[br][br]
Warranty
Getting Started
Congratulations on the purchase of your new SiOnyx Aurora Night Vision camera! Let's get started!
What's in the Box?
Note: The Aurora Sport does not include the Quick Start Guide, the Neck Strap, or the Microfiber Bag.
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- Page 1 This User Manual includes the Aurora Sport, Aurora 'classic', and the Aurora PRO. Colors, features, and accessories will vary. Getting Started What's in the Box Battery Charging Modes, Buttons and Settings Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Scene and Focusing Rings MicroSD Card...
- Page 2 Aurora 'classic' Aurora Sport Aurora PRO Aurora Camera Aurora Sport Camera Aurora PRO Camera Camera Battery (np-50) Camera Battery (np-50) 2 Camera Batteries (np-50) USB Charge/Data Cable USB Charge/Data Cable USB Charge/Data Cable Quick Start Guide ...
- Page 3 Settings, Modes and Buttons (Click here to view a related video) Settings Shutter Button (Single Shot, Video Start/Stop) Advanced Settings (Zoom, Gain, etc.) Scene Ring (Day, Twilight, Night) Focus Ring Modes The Mode Dial turns the camera on and off as well as to set the camera mode. Power Off Photo ...
- Page 4 Scene Ring Use the Scene Ring to adjust the lens to the time of day. Night (f/1.4) – full night vision Twilight (f/2.0) – approximately one hour before sunrise and one hour after daylight Day (f/5.6) – sun or clouds Focusing Ring Use the Focusing Ring to adjust the focus visually or by the distance settings on the dial.
- Page 5 Toggle left twice to exit to the main menu. Toggle left twice to return to the main WIFI/Settings menu. Attaching the Neck Strap [Not available with Aurora Sport] A detachable neck strap allows you to keep the camera accessible on any adventure.
- Page 6 Make a loop at either end of the strap. Insert the loop into one end of the neck strap holder and pull it through. Place the end of the strap through the loop. Repeat the entire procedure on the other side of the neck strap holder. Redo the clasp on the strap.
- Page 7 Note: To assist in focusing, estimate the distance where the subject in your scene will be and set that distance in meters on the focus scale. Zoom To zoom in and out, toggle left and right with the buttons either side of SET. Three toggle clicks to the right gives you 1:1 imaging.
- Page 8 Playback Mode (Click here to view a related video) Playback Mode allows you to view, delete and zoom in on photos and videos. Rotate the Settings Dial to Playback Mode. You’ll see the latest photo or video you shot. Toggle left and right to view your photos or videos. Viewing and Zooming In You can view and zoom in on photos and videos in the Playback Mode.
- Page 9 Playing Videos View videos in the Playback Mode. Rotate the Settings Dial to Playback Mode. Toggle to the video that you want to play. Long press SET until the video starts playing. Deleting Photos and Videos Delete photos and videos in the Playback Mode. Rotate the Settings Dial to Playback Mode.
- Page 10 Turn the camera on by rotating the Settings Dial to Photo Mode. Press SET to access the Camera menu. Toggle right on Shutter to Auto or Manual. To set the shutter settings manually, toggle down to Manual and right to the shutter speeds. Toggle up and down to scroll through the shutter speed settings.
- Page 11 To take a photo, press the Shutter button and Continue to press until the clicks stop. NOTE: With Chimes on (recommended), you will hear a shutter click for every photo taken. HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a technique that’s used in photography to reproduce a greater dynamic of luminosity than is possible with standard imaging techniques.
- Page 12 The Self Timer setting will be visible in the Viewfinder. NOTE: With Chimes on (recommended), you will hear a countdown followed by a click of the shutter. Panorama You can take a Panorama photo by panning the camera from left to right for a landscape photo or up and down for a portrait photo.
- Page 13 Turn the camera on by rotating the Settings Dial to Photo Mode. Press SET to access the menu and toggle down to Time Lapse. Toggle right to On and right again to set the Rate. Choose a Rate by pressing SET. Toggle down to Duration and right to select the number of hours.
- Page 14 Brightness (EVF) You can adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder using the Brightness feature. The default is Auto and you can change it to high, medium, or low. NOTE: The brightness level in the Viewfinder will change with each scene mode: Night, Twilight, or Day. Rotate the Settings Dial to Photo, Video, or Loop Mode.
- Page 15 NOTE: The Grid will now be visible in the Viewfinder. Pitch & Roll (Click here to view a related video) [Not available with Aurora Sport] The Pitch & Roll feature will help keep your camera level, both front to back and side to side.
- Page 16 NOTE: All the Overlay types will be visible in the Viewfinder. EVF Time Out [Not available with Aurora Sport] You can set the Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) to turn off at certain time intervals. The camera will stay on, but the EVF will turn off after a time that you set and will reduce battery usage.
- Page 17 Turn the camera on by rotating the Settings Dial to Photo, Video, or Loop Mode. Long press the SET button to access the menu. Toggle down to Night Glow and right to the options. Select the option that best suits your scene and press SET and SET again to exit. Quick (image) Review ...
- Page 18 NOTE: The EVF menu will now be inverted. 2.5 Shooting Videos: Settings NOTE: AURORA will only RECORD up to 29 MINUTES OF VIDEO at a time. EIS Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) uses electronic processing to stabilize video. When EIS is turned on, it will minimize blurring and compensate for shaking of the camera. Turn the camera on by rotating the Settings Dial to Video or Loop Mode and press SET to access the menu.
- Page 19 Loop Mode enables you to capture video that’s activated by a trigger. A trigger can either be the shutter button or a shock to the camera such as the recoil from a gun. Trigger Type [Not available with Aurora Sport] You can set the Trigger to be activated by the Shutter button or a sensor.
- Page 20 Toggle right on Trigger Mode to select Shutter or Auto. Press SET to select and SET again to exit. Trigger Mode You can set the Trigger Mode to three different timing options: Before – records 30 seconds before the trigger Middle –...
- Page 21 Turn the Settings Dial to another Mode to exit the menu. Calibrate Compass (Click here to view a related video) [Not available with Aurora Sport] The camera has an electronic compass that is calibrated at the factory. If your compass is directionally off you can recalibrate it manually.
- Page 22 Date and Time Time can be set manually or by GPS. GPS Set [Not available with Aurora Sport] Turn the camera on by rotating the Settings Dial to WiFi/Settings Mode to access the menu. Toggle down to Date and Time and right to GPS Set and right again to options.
- Page 23 Toggle down to Audio and right to the volume options. Select the volume option you prefer and press SET. [Not available with Aurora Sport] GPS (Click here to view a related video.) The camera GPS displays your exact longitude and latitude.
- Page 24 The GPS coordinates will appear in the upper right side of the Viewfinder. Note: GPS consumes power and should be turned off when not in use to extend battery life. GeoTag Image [Not available with Aurora Sport] The GeoTag Image writes GPS metadata to photos.
- Page 25 The screen will display “Waiting for WIFI connection…” Go to the WiFi setting on your smart device and select the SiOnyx camera WiFi connection. Note: If you’re using an iOS device, turn off Bluetooth in Settings before connecting to Aurora.
- Page 26 7.5fps, 15fps, 24fps, 30fps, 60fps, SLO MO Photo .9 MP images Shutter Speeds 1.5", 1", 1/2", 1/4", 1/7.5", 1/15", 1/30", 1/60", 1/120", 1/240", 1/480", 1/1000", 1/2000", 1/4000", 1/8000" [Not available with Aurora Sport] GPS, Accelerometer, Compass Connectivity WiFi, USB 2.0 Storage MicroSD 4-32GB (Aurora PRO accepts cards up to 256GB) Viewfinder...
- Page 27 SiOnyx’s published guidelines include, but are not limited to, information contained in technical specifications, user manuals, and service communications. This limited warranty is only valid and enforceable in the country where the SiOnyx Product was purchased, provided that said country is on the list of specified countries in which we sell the Aurora camera.
- Page 28 (833) SiOnyx 1 (833-746-6991). You will be required to furnish a sales receipt/proof of purchase indicating date of purchase, amount paid and place of purchase. If a claim is received within the Warranty Period and the SiOnyx Product is found to have failed based on a phone evaluation by SiOnyx Aurora...
- Page 29 Please allow up to TEN (10) business days (from the time we receive the return) for your exchange or return to be processed. Return address will be provided to you by SiOnyx Customer Care when you call for an RMA number.
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