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Aurora 4K UST Laser Projector User Manual Scan the QR code or visit our link to download the latest manual or watch the installation video. nexigo.com/manuals...
E-mail: cs@nexigo.com Tel: +1(458) 215-6088 Address: 11075 SW 11th St, Beaverton, OR, 97005, US PROJECTOR DIAGRAM The NexiGo Aurora is an Ultra Short Throw 4K UHD laser home theater projector with an infrared (IR) & Bluetooth remote. It features ALPD ®...
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Bluetooth connectivity allows you to pair the projector with an external speaker system for premium surround sound. 120Hz MEMC Technology Experience smooth and dynamic action on the Aurora while watching your favorite movies with the responsive 120Hz Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation MEMC (MEMC) feature.
CONNECTORS AND PORTS HDMI 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO OUT AV IN US 01 EN 06...
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1: USB Input To connect items like mobile hard drives and USB flash drives. 2: HDMI-1 3: HDMI-2 ARC To connect items like: cable boxes, DVD players, digital media players (Roku, Fire TV, etc.), and computers. 4: Audio Out To connect audio devices like headphones or speakers. 5: AV In To connect items like: cable boxes, DVD players, game consoles, or cameras.
REMOTE INTRODUCTION Power Switch Right Left Down Menu Return Press and Hold: Home To set the display Vol - Vol + Mute Power Switch: Toggles power on and off. Left/Right/Up/Down: Moves the cursor in the on-screen display. Selects the highlighted option. Return: Returns to the last screen.
REMOTE CONTROL PAIRING INFRARED(IR) PAIRING There are infrared (IR) sensors at the front center of the projector and on the remote. If you choose to use this method to control the projector, it has a maximum range of 26 feet. BLUETOOTH PAIRING Ensure that the remote is within a few feet of the front of the projector before pairing.
SPECIFICATIONS ITEM TYPE PARAMETERS Device Name Aurora 451 x 331.5 x 99.5 mm / Basic Device Dimensions 17.76 x13.05 x 3.92 inches Information Product Weight 6.85 KG / 15.10 LB Display Technology 0.47" DMD DLP ® Resolution 3840 x 2160...
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System Android 9.0 Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz System HDR10 Function MEMC Works with Alexa Dolby Audio Audio 2 x 15W Woofers, Speakers 2 x 15W Tweeters Power Consumption ≤300W (Normal) Power Input 100 - 240V~ @50 / 60Hz Standby Power Consumption ≤0.5W 1 x HDMI 2.0...
INSTALLATION While most projectors feature long-throw technology, the NexiGo Aurora is an Ultra Short Throw projector. Therefore, rather than placing it in the center of a room, you should position your device so it is directly in front of the screen. For a 120-inch projection, it should be approximately 1.12 feet away from the screen.
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Screen Screen Projector Projector Ceiling mounted (front projection) Ceiling mounted (rear projection) Screen Screen Projector Projector Desktop (front projection) Desktop (rear projection) Note: 1. A rear projection screen is required to use the rear projection function. 2. Please use 4 x 1/8" (M4) Screws when mounting the projector on the ceiling.
Note: If the projector is resting on a table, you may need to adjust the height of the projector’s feet. There are two feet for vertical height adjustment at the front of the unit and on the side. As shown in the figure below, turn the height adjustment wheel to adjust the feet.
ADJUST THE IMAGE Adjust the image to a rectangle that is smaller than the screen and parallel to the four sides of the screen. Then move the projector vertically and horizontally to adjust the projected image to the same size as the screen, to provide a perfect scaled image with uniform focus.
ADJUST THE ANGLE SLIGHTLY Problem / Issue: 1. Raise the right foot 2. Rotate the projector of the projector. counterclockwise. The angle is at the upper right corner. Problem / Issue: 1. Raise the left side 2. Rotate the The image is angled at of the projector.
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Choose the four-point or eight-point correction mode as shown below, depending on the level of adjustment needed. Select the point to be adjusted and press the button. After that, the direction symbol will appear. Adjust the shape of the projection using the direction keys until it appears correct, and press the button to save the adjustment.
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Note: Due to manufacturing tolerances, there will be variances of about 3% from unit to unit. As such, the data shown above is for general reference only. Please test your measurements before installing the device. QUICK START GUIDE STEP 1 - PLUG THE UNIT IN Plug the projector into a power outlet using the provided power cord and press the...
STEP 2 - INSTALL THE BATTERIES 1: Locate the 2: Slide the battery included batteries. cover off. 3: Insert the batteries 4: Slide the battery cover (matching + / - polarity back into position. as indicated) into the battery compartment. Note: Ensure that the batteries are installed properly.
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STEP 4 - SELECT YOUR PREFERRED LANGUAGE EN 21 US 01...
STEP 5 - CONNECT TO A NETWORK Connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable. See details below in the settings section on the page 34. EN 22 US 01...
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STEP 6 - CHOOSE YOUR PREFERRED INSTALLATION METHOD STEP 7 - ENTER THE SYSTEM HOME PAGE EN 23 US 01...
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HOME PAGE The home page shows several apps that you can download and use to watch movies, shows, photos, and videos. You can open installed apps or download new ones from this menu. EN 24 US 01...
APPLICATION USE AND INSTRUCTIONS APP STORE The projector comes pre-installed with the Android 9.0 operating system and has 32GB of internal storage. You can search for and download Android apps such as Netflix, Disney+, and YouTube using the app store. If you run out of storage space, you can use the USB port to add an external hard drive or thumb drive to act as additional storage for the projector.
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TO DELETE AN INSTALLED APPLICATION Select the applications you wish to delete from the My Apps tab in the Apps Store. Press the Menu button on your remote when you have selected all of the applications you would like to delete and select Uninstall to delete the app.
FILE MANAGER Navigate to Apps > My apps > File Manager. You must insert a USB drive into the projector before you open the file manager to see its contents. In the file manager, you will find files in the internal storage and/or the USB drive.
SYSTEM SETTINGS Under the Settings menu, you will find the options shown below: US 01 EN 29...
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You can play audio from another source on the built-in speaker of the projector using Bluetooth. Choose Input under Audio Mode in the menu, then turn on Bluetooth on the device you would like to connect. Search on the external device and connect to the Aurora. US 01 EN 30...
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Brightness Mode - Set the projector brightness to either Standard or Brightest depending on your needs. Image Parameters - Adjust the image, mode, brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness, hue, and color temperature. MEMC - Watch your favorite movies with the responsive Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation (MEMC) feature.
INPUT SOURCE In the input source settings menu you can choose the signal source for the connected device you wish to display on the projector. NETWORK In the network settings menu, you can connect to the internet via a wired or wireless connection. For a wired connection, plug in the Ethernet cable to connect.
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GENERAL System Version - View the projector's current system version and update it to the latest version if necessary. US 01 EN 34...
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Note: The first time you connect to the Internet, a prompt will appear asking whether you want to update the system. You can either choose yes or no. If you choose yes, the system will begin the update process. If you choose no, the prompt will disappear.
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Device Name - Show the projector’s name. IR Motion Detection - There are two PIR motion sensors at the front of the projector. When it detects people approaching, the projector will turn off the laser light to protect their eyes. This function is active by default and can be disabled in the Settings menu under General.
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Unknown Sources - Unknown sources is an Android accessibility setting that allows the projector to trust and install applications from developers, publishers, or other sources outside of the Google Play store. You can turn this function on or off as needed. About - View the projector's technical information such as the product serial number, software version information, network information, disk...
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MULTISCREEN CONNECTIONS You can wirelessly connect your iPhone, iPad, MacBook, computer, or a wide range of other devices to the projector. Alternatively, you can use a wired connection with your iPhone or iPad to share your screen. For a wireless connection, ensure the projector and your device are connected to the same network.
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System Settings on your Android device and search for its casting software. Once you have opened the casting software, go to the list of available mirroring devices and select "Aurora XXXX". Note: Android devices may have mixed functionality with Miracast. Most devices have a built-in app that supports it.
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DLNA (YouTube for instance), and then tap the button on the app that allows you to cast. Next, select "Aurora XXXX" from the list of options. Finally, press the play button on the video and it will now show the video on the projector.
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To set up this connection, we need to: 1. Make sure that your device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the Aurora. 2. Find the AirPlay function on your iPhone and open it.
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HOW TO CONTROL YOUR PROJECTOR WITH ALEXA? Step 1: Download and install Amazon Alexa on your phone. Available on iOS and Android Step 2: Log in to the app using your Amazon account on both your phone and projector. EN 42 US 01...
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Step 3: Add Devices on your Phone - Set your projector as a TV on the app. Please navigate to Device > Add Device > TV > Other > Discover Devices > Set up Device and follow the prompts on the app to choose your device. US 01 EN 43...
7. Alexa, mute on Aurora 1. Alexa, turn off Aurora 3. Alexa, go home on Aurora 8. Alexa, jump to HDMI on Aurora 1. Alexa, turn off Aurora 4. Alexa, go to settings on Aurora 9. Alexa, search ET on Aurora 1.
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Press the power button on the device to turn the device on. If the projector is hot, please wait for it to cool down before restarting it. If these options do not help resolve the issue, please contact NexiGo customer support at cs@nexigo.com.
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WHAT IF THE REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK? The batteries may be drained. Please replace the remote control batteries. There may be objects in front of the projector's IR sensor. Please remove the objects. The remote may be too far from the projector. Please use the remote within 26 feet of the projector.
FCC REQUIREMENT Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. WARNINGS 1. Read the manual carefully before you use the projector. 2. Unplug immediately if you notice any issues or problems with your projector.
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16. If the projector is unused for a prolonged period of time unplug it from the power source. 17. If there are any mechanical issues with the projector, please contact NexiGo Support to exercise the warranty; Do not attempt to repair the item yourself.
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