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9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM 9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM
Using the Manual
It is NOT recommended that you read it cover to cover unless you have trouble falling asleep at night.
However, the manual will be a fine resource on the methods and programming details of the Aurora.
As you use the radio, use this manual!
The Aurora manual is divided into seven distinct sections;
1. Introductory material that is mandatory reading. This is where you will learn detailed
information that will be invaluable to successful Aurora programming.
2. Airplane/Glider quick start guide.
3. Heli quick start guide.
4. System menu programming common to all ACRO, GLID and HELI models.
5. Model menu programming common to ACRO, GLID and HELI models.
Additional menus and switch selection process
6. Model menu programming for ACRO and GLID models.
7. Model menu programming specific to HELI models.
Warning, Caution, Note and Tip Boxes
Throughout the manual you will see important information inside a labeled box. Take care to note this information.
Here’s a sample
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Quick Set-up Guides
We recommend that you read the introductory information in section one, then jump right into one of the quick start
guides and start programming. After following along with the quick start guide you will have a “feel” for the way the
Aurora’s programming architecture has been laid out. We encourage you to set-up a few aircraft before you fly the Aurora.
It will be time well spent and help smooth your passage along the programming learning curve.
Aurora Software Architecture Explained.
Unlike prior Hitec radios, the Aurora features “open” software architecture. Any function can be controlled by almost any
switch, slider, gimbal stick or button. To ease your way through the programming, many of the traditional channel choices
and control functions are used by default, until you get to the more sophisticated set-ups. By the time you graduate to
programming complicated models, you’ll be well schooled in programming your Aurora.
As you add more functional choices to a models programming, you may be called upon to tell the Aurora what switch
you would like to use for activating functions like retracts, gyros, dual and exponential rates, flight conditions and mixing
functions.
The Aurora is a powerful computer. Anyone who has used a computer will acknowledge the only way to really become
proficient with any software program is to use it. We at Hitec encourage you to invest several hours in setting-up various
airframes before you ever use the Aurora.
Take the time to familiarize yourself with the programming architecture. The flow of the programming will literally pull
you through the set-up process. You will find with a little practice, that within a short time you will master the Aurora’s
capabilities.
Steps for Aurora Programming Success
Many of you have owned or used earlier model Hitec transmitters. Here are seven “new” Hitec transmitter
features that set the Aurora apart from all other Hitec products.
1. Signal Protocol
Your Aurora can transmit three different signals, 72MHz FM, QPCM and 2.4GHz.
1. Using Hitecs AFHSS 2.4GHz module to link with Hitec Optima AFHSS 2.4GHz receivers.
2. Use the SPECTRA PRO, 72MHz frequency synthesizer module to fly any brand of 72MHz receiver, on any channel.
3. Select the Hitec QPCM signal option when using the SPECTRA PRO module to use the QPCM receiver on any channel.
2. Touch Screen Programming
Look at me, no buttons! Just press the icon or word on the screen to easily flow through the Aurora programming.
3. 72MHz Synthesizer
Use the new SPECTRA PRO module in your Aurora and select any of the fifty 72MHz channels through the Aurora software.
No more taking the module in and out of the radio to change your frequency.
4. Battery Management
The Aurora arrives with a six cell NiMH battery and 110V or 220V charger. It does have the option of using a six cell NiCd,
NiMH pack, or a 2 cell Li-Po battery. Using a Li-Po entails removing the battery from the transmitter for charging with an
appropriate charger.
5. Gimbals
Feel the silky smooth action of the new four ball bearing supported gimbals in the Aurora 9. These new gimbals were
created to give you the smoothest action demanded by the highest performance aircraft.
6. Switch Assignments
During the model programming steps you will be asked to select what stick, switch or slider controls the features you want
to use with your model. This gives you unlimited flexibility to choose the most comfortable and practical way for you to use
the Aurora.
7. Channel and Control Assignments
The Aurora will automatically select the channel and control assignments based on the model you have. There is the option
to change them if you wish, allowing you a wider choice of receivers that can be used with the Aurora.
What’s New?
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If you are unable to accomplish a successful range check of 90 feet, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLY.
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