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EEPhil

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I don't know if this is a common observation but ...

I've found I can only FTP into the Aura using a wired connection. For some reason trying over WiFi fails for me. Also, the FTP server often seems to crash. Turning the FTP off, allowing anonymous, not allowing anonymous and turning FTP on sometimes resets it. Other times I have to reset the IP address etc. Rebooting is another option.
A third party file management app with FTP server might allow WiFi access, but the location of the recordings is a bit obscure.

| Sun 1 Dec 2024 6:47:47 #11 |
batteryman

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Thanks for the replies on FTP transfer. I'm using direct cable between Aura and my BT Broadband box, with network over mains to my PC.

In Filezilla's quick connect line I have 192.168.1.252 as the Host, aura as the user, 0000 as the password and the port box is blank at the moment. Filezilla text says Connecting to 192.168.1.252:21... then Connection attempt failed with "ECONNREFUSED - Connection refused by server".

I'll be trying again later, time to get ready and go out now.

| Sun 1 Dec 2024 8:04:20 #12 |
EEPhil

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Isn't the Aura port 2323?

| Sun 1 Dec 2024 9:38:44 #13 |
batteryman

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Thanks for the reply. Having had a quick look at the settings page on my tv screen, I can see you're spot on. It looks like I have all the info I need to have another go this evening.

| Sun 1 Dec 2024 10:32:45 #14 |
Martin Liddle

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batteryman - 2 hours ago »
In Filezilla's quick connect line I have 192.168.1.252 as the Host, aura as the user, 0000 as the password and the port box is blank at the moment. Filezilla text says Connecting to 192.168.1.252:21... then Connection attempt failed with "ECONNREFUSED - Connection refused by server".
I'll be trying again later, time to get ready and go out now.

The other setting you need is to set the Encryption type to "Only use Plain FTP".

| Sun 1 Dec 2024 10:51:48 #15 |
batteryman

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Thanks again, it'll be later on. Just about to get "Christmased" by the Halle orchestra.

| Sun 1 Dec 2024 11:20:44 #16 |
batteryman

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Success connecting to the Aura. SD files being transferred to a portable drive, whether they will play on another Humax Aura is something else. Time will tell.

Thanks to all for your help.

For reference, see below:-

Host = 192.168.1.252
Username = aura
Password = 0000
Port = 2323

| Sun 1 Dec 2024 17:49:36 #17 |
EEPhil

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If you upload the files downloaded from one Aura into the folder /Recordings/Upload/ of another Aura it might not be possible to have them appear as "recordings". According to the folder
"1. Please upload your recording files here to restore them to your receiver
2. Please use other directories (e.g. Movies) for other media files including recording files from other receivers
3. You can share and watch SD recordings from other receivers. But you cannot playback HD recordings from others
".
However, I've noticed that the downloaded file contains the serial number of the Aura that recorded it, so it may not upload correctly - I don't know.

You can upload the recordings into the "movies" folder and play them using the VLC app. It might be better to strip the rubbish out the files using something like ffmpeg or VideoRedo on your PC, just in case they don't play properly. (I've just tried it and although it plays it seems a little jittery in VLC)

| Sun 1 Dec 2024 19:03:42 #18 |
batteryman

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Latest news on this one. DPD finally delivered my new Aura box and took away the old one. Just finished setting it up, the software is a little different but the unit seems to be ok.

I'll try the recordings on the portable hard drive over the weekend. Thanks to all who had helpful suggestions.

| Fri 13 Dec 2024 18:04:48 #19 |