Opticum AX 300 VFD PVR DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver with USB PVR and Media Player

Satellite TV enthusiasts often struggle with receivers that lack recording flexibility or modern connectivity. The Opticum AX 300 VFD PVR solves this by combining a sensitive DVB-S2 tuner with USB PVR, time shift, and multimedia playback—all in a compact unit with a clear VFD display.

Who is it for

Ideal for home users who want to record live satellite programs, pause TV, and play media files from USB drives. It suits both first-time satellite viewers and experienced users needing a reliable PVR-ready receiver with HDMI output.

Main features

• DVB-S2 tuner for high-definition satellite reception up to 1080p
• USB PVR Ready: record, time shift, and playback via external USB storage
• Two USB 2.0 ports (front and rear) for easy connection of drives and media
• HDMI and SCART outputs for modern and legacy TVs
• VFD display for clear channel and status information
• Conax card reader for pay-TV subscription cards
• Ethernet port for network connectivity and future services
• 7-day EPG for convenient program scheduling
• Supports DiSEqC 1.0/1.1/1.2 and USALS for multi-satellite setups
• Media player for MP3, JPEG, AVI, and MKV files

Specifications

• Tuner: DVB-S2
• Video resolution: up to 1080p
• PVR: Yes, via USB
• Time shift: Yes
• Display: VFD
• USB ports: 2x USB 2.0
• Video outputs: HDMI, SCART
• Audio outputs: Digital coaxial (S/PDIF), stereo RCA via SCART
• Card reader: 1x Conax
• Ethernet: RJ45
• Processor: Ali M3606
• Memory: 64MB DDR2 RAM, 8MB Flash
• EPG: 7-day
• DiSEqC: 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, USALS
• Software update: via USB
• Channel capacity: up to 5000

Tips

Connect a USB hard drive or flash drive to the front or rear USB port to enable recording and time shift. For best performance, use a drive with its own power supply or a high-speed USB 2.0 stick.