Smart VX10 in the test

With the smart VX10 free and encrypted TV and radio programs in SD as well as HD quality can be received. Thanks to the integrated decryption system for HD-Plus as well as the attached smartcard, the high-definition TV content of the private broadcasting chains can be reproduced free of charge for twelve months. Unfortunately a CI interface is missing, so that Pay-TV remains a foreign word for the VX10.


Smart VX10: Features


The receiver is well equipped with connections. In addition to the HDMI socket, the VX10 provides a satellite output, which allows the satellite signal to be transmitted to another receiver. For analogue outputs - whether via Cinch or Scart - is provided as well.


Smart VX10: Operation


The internet comes by LAN and even by WLAN in the living room. The VX10 has an antenna, which has to be screwed only to the corresponding socket of the device, and the receiver connects wirelessly to the domestic network or the Internet.


Smart VX10: Conclusion


The offer of the web portal can be seen. In addition to the media centers of the public broadcasting corporations, there are news from Bild.de, sport from the kicker and the SPOX editorial team and the latest weather report from wetter.com. The offer is to be expanded further in the following months.


The smart receiver is PVR-capable. As with other receivers, you only need to connect an external hard disk to the USB port. But in contrast to many competitors, the VX10 provides an eSATA port for this.


The VX10 automatically detects that a hard disk has been connected. If necessary, format in the appropriate menu. However, there are a lot of features like Timeshift or the option to record while viewing a previously recorded program.


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The VX10 is also a multimedia artist. It can play many formats from the video, audio and photo areas. Even the MKV format was not an obstacle in the test.


The screen menus are appealing and clean. At the reception strength there is hardly anything to complain about. The measurement showed a value in the very good range.


With the smart VX10 you get a very good receiver, which besides the HD also brings the internet world to the TV screen.