Pioneer AVH‑521EX

Description

Pioneer AVH‑521EX

The Pioneer AVH‑521EX is a high‑capability double‑DIN multimedia receiver featuring a 6.8″ (6.78″) clear resistive touchscreen and a motorized DVD/CD slot. It supports built‑in Bluetooth® for hands‑free calling and streaming, USB/AUX inputs for media playback, and includes two camera inputs for backup or auxiliary views. The unit offers advanced audio features such as six‑channel 4‑volt preamp outputs, full DSP controls (13‑band EQ, crossovers, digital time alignment), and high‑resolution audio support (FLAC up to 24‑bit/192 kHz). Additionally, it’s compatible with the iDatalink® Maestro® module for retaining factory vehicle functions.

Specifications

PRODUCT PERFORMANCE

GENERAL

DISPLAY

BLUETOOTH

TUNER

INTEGRATION

DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYBACK

AUDIO

EXPANDABILITY

About The Product

The Pioneer AVH-521EX CD/DVD receiver features an interface that allows you to place your favorite sources on the home screen. WebLink compatibility provides access to several apps, such as navigation and weather, on your screen with the help of your phone. Bluetooth® adds wireless convenience, including hands-free calling and easy wireless access to the media on your smartphone. For iPhone® users, the AVH-521EX supports Siri® Eyes Free while in the car. Touch a button to listen and send text messages, place calls, and ask questions, all without taking your eyes off the road. The AVH-521EX covers all the bases with CD and DVD playback, an aux input, and Android™ and iPhone® control via USB. Add a rear-view camera for a better view in crowded parking lots or when backing out of your garage.

CD and DVD Player

Whether you want to play a basic audio CD, burned or original, or audio/video from a DVD, this Pioneer AV receiver is the perfect solution for your collection of discs.

Weblink® Smartphone Interface (Wired)

WebLink enables smartphone app projection from many popular Android® and iOS® devices to in-vehicle touch displays. WebLink for Pioneer AV receivers expands in-car entertainment with an amazing array of apps.

Pioneer Vozsis with Alexa app

Invite Amazon’s versatile voice assistant into your car with a WebLink-compatible Pioneer in-dash multimedia receiver and the Vozsis with Alexa app. With a tap of the touchscreen and your voice, you can access Amazon Prime Music, Audible audiobooks, your Kindle library, Flash Briefings, and more to stay informed and entertained during your drive.

Bluetooth

This receiver makes hands-free phone calls simple. Pioneer’s included external microphone provides crystal clear sound. Stream music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more from your compatible phone or other Bluetooth® devices.

Siri® Eyes Free – touchscreen

Simply touch a NEX touchscreen and Siri listens through the NEX unit’s external microphone and answers requests over the vehicle’s speakers, helping you keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. (For select iPhones.)

SiriusXM Ready

Your Favorite Stations Wherever You Go, Wherever you are, this Receiver is SiriusXM- Ready® so you can get over 140 channels, including commercial-free music, plus the best sports and live events, comedy, news, exclusive talk, and entertainment. SiriusXM programming is received through the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (SiriusXM SXV300 Tuner sold separately, SiriusXM subscription required). To learn more or to purchase the tuner, visit SiriusXM.

Back up camera input (2-camera)

Back up safely in any crowded parking area. Install a rear-view camera to use the receiver’s built-in parking guides for easy parking, with adjustable parking lines and full screen image for ease of use.

Wired Remote Input

This receiver integrates an input specifically designed to connect a third-party interface (optional) which will allow you to keep the key functions from the steering wheel control buttons of your vehicle. (if applicable)

iDataLink Maestro (RR & RR2)

Universal Radio Replacement Interface. The Maestro RR and RR2 connect to iDatalink-compatible radios to enhance your multimedia experience with exclusive gauges, vehicle information, parking assistance, climate control, and radar detection screens. They retain the factory infotainment features you love, such as steering wheel controls, voice commands, and more (sold separately).

FLAC

Your love of high-res audio does not need to stop at the front door. Enjoy FLAC files in your vehicle without the need to convert. Pioneer’s NEX in-dash receivers were the first in the industry to offer playback of files encoded as high-res FLAC up to 192kHz/24 bit and provide playback output at CD quality. With Pioneer, your high-res FLAC is no longer confined to your home hi-fi system – put your music on the move.

Pioneer Advanced Sound Retriever

Hear more detail, warmth, and clarity that the artist originally intended, even from compressed audio files. Whether from USB or streaming services, and regardless of the level of audio compression from your lossy music sources, Pioneer’s ASR enhances audio playback of compressed audio files, such as MP3s, by applying an algorithm to the audio signals. This counteracts the compression effects, providing a more detailed and natural sound.

Flexible Audio Output Management

The Pioneer Standard (2-Way) / Network (3-Way) function allows you to divide the audio signal into different frequency bands. You can then make precise adjustments with low-pass, high-pass, and band-pass filters, as well as level, phase, and other parameters to match the characteristics of each speaker unit. Select STD for a Sub/Rear/Front setup, or NTW for a Low/Mid/High setup.

Audio Equalizer

The 13-band equalizer allows for detailed adjustments to your acoustic settings. This lets you tailor the equalization to match your car’s interior acoustics and speaker characteristics as desired. Multiple EQ presets ensure that even users with basic acoustic knowledge can learn and enjoy the benefits of using an equalizer.

Time alignment

This feature allows for delay time and synchronizing from each speaker to be adjusted to correct any phase mismatches in the sound resulting from the listening position. No need for any acoustics degree to do the job, simply measure the distance between your listening position and the speakers, then enter these measurements into the Pioneer receiver.