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    English AVH-521EX DVD RDS AV RECEIVER Operation Manual Important (Serial number) The serial number is located on the bottom of this unit. For your own security and convenience, be sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card.
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    Pioneer product. Please read through these instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions Parts and controls 11 ■Basic operation 13 ■Bluetooth 19 ■AV source 28 ■Radio 31 ■Disc 34 ■Compressed files 39 ■iPod 47 ■WebLink 51 ■
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    English Video settings ...92 ■Favorite menu 96 ■Other functions 97 ■Appendix 99 - 3 -
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    to user -MODEL NO.: AVH-521EX FCC ID: EW4C95 IC: 4250A-C95 -This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that complies with Part 15 installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
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    Product Name: DVD RDS AV RECEIVER Model Number: AVH-521EX Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA), INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address level BEFORE your hearing adapts. ▶ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL: - Set your volume control at a low setting. - Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it
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    the power immediately and consult your dealer or the nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. Using this product in this condition may result in permanent the parking brake is applied. • Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and safety information. • Do not install this
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    receiver, do not use the Pioneer receiver unless it is connected to and displays the same view as the factory backup camera. Connection to the factory backup camera will require an adaptor, sold separately. Not all vehicles may be able to connect. Please check with a qualified professional installer
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    apply the parking brake. Please keep the brake pedal pushed down before releasing the parking brake. When using a display connected to V OUT The video output terminal (V OUT) is for connection of a display to enable passengers in the rear seats to watch video images. WARNING NEVER install the rear
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    contact. -USA&CANADA Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION P.O. Box 1760 Receive updates on the latest products and technologies. 3 Download owner's manuals, order product catalogs, research new products, and much more. 4 Receive notices of software upgrades and software updates
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    English About this manual This manual uses diagrams of actual screens to describe operations. However, the screens on some units may not match those shown in this manual depending on the model used. Meanings of symbols used in this manual This indicates to touch the appropriate soft key on the
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    Parts and controls Main unit English VOL (+/-) RESET Disc-loading slot LCD screen Press to activate the voice recognition mode such as Siri® when the iPhone is connected
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    Remote control English Volume (+/-) MODE SRC TOP MENU MENU Thumb pad MUTE the top menu during DVD playback. Displays the DVD menu during DVD playback. Use to select a menu on the DVD menu. Press to change the audio language, subtitle language or viewing angle during DVD playback. Press to select
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    for the first time after installation. - If this product fails to operate properly. - If there appears to be problems with the operation of the system • Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard. (The remote control supplied or sold separately with) This product contains a coin/button cell
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    objects. • If the battery leaks, wipe the remote control completely clean and install a new battery. • When disposing of used batteries the remote control in high temperatures or direct sunlight. • Do not let the remote control fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or gas
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    English [Network Mode] 3-way system with a high range speaker, middle range speaker and subwoofer (low range speaker) for reproduction of high, middle and low frequencies (bands). WARNING Do not use the unit in Standard Mode when a speaker system for 3-way Network Mode is connected to the unit.
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    the key, the rests are scrolled for display. NOTE This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. Appears when items cannot be displayed on a single page. Drag the side bar, the initial search bar or the list to view any hidden items
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    English Switches the dimmer duration by day or night. Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. Performs fast reverse or fast forward. Displays setting menu screen (page 77). Closes the menu bar. Top menu screen Switches the top menu screen layout. 1 Touch and hold .
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    functions. The [Power OFF] mode is released in the following cases: • An incoming call is received (only for hands-free phoning via Bluetooth). • A rear view camera image is input when the vehicle is in a safe place and apply the parking brake. AV source (page 28) Hands-free phoning (page 21) - 18 -
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    is displayed. Delete a paired device first (page 20). • If your device supports SSP (Secure Simple Pairing), a six-digit number appears on the display of ). For details on Bluetooth device operations, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth device. • Two cellular phones can be
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    operation is being processed. Menu Item [Connection] Description Connect, disconnect, or delete registered Bluetooth device manually. Touch to delete registered device. To connect a registered Bluetooth device manually, touch the name of the device. To disconnect the device, touch the name of the
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    English registered devices are already connected, you can connect the remaining third device to use the audio function only from the switch devices key on the audio source screen. • The icon for the cellular phone currently being used is displayed on the Phone menu screen. If you connect two
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    on your phone will be automatically transferred to this product. • Update the phone book manually. NOTES • [Visibility] of the [Bluetooth] screen should second phone is displayed. Using call history Make a phone call from the received call , dialed call , or missed call . Direct phone number input
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    talking person. while getting a call waiting to reject the call. NOTE When two phones are connected at the same time, if an incoming call is received on the second phone while you are talking on the first phone, the dial confirmation screen for the second phone will be displayed. Voice recognition
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    Touch . The voice recognition function launches and the voice control screen appears. TIPS • You can also launch the be selected even if the dial confirmation screen is minimized while talking on the phone or receiving an incoming call. Phone settings 1 Press 2 Touch . then Menu Item [Auto Answer
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    manual that came with your cellular phone for detailed instructions. • When phone book transfer does not work, disconnect your phone and then perform pairing again from your phone to this product. ▶Making and receiving calls • You may hear a noise in the following situations: - When you answer
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    of an unknown user (no phone number) in the received call history. • If calls are made by operating your . - A2DP and AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile): Playing back, pausing, selecting songs, be limited or differ from the descriptions in this manual. • While you are listening to songs on
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    The Bluetooth audio playback screen appears. Basic operation Bluetooth audio playback screen English Track number indicator Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. • By pressing then touch or backward. • By pressing then touch and hold reverse or fast forward. Sets a
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    English AV source Supported AV source You can play or use the following sources with this product. • Radio • CD • Disc (compressed audio or video files on discs) • DVD-Video • USB The following sources can be played back or used by connecting an auxiliary device. • iPod • Spotify® • Pandora® •
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    off. Changing the display order of source NOTE This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. Changing the display order of source icons 1 Press then touch . 2 Touch and hold the source icon and drag the icon to the desired position
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    the range of favorite source icons area NOTE This function is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. 1 Press . 2 Touch and hold . appears at the top left of the favorite source icons. 3 Drag to the desired position. When you finish adjusting
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    English Radio Starting procedure 1 Press then touch . 2 Touch [Radio]. The Radio screen appears. Basic operation Radio screen Recalls the preset channel stored to a key from memory. Stores the current broadcast frequency to a key. Displays the preset channel list. Select an item on the
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    English Manual tuning TIPS • By pressing • By pressing Seek tuning or non stop seek tuning Releasing the key in a few or , you can also switch the preset channels. then touch and hold or and releasing it, you can also perform seek tuning. Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies (BSM)
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    Menu Item Description [Local] [Off] FM: [Level1] [Level2] [Level3] [Level4] AM: [Level1] [Level2] Local seek tuning allows you to only tune into radio stations with sufficiently strong signals. NOTES • [Level4] for FM and [Level2] for AM are available only with the stations with the strongest
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    ejecting a disc You can play a normal music CD, Video-CD, or DVD-Video using the built-in drive of this product. CAUTION Do not insert anything reverse or fast forward. • If a Video-CD with PBC (playback control) On is being played, appears. • You can set the screen size for the video image (page 97). -
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    For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view video images, stop in a safe place and apply the parking brake. - 35 -
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    the speed in four steps in the following order: 1/16 -> 1/8 -> 1/4 -> 1/2 Displays the DVD menu. NOTE This function may not work properly with some DVD disc content. In that case, use touch panel keys to operate the DVD menu. Sets a repeat play for all files/the current chapter/the current title
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    registered, touch . TIPS • To cancel an input number, touch [C]. • For DVD-Videos, you can select [Title], [Chapter] or [10Key]. • For Video- Track] or [10key].* Skips files/chapters forward or backward. * PBC (playback control) only Video source screen 2 Displays the hidden function bar. TIP You can
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    for DVD-Video. You can memorize one point as a Bookmark for a disc (up to five discs). To clear the bookmark on the disc, touch and hold this key. Returns and begins playback from the specified point. This function is available for DVD-Video and Video-CDs featuring PBC (playback control). - 38
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    English Compressed files Inserting and ejecting media You can play compressed audio, compressed video, or still image files stored in a disc or an external storage device. CAUTION Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc-loading slot. Inserting a disc 1 Insert a disc into the disc-
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    English USB storage device Unplugging a USB storage device 1 Pull out the USB storage device from the USB cable. NOTES • Check that no data is being accessed before pulling out the USB storage device. • Turn off (ACC OFF) the ignition switch before unplugging the USB storage device. Starting
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    English Audio source Audio source screen 1 (Example: USB) Displays the link search screen. Touch the song to play back followed by touching the song information, after switching to Music Browse mode (page 42). TIP If you touch the artwork, the list of songs in the album is displayed. NOTE This
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    English Switches the following media file types. [Music]: Compressed audio files [Video]: Compressed video files [CD-DA]: Audio data (CD-DA) [Photo]: Image files Selects a file from the list. Touch a file on the list to playback. TIP Touching a folder on the list shows its contents. You can play a
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    safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view video images, stop in a safe place and apply the parking brake. Video source screen (Example: USB) Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen. Switches between playback
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    English Performs fast reverse or fast forward. Touch again to change the playback speed. Stops playback. Performs frame-by-frame playback. Performs slow-motion playback. Sets a repeat play range for all files/the current folder/the current file. Switches the audio/subtitle language. NOTE Switching
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    English Still image screen Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen. Switches between playback and pause. Skips files forward or backward. Selects the previous folder or the next folder. Saves the current images as the wallpaper. Touch the following items
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    English Selects a file from the list. Touch a file on the list to playback. TIP Touching a folder on the list shows its contents. You can play a file on the list by touching it. - 46 -
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    your iPod. • iPhone or iPod via USB or Bluetooth 2 Press then touch . 3 Touch [iPod]. NOTES • For USB connection, refer to the Installation Manual. • For Bluetooth connection, see page 19. Basic operation TIPS • By pressing • By pressing then touch or , you can also skip files forward or
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    English Displays the link search screen. Select a song from the list related to the song currently playing. TIP If you touch the artwork, the list of songs in the album is displayed. NOTE This function is not available while playing Apple Music Radio. Switches between playback and pause. Skips
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    site: http://www.apple.com/music/ NOTE This function is only available when using the iPod function with iOS 8 or higher (up to iOS 12) installed on iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5 or iPod touch (5th and 6th
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    English Displays the pop-up menu for Apple Music Radio. • Touch [Play More Like This] to play back songs similar to the current song. • Touch [Play Less Like This] to set it not to play back the current song again. • Touch [Add to iTunes Wish List] to add the current song to the iTunes® wish list.
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    The supported finger gestures may vary depending on the WebLink compatible application. • To use WebLink, you must first install the WebLink Host is parked. No feature should be used unless it is safe to do so under the driving conditions you are experiencing. Using WebLink Important • Pioneer is
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    . 1 Unlock your iPhone and connect it to this product via USB. Refer to the Installation Manual. 2 Press . 3 Touch . 4 Touch [WebLink]. 5 Touch desired icon in the tab. The WebLink app is launched. For smartphone (Android™) users System requirement Android 5.0 or higher (up to Android 9.x) NOTES
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    connected Android device. 1 Unlock your smartphone and connect it to this product via USB. Refer to the Installation Manual. 2 Press . 3 Touch . 4 Touch [WebLink]. 5 Touch desired icon in the tab. The WebLink app is launched. Using the audio mix function You can output the audio mixing AV source and
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    perform it while the car is parked. No feature should be used receive the Pandora service. • The Pandora service is subject to change without notice. The service could be affected by any of the following: firmware version of the iPhone or smartphone, firmware to Pandora Update the firmware of the
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    device and start playback. NOTES • For details on Bluetooth connection, see page 19. • For details on USB connection, refer to the Installation Manual. Basic operation Playback screen English Recalls the preset station stored to a key from the memory. Stores the current station to a key. Displays
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    musical characteristics from several shuffled stations. • : Deletes the station. • A-Z: Sorts the items in the list alphabetically. • Date: Sorts the items in the list in the order of the dates. TIP Shared stations are indicated by . * and are not available when using a shared station. - 56 -
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    service not affiliated with Pioneer. More information is available at https://support.spotify.com/. • The Spotify application is available for most iPhone and smartphone, please visit https://support.spotify.com/ for the latest compatibility information. Listening to Spotify Update the firmware
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    [Spotify]. NOTES • For details on Bluetooth connection, see page 19. • For details on USB connection for iPhone, refer to the Installation Manual. Basic operation Playback screen 1 (Track) Switches between playback and pause. Skips tracks forward or backward. TIP By pressing then touch , you
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    English Displays the hidden function bar. TIP You can also display the hidden function bar by flicking the bar from the right to the left. Switches among connected devices. Selects a track or station from the list. Your Music: Selects a track or station from the list of saved song information.
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    Playback screen 1 (Radio mode) English Switches between playback and pause. Skips tracks forward or backward. TIP By pressing then touch , you can skip songs forward. NOTE The number of tracks that are skipped varies depending on the application. Starts new radio mode. Saves or deletes the
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    English Playback screen 2 (Radio mode) Displays the hidden function bar. TIP You can also display the hidden function bar by flicking the bar from the left to the right. Gives a Thumbs Up to the playing track. Gives a Thumbs Down to the playing track and skips to the next track. NOTE The number of
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    1, ensure that your SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is installed correctly. 3 Switch to Channel 0 and check the I, O, S, or F. 4 Activate the service either online or by phone. TIP In the your tuner. When the tuner has received the message, [Subscription Updated] is displayed. • The activation
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    English Listening to SiriusXM 1 Press then touch . 2 Touch [SiriusXM]. Basic operation TIPS • By pressing then touch or , you can move the preset channels up or down on the current channel screen, and skip files forward or backward on the play time indicator screen. • By pressing then touch
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    presets, you cannot use TuneMix™. • Locked channels will not be used by TuneMix™ until the channels are unlocked by entering the parental control passcode. Performs channel number up/down. Performs fast channel number up/down. Switches to the channel broadcasting the traffic and weather information
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    English Selects a channel from the list. Select the category name or the list of all channels then touch the desired channel. To switch the display list, touch . TIPS • The displayed list switches in the following order. Channel Name-Artist Name-Song Title-Content Info • If you touch , you can scan
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    • TuneScan™ may take a few minutes to become available after the product is turned on or the preset band is changed. 1 Touch to display the following display. English Continues playing the current scanning song or channel. Skips to the previous/next song during TuneScan™ or to the previous/next
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    English For details, see [Featured Favorites] and [Featured Band Update Message] in SiriusXM settings (page 67). How to access the bottom of the category list (page 65). Parental lock The Parental Control feature allows you to limit access to any SiriusXM channels, including those with mature
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    English Menu Item [Parental Control] [Featured Favorites] [On] [Off] [Featured Band Update Message] [On] [Off] [SportsFlash] [On Setting of priorities If you set many Favorite Teams, up to 5 Favorite Teams can be received at once. Set the priorities if more than six teams are set as Favorite Teams.
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    turn off the engine while restoring the settings. NOTES • This setting is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. • The source is turned off before the process starts. English - 69 -
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    in motion. To view video images, stop in a safe place and apply the parking brake. NOTE A Mini-jack AV cable (sold separately) is required for connection. For details, refer to the Installation Manual. Starting procedure 1 Press . 2 Touch then . 3 Touch [Input/Output settings]. 4 Confirm that
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    English Hides the touch panel keys. To display the keys again, touch anywhere on the screen. TIP You can set the screen size for the video image (page 97). Switches between the video input and audio input. - 71 -
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    device connected to video or camera input. For details, refer to the Installation Manual. CAUTION For safety reasons, video images cannot be viewed while your vehicle is in motion. To view video images, stop in a safe place and apply the parking brake. Starting procedure 1 Press . 2 Touch then
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    OEM systems such as steering wheel controls, warning chimes, driver safety systems, and etc. can be displayed on this product by connecting the optional iDatalink adapter. It is also possible to add visual screens such as gauges, vehicle information, climate control, and parking assist. However, an
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    to iDatalink Maestro website. • For details on connecting this product to iDatalink Maestro, refer to the Installation Manual. • You can also check the device number on the [Firmware Information] screen of this product (page 84). Starting procedure 1 Connect the iDatalink Maestro adapter to this
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    English Displays the Climate screen. Displays the Parking Assist screen. Gauges screen Vehicle Information screen Climate screen - 75 -
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    all dangers and obstacles and is not a substitute for your attentiveness, judgement, and care while parking your vehicle. NOTE This function is only available for vehicles equipped with a parking sensor system. iDatalink settings 1 Press . 2 Touch then . 3 Touch [OEM Settings] or [OEM Volume
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    English Settings You can adjust various settings in the main menu. Displaying the setting screen 1 Press . 2 Touch . 3 Touch one of the following categories, then select the options. System settings (page 77) Theme settings (page 85) Audio settings (page 86) Video settings (page 92) Bluetooth
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    The guidelines can be adjusted. For details on how to adjust the guidelines, see [Parking Assist Guide Adjust] (page 80). ▶Camera for Camera View mode Camera View can be displayed at all times. Note that with this setting, the camera image is not resized to fit, and that a portion of what is seen by
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    to switch the display appears. Touch this key to switch the display between the rear view image and 2nd camera image. CAUTION Pioneer recommends the use of a camera which outputs mirror reversed images, otherwise the screen image may appear reversed. • Immediately verify whether the display changes
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    the vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake; this setting is available only when the vehicle is parked with the parking brake applied. • Turn the vehicle off before getting out to place the markings. • The range projected by the rear view camera is limited. Also, the vehicle width and
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    engine while restoring the settings. NOTES • This setting is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. • The source is turned off and the Bluetooth connection is disconnected before the process starts. • Before starting the restore process, disconnect any
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    . [Dimmer Settings] NOTE This setting is available only when you stop your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake. Menu Item [Dimmer Trigger] [Auto] [Manual] [Time] [Day/Night] [Day] [Night] Description Setting the dimmer brightness. Switches the dimmer to on or off automatically
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    You can adjust the picture for each source and rear view camera. CAUTION For safety reasons, you cannot use some of these in motion. To enable these functions, you must stop in a safe place and apply the parking brake. To adjust following menu, touch , , , to adjust. Menu Item [Brightness] [-24]
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    turn this product off, disconnect the USB storage device while the firmware is being updated. • You can only update the firmware when the vehicle is stopped and the parking brake is engaged. 1 Download the firmware update files into your computer. 2 Connect a blank (formatted) USB storage device to
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    English [OEM Settings] Menu Item [OEM Settings] Description (page 76). [OEM Volume Settings] Menu Item [OEM Volume Settings] Description (page 76). Theme settings The menu items vary according to the source. Menu Item [Background] Description Select the wall paper from the preset items in
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    will be changed to [Custom1] mandatorily. • If you make adjustments when the [Custom2] curve is selected for example, the [Custom2] curve will be updated. • [Custom1] and [Custom2] curves can be created common to all sources. • If you trail a finger across the bars of multiple equalizer bands, the
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    English Menu Item [Fader/Balance] [Source Level Adjuster] [-4] to [+4] [Subwoofer] [On] [Off] [Speaker Level] Listening Position*1*2 [Off] [Front Left] [Front Right] [Front] [All] Standard Mode*3 [Front Left] [Front Right] [Rear Left] [Rear Right] [Subwoofer] Network Mode*3 [High Left] [High Right]
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    English Menu Item [Crossover]*4 [Subwoofer Settings]*4 [Listening Position]*1 [Off] [Front Left] [Front Right] [Front] [All] [Time Alignment] [On] [Off] Listening Position*1*2 [Off] [Front Left] [Front Right] [Front] [All] Standard Mode*3*5 [Front Left] [Front Right] [Rear Left] [Rear Right] [
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    and high-frequency ranges at low volume. Corrects automatically the audio level difference between the music files or the sources. Turns the auto level control setting off. Corrects a little the audio level difference between the music files or the sources (for the narrow dynamic range audio signal
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    of the vehicle's acoustics. • To perform Auto EQ, the front speakers must be connected. • When this product is connected to a power amp with input level control, Auto EQ may be impossible if the power amp's input level is set below the standard level. • When this product is connected to a power amp
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    English 2 Fix the microphone for acoustical measurement (sold separately) in the center of the headrest of the driver's seat, facing forward. The Auto EQ may differ depending on where you place the microphone. If desired, place the microphone on the front passenger seat and perform Auto EQ. 3
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    touching the graph lines. Video settings The menu items vary according to the source. [DVD Setup] This setting is available when the selected source is [Disc], [CD], [Video CD] or [DVD]. Menu Item Description [Subtitle Language]*1*2*3 Set a subtitle language preference. When you select [Others
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    ] setting. Confirm whether the disc package bears the mark. • The TV aspect ratio cannot be changed for some discs. For details, refer to the disc's instructions. Displays the wide screen image (16:9) as it is (initial setting). Makes the image in the shape of a letterbox with black bands on the top
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    instructions. Set to display the DVD menu automatically and start playback from the first chapter of the first title when a DVD disc with a DVD menu is inserted. NOTE Some DVDs Slide] [5sec] [10sec] [15sec] [Manual] Description Select the interval of image file slideshows on this product. - 94 -
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    English [Video Signal Setting] Menu Item [AV] [Auto] [PAL] [NTSC] [PALM] [PAL-N] [SECAM] [AUX] [Auto] [PAL] [NTSC] [PALM] [PAL-N] [SECAM] [Camera] [Auto] [PAL] [NTSC] [PALM] [PAL-N] [SECAM] Description Select the suitable video signal setting when you connect this product to an AV equipment.
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    English Favorite menu Registering your favorite menu items in shortcuts allows you to quickly jump to the registered menu screen by a simple touch on the [Favorites] screen. NOTE Up to 12 menu items can be registered in the favorite menu. Creating a shortcut 1 Press then touch . 2 Touch the
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    , minute. TIPS • You can change the time display format to [12hour] or [24hour]. • You can change the order of date display format: Day-month, Month-day. Changing the wide screen mode You can set the screen mode for AV screen and image files. 1 Touch the
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    English [Trimming] An image is displayed across the entire screen with the horizontal-to-vertical ratio left as is. If the screen ratio differs from the image, the image may be displayed partly cut off either at the top/bottom or sides. NOTE [Trimming] is for image files only. TIPS • Different
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    or the nearest authorized Pioneer service facility. Common problems A black screen is displayed, and operation is not possible using the touch panel keys. → [Power OFF] mode is on. - Press any button on this product to release the mode. Problems with the AV screen CD or DVD playback is not possible
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    . - Update the iPod software version. → An error has occurred. - Reconnect the iPod with the USB interface cable for iPod/iPhone. - Park your vehicle back camera image when the vehicle is in reverse. → The back camera input setting on the receiver is set to Off. - Change the back camera setting
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    . - Check the connection and make sure the male end of the camera is connected to the brown input on the back of the receiver. (Refer to the installation manual.) → The reverse lead on the receiver may not be connected to the proper wire at the reverse lamp. - Check the connection and make sure that
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    message appears on the display. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, then take the suggested corrective action. If the error persists, record the error message and contact your dealer or your nearest Pioneer service center. Common AMP Error → This product fails to operate or the speaker
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    installed in the connected device. - Install the Spotify application in your mobile device. Update App → The Spotify application is out of date. - Update authorized Pioneer service center for assistance. No Signal → The SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is having difficulty receiving the SiriusXM
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    Code → Locked by the radio Parental Control feature. - Release the channel lock. Memory Full → The same region number as this product. - Replace the DVD with one bearing the correct region number. Unplayable Disc . Video frame rate not supported → DivX file's frame rate is more than 30 fps
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    USB storage device is enabled. - Follow the USB storage device instructions to disable security. Skipped → The connected USB storage device contains storage device. Incompatible USB → The connected USB storage device is not supported by this product. - Disconnect your device and replace it with a
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    - Update the iPod version. Bluetooth Error-10 → The power failed for the Bluetooth module of this product. - Turn the ignition switch to OFF and then to ON. If the error message is still displayed after performing the above action, please contact your dealer or an authorized Pioneer Service Station
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    DVD Audio discs. This DVD drive may not be able to play all discs bearing the marks shown above. CD • Frequent loading and ejecting of a DualDisc may result in scratches to the disc. • Serious scratches can lead to playback problems • It is not possible to play DVD-RAM discs. • Playback of discs may
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    with the Video Recording format (VR mode) cannot be played back. • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs which have been recorded with Layer Jump recording USB storage device fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or gas pedal. • There may be a slight delay when starting playback of
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    correctly if the displayed characters in the subtitle file include control code. • For materials that use a high transfer audio file stored on an USB storage device: 7.5 h (450 minutes) CD-R/-RW, DVD-R/-R SL/-R DL/DVD-RW CODEC FORMAT MP3, WMA, AAC, AVI, MPEG USB storage device CODEC FORMAT MP3
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    with high transfer rates may not be played back correctly. The standard transfer rate is 4 Mbps for CDs and 10.08 Mbps for DVDs. CD-R/-RW, DVD-R/-R SL/-R DL/DVDRW, USB storage device EXTENSION MAX RESOLUTION USB: .divx, .avi Disc: .divx 720 × 576 Video files compatibility (USB) • Files may not
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    English and folder name. Depending on the display area, this product may try to display them with a reduced font size. However, the maximum number of the characters that you can display varies according to the width of each character, and of the display area. • Folder selection sequence or other
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    owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED
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    WebLink is a trademark of Abalta Technologies, Inc. Google™, Google Play, Android Google, Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google LLC. Detailed information regarding connected iPod devices • Pioneer jammed under the brake or gas pedal. • For details, refer to the iPod manuals. iPhone, iPod
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    connected content Important Requirements to access app-based connected content services using this product: • Latest version of the Pioneer compatible connected content application(s) for the smartphone, available from the service provider, downloaded to your smartphone. • A current account with the
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    Content application(s) or service by its provider. • Pioneer is not liable for any issues that may arise from incorrect or flawed appbased content. • The content and functionality of the supported applications are the responsibility of the App providers. • In WebLink, functionality through the
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    will become dimmer and the image will no longer be visible. In that case, please consult your dealer or the nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. Specifications General Rated power source: 14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.1 V allowable) Grounding system: Negative type Maximum current consumption: 10
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    English 6.78 inch wide/16:9 (effective display area: 152.4 mm × 80.208 mm) (6 in. × 3-1/ 8 in.) Pixels: 1 152 000 (2 400 × 480) Display method: TFT Active matrix driving Color system: PAL/NTSC/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM compatible Temperature range: -10 ˚C to +60 ˚C (+14 ˚F to +140 ˚F) Audio Maximum power
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    +12 dB to 0 dB (2 dB/step) Speaker level: +10 dB to -24 dB (1 dB/step) DVD drive System: DVD-V, VCD, CD, MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX, MPEG player Usable discs: DVD-VIDEO, VIDEO-CD, CD, CD-R, CDRW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL Region number: 1 Signal Format: Sampling frequency: 8 kHz/16 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz
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    English H.263 video decoding format: Base Line Profile 0/3 VC-1 video decoding format: Simple Profile, Main Profile, Advanced Profile DivX: Home Theater MPEG4 video decoding format: Simple Profile, Advanced Simple Profile MPEG2 video decoding format: Main Profile Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 4.1
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English
AVH-521EX
DVD RDS AV RECEIVER
Important (Serial number)
The serial number is located on the bottom of this unit. For your own security and convenience, be
sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card.
Operation Manual