
The Pioneer AVH-521EX DVD receiver features an interface to place your favorite sources on the home screen. Choose from five stills or two video backgrounds plus a slew of display and control colors to fine-tune the look. WebLink compatibility gives access to several apps, like navigation and weather, to your screen with the aid of your phone. Bluetooth adds a wireless convenience like hands-free calling and easy wireless access to the media on your smartphone. For iPhone users, the AVH-521EX supports SiriEyes Free when in the car. Touch a button to listen and send text messages, place calls, and ask questions, all without taking my eyes off the road. The AVH-521EX covers the bases with CD and DVD playback, an aux input, plus Android and iPhone control via USB. You can get a video fix by watching DVDs when the parking brake is engaged or send the video output to optional rear-seat screens to entertain your passengers on those long road trips. Add a rear-view camera and you'll get a better view in crowded parking lots or backing out of your garage. With select rear-view cameras, you'll even get parking guidelines that curve with the motion of your steering wheel. The AVH-521EX has a powerful amplifier, supported by a versatile 13-band equalizer that smooths the rough spots in your car's acoustics.
Q: Can I plug I a backup camera to it?
A: Yes you can.
A: If you’re trying to have dvd playing, you’ll need a bypass module unless you hook it to the parking brake. I grounded it on mine and it worked until I shut the car off. I then removed the stereo again thinking maybe it came loose. It did not so I researched the radio to see that it needs the bypass. My kenwood did not need it and just needed grounded but the newer ones need it. I got mine from amazon for like $12.
Q: How do you access the usb port?
A: The USB port is on the back of the unit. In my installation a wired extension was installed in the console.
A: Yes. It plays cds
Q: Do I have to have a subscription to use the Sirius function for the radio
A: Yes you will need a subscription and will also need to buy the siruis xm adapter/antenna
Q: Does it have gps built in or will it display google maps from my phone?
A: This does not have gps or apple CarPlay or android auto.
Q: how many watts per channel and can you hook an amp for subwoofers?
A: 50 watts per channel. Yes you can hook up an amp.