Product Overview
About: Pioneer DMH-1500NEX Digital Multimedia Video Receiver
Pioneer DMH-1500NEX features Apple CarPlay, the smarter, safer and more fun way to use your iPhone® in the car. Apple CarPlay gives iPhone users an incredibly intuitive way to make calls, use Maps, listen to music, and access messages with just a word or a touch.
Android Auto
Pioneer DMH-1500NEX also features Android Auto which extends the Android platform into the car in a way that’s purpose-built for driving. Android Auto automatically brings you useful information and organizes it into simple cards that appear just when they’re needed. It’s designed to minimize distraction so you can stay focused on the road ahead.
Android Auto is compatible with Android phones running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later. Android Auto may not be available on all devices and is not available in all countries or regions.
AppRadioLIVE
AppRadioLIVE pulls content from many different sources and services with which you likely already have an account. All you have to do is download the AppRadioLIVE app free of charge and sync your services. All you information saved on those accounts will be pulled into the AppRadioLIVE interface.
Hands-Free Calling and Audio Streaming
Stay safe and obey local hands-free laws with built-in Bluetooth (HFP). Easily pair a Bluetooth enabled phone to the Pioneer DMH-1500NEX without having to go through complicated settings. When a registered Bluetooth device is in close proximity to the receiver, the auto connection function automatically pairs the two units.
From hands-free calling, wireless audio streaming (A2DP) with artist, album, and song search, simple pairing, and audio control (AVRCP), Bluetooth® wireless technology has made life in the vehicle much more convenient.
Pioneer DMH-1500NEX with Bluetooth also includes better call quality reception using the newWideband Speech Handsfree Profile 1.6. Nearly doubling the bandwidth of the frequency helps bring call quality similar to FM reception.
A Better-Than-Ever Listening Experience
Pandora is personalized internet radio that is designed to help you discover new music that you’ll love mixed in with music that you already know. With the DMH-1500NEX, you can enjoy superior sound quality and full control of the Pandora experience in your car directly from the touchscreen display of the receiver. You are able to give tracks “thumbs up” or “thumbs down,” bookmark a song so you can purchase it later, easily switch between your personalized radio stations, and view full track data and album art.
Compatible with Apple iOS devices, as well as Android devices that support the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP). Simply download the free Pandora Radio app to your iPhone or Android device, connect to the DMH-1500NEX and take your music to the next level.
Spotify App Control
With Spotify being a dedicated A/V source on the DMH-1500NEX, you now have the ability to control content from the Spotify app on iPhone and Android devices. You can play, pause and skip tracks, and browse playlists, albums and radio stations on the go using the Pioneer controls. If you are a Spotify premium user (requires a monthly paid subscription), you can enjoy ad-free, high quality music and even download music and listen offline when there is no internet connection.
iDataLink Maestro
Pioneer DMH-1500NEX supports factory functions via the iDatalink Maestro RR interface including: Steering Wheel Controls, Media Player (including the factory AUX-in and USB ports), Hands-Free Telephone, Voice Commands, Satellite Radio, and Secondary Display Support.
Enhanced User Interface
More advanced than ever before, NEX features a responsive, powerful and intuitive touchscreen user interface that is easy to use and highly customizable. Clearly, NEX is designed specifically for today’s smartphone and tablet-driven lifestyle.
General Features:
- Digital multimedia receiver with AM/FM tuner
- 7" LCD touchscreen
- Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming
- Customizable touchscreen interface
- Multi-color illumination
- Fits double-DIN dash openings
- Optional wireless remote control
Smartphone Features
- Apple CarPlay compatible
- Android Auto compatible
- WebLink provides access to Amazon Alexa
- built-in iPhone control
- playback and control of music files on compatible Android devices
- Siri Hands Free compatible for use with iPhones
- Google Assistant compatible for use with Android phones
- Pandora and Spotify control with iPhone and Android
Audio/video Features:
- Plays MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, and WAV music files
- Plays lossless FLAC audio files up to 192kHz/24-bit
- 13-band graphic equalizer and time alignment
- High- and low-pass filters
- Advanced Sound Retriever
- Auto-EQ equalizes for your car interior automatically (optional mic required)
Expandability:
- Works with SiriusXM SXV300 tuner—supports Tune Mix, Traffic & Weather Now, and Sports Flash features
- Inputs: rear USB port, rear-view camera input, two rear A/V inputs (3.5mm and RCA — RCA can be converted to a 2nd camera input)
- Outputs: video output, 6-channel preamp outputs (4-volt front, rear, subwoofer)
Other Information:
- Wired connection to parking brake required to access settings and other features on this receiver (the brake must be connected and set for video display)
- Compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)
- Built-in internal amp (14 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
- CTA-2006 compliant
- Compatible with iDatalink Maestro
- Retains factory features in a wide selection of vehicles
- Displays engine performance data on touchscreen
What's in the Box:
- Digital media receiver w/ fixed 6.95" touchscreen monitor (10A fuse)
- Wiring harness
- 58" USB extension cable
- Microphone w/ visor-bracket (attached 13' cable terminated by a right-angled 2.5mm connector)
- 6 Pan-head ISO screws (M5 x 9mm)
- 6 Counter-sunk ISO screws (M5 x 9mm)
- Installation Manual
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Sheet
