Pioneer has jumped into future of radio with the DEH-P5200HD CD receiver. Its built-in HD Radio™ tuner brings you the unparalleled sound quality and extra features of digital radio broadcasts. This heavy hitter covers almost every other base in the digital media ballpark too, and its large control knob allows you to whip through all your music files and menus in a flash.

The HD Radio advantage
You'll hear the difference when you tune in a station that's broadcasting HD Radio signals — FM broadcasts approach CD-quality sound, with no static or audio distortion. But that's just part of the story. You'll also have access to the additional programming broadcast on secondary or tertiary channels by HD Radio stations, choices that aren't available to regular radio listeners.

Once you connect your iPod® to the DEH-P5200HD, you can enjoy the convenience of iTunes® tagging. If you hear a song you like on an HD Radio station, just press a button on the receiver to "tag" it. Song information is saved to your iPod — simply connect your iPod to your computer and go to the Apple iTunes store to buy the song whenever you want.

Whatever else you want to play
The receiver plays all your CDs, even MP3, WMA, and AAC files that you've burned to disc, and you can use the USB input for a thumb drive packed with music files. Plug your iPod into the USB input, and you can use the Pioneer's controls to run the show. Once connected, the receiver bypasses your player's built-in digital-to-analog converter, using its own high-quality DAC to deliver your music files with the highest fidelity possible.

The sound's the thing
Pioneer's Easy EQ 5-band equalizer gives you extra control over your sound. And if you're listening to your MP3 player, Pioneer's Advanced Sound Retriever circuitry reverses the compression process to fill in some of the information lost when you created your files, especially in the higher frequencies that add sparkle and musical detail.

The built-in amplifier delivers plenty of power for accurate sound, with built in high- and low-pass filters to optimize speaker performance. And if you want to really get your ride rocking, you can use the two sets of preamp outputs to connect external amplifiers, speakers, and subs.

Extensive options
Add satellite radio and tap into the wide variety of news, talk, sports, and commercial-free music that XM and SIRIUS offer. When you're driving with friends, you can use the front-panel auxiliary input to plug in the MP3 players they brought along.

Keep your hands on the wheel when talking on your mobile device by connecting Pioneer's optional Bluetooth® adapter. When a call comes in, your Pioneer receiver will mute the music and allow you to take the call on your compatible phone, without taking your hands off the wheel.

Note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Hands-on Research" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver.

• General features:

• CD receiver with built-in MOSFET amplifier (14 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels)
• plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs (including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC files)
• built-in HD Radio tuner
• detachable face
• remote control

• Audio features:

• Easy EQ 5-band equalizer with 5 preset tone settings
• Advanced Sound Retriever improves the sound of compressed music files
• 6-level bass boost
• high- and low-pass filters

• Expandability:

• built in iPod control — no adapter necessary, but adding Pioneer's optional connecting cable lets you leave your iPod cable at home
• compatible with optional Pioneer Bluetooth adapter, satellite radio
• inputs: front auxiliary input, front USB input (for Windows Media devices, USB storage devices, and iPod)
• outputs: 4-channel preamp outputs (2.2-volt front, rear/subwoofer)