Sony CDX-GT550UI (CDX-GT550UI) User manual

CDX -GT550UI
CDX-GT550UI CD Receiver
The easy - to - read single line LCD display shows clock, station ID and track
data when playing back your digital MP3/WMA/AAC files . Front auxiliary
input lets you connect almost any portable audio device to your car's
sound system.
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Multi - format playback lets you play your MP3, WMA, or AAC songs . Hear
digital music files in their original vibrancy with DM+ (Digital Music Plus), a
Sony codec enhancer that reproduces detailed frequencies from
compressed audio files.
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Connect, charge, and control your iPod , iPhone , Walkman player
or other compatible USB devices via the USB 1 - Wire jack in the front of
the unit. You can also view metadata like song title and artist on the
front display.
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The Quick - BrowZer feature lets you search and select songs by
category, including artist, album, genre, or playlist. Jump Mode gets you
closer to the song you want by fast forwarding through the music
categories in 10 percent increments.
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The ZAPPIN™feature lets users play music samples in 6, 9, or 30 - second
clips until you find the song you're looking for.
Passenger Control lets your co - pilot control the music playing from your
iPod device via connected USB 1 - Wire, and as they scan through your
music, artist and album information is conveniently shown on the
receiver display.
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The Satellite and HD Radio™ready feature lets users connect and
control your optional Satellite and HD Radio™tuners to the integrated
Sony Bus system to receive broadcast signals, providing device control
directly from the receiver’s front panel.
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The Advanced Sound Engine uses EQ7 equalizer, adjustable LPF/HPF
crossovers, Listener Position calibration, DM+ advanced sound
restoration, Rear Bass Enhancer, and Dynamic Loudness volume leveler
to create an ideal in - car listening environment.
When you’re ready to expand your system, the CDX - GT550UI offers front
and selectable rear or subwoofer pre - amp RCA outputs for external
amplifiers. Set the built in electronic HPF/LPF crossovers to improve sound
quality and reduce system distortion.
Control your Xplod™CD receiver while keeping your eyes on the road
with the included wireless card remote (RM - X151).
Selectable Blue or Green key illumination helps complement the existing
vehicle dash lighting so you locate buttons quickly during evening
playback.

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Last Updated: 03/08/2011
CDX -GT550UI
CDX-GT550UI CD Receiver
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Features
Detach face with front aux input The easy -to-read single line LCD
display shows clock, station ID and track data when playing back
your digital MP3/WMA/AAC files . Front auxiliary input lets you connect
almost any portable audio device to your car's sound system.
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MP3/WMA/AAC playback Multi-format playback lets you play your
MP3, WMA, or AAC songs . Hear digital music files in their original
vibrancy with DM+ (Digital Music Plus), a Sony codec enhancer that
reproduces detailed frequencies from compressed audio files.
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Front USB 1 -Wire Connect, charge, and control your iPod , iPhone ,
Walkman player or other compatible USB devices via the USB 1- Wire
jack in the front of the unit. You can also view metadata like song title
and artist on the front display.
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Intuitive Search Features The Quick -BrowZer feature lets you search and
select songs by category, including artist, album, genre, or playlist.
Jump Mode gets you closer to the song you want by fast forwarding
through the music categories in 10 percent increments.
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ZAPPIN ™ track sampling search The ZAPPIN ™ feature lets users play
music samples in 6, 9, or 30-second clips until you find the song you're
looking for.
Passenger Control Passenger Control lets your co-pilot control the
music playing from your iPod device via connected USB 1- Wire, and
as they scan through your music, artist and album information is
conveniently shown on the receiver display.
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Satellite /HD Radio™ready
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Advanced Sound Engine
RCA outputs for external amplifiers
Wireless card remote
Blue or Green key illumination
Specifications
Convenience Features
CDTextDisplay: CD/MP3/WMA/AACdata displayed
On - ScreenClock: 12H
DimmerAdjust: Manual - on/off
KeyIllumination: Switchable:Blue / Green
General
DiscCapacity: 1
Color: DarkTitanium
Audio
PreoutImpedance: 220ohms
PreoutVoltage: 2volt
S/NRatio: Audio Power:CEA2006 S/N80 dBA
FrequencyResponse: CD:10 - 20,000Hz
WowandFlutter: Belowmeasurable limit
StationPreset(s): 18FM /12 AM
Digital - to - AnalogConverter: 24bit
TunerFrequencyRange:
FM:Tuner Frequency Range(MHz): 87.5 - 107.9
AM:TunerFrequency Range(kHz): 530 - 1710
TunerType: SSIR - EXAwith RDS
Band: AM/ FM
Signal - to - NoiseRatio(dB): CD:120 dB
Format(s)Supported: MP3/WMA/AACfiles
Equalizer: EQ7:7 bandEQ,
+/ - 6 dBat 63Hz
+/ - 6 dBat 160Hz
+/ - 6 dBat 400Hz
+/ - 6 dBat 1kHz
+/ - 6 dBat 2.5kHz
+/ - 6 dBat6.3kHz
+/ - 6 dBat 16kHz
Convenience
TiltRange: 0 - 45° mounting angle
Display
Technology: LCD
DisplayColor: Blackcolor /Negative
TextDisplayed: Source,artist, track, playbacktime, menuand clock
TextLines: 2 lines of information
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Amplifier Section
SpeakerImpedance: 4 - 8Ohms
Maxpoweroutput: 52watts x4 at4 ohms
Tuner
FMUsableSensitivity: 10dBf
Selectivity:75 dBat 400kHz
S/NRatio: 70dB (mono)
FrequencyResponse: FM:20 - 15,000Hz
StereoSeparation: 40dB at1 KHz
Power
OutputPower: 52Wx4WattsMax Power - CEA2006 StandardPowerOutput: 17Watts RMSperchannel into4
Ohms,4 channels drivenfrom 20Hz to 20 kHz withless than1% THD+N.
CurrentDrain: 3 - 5 amps
InputVoltage: 12V DCcar battery(negative ground)
Inputs and Outputs
RCAAudioOutput(s): Frontand Rear/Sub selectableRCA pre - ampoutputs
DigitalAudioInput(s): Abilityto use allforms ofUSB devices mayvary asnot all devicesare compatible.
Thisunit can beconnected to thefollowing iPods. Updateyour iPod tothe latest softwarebefore you useit.
iPodNano 1st generation*
iPod Nano 2nd generation (aluminum)
iPodNano 3rd generation(video)
iPod5th generation (video)*
iPod Classic
iPod Touch
iPhone
Thisunit iscompliant with MSC(Mass StorageClass) andMTP (MediaTransfer Protocol)type USBdevices
compliantwith the USBstandard.
Thisunit cannot recognizeUSB devices viaa USB hub.
Ifyou haveany questions orproblems concerningyour unitthat arenot covered in the ownersmanual,
consultyour nearest Sonydealer.
USBPort(s): FrontUSB - Full Speed
AntennaTerminal(s): AM/FMAntenna InputTerminal
12VTriggerOutput(s):
Powerantenna
Amplifierturn on
RemoteJack: Optional wiredremote inputterminal
AudioIn:
FrontAuxwithvariable level: - 8dB∼+18dB
FrontUSB input
SonyBus terminals
InfraredPort: Wirelessremote
Dimensions
Weight: 1.3 kg (2 lb. 14 oz.)
Measurements: 178x 50x 179mm
Supplied Accessories
Partsfor installation andconnections (1 set)
RM - X151wireless remote
Optional Accessories
Replacementremote: RM - X151
CDchanger (6 discs):CDX - T69
Sourceselector: XA - C40
Aux - inselector: XA - 300
HD Radio tuner:XT - 100HD
iPod USB cable: RC - 100IP
Color: DarkTitanium
UPCCode: 027242795983
1.Not allMP3 andWMA filesmay playbackdue tofile variations.Copyright protectedACC - LCfiles cannotbe
played back.
2.Ability to useall generationsof iPodproducts may vary as notall productsare compatible.Compatible with
iPod touch, iPod Nano 3rd generation, iPod classic
3.Satellite radio servicerequires a satelliteradio tuner andservice subscription,sold separately.
4. HD Radio ™ capability requires an optional HD Radio tuner (XT - 100HD).
5.Ability to useall formsof USB devicesmay vary asnot alldevices are compatible.
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prohibited.Sony, Walkman, Xpl
ō d,ZAPPIN, Quick - BrowZerand theSony andXplod logos aretrademarks of
Sony.iPhone and iPodare trademarksof AppleInc., registeredin the U.S.and othercountries. Allother
trademarksare trademarksof their respectiveowners. Featuresand specificationsare subjectto change
withoutnotice. Non - metricweights and measuresare approximate andmay vary.
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