Sony Xplod CDX-GT55UIW,CDX-GT55UIW Specifications

CDX

-GT55UIW

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-GT55UIW 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: 01/13/2011

CDX

-GT55UIW

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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

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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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Satellite /HD Radio™ ready 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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ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Advanced Sound Engine

RCA outputs for external amplifiers

Wireless card remote

Blue or Green key illumination

Specifications

Convenience Features

CD Text Display: CD/MP3/WMA/AAC data displayed
On-Screen Clock:

12H

Dimmer Adjust: Slectable on/off
Key Illumination: Switchable: Blue / Green

General

Disc Capacity: 1
Color: Dark Titanium

Audio

Preout Impedance:

220 ohms

Preout Voltage: 2 volt
S/N Ratio: Audio Power: CEA2006 S/N 80 dBA
Frequency Response:

CD: 10-20,000 Hz

Wow and Flutter: Below measurable limit
Station Preset(s):

18 FM / 12 AM

Digital-to-Analog Converter: 24bit
Tuner Frequency Range:

FM:Tuner Frequency Range(MHz): 87.5

-107.9

AM:Tuner Frequency Range(kHz): 530

-1710

Tone Control(s): EQ7: 7 band EQ

+/- 6 dB at: 63 Hz, 160 Hz, 400 Hz, 1 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 6.3 kHz and 16 kHz.

Tuner Type:

SSIR-EXA with RDS

Band:

AM / FM

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (dB): CD: 120 dB
Format(s) Supported: CD, CD-R / CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files)

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Convenience

Tilt Range:

0-45° mounting angle

Display

Technology: LCD
Display Color: Black color / Negative
Text Displayed: Source, artist, track, playback time, menu and clock
Text Lines:

2 lines of information

Amplifier Section

Speaker Impedance: 4-8 Ohms
Max power output: 52 watts x 4 at 4 ohms

Tuner

FM Usable Sensitivity: 10 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
S/N Ratio: 70 dB (mono)
Frequency Response:

FM: 20

-15,000 Hz

Stereo Separation: 40 dB at 1 KHz

Power

Output Power:

52W x4 Watts Max Power

- CEA2006 Standard Power Output:
17 Watts RMS per channel into 4 Ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to
20 kHz with less than 1% THD+N.

Current Drain:

3 - 5 amps

Input Voltage: 12 V DC car battery (negative ground)

Inputs and Outputs

RCA Audio Output(s):

Front and Rear/Sub selectable RCA pre-amp outputs

Digital Audio Input(s): -Ability to use all forms of USB devices may vary as

not all devices are compatible.
This unit can be connected to the following Apple products, update your

device with the latest software before you use it.

-iPod Nano 1st generation*

-iPod Nano 2nd generation (aluminum)

-iPod Nano 3rd generation (video)

-iPod 5th generation (video)*

-iPod Classic

-iPod Touch

-iPhone
When you connect iPod Nano1st generation or iPod 5th generation,

Passenger Control is not available.

-This unit is compliant with MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media
Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant with the USB standard.

-This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not

covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

USB Port(s):

Front USB

- Full Speed

Antenna Terminal(s):

AM/FM Antenna Input Terminal

12V Trigger Output(s):

Power antenna
Amplifier turn on

Remote Jack: Optional wired remote input terminal
Audio In:

Front Aux with variable level: -8dB ∼ +18dB
Front USB input
Sony Bus terminals

Infrared Port:

Wireless remote

Dimensions

Weight: 1.3 kg (2 lb. 14 oz.)

Supplied Accessories

Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
RM

-X151 wireless remote

Optional Accessories

Replacement remote: RM-X151
CD changer (6 discs): CDX-

T69

Source selector: XA

-C40

Aux-in selector: XA

-300

HD Radio

tuner: XT

-100HD

iPod USB cable: RC-100IP

Color: Dark Titanium
UPC Code: 027242796041

1. Not all MP3 and WMA files may playback due to file variations. Copyright protected ACC-LC files cannot be
played back.

2. Ability to use all generations of iPod products may vary as not all products are compatible. Compatible with
iPod

touch, iPod Nano 3rd generation, iPod classic

3. Satellite radio service requires a satellite radio tuner and service subscription, sold separately.

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