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Specifications

Amplifier Section

Max power output

52 watts x 4 at 4 ohms

Power Ad Hoc

CEA2006 Standard Power: 17 Watts RMS per channel 

into 4 Ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with 

less than 1% THD+N.

Speaker 

Impedance

4-8 Ohms

AMP & General Feature

Automatic Level 

Optimizer

Yes

Aux-In

Front

DM+ (Codec 

enhancer)

Yes (Gen2.1)

EQ

EQ7: 7 band EQ with +/- 6 dB adjustment at 63 Hz, 160 

Hz, 400 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2.5 kHz, 6.3 kHz and 16 kHz. 

High Pass Filter

Selectable on/off at: 50, 60, 80, 100 or 120 Hz. 

High Voltage Pre 

Out

5 V

Loudness

Dynamic

Low Pass Filter

Selectable on/off at: 50, 60, 80, 100 or 120 Hz. 

Output Power 

(4ohm, 1kHz,16V)

(W)

52 watts x 4 

Pre Out

(3) Front, Rear and Sub

Rear Bass 

Enhancer

Yes

Sirius/XM 

Connector

Yes

Subwoofer Direct 

Connection

Yes

Time Alignment 

Custom

Adjustable

Time Alignment 

Preset

Yes

USB

Rear

Audio

Band

AM / FM

Equalizer

EQ7: 7 band EQ with +/- 6 dB adjustment at 63 Hz, 160 

Hz, 400 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2.5 kHz, 6.3 kHz and 16 kHz. 

Format(s) 

Supported

MP3/WMA/AAC files

1

Preout Impedance 220 ohms

Preout Voltage

5 volt

S/N Ratio

Audio Power: CEA2006 S/N 80 dBA

Signal-to-Noise 

Ratio (dB)

CD: 120 dB

Multi-format playback lets you play your MP3, WMA, or AAC songs

1

.  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.

Custom sound settings with EQ7

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 deliver an impressive listening experience.

Smooth playback transitions

Automatic Level Optimizer analyzes each tracks playback levels and adjusts output level to 

optimize transitions between tracks and sources.   

Convenient control panel design

The easy-to-read single line LCD display shows source information, clock, station ID and track 

data when playing back digital files from CD or external USB devices.  Front auxiliary input lets you 

connect almost any portable audio device to your car's sound system. 

Powerful in-dash amplification 

The internal Dynamic Reality Amp delivers 52 watts x 4 to your interior speakers, allowing you to 

crank up the volume while maintaining low distortion, low noise levels and smooth frequency 

response.  Your music isn’t just louder, its clearer too.  

The immaculate reception

The Digital Clarity Tuner delivers industry leading signal to noise ratios, lower interference, better 

multipath rejection and better stereo separation. The RDS feature displays broadcast information 

when listening to compatible AM/FM stations.   

Convenient wireless remote included

Control your receiver while keeping your eyes on the road with the included wireless card remote 

(RM-X211).

Steering wheel control ready input

7

This receiver is compatible with aftermarket remote control adapters

7

 designed to utilize the 

vehicles existing, primary radio controls directly from the steering wheel.  The 1/8” rear panel 

mounted remote input jack allows for simple connectivity.   

Summary of Contents for CDX-GS500R

Page 1: ... USB device2 while accessing your digital music files using the rear mounted 1 5 meter long USB input cable You can also view metadata like song title and artist on the front display Pandora Internet Radio Control4 Pandora is the leading internet radio service giving people music they love anytime anywhere through personalized radio stations The CDX GS500R provides complete access to your Pandora ...

Page 2: ...e LPF HPF crossovers Listener Position calibration DM advanced sound restoration Rear Bass Enhancer and Dynamic Loudness volume leveler to deliver an impressive listening experience Smooth playback transitions Automatic Level Optimizer analyzes each tracks playback levels and adjusts output level to optimize transitions between tracks and sources Convenient control panel design The easy to read si...

Page 3: ...kg 1 2 Inputs and Outputs 12V Trigger Output s Power remote on Antenna Terminal s AM FM Antenna Input Terminal Audio In Front Aux in with variable level Rear USB input SiriusXM connector Digital Audio Input s Ability to use all forms of USB devices may vary as not all devices are compatible This unit is compliant with MSC Mass Storage Class and MTP Media Transfer Protocol type USB devices complian...

Page 4: ... dB 75 dB FM Tuning range MHz 87 5 107 9 FM Usable sensitivity 75 ohm dBf 8 dBf MW Tuning range kHz 530 1710 MW LW SW Sensitivity 75 ohm MW LW SW uV 26 Tuner Feature Preset FM18 AM12 RDS EON NA Only RBDS Others RDS RBDS Weights and Measurements Dimensions Approx 178 x 50 x 177 mm 7 125 x 2 x 7 inch w h d Dimensions Approx Depth 7 177 mm Dimensions Approx Height 2 50 mm Dimensions Approx Width 7 12...

Page 5: ...ease consult with each interface manufacturer for details 8 Requires download of free Sony App Remote app for iPhone from the App Store Users must link compatible apps to the App Remote application on their phone in order to play the audio signal on the Sony receiver 2012 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited Sony ZAPPIN ...

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