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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com

Last Updated: 01/14/2010

CDX-GT440U

CD Receiver MP3/WMA/AAC Player

 

 

 

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Features

MP3/WMA playback  

Multi-format playback lets you play CDs, CD-Rs, 

or CD-RWs loaded with hundreds of MP3 or WMA songs .

Detachable Face with USB  

The 1-line LCD 13 segment display makes it 

easy to read song information with front USB and auxiliary input lets 
you connect almost any portable audio device to your car's sound 
system.

USB Mass Storage Connectivity 

Connect and play music directly from 

your Mass Storage Device or USB equipped Walkman® player.

Quick-BrowZer® with Jump Mode 

Search and select songs by category, 

including artist, album, genre, or playlist. Jump Mode allows you to 
fast forward through a music category in 10 percent increments.

Zappin function 

Use Zappin to play 6, 9, or 30-second music clips until 

you find the song you want.

EQ3 and 52 Watts x 4 High Power 

The CDX-GT440U delivers 52 watts of 

peak power to all four speakers and EQ3 stage 2 lets you adjust the 
mix for a dynamic sound experience.

Selectable Pre-outs with LPF/HPF 

Built-in Front and Rear/Sub selectable 

LPF/HPF (Low Pass Filter/High Pass Filter) functionality gives you the 
power to customize the sound output to your external amplifiers and 
other components.

Radio Data System 

Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio 

broadcast information such as artist, title, and album when listening to 
compatible AM/FM stations.

Wireless Card Remote included 

The included Wireless Card Remote 

(RM-X151) lets you control the basic functions of your Sony Xplod™  
system while keeping your eyes on the road.

Red Key illumination 

Illuminated keys help you find and select control 

functions in low light.

Specifications

Convenience Features

CD Text Display: 

CD and MP3 / WMA data displayed

 

Illumination: 

Red

 

On-Screen Clock: 

12H

 

Video Features

Display Technology: 

LCD

 

General

Disc Capacity: 

1

 

Color: 

Gun Metallic / Black

 

Audio

Preout Impedance: 

220 ohms

 

Preout Voltage: 

2 volt

 

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): 

Low +/- 10 dB at 60 Hz 

Mid +/- 10 dB at 1 kHz 
High +/- 10dB at 10 kHz

 

Tuner Type: 

SSIR-EXA with RDS

 

CD Playback: 

CD, CD-R / CD-RW (MP3/WMAfiles)

 

Band: 

AM / FM

 

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (dB): 

CD: 120 dB

 

Convenience

Tilt Range: 

45°

 

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

Power Consumption (in Operation): 

45w

 

Output Power: 

52W x4 High Power - 17 watts per channel minimum 

continuous average power into 4 Ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 
20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion.

 

Current Drain: 

3 - 5 amps

 

Input Power: 

12 V DC car battery (negative ground (earth))

 

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 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): 

Aerial Input Terminal

 

12V Trigger Output(s): 

Power antenna 

Amplifier turn on

 

Remote Jack: 

Optional wired remote terminal

 

Audio In: 

Front Aux input with variable level: -8dB 

 +18dB 

Front USB input  

Infrared Port: 

Wireless remote

 

Dimensions

Weight: 

1.2Kg

 

Measurements: 

178 x 50 x 179mm

 

Supplied Accessories

Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

 

RM-X151 wireless remote

 

Optional Accessories

Replacement remote: RM-X151

 

Color: 

Gun Metallic / Black

 

UPC Code: 

027242774360

 

1. Not all MP3, WMA, AAC files may playback due to file variations. Copyright protected ACC-LC files cannot 

be played back. 

2. USB playback of MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB device compliant 

with USB standard can be used. 

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Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are 
approximate and may vary.   

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