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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.

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  

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: 

Manual - 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: 

24 bit

 

Tuner Frequency Range: 

 

FM:Tuner Frequency Range(MHz): 87.5-107.9  

AM:Tuner Frequency Range(kHz): 530-1710

 

Tuner Type: 

SSIR-EXA with RDS

 

Band: 

AM / FM

 

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (dB): 

CD: 120 dB

 

Format(s) Supported: 

MP3/WMA/AAC files

 

Equalizer: 

EQ7: 7 band EQ,  

+/- 6 dB at 63 Hz 

+/- 6 dB at 160 Hz 

+/- 6 dB at 400 Hz 

+/- 6 dB at 1 kHz 

+/- 6 dB at 2.5 kHz 

+/- 6 dB at 6.3 kHz   

+/- 6 dB at 16 kHz

 

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 iPods. Update your iPod to 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 

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 the owners 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.)

 

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

 

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: 

027242795983

 

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. 
4. HD Radio™  capability requires an optional HD Radio tuner (XT-100HD). 
5. Ability to use all forms of USB devices may vary as not all devices are compatible. 

© 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is 
prohibited. Sony, Walkman, Xpl

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d, ZAPPIN, Quick-BrowZer and the Sony and Xplod logos are trademarks of 

Sony. iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other 
trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change 
without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.   

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