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In-Dash CD, MP3/WMA and AAC Receiver with Remote

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In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, AAC, WMA, SAT and HD Radio Ready Receiver with Remote • 52W x 4chan. Max • 17W x 4 chan. RMS • 3 Sets of 2V preamp outputs (front, rear, and subwoofer) • Front-panel 3.5mm Aux Input

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In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, AAC, WMA, SAT and HD Radio Ready Receiver with Remote • 52W x 4chan. Max • 17W x 4 chan. RMS • 3 Sets of 2V preamp outputs (front, rear, and subwoofer) • Front-panel 3.5mm Aux Input

Description


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General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, AAC, WMA, SAT and HD Radio Ready Receiver with Remote
  • Detachable face
  • Dot-matrix display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Blue button lighting
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 52 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 17 watts x 4 channels
  • CD Text Display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, AAC, and WMA
  • SSIR-EXA tuner with 18FM/12AM presets
  • Dynamic Soundstage Organizer
  • DSO/EQ3 Stage 2 (3-band parametric equalizer with seven preset tone curves)
  • 24-Bit D/A Converter

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 2V preamp outputs (front, rear, and subwoofer)
  • SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready: A subscription is required for service as well as either the Sony SIRIUS Satellite Radio Package or Sony XM Radio Package
  • HD Radio Ready: Sony XT-100HD required and sold separately
  • iPod Ready: Sony XA-110iP or Sony XA-120IP required and sold separately
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Optional additional rear auxiliary input: Sony XA-300 required and sold separately
  • Steering Wheel Remote Control Ready: PAC SWI-PSv1 required and sold separately
  • CD Changer controls

Key Features:

  • 45 Degrees installation
  • Metallic finish
  • Automatic title scroll
  • Low/mid/high adjustments

Product history:

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(newest, current model)
Sony CDX-GT540UI thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Sony CDX-GT550UI)
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(previous model, replaced by Sony CDX-GT540UI)
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(previous model, replaced by Sony CDX-GT530UI)
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(previous model, replaced by Sony CDX-GT520)
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(previous model, replaced by Sony CDX-GT510)

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Specifications & Details


In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver Size
Single DIN
Anti-Theft Security
Detachable Faceplate
Wireless Remote
Yes
Peak Power Output
52 watts x 4 channel
RMS Power Output
17 watts x 4 channel
Preamp RCA Outputs
3 Sets (6-channel)
Dedicated Subwoofer Preamp RCA Output
Yes
Preamp Voltage
2 volts
Built-In Equalizer
DSO/EQ3 Stage 2 -- 3 Bands Parametric w/ 7 Presets
Display Type
Dot-Matrix Text Display
Expandability Features
Inputs
Auxiliary (Front)
Steering Wheel Control Compatible
Yes (Accessory required and sold separately)
Tuner
AM/FM Tuner
Yes
FM Presets
18
AM Presets
12

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

CDX-GT520

Weight:

6.00lbs

Internal SKU:

cdxgt520

Internal Product ID:

10749

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Great product!

I love the big screen and it is very easy to operate! I highly recommend this product.

By Cassidy on July 5, 2009

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