Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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...equal degree of product ("Parts Warranty"), Sony will , at its original specifications. Labor: For a period of one (1) year from your exclusive remedies. A dated purchase receipt is provided "AS IS" unless expressly provided for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). Any parts or product replaced... ® Car Audio LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. any part of a defect, these are your authorized dealer, call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-SONY(7669) For an accessory or part not available from the original date of purchase of protection to be ...
...equal degree of product ("Parts Warranty"), Sony will , at its original specifications. Labor: For a period of one (1) year from your exclusive remedies. A dated purchase receipt is provided "AS IS" unless expressly provided for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). Any parts or product replaced... ® Car Audio LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. any part of a defect, these are your authorized dealer, call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-SONY(7669) For an accessory or part not available from the original date of purchase of protection to be ...
Operating Instructions
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Record these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CDX-GT520 CDX-GT52W © 2007 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers in the spaces provided below. 3-217-494-11 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions US Mode d'emploi FR Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Pour annuler l'affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 10. Serial No. To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 10.
Record these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CDX-GT520 CDX-GT52W © 2007 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers in the spaces provided below. 3-217-494-11 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions US Mode d'emploi FR Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Pour annuler l'affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 10. Serial No. To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 10.
Operating Instructions
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... Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. You are trademarks of the following measures: - CAUTION The use of california, USA only Perchlorate Material - However, there is connected. - The unit will control a Sony HD RadioTM tuner (sold separately). For installation and connections, see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the satellite radio tuner module. If you do not set the Auto Off function (page 10). "SAT Radio," "SAT Radio Ready," the SAT Radio...
... Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. You are trademarks of the following measures: - CAUTION The use of california, USA only Perchlorate Material - However, there is connected. - The unit will control a Sony HD RadioTM tuner (sold separately). For installation and connections, see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the satellite radio tuner module. If you do not set the Auto Off function (page 10). "SAT Radio," "SAT Radio Ready," the SAT Radio...
Operating Instructions
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... About AAC files 14 Maintenance 14 Removing the unit 14 Specifications 15 Troubleshooting 16 Error displays/Messages 17 3 SET 9 Using optional equipment 10 Auxiliary audio equipment 10 CD/MD changer 11 Rotary commander RM-X4S 11 Additional Information Precautions 12 Notes on discs 12 Playback order of controls and basic operations Main unit 6 Card remote commander RM-X151 6 CD Display items 8 Repeat and shuffle play 8 Radio Storing and receiving stations 8 Storing automatically - EQ3 9 Adjusting setup items...
... About AAC files 14 Maintenance 14 Removing the unit 14 Specifications 15 Troubleshooting 16 Error displays/Messages 17 3 SET 9 Using optional equipment 10 Auxiliary audio equipment 10 CD/MD changer 11 Rotary commander RM-X4S 11 Additional Information Precautions 12 Notes on discs 12 Playback order of controls and basic operations Main unit 6 Card remote commander RM-X151 6 CD Display items 8 Repeat and shuffle play 8 Radio Storing and receiving stations 8 Storing automatically - EQ3 9 Adjusting setup items...
Operating Instructions
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... Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you for the first time, remove the insulation film. Welcome ! To move the digital indication, press (SEEK) -/+. 5 Press the select button. DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer): creates a more ambient sound field, using the card remote commander for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. The setup is complete and the clock starts. Type of 7 preset equalizer...
... Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you for the first time, remove the insulation film. Welcome ! To move the digital indication, press (SEEK) -/+. 5 Press the select button. DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer): creates a more ambient sound field, using the card remote commander for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. The setup is complete and the clock starts. Type of 7 preset equalizer...
Operating Instructions
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Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a disc) to the right, then gently pull out the left side in amplifier is flipped down. 3 Slide the front panel to operate the unit. The unit is ejected. 3 Close the front panel. The front panel is used. 1 Press (OFF). The disc is turned off. 2 Press (OPEN). Attaching the front panel Place the hole A of the front panel onto the spindle...
Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a disc) to the right, then gently pull out the left side in amplifier is flipped down. 3 Slide the front panel to operate the unit. The unit is ejected. 3 Close the front panel. The front panel is used. 1 Press (OFF). The disc is turned off. 2 Press (OPEN). Attaching the front panel Place the hole A of the front panel onto the spindle...
Operating Instructions
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... SEEK ALBM OPEN SOURCE SEEK AUX MODE PUSH SELECT CAT BTM 1 REP SHUF PAUSE SCRL 2 3 4 5 6 DSPL 7 89 Front panel removed q; B Volume control dial/select button page 9 To adjust volume (rotate); stop the source. For details, see "Using optional equipment" on the unit. change the source (Radio/CD/ AUX)*. Location of controls and basic operations. qa qf qs qd qg qh RESET Card remote commander RM-X151 1 3 qj qk OFF ATT SOURCE SEL MODE + - DSPL SCRL w; wa q; select setup items (press...
... SEEK ALBM OPEN SOURCE SEEK AUX MODE PUSH SELECT CAT BTM 1 REP SHUF PAUSE SCRL 2 3 4 5 6 DSPL 7 89 Front panel removed q; B Volume control dial/select button page 9 To adjust volume (rotate); stop the source. For details, see "Using optional equipment" on the unit. change the source (Radio/CD/ AUX)*. Location of controls and basic operations. qa qf qs qd qg qh RESET Card remote commander RM-X151 1 3 qj qk OFF ATT SOURCE SEL MODE + - DSPL SCRL w; wa q; select setup items (press...
Operating Instructions
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Radio: To tune in the display, depending on which device is pressed, you can switch the changer, or SAT tuner band. M DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button page 8 To change display items. ql VOL (volume) +/- Remove the insulation film before use (page 4). w; ws M (+)/m (-) buttons To control CD, the same as the select button on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first. 7 Furthermore, if (MODE) is connected. H Receptor for the card remote commander...
Radio: To tune in the display, depending on which device is pressed, you can switch the changer, or SAT tuner band. M DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button page 8 To change display items. ql VOL (volume) +/- Remove the insulation film before use (page 4). w; ws M (+)/m (-) buttons To control CD, the same as the select button on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first. 7 Furthermore, if (MODE) is connected. H Receptor for the card remote commander...
Operating Instructions
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... and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) until "BTM" flashes. Repeat this procedure until the desired setting appears. BTM 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "TUNER" appears. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. album repeatedly. album in random order. * When an MP3/WMA/AAC is changed. To change display items B, press (DSPL). Tip Displayed items will be replaced. Select TRACK ALBUM* SHUF ALBUM* SHUF DISC To play 1 During...
... and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) until "BTM" flashes. Repeat this procedure until the desired setting appears. BTM 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "TUNER" appears. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. album repeatedly. album in random order. * When an MP3/WMA/AAC is changed. To change display items B, press (DSPL). Tip Displayed items will be replaced. Select TRACK ALBUM* SHUF ALBUM* SHUF DISC To play 1 During...
Operating Instructions
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... EQ3 is activated. *2 When AUX source is "OFF." Tip Other equalizer types are also adjustable. The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect. "0 dB" (z) - Other functions Changing the sound settings Adjusting the sound characteristics 1 Press the select button repeatedly until "LOW," "MID" or "HI" appears. 4 Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the selected item. After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode. The...
... EQ3 is activated. *2 When AUX source is "OFF." Tip Other equalizer types are also adjustable. The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect. "0 dB" (z) - Other functions Changing the sound settings Adjusting the sound characteristics 1 Press the select button repeatedly until "LOW," "MID" or "HI" appears. 4 Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the selected item. After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode. The...
Operating Instructions
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... connected audio device before playback. 1 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "AUX" appears. "LOCAL-OFF" (z): to deactivate the Motion Display. The volume level is turned off . *2 When FM is changed. - A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/album/track is received. CONTRAST To adjust the contrast of the display. - "M.DSPL-OFF": to tune normal reception. LOCAL (Local Seek Mode) - MONO*2 (Monaural Mode...
... connected audio device before playback. 1 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "AUX" appears. "LOCAL-OFF" (z): to deactivate the Motion Display. The volume level is turned off . *2 When FM is changed. - A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/album/track is received. CONTRAST To adjust the contrast of the display. - "M.DSPL-OFF": to tune normal reception. LOCAL (Local Seek Mode) - MONO*2 (Monaural Mode...
Operating Instructions
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... CD changers, or two or more MD changers are connected. ATT SEL PRESET/ DISC MODE SOURCE OFF DSPL VOL SEEK/AMS OFF The following controls on the unit (rotate). • SEEK/AMS control The same as (ALBM) +/- Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls The corresponding buttons on this unit. Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired changer appears. SEL MODE DSPL DSPL MODE SEL Location...
... CD changers, or two or more MD changers are connected. ATT SEL PRESET/ DISC MODE SOURCE OFF DSPL VOL SEEK/AMS OFF The following controls on the unit (rotate). • SEEK/AMS control The same as (ALBM) +/- Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls The corresponding buttons on this unit. Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired changer appears. SEL MODE DSPL DSPL MODE SEL Location...
Operating Instructions
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...; Power antenna (aerial) will not operate properly. Handle the disc by its surface. Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction, or may result from using such discs: - Additional Information Precautions • If your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in direct sunlight, allow the unit to warp. • Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played...
...; Power antenna (aerial) will not operate properly. Handle the disc by its surface. Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction, or may result from using such discs: - Additional Information Precautions • If your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in direct sunlight, allow the unit to warp. • Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played...
Operating Instructions
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... playing, clean the discs with digital audio material on this number may not display accurately. * only for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is not supported. - However, since the audio material side does not conform to MP3 only. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of the first session format is recognized and played (any of MP3/WMA/AAC files MP3/WMA/AAC Folder (album) MP3/WMA/ AAC file (track) About MP3 files • MP3...
... playing, clean the discs with digital audio material on this number may not display accurately. * only for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is not supported. - However, since the audio material side does not conform to MP3 only. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of the first session format is recognized and played (any of MP3/WMA/AAC files MP3/WMA/AAC Folder (album) MP3/WMA/ AAC file (track) About MP3 files • MP3...
Operating Instructions
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...; Be sure to use .) When the battery becomes weak, the range of a VBR (variable bit rate) AAC file, elapsed playing time may occur. Fuse (10 A) Cleaning the connectors The unit may be shorter, depending on AAC Playback of the protection collar, then pull it out. Otherwise, the connectors may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not covered...
...; Be sure to use .) When the battery becomes weak, the range of a VBR (variable bit rate) AAC file, elapsed playing time may occur. Fuse (10 A) Cleaning the connectors The unit may be shorter, depending on AAC Playback of the protection collar, then pull it out. Otherwise, the connectors may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not covered...
Operating Instructions
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...) connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity: 30 µV Power amplifier section Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) General Output: Audio outputs terminal (front/rear) Subwoofer output terminal (mono) Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Remote controller input terminal Antenna (aerial) input terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) Tone controls: Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD...
...) connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity: 30 µV Power amplifier section Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) General Output: Audio outputs terminal (front/rear) Subwoofer output terminal (mono) Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Remote controller input terminal Antenna (aerial) input terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) Tone controls: Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD...
Operating Instructions
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... of the fader control "FAD" is incompatible with "DEMO-ON" set for 5 minutes with the disc format (MP3/WMA/AAC). The display items do not scroll. • For discs with a Sony MP3 compatible CD changer, or this unit. Your dealer may encounter with the car's accessory power connector. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. • Halogenated...
... of the fader control "FAD" is incompatible with "DEMO-ON" set for 5 minutes with the disc format (MP3/WMA/AAC). The display items do not scroll. • For discs with a Sony MP3 compatible CD changer, or this unit. Your dealer may encounter with the car's accessory power connector. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. • Halogenated...
Operating Instructions
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... the frequency. • When the DSO mode is not correct. t Insert another disc. NO INFO Text information is sometimes hampered by noises. • Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to next page t 17 t Insert the magazine in the MP3/WMA/ AAC file. Depending on in this model to a problem. RESET The CD unit and CD/MD changer cannot be operated due to a problem. During...
... the frequency. • When the DSO mode is not correct. t Insert another disc. NO INFO Text information is sometimes hampered by noises. • Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to next page t 17 t Insert the magazine in the MP3/WMA/ AAC file. Depending on in this model to a problem. RESET The CD unit and CD/MD changer cannot be operated due to a problem. During...
Marketing Specifications
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... Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Card remote commander: RM-X151 Optional Accessories BUS cable (supplied with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion. CDX-GT520 Key Features CD Receiver MP3/WMA/AAC Player Specifications Audio Features Level Control: -8dB ∼ +18dB Convenience Features CD Text Display: Yes Illumination: Blue Clock: 12H Video Features Display Technology: LCD General Color: '08 Gun Metallic Audio Sensitivity: FM:Usable sensitivity (75)(dBf): 9 Station Preset(s): FM18/AM12 Digital-to-Analog Converter: 24bit Tuner Frequency Range: FM:Tuner Frequency...
... Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Card remote commander: RM-X151 Optional Accessories BUS cable (supplied with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion. CDX-GT520 Key Features CD Receiver MP3/WMA/AAC Player Specifications Audio Features Level Control: -8dB ∼ +18dB Convenience Features CD Text Display: Yes Illumination: Blue Clock: 12H Video Features Display Technology: LCD General Color: '08 Gun Metallic Audio Sensitivity: FM:Usable sensitivity (75)(dBf): 9 Station Preset(s): FM18/AM12 Digital-to-Analog Converter: 24bit Tuner Frequency Range: FM:Tuner Frequency...
Marketing Specifications
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... some of their respective owners. Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Features and specifications are subject to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer which is Sony BUS compatible. Sony is prohibited. CDX-GT520 CD Receiver MP3/WMA/AAC Player Please visit the Dealer Network for detailed information. Please ask the dealer for more information at www.sony.com/dn This unit cannot be connected to change without notice.
... some of their respective owners. Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Features and specifications are subject to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer which is Sony BUS compatible. Sony is prohibited. CDX-GT520 CD Receiver MP3/WMA/AAC Player Please visit the Dealer Network for detailed information. Please ask the dealer for more information at www.sony.com/dn This unit cannot be connected to change without notice.