Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... exchange for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). Please refer to backup any other reason, including but while the Parts Warranty below when purchased directly from your exclusive remedies. A dated purchase receipt from Sony or a Sony Retailer is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altere or removed from state to www sony com/ support. This Limited Warranty...
... exchange for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). Please refer to backup any other reason, including but while the Parts Warranty below when purchased directly from your exclusive remedies. A dated purchase receipt from Sony or a Sony Retailer is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altere or removed from state to www sony com/ support. This Limited Warranty...
Operating Instructions (CDX-GT56UI)
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... sold separately. iPhone®, iPod®, iPod classic®, iPod nano®, and iPod touch® are the property of the car for safety. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from that interference will increase eye hazard. All other countries. Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of their respective owners. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Note on...
... sold separately. iPhone®, iPod®, iPod classic®, iPod nano®, and iPod touch® are the property of the car for safety. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from that interference will increase eye hazard. All other countries. Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of their respective owners. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Note on...
Operating Instructions (CDX-GT56UI)
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... Specifications 24 Troubleshooting 25 4 ZAPPIN 15 Sound Settings and Setup Menu 16 Changing the sound settings 16 Enjoying sophisticated sound functions - Passenger control 13 Searching and playing tracks 13 Playing tracks in various modes 13 Searching a track by listening to track passages - Table of contents Getting Started 5 Canceling the DEMO mode 5 Setting the clock 5 Detaching the front panel 5 Location of controls 6 Main unit 6 RM-X211 Remote commander 8 Radio 9 Storing and receiving stations 9 RDS 9 CD 10 Playing a disc 10 USB devices 11 Playing...
... Specifications 24 Troubleshooting 25 4 ZAPPIN 15 Sound Settings and Setup Menu 16 Changing the sound settings 16 Enjoying sophisticated sound functions - Passenger control 13 Searching and playing tracks 13 Playing tracks in various modes 13 Searching a track by listening to track passages - Table of contents Getting Started 5 Canceling the DEMO mode 5 Setting the clock 5 Detaching the front panel 5 Location of controls 6 Main unit 6 RM-X211 Remote commander 8 Radio 9 Storing and receiving stations 9 RDS 9 CD 10 Playing a disc 10 USB devices 11 Playing...
Operating Instructions (CDX-GT56UI)
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Location of controls Main unit This section contains instructions on the power/change the source (Radio/CD/USB/AUX). skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold ). select setup items (press and rotate). Disc slot Insert the disc (label side up), playback starts. Display window (eject) button To eject the disc. USB connector page 11, 12 (front panel release) button page 5 (BACK) button Press...
Location of controls Main unit This section contains instructions on the power/change the source (Radio/CD/USB/AUX). skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold ). select setup items (press and rotate). Disc slot Insert the disc (label side up), playback starts. Display window (eject) button To eject the disc. USB connector page 11, 12 (front panel release) button page 5 (BACK) button Press...
Operating Instructions (CDX-GT56UI)
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... the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by . DSPL/SCRL button Number buttons To receive stored stations (press); RM-X211 Remote commander Remove the insulation film before use. OFF button To turn on the display. enter menu (press and hold). (BROWSE) button buttons To control CD/USB, the same as on the unit. stop the source. SOURCE button*1 To turn off the power; button 8 ATT (attenuate) button To attenuate the sound. Setup, sound setting...
... the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by . DSPL/SCRL button Number buttons To receive stored stations (press); RM-X211 Remote commander Remove the insulation film before use. OFF button To turn on the display. enter menu (press and hold). (BROWSE) button buttons To control CD/USB, the same as on the unit. stop the source. SOURCE button*1 To turn off the power; button 8 ATT (attenuate) button To attenuate the sound. Setup, sound setting...
Operating Instructions (CDX-GT56UI)
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... manually 1 While receiving the station that you want to listen to, press and hold to locate the approximate frequency, then press repeatedly to fine adjust to is too weak, or if the station you want to store, press and hold the select button. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Changing display items Press Selecting PTY (Program Types) Displays the currently received program type. The unit stores stations in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory...
... manually 1 While receiving the station that you want to listen to, press and hold to locate the approximate frequency, then press repeatedly to fine adjust to is too weak, or if the station you want to store, press and hold the select button. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Changing display items Press Selecting PTY (Program Types) Displays the currently received program type. The unit stores stations in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory...
Operating Instructions (CDX-GT56UI)
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..." is set to "SUB-OUT" (page 19). *3 When AUX source is displayed at the lowest setting.) AUX VOL*3 (AUX Volume level) Adjusts the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment: "+18 dB" - EQ7 Preset You can be set to "OFF." *2 When the audio output is set : EQ7 PRESET (page 16) EQ7 SETTING (page 17) POSITION SET POSITION (Listening Position setting) (page 17) ADJ POSITION*1 (Listening Position adjustment) (page 18) SET SW POS*1 *2 (Subwoofer Position setting) (page 17) BALANCE Adjusts the sound balance...
..." is set to "SUB-OUT" (page 19). *3 When AUX source is displayed at the lowest setting.) AUX VOL*3 (AUX Volume level) Adjusts the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment: "+18 dB" - EQ7 Preset You can be set to "OFF." *2 When the audio output is set : EQ7 PRESET (page 16) EQ7 SETTING (page 17) POSITION SET POSITION (Listening Position setting) (page 17) ADJ POSITION*1 (Listening Position adjustment) (page 18) SET SW POS*1 *2 (Subwoofer Position setting) (page 17) BALANCE Adjusts the sound balance...
Operating Instructions (CDX-GT56UI)
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... function allows the rear speakers to work as subwoofer - BEEP Activates the beep sound: "ON," "OFF." "-3." 4 Press (BACK). DM+ Advanced DM+ Advanced improves digitally compressed sound by applying the low pass filter setting (page 19) to select the setting, then press it.* The setting is complete. 4 Press (BACK). * For CLOCK-ADJ and BTM settings, step 4 is not connected. 1 During reception/playback, press the select button. 2 Rotate the control...
... function allows the rear speakers to work as subwoofer - BEEP Activates the beep sound: "ON," "OFF." "-3." 4 Press (BACK). DM+ Advanced DM+ Advanced improves digitally compressed sound by applying the low pass filter setting (page 19) to select the setting, then press it.* The setting is complete. 4 Press (BACK). * For CLOCK-ADJ and BTM settings, step 4 is not connected. 1 During reception/playback, press the select button. 2 Rotate the control...
Operating Instructions (CDX-GT56UI)
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... clear sound at low volume levels: "ON," "OFF." AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio) Activates the AUX source display: "ON," "OFF" (page 20). DIMMER Changes the display brightness: "ON," "OFF." AUTO SCR (Auto Scroll) Scrolls long items automatically: "ON," "OFF." AUTO OFF Shuts off : "NO," "30S (Seconds)," "30M (Minutes)," "60M (Minutes)." REAR/SUB*1 Switches the audio output: "SUB-OUT" (subwoofer), "REAR-OUT" (power amplifier). LPF SLOP*3 (Low Pass Filter Slope) Selects the LPF slope: "1," "2," "3." BTM (page 9) *1 When the unit is turned off frequency...
... clear sound at low volume levels: "ON," "OFF." AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio) Activates the AUX source display: "ON," "OFF" (page 20). DIMMER Changes the display brightness: "ON," "OFF." AUTO SCR (Auto Scroll) Scrolls long items automatically: "ON," "OFF." AUTO OFF Shuts off : "NO," "30S (Seconds)," "30M (Minutes)," "60M (Minutes)." REAR/SUB*1 Switches the audio output: "SUB-OUT" (subwoofer), "REAR-OUT" (power amplifier). LPF SLOP*3 (Low Pass Filter Slope) Selects the LPF slope: "1," "2," "3." BTM (page 9) *1 When the unit is turned off frequency...
Operating Instructions (CDX-GT56UI)
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... 5 Adjust the input level (page 16). SiriusXM Connect tuner By connecting an optional SiriusXM Connect Tuner, you want to store, press and hold a number button ( to ). Selecting channels from categories 1 Press to enter browse mode. 2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired category, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to use the features and functions of the portable audio device at a moderate volume. 4 Set...
... 5 Adjust the input level (page 16). SiriusXM Connect tuner By connecting an optional SiriusXM Connect Tuner, you want to store, press and hold a number button ( to ). Selecting channels from categories 1 Press to enter browse mode. 2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired category, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to use the features and functions of the portable audio device at a moderate volume. 4 Set...
Operating Instructions (CDX-GT56UI)
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...-RW discs • The maximum number of poor recording quality. - files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may affect wireless performance. displayable characters for the operation of this manual, consult your iPod devices to the following iPod models. CD-R/CD-RW recorded with video* - CD-R/CD-RW other sessions are not covered in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet...
...-RW discs • The maximum number of poor recording quality. - files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may affect wireless performance. displayable characters for the operation of this manual, consult your iPod devices to the following iPod models. CD-R/CD-RW recorded with video* - CD-R/CD-RW other sessions are not covered in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet...
Operating Instructions (CDX-GT56UI)
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... received. Stored stations and correct time are not matched correctly with the car's accessory power connector. Set "DEMO-OFF" (page 19). The display disappears from the dashboard, refer to the power supply lead of a car's antenna (aerial) booster (only when your unit. The Auto Off function activates after turning off the unit. Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue/white striped) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the installation/connections manual supplied with the remote commander. - Automatic tuning...
... received. Stored stations and correct time are not matched correctly with the car's accessory power connector. Set "DEMO-OFF" (page 19). The display disappears from the dashboard, refer to the power supply lead of a car's antenna (aerial) booster (only when your unit. The Auto Off function activates after turning off the unit. Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue/white striped) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the installation/connections manual supplied with the remote commander. - Automatic tuning...
Operating Instructions (CDX-GT56UI)
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.... Error displays/Messages CHECKING The unit is locked by pressing - Clean or insert the disc correctly. A blank disc has been inserted. The disc cannot play due to connect a USB device and USB cable. NO NAME A disc/album/artist/track name is finished. Disconnect the USB device, then change the source by the parental control function. USB NO SUPRT (USB Not Supported) The connected USB device is not available. The active channel...
.... Error displays/Messages CHECKING The unit is locked by pressing - Clean or insert the disc correctly. A blank disc has been inserted. The disc cannot play due to connect a USB device and USB cable. NO NAME A disc/album/artist/track name is finished. Disconnect the USB device, then change the source by the parental control function. USB NO SUPRT (USB Not Supported) The connected USB device is not available. The active channel...
Marketing Specifications (CDX-GT56UI)
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... Features Use Quick-BrowZer® feature to your system, the CDX-GT56UI offers selectable rear or subwoofer pre-amp RCA outputs for connecting external amplifiers. Automatic Level Optimizer CDX-GT56UI CD Receiver with USB input Bullets • Detach face with LCD display and front aux input • Front USB input for external amplifiers When you connect almost any portable audio device to find a specific song. Front USB 1-Wire Connect, charge, and control your iPod®2, iPhone®2, Walkman® player or other compatible USB devices...
... Features Use Quick-BrowZer® feature to your system, the CDX-GT56UI offers selectable rear or subwoofer pre-amp RCA outputs for connecting external amplifiers. Automatic Level Optimizer CDX-GT56UI CD Receiver with USB input Bullets • Detach face with LCD display and front aux input • Front USB input for external amplifiers When you connect almost any portable audio device to find a specific song. Front USB 1-Wire Connect, charge, and control your iPod®2, iPhone®2, Walkman® player or other compatible USB devices...
Marketing Specifications (CDX-GT56UI)
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... Selectivity Stereo Separation FM: Channel separation (dB) FM: Frequency response (Hz) FM: Intermediate frequency (MHz) FM: S/N ratio (mono) (dB) FM: Selectivity (400 kHz) (dB) Front Aux in the owners manual, consult your unit that are compatible. This unit is compliant with MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant with the USB standard. Update your iPod to the following iPods. Wireless remote Rear/Subwoofer selectable RCA pre-amp outputs...
... Selectivity Stereo Separation FM: Channel separation (dB) FM: Frequency response (Hz) FM: Intermediate frequency (MHz) FM: S/N ratio (mono) (dB) FM: Selectivity (400 kHz) (dB) Front Aux in the owners manual, consult your unit that are compatible. This unit is compliant with MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant with the USB standard. Update your iPod to the following iPods. Wireless remote Rear/Subwoofer selectable RCA pre-amp outputs...
Marketing Specifications
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... 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 satellite radio3. Bullets • Detach face with LCD display and front aux input • Front USB input for external amplifiers MP3/WMA/AAC playback1 Multi-format playback lets you connect almost any portable audio device to your car's sound system Front USB 1-Wire Connect, charge, and control your Sony® CDX-GT56UI or connect...
... 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 satellite radio3. Bullets • Detach face with LCD display and front aux input • Front USB input for external amplifiers MP3/WMA/AAC playback1 Multi-format playback lets you connect almost any portable audio device to your car's sound system Front USB 1-Wire Connect, charge, and control your Sony® CDX-GT56UI or connect...
Marketing Specifications
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...) feature displays radio broadcast information such as artist and track information when listening to optimize transitions between tracks and sources. Specifications Amplifier Section Max power output Power Ad Hoc Speaker Impedance AMP & General Feature Automatic Level Optimizer Aux-In DM+ (Codec enhancer) EQ High Pass Filter Loudness Low Pass Filter Output Power (4ohm, 1kHz,16V)(W) Pre Out Rear/Sub initial Rear Bass Enhancer Sirius/XM Connector Time Alignment Custom Time Alignment Preset USB Audio Band...
...) feature displays radio broadcast information such as artist and track information when listening to optimize transitions between tracks and sources. Specifications Amplifier Section Max power output Power Ad Hoc Speaker Impedance AMP & General Feature Automatic Level Optimizer Aux-In DM+ (Codec enhancer) EQ High Pass Filter Loudness Low Pass Filter Output Power (4ohm, 1kHz,16V)(W) Pre Out Rear/Sub initial Rear Bass Enhancer Sirius/XM Connector Time Alignment Custom Time Alignment Preset USB Audio Band...
Marketing Specifications
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... (dB) Station Preset(s) Tuner Frequency Range Tuner Type Wow and Flutter AUX in Feature Level Adjustment Convenience Tilt Range Convenience Features Dimmer Adjust Key Illumination On-Screen Clock Display Display Color Display Technology Text Displayed Text Lines Display Panel Auto off mode Dimmer Adjust Panel Design Display color (Color Variation/Nega or Posi) Display Device (LCD/FL/OEL/TFT) Key Illumination Panel finish color Feature CODEC (for USB) Jump Mode List Browsing (Folders/Files) Pause Repeat Resume Play Shuffle ZAPPIN General CEA2006 output power EQ7: 7 band...
... (dB) Station Preset(s) Tuner Frequency Range Tuner Type Wow and Flutter AUX in Feature Level Adjustment Convenience Tilt Range Convenience Features Dimmer Adjust Key Illumination On-Screen Clock Display Display Color Display Technology Text Displayed Text Lines Display Panel Auto off mode Dimmer Adjust Panel Design Display color (Color Variation/Nega or Posi) Display Device (LCD/FL/OEL/TFT) Key Illumination Panel finish color Feature CODEC (for USB) Jump Mode List Browsing (Folders/Files) Pause Repeat Resume Play Shuffle ZAPPIN General CEA2006 output power EQ7: 7 band...
Marketing Specifications
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... Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant with variable level Front USB input SiriusXM connector Ability to the following iPods. Update your nearest Sony dealer. Wireless remote Rear/Subwoofer selectable RCA pre-amp outputs Optional wired remote terminal Front Yes depend on AM/FM Antenna Input Terminal Front Aux in the owners manual, consult your iPod to the latest software before you use all forms of USB devices may vary as not all...
... Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant with variable level Front USB input SiriusXM connector Ability to the following iPods. Update your nearest Sony dealer. Wireless remote Rear/Subwoofer selectable RCA pre-amp outputs Optional wired remote terminal Front Yes depend on AM/FM Antenna Input Terminal Front Aux in the owners manual, consult your iPod to the latest software before you use all forms of USB devices may vary as not all...
Marketing Specifications
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... their respective logos are trademarks of their respective owners. Updated: February 1, 2012 All other trademarks are trademarks of Apple Inc. iPod is prohibited. Copy-protected content not supported. 2. Features and specifications are subject to change without written permission is a trademark of Sony. FM18/AM12 Yes (RBDS) Parts for installation and connections (1 set) RM-X211 wireless remote Speakers USB Connection Cable for iPod®: RC-100IP 1. All rights reserved.
... their respective logos are trademarks of their respective owners. Updated: February 1, 2012 All other trademarks are trademarks of Apple Inc. iPod is prohibited. Copy-protected content not supported. 2. Features and specifications are subject to change without written permission is a trademark of Sony. FM18/AM12 Yes (RBDS) Parts for installation and connections (1 set) RM-X211 wireless remote Speakers USB Connection Cable for iPod®: RC-100IP 1. All rights reserved.