Sony CDX-GT56UI Specification Guide

Enjoy the crisp and clear sound of your MP3/WMA/AAC

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 files with CD, control your 

digital music using the USB 1-wire on your Sony® CDX-GT56UI or connect to satellite 

radio

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.  You can also fine tune your listening experience with the Advanced Sound 

Engine processor.  

CDX-GT56UI

CDX-GT56UI CD Receiver with USB input

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•  Detach face with LCD display and front aux input
•  Front USB input for iPod®2, iPhone®

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 & USB music players

•  MP3/WMA/AAC

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playback with DM+ enhancement technology

•  SiriusXM™ Satellite radio connector ready

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•  Intuitive Quick-BrowZer® and ZAPPIN™ search features
•  Advanced Sound Engine and 52 Watts x 4 High Power
•  2 Volt rear/sub selectable preamp outputs
•  Automatic Level Optimizer
•  Wireless card remote included (RM-X211)
•  Radio Data System (RDS)
•  Red key illumination

Features

Detach face with front aux input

The easy-to-read single line LCD display shows clock, station ID and track data when playing your digital music 

files from CD or front USB input.  Front aux input lets you connect almost any portable audio device to your car's 

sound system.

Front USB 1-Wire 

Connect, charge, and control your iPod®

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, iPhone®

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, 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.

SiriusXM™ Satellite radio

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The on-board SiriusXM™ connector

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 simplifies satellite radio installation by eliminating compatibility issues and 

provides direct connection to the new platform of tuners.

MP3/WMA/AAC playback

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Multi-format playback lets you play your MP3, WMA, or AAC songs

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.  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.

Intuitive Search Features

Use Quick-BrowZer® feature to find music by artist, album, genre, song or playlist.  Jump Mode allows you to fast 

forward in a category in 10% increments while the ZAPPIN™ feature can play a 6/9/30 second intro clips to help 

you find a specific song.

Advanced Sound Engine

The Advanced 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 deliver an 

impressive listening experience.

RCA outputs for external amplifiers

When you’re ready to expand your system, the CDX-GT56UI offers selectable rear or subwoofer pre-amp RCA 

outputs for connecting external amplifiers.  Set the built in electronic HPF/LPF crossovers to improve sound 

quality and reduce system distortion.

Automatic Level Optimizer