Sony CDX-GS500R Specification Guide

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Station Preset(s)
18 FM / 12 AM  
Tuner Frequency 
Range
FM (MHz): 87.5-107.9
AM (kHz): 530-1710
Tuner Type
Digital clarity tuner with RDS
Wow and Flutter
Below measurable limit
AUX in Feature
Level Adjustment
-8dB - +18dB
Convenience
Tilt Range
0-45° mounting angle
Convenience Features
Dimmer Adjust
Selectable Auto adjust or manual on/off
Key Illumination
Variable color illumination
On-Screen Clock
12H
Display
Display Color
Black / Variable color
Display 
Technology
LCD
Text Displayed
Source, artist, track, playback time, menu, clock and 
Pandora
®
 data 
Text Lines
1 line of information
Display Panel
Auto off mode
Yes
Dimmer Adjust
Auto
Key Illumination 
Initial
Variable
Panel Design
Display color 
(Color Variation/
Nega or Posi)
Black color/Negative
Display Device 
(LCD/FL/OEL/TFT)
LCD 
Key Illumination
Variable
Panel finish color
Dark Titanium
Feature
CODEC (for USB)
MP3, WMA, AAC
Jump Mode
Yes
List Browsing 
(Folders/Files)
Yes
Pause
Yes
Repeat
OFF/ TRACK/ ALBUM
Resume Play
Yes
Shuffle
OFF/ALBUM/DEVICE
ZAPPIN
Yes
General
CEA2006 output 
power
17
CEA2006 S/N
80
Dimensions 
(WxHxD) (mm)
178x50x177
Maximum output 
power (4ohm, 
1kHz, 16V)(W)
52
Mounting 
dimensions 
(WxHxD)(mm)
182x53x160
Preout impedance 
(ohms)
220
Preout output 
level (V)
5
Weight (kg)
1.2
Inputs and Outputs
12V Trigger 
Output(s)
Power remote on
Antenna 
Terminal(s)
AM/FM Antenna Input Terminal
Audio In
Front Aux in with variable level
Rear USB input
SiriusXM
 connector
Digital Audio 
Input(s)
Ability to use all forms of USB devices may vary as not all 
devices are compatible. 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.
This unit can be connected to the following iPods. 
Update your iPod to the latest software before you use 
it.
iPod Nano 1st - 6th generation
iPod Touch 1st - 4th generation
iPod Classic
iPod with video
iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4
iPhone 4S
If you have any questions or problems concerning your 
unit that are not covered in the owners manual, consult 
your nearest Sony dealer.
Infrared Port
Wireless remote 
RCA Audio 
Output(s)
Front, Rear, and Subwoofer RCA pre-amp outputs
Remote Jack
Optional wired remote terminal
USB Port(s)
Rear
iPod Control Feature
Accessory 
Information
Yes
CODEC (for iPod)
Depend on iPod
®
 content
List Browsing 
(Folders / Files)
Quick-BrowZer
®
Pandora Link (USB)
Yes
Passenger Control
Yes
Pause
Yes
Repeat
Track, Album, Artist, Playlist, Genre, Podcast
Resume Play
Yes
Shuffle
Track, Album, Artist, Playlist, Genre, Podcast
ZAPPIN
Yes
USB Capable
USB Mass Storage 
Device
Yes
Instruction Manual Language
English
Yes
French
Yes