1-GIGABYTE FLASH MEMORY*
This function enables you to store up to 1-Gigabyte Flash Memory of your favourite music downloads.

24bit DAC
This 24bit DAC guarantees seamless conversion of digital to analogue tunes.

ATRAC3plus
A high-end digital compression technology capable of reducing music file to 1/20 the size of its original data without any music degradation. ATRAC3plus offers compression bit rates from as low as 48kbps to as high as 256kbps

ADVANCED ELECTRONIC SHOCK PROTECTION
The advanced EPS system features a 4MB buffer IC that provides a 12-second high-speed buffer memory to ensure continuous music playback regardless of excessive vibrations.

AUTOMATIC MUSIC SENSOR (AMS)
AMS locates a soundtrack by searching for the beginning of the current track or the start of the next one.

AUTOMATIC TUNER ACTIVATION (ATA)
ATA automatically turns the turner on during fast-forwarding or rewinding of a tape.

BBE MP
BBE MP is a digital process of restoring and enhancing lost harmonics in previously compressed music files like, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and MP3. BBE MP puts the warmth and vibrancy back into music by boosting reduced harmonics by 3dB while maintaining the full original audio spectrum.

BEST TUNING MEMORY (BTM)
BTM automatically selects and stores the stations with the strongest signals, in order of frequencies.

CD/MD CHANGER CONTROL
This function offers operation of both Sony's CD and MD Changers via the Sony Bus System.

CUSTOM FILE
Create "Disc Memo" titles for each disc with Custom File. You can also scroll through the name of each disc in your changer via "List" and create your own "Program Play" sequence of tracks.

DOLBY NOISE REDUCTION
Dolby Noise Reduction reduces any noise added to the music during the recording process and restores it back to its original version during playback. By lowering noise, Dolby Noise Reduction efficiently eliminates tape hiss by 8 to 10 dB.

DRIVE-S
The Drive-S chassis platform is designed to improve sound quality and headunit durability by incorporating a new CD mechanism, larger audio capacitors and a 52W MOSFET Power IC.

DRIVE-S HX
Paralleling the success of the Drive-S chassis, the new and enhanced Drive-S HX architecture features specially designed audio capacitors, a shock damper with a higher mounting angle and the best DAC, the 24bit to deliver sound with all the right nuances.

DYNAMIC SOUNDSTAGE ORGANIZER 2 (DSO2)
A virtual 3D sound technology specially developed for cars, DSO2 eliminates sound distortion caused by poor speaker placement. By adjusting the width and depth of soundstages, DSO2 delivers fantastic sound ambiences.

DYNAMIC SOUNDSTAGE ORGANIZER-3D (DSO-3D)
DSO-3D frees the in-car environs from speaker layout and creates a virtual soundstage that brings higher flexibility through delicate adjustments for total sound experience through elevation, depth and width of sound.

FRONTAL AUX-IN
This feature allows you to plug into all portable MP3 Players available in the market through the universal 3.5mm mini pin input. With instant connectivity, there will always be smooth connectivity of music from the MP3 Player to the headunit.

FRONT DETACHABLE PANEL
Detachable panels deter theft of headunits by allowing you to remove the face panel when you leave the car and slot it back on when you return.

FLUORESCENT 3-DIMENSION DISPLAY (FL-3D)
Employing a brighter self-emitting light for sharper images of up to 130 x 139 dots resolution, the Fluorescent display puts realism in all your images.

GT Series Headunits
The GT Series headunits are packed with many functions like Frontal Aux-In connectivity for easy links to portable MP3 Players and the new user-friendly rotary jog dial. Its sophisticated exterior comes in colours like gun metaillic and silver; designed to blend seamlessly into the interiors of your car.

HIGH PASS AND LOW PASS FILTER
High Pass Filters only permit high frequencies through while suppressing the lower frequencies - excellent for keeping bass low. Low Pass Filters only allow the passage of low frequencies.

HI-SPEED USB
The high-speed USB 2.0 function enables you to download your favourite tunes from the computer.

ID3TAG
An ID3Tag is a 128-byte data that is embedded at the end of an MP3 file containing music details like artist names, song titles, genres and comments, allowing for efficient MP3 filing.

INTELLIGENT TIME ALIGNMENT
The in-car sound is optimized with Intelligent Time Alignment. You may choose from the "Smart" position setting as it can be applied to a wide range of car types for users who are unfamiliar with manual tuning mode. There is also the “Pro” position for perfect fine-tuning of listening position that is qualified enough for professional usage.

LIST-UP FUNCTION
Displays disc memo (the name of each CD or MD in your changer's magazine) that permits disc search by title.

MOTORISED PANEL
Face panel will be smoothly slided down by just a touch of the button.

MP3
MP3 files can be played effortlessly with the technologically advanced range of headunits. Now you can easily listen to MP3 tunes converted from your CD or from music purchased online.

MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK
Sony offers a wide selection of playback options - DVD, VCD, CD, CD-R and CD-RW for complete in-car entertainment excitement.

S-MOSFET POWER IC
1.3 times larger than conventional MOSFETs, the new S-MOSFET Power IC utilises Silicon On Insulator (S.O.I.) semiconductor technology that produces clearer, more accurate sounds with less distortion and a higher signal-to-noise ratio.

SIGNAL-TO-NOISE 100dB+ PRE OUT
Signal-to-Noise compares the strength of music to the level of background noise - the higher the value, the lesser the background noise. Signal-to-Noise ratio of 120dB ensures less background noise for clearer and sharper in-car music.

SSIR-EXA TUNER
Enhanced with Adaptive Reception, SSIR-EXA Tuner minimises station-to-station interferences and signal distortion by rejecting interference and distortion at intermediate frequencies. By automatically adjusting between FM and AM bandwidths, SSIR-EXA Tuner delivers high quality radio reception with high selectivity.

SYNCHRONISED FLIP
A one-touch CD mechanism that swiftly lets you access your CD by touch. Simply by sliding the face panel down, the function panel shifts out for easy operation.

UNIQUE ZOOM FUNCTION
Sony LCD monitors allow movie-lovers to zoom into their favourite scenes that fills the entire screen without distorting the image, while maintaining subtitles and picture quality.

Movies are framed and appear smaller in normal mode.		Centre Zoom brings movies closer by zooming into them.

WHITE 13-SEGMENT LCD
Sony's line-up of CD receivers features the improved white 13-segment LCD screen that promises brighter, clearer and better contrasted images and text when displayed on screen.

WINDOWS MEDIA AUDIO (WMA)
WMA files can be easily played through the new and improved headunit technologies.

X-DSP
The refined X-DSP sets to optimize sound fields for finest fidelity for the in-car environs. The new engineering design concept enables virtual soundstage creation, free from speaker layout restrictions and allows fine customization for professional in-car audiophiles.

ZONE BY ZONE
A unique feature lets both front and rear seat passengers enjoy separate entertainment options.

3 BAND EQUALIZER (EQ3)
The EQ3 graphic equalizer features 7 preset modes - Xplod, Vocal, Club, Jazz, New Age, Rock and Custom. Custom mode allows you to adjust the 3 frequency bands to suit your taste in music.

3 BAND EQUALIZER (EQ3 stage2)
Newly improved EQ concept allows for easy customization of music to your preference to match any style from rock to vocals.

7 BAND EQUALIZER (EQ7)
EQ7 offers 7 equalizer options, and 7 preset modes (Xplod, Vocal, Club, Jazz, New Age, Rock and Custom) to create the perfect listening environment for your music. Custom mode lets you adjust music to fit your individual listening preference.

HIGH-DEFINITION EQUALIZER (EQ13)
The newly refined HDEQ type is a notch up from the current EQ concept. Now redefined according to music tastes, there are 6 new modes available to further suit the needs of any in-car audiophile and are created with HDEQ through the adoption of independent 4 Channel 13 band.

8x OVERSAMPLING DIGITAL FILTER
Oversampling refers to the process of generating multiple samples of a sound frequency. Offering up to 8x oversamping, Sony CD Changers ensure only stable and reliable soundtracks.

MOSFET
Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) offers higher switching speeds than bipolar transistors, allowing for faster response with better sound reproduction linearity and efficiency.

STREAM REGNUM TECHNOLOGY
A high-end amplification technology, Stream Regnum combines high style with absolute power for extended use and durability. Stream Regnum amplifiers are capable of handing extreme power output with up to 90% efficiency.

BARIUM MAGNET
Used for speaker magnet, Barium is made from an alloy with iron for improved magnetic strength resonance.

COMPOSITE & INJECTED POLYPROPYLENE DIAPHRAGM
Polypropylene is one of the most popular materials used in speaker diaphragms because of its high rigidity and exceptional inner loss specifications.

FERRITE MAGNET
Of ceramic compound, Ferrite magnets comprise traces of barium and strontium that offers excellent resistance.

High Density Layered Diaphragm (HDLD)
HDLD is a super-multilayer film constructed with a few hundred stacks of two different film sheets measuring less than 1mm. The film has high strength and low Q, making it ideal for Acoustic diaphragm. There is also an overall improvement in aesthetic design as the HDLD now takes on a metallic glossy sheen.

HIGH PERFORMANCE ENCLOSURE-TYPE SUBWOOFER
Delivers superior bass performance of up to a maximum of 1,400 watts with absolute ease.

HIGH ORIENTED POLYOLEFIN (HOP) DIAPHRAGM
The HOP diaphragm achieves a much broader playback frequency bandwidth and improved transition characteristics - which means clearer, distortion-free sound is reproduced.

NEODYMIUM MAGNET
Neodymium magnets have 9 times the magnetic energy of Barium Ferrite magnets. This powerful magnetic strength has made Neodymium magnets the popular choice in the development of ultra-compact car speakers.

P5 (RED)
Polypropylene diaphragm that ensures superior and stable bass reproduction.