Sony Xplod CDXGT420IP GT Series Head Unit

by Sony

Product Details

User Manual [648kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 9.5 x 4.4 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000W4CTJE
• Item model number: CDXGT420IP
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,854 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The CDX-GT420IP receiver is perfect for iPod enthusiasts who want all the options in a powerful, in-car listening environment. Enjoy a fast and easy interface with your iPod, a multi-line fluorescent display, front panel aux-in, and 4-volt preamp outputs. The flip-down detachable faceplate also includes switchable blue, green and red key illumination. Bundled with a wireless card remote, the CDX-GT420IP receiver plays CDs, MP3s, and AM/FM radio, making it the perfect deck for tricking out your ride.

The CDX-GT420IP receiver is perfect for iPod enthusiasts.

Features front panel auxiliary input.

Includes RM-X151 wireless remote.

iPod Direct
By connecting an iPod using the included cable, you can listen to all your favorite iPod tunes on your car speakers. Once connected, the iPod will turn on, and it'll resume where you last left off. Enjoy full control of the iPod from the CDX-GT420IP, and while the car is on, your iPod will get a charge, so it'll be ready to go when you're back on foot.

CD/MP3/WMA Playback
In addition to CDs, enjoy playback of MP3, and WMA audio files burned to CD, with ID3 tag support--title, artist and album info will be scrolled across the display.

45 Degree Install
Features a 45 degree maximum mounting angle, allowing them to be used in virtually any custom or unusual installation.

Front Panel Aux In
The auxiliary input is built right in to the face of the head unit, so to use external devices like MP3 players, all you need to do is plug-n-play.

Best Tuning Memory
Setting your radio presets can be a real pain while you're driving--especially if you're in an unfamiliar area. So, let the tuner do the work for you by activating the Best Tuning Memory (BTM) function. The tuner will seek out up to 18 of the strongest stations in the area and set them into the tuner presets.

Sound Performer
The CDX-GT420IP features a 24-Bit D/A converter, which oversamples the digital signal, creating a more natural sound and better imaging.

Dial in your sound using Sony's EQ3 parametric equalization, with 7 presets offering a wide variety of solutions, or make individual Low/Mid/High adjustments.

Need more power? Use the front, rear and subwoofer preamp outputs for use with external amplification.

Wireless Remote
Included is an ergonomic remote to be used while watching the road.

What's in the Box
Sony CDX-GT420IP, wireless remote, iPod cable, installation hardware, manual

Product Description

CD player with built-in amplifier (17 watts RMS/52 peak x 4 channels)

CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs, including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and ATRAC3plus music files

Detachable face with a blue LED display

Remote control

Audio features:

EQ3 (seven preset tone curves and a 3-band equalizer)

Expandability:

Compatible with Sony's iPod adapter, satellite radio tuner (tuner, subscription, and antenna required), and HD Radio tuner

Inputs: front-panel auxiliary input

Outputs: two sets of preamp outputs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great unit..full of features, April 19, 2008

By 

KRASSEL (SPANAWAY, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony Xplod CDXGT420IP GT Series Head Unit (Electronics)

The Sony cdx-gt420ip was originally purchased to go into my 1995 Bronco. It worked out so well that I have purchased another to go in my 1988 Harley Davidson Electraglide Classic to replace the stock unit which was really showing its age. I purchased a adaptor kit from an online source which allows me to plug the Sony into my handlebar controls as if it was the much more expensive Harley replacement radio. Very happy with this receiver, especially with the IPod interface, it works very well. May buy another to put in the boat. Highly recommend.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple functionality, but great sounds for cheap price, August 5, 2009

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S. C. (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sony Xplod CDXGT420IP GT Series Head Unit (Electronics)

I was looking for a stereo with great sound and ipod connection for a very affordable price. I think this was a great choice.

The sound of the stereo is rich, and even though I am not comparing it with other high-end stereos, I can tell you that you won't be disappointed with the audio quality of this unit. Very clear highs and great bass.

Features-wise it's a very simple system. The EQ works great and has a custom set-up and very nice choice of factory presets. The ipod plug-in charges the ipod and plays the tunes at the same time. CD player and radio are also good.

Now to the negatives that you should know about ...
The radio sensitivity is definitely lower than of other stereos I owned. In the large city where I live, I get more interference than I used to with my stock car radio. Though, it's not that bad, so it's still listenable, and interference happens just once in a while.

Now my biggest complaint: the ipod controls are very uncomfortable in my opinion. As I plug in my ipod to the ipod connector, the ipod becomes uncontrollable, and the XPLOD logo is displayed on the ipod screen. The stereo starts playing whatever album or playlist you selected before you plugged in the ipod into the stereo. If you want to change the playlist, you can disconnect the ipod and choose another playlist (hard to do when driving). Unfortunately when the playlist is done playing the ipod goes to the first album alphabetically and starts playing it automatically. There's no way to make it repeat the album I chose over and over. So that is why I have to disconnect my ipod and choose my playlist again. It is annoying, but I can handle it, since I drive an automatic and have one hand free.

The other way to control the ipod is through the radio, but the setup is poor. You have to choose the album list or the artist list mode. Then you'd have to scroll through each album or artist one at a time, by pressing the buttons. You can speed scroll, but if you pause on a title it starts playing on it's own, and you have to wait a few seconds before you can continue your search. If you have a large amount of music on your ipod, then scrolling through the list with up and down buttons becomes a huge annoyance. That is why I never use these controls. I just unplug my ipod and choose something else using ipod's controls.

The other minor details worth mentioning are the screen brightness and the security beep. The screen is very bright blue, and while driving at night that hurts my eyes. But there is a setting I can use to dim it. Though I'd prefer it becomes dim when I turn the headlights, and become bright when I turn them down. Some stereos have a control pin for that. This one doesn't, so I keep it dim all the time, which is ok, and visible during the day.

The security beep is what happens when I stop my car engine and take out my car key from the ignition. The radio beeps three times to remind me to take out the faceplate. There is no way to turn off the beeps, I believe, but it's not that loud, and I just ignore it. I never take out the face plate. The sound is more like musical chirps, rather than beeps anyway.

Bottom line, if you don't mind the inconvenient ipod controls on the stereo, but want the ipod plug-in functionality and great sound for a cheap price, buy this product. There is nothing else to upset you, and you'll enjoy listening to high quality music in your car without spending too much.

5.0 out of 5 stars Sony xplod car stereo, July 26, 2011

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K. Karasek (St. Louis MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony Xplod CDXGT420IP GT Series Head Unit (Electronics)

This unit works well in my '98 Jeep Wrangler. The Wrangler is usually not the smoothest road ride around and this unit plays cd's with a truly minimal amount of bounce interruption. The sound style can be selected from a variety of choices from vocal to explode. The detachable face plate is a plus. Audio modes include AM, FM, CD, MP. I like the unit and would (and do) recommend it.