About the Sony CDX-G3100UP
Straight up and ready to rock
Straight up and ready to rock
You want your sound strong and your tunes right at hand. Sony built the CDX-G3100UP CD receiver for you. A robust amp design delivers surprising power combined with an accurate, deep soundstage so your favorite tunes deliver an impact that most stock radios just can't match. And if you like to tweak the sound, Sony includes a 5-band equalizer for shaping your tone curve, along with their MEGA BASS feature for pumping up the lows.
You can adjust the color of the display so it looks right at home in your dash.
Play your favorite tunes
Along with that great sound, this Sony gives you plenty of ways to enjoy your music. In addition to a CD player with MP3 and WMA playback, the CDX-G3100UP comes equipped with a front-panel USB input. You can plug in your iPod® or iPhone® — even many Android™ smartphones — and enjoy control from the receiver, with handy built-in controls to scan and find music quickly. And if you're a Pandora® Internet radio fan, you can plug in your iPhone then browse stations or rate songs from the receiver's controls. The front-panel aux input adds even more options.
Want to keep your steering wheel controls?
In most cars, you'll need an adapter to retain those controls with this car stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and radio, and you'll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls. You'll see the adapters that work with your vehicle when you add this receiver to your cart.
Product highlights:
General Features:
- CD receiver with AM/FM tuner
- built-in amplifier (18 watts RMS CEA-2006/55 peak x 4 channels)
- plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA files
- detachable face with variable color illumination
- remote control
Smartphone Features: (see Details for info on compatibility with specific smartphones and apps)
- built-in iPod, iPhone, and iPad control
- Pandora Internet radio control with iPhone
- Quick-BrowZer and Jump Mode search features
Audio features:
- EQ5 5-band equalizer
- low-pass filter
- MEGA BASS loudness
Expandability:
- inputs: front panel auxiliary and USB inputs
- outputs: 4-channel preamp outputs (2-volt front, dual mono sub outs)
Other info:
- compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)
- CEA-2006 compliant
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # CDX-G3100UP
What's in the box:
Sony CDX-G3100UP owner's manual
- CD receiver (10A fuse)
- Face
- Sleeve (installed)
- Trim ring (installed)
- Wiring harness
- Remote control (RM-X211)
- CR2025 Lithium battery (installed in remote)
- 2 Radio removal tools
- 4 ISO-mount screws
- Operating Instructions (En/Fr)
- Face-fixing screw note
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Features & specs
Expandability | ||
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AUX Input | Front | |
Audio/video Input | --- | |
USB Input | Front | |
USB Port Power | --- | |
Backup Camera Input | No | |
Second Camera Input | No | |
CarPlay | No | |
Android Auto | No | |
Siri Control | No | |
Alexa Voice Control | ||
Android Control | Yes | |
Memory Card Slot | USB | |
Bluetooth Compatible | No | |
Satellite Radio Ready | No | |
HD Radio | No | |
Navigation | --- | |
iPod Compatibility | ||
Full size | Classic | |
Nano | 7/6/5/4/3/2/1 | |
Touch | 5/4/3/2 | |
iPhone | 6+/6/5S/5C/5/4S/4/3GS/3G | |
General | ||
RMS Power (CTA-2006) | 17 watts | |
RMS Power (Manufacturer) | --- | |
Peak Output | 52 watts | |
RMS Power Bandwidth | 20-20kHz | |
Preamp Outputs | 3-channel | |
Sub Preamp Outputs | Yes | |
Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs | No | |
Video Screen | No | |
Navigation App Compatible (iOS) | ||
Navigation App Compatible (Android) | ||
Preamp Voltage | 2 volts | |
Screen Size | --- | |
Screen Type | --- | |
Display Color | Variable | |
Key Button Color | Variable | |
EQ Bands | 5 | |
Wireless Remote | Yes | |
Steering Wheel Control Compatible | Adapter required | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Tuner | ||
FM Sensitivity | 7 dBf | |
European Tuning | No | |
Seek/Scan | Seek | |
Radio Data System | Yes | |
File Playback | ||
Music File Playback | MP3 WMA | |
High-res Playback | N |
Product Research
Disc & USB (Android) Playback
iPod/Aux Integration
AM/FM + Pandora Radio
Audio Section
Display Features
Remote Control
Disc & USB Playback
Disc Compatibility: The Sony CDX-G3100UP features a single disc player that will playback CD-Audio and finalized CD-R/CD-RW audio discs. The unit supports the playback of MP3/WMA music files on a CD-R or CD-RW disc.
- Off Insert/Eject: A CD can be inserted or ejected with the power off. The head unit will automatically begin disc playback, when a disc is inserted with the receiver set to a different source or powered off.
- Auto Reload: The CD player will automatically reinsert the disc if it's ejected, but not removed for 20 seconds or more.
- Mounting Angle: For proper CD playback, this unit must be mounted between 0° (horizontal) and 45°.
Front-Panel USB Input (Android Compliant): The CD receiver's front-panel USB (type-A) port allows you to connect a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) or USB Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) compliant device; such as your Android smartphone or USB thumbdrive. The USB port enables audio playback & control of MP3/WMA audio files stored on your portable USB MSC/MTP device through the Sony head unit. Basic playback controls included Play/Pause, FW/RW, Previous/Next Track, and Random/Repeat. Song/artist information such as track, artist, and album name will also be displayed on the receiver. In addition, USB devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the CD receiver's USB port (1A) and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On.
- MSC Playback: The Sony receiver's USB port enables playback & control of MP3/WMA music files stored on your portable USB MSC device, like your older Android smartphone (w/ OS 2.2+ [Froyo/Gingerbread]) or USB thumbdrive device (up to 32GB) through the head unit.
- MTP Playback: The Sony head unit's USB port also enables playback & control of stored MP3/WMA music files on your portable USB MTP device, like your newer Android smartphone (w/ OS 4.0+ [Ice Cream Sandwich/Jelly Bean/KitKat/Lollipop]) through the Sony head unit.
MP3/WMA Playback: The Sony CDX-G3100UP supports the following types of MP3/WMA files recorded onto CD-R/RW disc or loaded onto a USB mass storage class device.
Media Type | Disc (CD-R/RW) | USB (MSC or MTP) |
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File System | ISO9660 Level 1/2, Romeo, or Joliet, | FAT 12/16/32 |
Playable File Types | MP3: bit rate up to 320kbps WMA: bit rate up to 320kbps | |
Maximum # of Folders/Files | 150 folders/300 files | 256 folders/256 files per folder |
Tags | ID3 tag (version 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4), WMA tag |
Compressed Audio Display Information: The CD receiver can display the following ID3/WMA-tag information; Track number, Elapsed Playing Time, Song Title, Artist Name, or Album Title.
Search Functions: The Sony CD receiver offers several unique search functions.
- Quick-BrowZer: The unit's Quick-BrowZer feature allow you to search for a track on a CD or connected USB Mass Storage Device easily by category (Genre, Artist, Album, or Playlist).
- Jump Mode: Jump Mode gets you closer to the song you want by allowing you to fast forward through a music category in 10% increments.
iPod/Aux Integration
iPod/iPhone Audio Playback w/ DAC Bypass: The CDX-G3100UP's front-panel USB port allows you to connect your iPod/iPhone via the iPod dock or Lightning connector-to-USB cable that comes with your iPod or iPhone (not included with the head unit). This USB 1-Wire for iPod/iPhone connection lets you directly connect, charge, & control select iPod/iPhones via the USB jack on the front of the unit, as well as view metadata like song title & artist name on the front display. The USB connection bypasses the iPod/iPhone's DAC and uses the head unit's 1-bit DAC to maximize sound quality. You can choose to control the your iPod/iPhone from the head unit (Head Unit Control Mode) or from the Apple device's clickwheel/touchscreen (Passenger App Control).
- Head Unit Control + Song/Artist Info: The CDX-G3100UP's Quick-BrowZer feature allows you to browse your iPod/iPhone's music library by Artist, Album, Song, Genre, Playlist, or Podcast from the head unit's front-panel control; content in each category will be listed alphabetically. The unit also offers basic playback controls; such as Play/Pause, Fast Forward/Rewind, Previous/Next Track, and Repeat/Random. During Head Unit Control mode, the CDX-G3100UP will display your iPod/iPhone's music file information; including track #, elapsed playing time, song title, artist name, and album label. Newer Apple devices with iOS 6.0+ allow you to continue to use your Apple device's touchscreen to navigate your stored music and access music apps; older iPod/iPhone devices will be locked during connection.
- Passenger App Control: In Passenger App Control mode, you can navigate the stored music on your iPod/iPhone device through its clickwheel or touchscreen; as well as music apps on an iPhone (iOS 3.0+). Basic playback functions, such as Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track are still available from the head unit. The Passenger App Control mode does not offer song/artist information display. Not all apps will be compatible with this mode.
iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Sony CDX-G3100UP is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of 4/23/2015):
Apple Device | Generation | Tested Version | Media Type | Control Type | Display Type | Charge | ||||
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Audio | Video | Head Unit | iPod/App | Pandora App | Artist/Song Text | Track Info | ||||
iPhone | ||||||||||
3G | 4.2.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | |
3GS | 5.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
4/4S | 7.1.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
5/5C/5S | 8.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
6/6+ | 8.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
touch | ||||||||||
2nd | 4.2.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | |
3rd | 5.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | |
4th | 6.1.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | |
5th | 8.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | |
nano | 1st | 1.3.1 | Y | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Y |
2nd/3rd | 1.1.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | |
4th | 1.0.4 | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | |
5th | 1.0.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | |
6th | 1.2 PC | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | |
7th | 1.02PC | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | |
classic | 80GB | 1.1.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y |
120GB | 2.0.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | |
160GB | 2.0.4 | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | |
iPad | 1 | 5.1.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N |
2/3 | 8.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | |
4/air | 8.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | |
mini | 8.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Front-Panel Auxiliary Input: A front-panel stereo minijack (3.5mm) input is provided to allow the connection of a portable audio source. Just connect your portable digital music player to this unit, and you can listen to the audio from the portable player through the speakers in your mobile audio system. The volume level of the auxiliary input is adjustable from -8 to +18 dB to compensate for any difference between the unit and your portable device.
AM/FM + Pandora Radio
Digital Clarity Tuner w/ RDS: The Sony CDX-G3100UP CD receiver is equipped with a Digital Clarity Tuner for clear AM/FM stereo sound with digital processing technology. The radio features 5 memory bands to store and receive AM/FM stations. You can store up to 6 presets in each in band (FM 1-3/AM 1-2), for a total of 18 FM presets and 12 AM presets.
- RDS: The Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio broadcast information such as artist & track information when listening to compatible AM/FM stations.
- BTM: Presets can be stored automatically using the Best Tuning Memory (BTM) feature.
Pandora Internet Radio: The Sony CDX-G3100UP lets you playback and control the Pandora Internet Radio music service that is being streamed to your Apple The Sony CDX-G3100UP will also display Artist, Album, & Song information provided by the Pandora app. iPhone. Simply download the Pandora App onto your iPhone (iOS 5.0+) and connect your iPhone device to the Sony head unit via USB. Your iPhone will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. In addition, you will need an active Pandora music service account.
- Station List: You can select Pandora stations from your Station List by date or alphabetically (A-Z).
- Skip Songs: You can skip song tracks within a station. You cannot skip back to a previous song. Pandora limits the number of skips allowed.
- Thumbs Up/Down: You can give songs a thumbs up or thumbs down to help Pandora personalize stations to suit your preferences.
- Bookmarking: The song or artist currently being played can be bookmarked & stored in your Pandora account.
Note: Access to the Pandora service will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone to connect to the Internet. Pandora is not supported in Canada and only available in the United States.
Audio Section
Dynamic Reality Amp: The redesigned, internal Dynamic Reality Amp circuitry boasts 47% lower internal resistance compared to conventional in-dash receiver, delivering 52 watts x 4 channels of Peak power to your vehicle's speakers. This allows you to crank up the volume while maintaining low distortion, low noise levels, and smooth frequency response. The power output specs for the CDX-G3100UP are as follows:
- Continuous Power Output: 17 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD-N)
- Peak Power Output: 52 watts x 4-channels (208 total watts)
2-volt Preamp Outputs: The Sony CDX-G3100UP is equipped with 2-volt preamp RCA jacks, left and right front plus two mono subwoofer outputs, for connecting full-range and subwoofer amplifiers. The subwoofer preouts have an independent level control that you can adjust from -2 to +2dB. The subwoofer outputs are full range, so make sure your sub amplifier has a built-in low-pass crossover.
EQ5: The CDX-G3100UP features Sony's EQ5 equalizer with 11 preset equalizer curves for various types of music. You can choose from R&B, Rock, Pop, Dance, Hip-Hop, Electronic, Jazz, Soul, Country, Custom, and Off. The Off mode provides a flat response. The Custom mode allows you to manually adjust the receiver's 5-Band EQ (Lows/Mid-Lows/Mids/Mid-Highs/Highs) from -10dB to +10dB.
Mega Bass: The receiver offers Mega Bass which reinforces bass sound in synchronization with the volume level.
Beep Tone: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off.
Display Features
Detachable Face w/ Caution Alarm: The CDX-G3100UP features a detachable face for theft prevention. A face-fixing screw is supplied for making the face non-detachable, if desired. No face case is included with this unit. An optional soft face case (142DFC1X, sold separately) can be purchased for this unit. If you turn the ignition switch to the Off position without detaching the front-panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.
Dynamic Color Illuminator: Dynamic Color Illuminator lets you match the head unit's LCD & button illumination to complement your existing vehicle lighting components. You can select from 11 preset colors, a customized color, or 4 preset patterns. The unit's Dynamic Color Illuminator offers the following advance features.
- Day/Night Color Mode: You can register a customize color for the unit's display and buttons for day & night time driving.
- Sound Synchronization: With selectable Sound Synchronization, the timing of the color change is synchronized with the audio source. The color changes according to synchronization of playing music. When you select a preset pattern sound synchronization becomes effective.
- Motion Display: The Motion Display shows moving patterns and a spectrum analyzer on the display when turned on.
Auto Scroll: Auto Scroll allows long displayed items to scroll automatically across the display when the track is changed on a disc.
Dimmer: The CDX-G3100UP features a dimmer mode to dim the brightness of the display and button illumination. You can choose from either "Dim On" or Dim Off".
Display Illumination/Clock Display: Pressing the Source/Off button once will switch sources. Pressing and holding the Source/Off button for one second will turn off audio output, but the clock display and button illumination remain on. To turn the unit off completely, you must press and hold the Source/Off button for two seconds.
Auto Off: When installing in a vehicle without an accessory power wire at the radio location, you can set the unit to turn off all lighting a set amount of time after you turn the power off. The Auto Off feature can be set to 30 seconds, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or No.
Demo Mode: The head unit's demo mode can be turned On or Off.
Remote Control
Wireless Remote Control: The head unit comes supplied with an IR wireless remote control (RM-X211) for easy operation. The included wireless remote allows you to control the basic functions of the Sony head unit while keeping your eyes on the road.
Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit that lets you keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with an optional steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately). Please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible.
The Sony CDX-G3100UP replaces these items
Blaupunkt Cupertino 220
- detachable face
- iPod/iPhone controls
- front panel auxiliary and USB inputs
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