CDX-M20
Enjoy your MP3/WMA les on CD or MP3 player on the water. Connect
easily to SiriusXM™1 satellite radio to stream your favorite channels on
the go with the Sony®CDX-M20.
Bullets
• Detach face with LCD display and front aux input
• MP3/WMA music le playback
• UV Resistant front panel coating
• Conformal coated circuit board protection
• SiriusXM™ Satellite radio connector ready
• EQ3 Stage 2 and 52 Watts x 4 high power amplier
• 2 Volt rear/sub selectable preamp outputs with HPF/LPF
• Radio Data System (RDS)
• Convenient wireless remote (RM-X201)
• Blue key illumination
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CDX-M20 Marine CD Receiver
Features
Detach face with front aux input
The easy-to-read single line LCD display shows clock, station ID and track data when playing
back your digital MP3/WMA les. Front auxiliary input lets you connect almost any portable
audio device to your sound system.
MP3/WMA music playback
Play CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, including discs loaded with digital MP3s and WMA les.
UV Resistant Coating
UV Resistant front panel coating protects faceplate to help prevent discoloration from the sun.
Meets the standard for ASTM G154 for UV resistance.
Conformal Circuit board coating
Conformal coated circuit boards protect the electronic assembly from damage due to
contamination, salt spray, moisture, fungus, dust and corrosion caused by harsh or extreme
environments.
SiriusXM™ Satellite radio
The on-board SiriusXM™ connector1 simplies satellite radio installation by eliminating
compatibility issues and provides direct connection to the new platform of tuners.
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Internal high power and EQ
The CDX-M20 delivers 52 watts of peak power to all four speakers for powerful output (208 watts
total power). The 3 band EQ3 allows users to customize the sound centered at 60 Hz, 1000 Hz and
10 kHz frequencies.
RCA outputs for external ampliers
When you’re ready to expand your system, the CDX-M20 oers selectable rear or subwoofer preamp RCA outputs for external ampliers. Set the built in electronic HPF/LPF crossovers to improve
sound quality and reduce system distortion.
Radio Data System
Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio broadcast information such as artist and track
information when listening to compatible AM/FM stations. RDS also allows expanded channel
playback with compatible radio station broadcasts.
Wireless card remote
Control your receiver with the included wireless card remote (RM-X201).
Key illumination
Blue key illumination helps you locate buttons quickly during evening playback.
Specications
Amplier Section
Max power output
Power Ad Hoc
Speaker Impedance
52 watts x 4 at 4 ohms
CEA2006 Standard Power: 17 Watts RMS per channel into 4 Ohms, 4 channels driven
from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than 1% THD+N.
4-8 Ohms
AMP & General Feature
Aux-In
EQ
High Pass Filter
Loudness
Low Pass Filter
Output Power (4ohm, 1kHz,16V)(W)
Pre Out
Rear/Sub initial
Sirius/XM Connector
Yes (Front)
EQ3: 3 band EQ with +/- 10 dB adjustment at 60 Hz, 1 kHz and 10 kHz.
Selectable on/o at: 80, 100, 120, 140 or 160 Hz.
Yes
Selectable on/o at: 80, 100, 120, 140 or 160 Hz.
52 watts x 4
(1) Rear / Sub switchable
Sub
Yes
Audio
Band
Equalizer
Format(s) Supported
Preout Impedance
Preout Voltage
S/N Ratio
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (dB)
Station Preset(s)
AM / FM
EQ3:3 band EQ with +/- 10 dB adjustment at 60 Hz, 1 kHz and 10 kHz.
MP3/WMA les
220 ohms
2 volt
Audio Power: CEA2006 S/N 80 dBA
CD: 120 dB
18 FM / 12 AM
Tuner Frequency Range
Tuner Type
Wow and Flutter
AUX in Feature
Level Adjustment
Convenience
Tilt Range
Convenience Features
Dimmer Adjust
Key Illumination
On-Screen Clock
Display
Display Color
Display Technology
FM (MHz): 87.5-107.9
AM (kHz): 530-1710
SSIR-EXA with RDS
Below measurable limit
Yes (-8dB / +18dB)
0-45° mounting angle
Manual - on/o
Blue
12H
White color / Positive
LCD