Sony CDX-M20 Specification Guide
Enjoy your MP3/WMA files 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.
CDX-M20
CDX-M20 Marine CD Receiver
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• Detach face with LCD display and front aux input
• MP3/WMA music file playback
• UV Resistant front panel coating
• Conformal coated circuit board protection
• SiriusXM™ Satellite radio connector ready
• MP3/WMA music file playback
• UV Resistant front panel coating
• Conformal coated circuit board protection
• SiriusXM™ Satellite radio connector ready
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• EQ3 Stage 2 and 52 Watts x 4 high power amplifier
• 2 Volt rear/sub selectable preamp outputs with HPF/LPF
• Radio Data System (RDS)
• Convenient wireless remote (RM-X201)
• Blue key illumination
• 2 Volt rear/sub selectable preamp outputs with HPF/LPF
• Radio Data System (RDS)
• Convenient wireless remote (RM-X201)
• Blue key illumination
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 files. 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 files.
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
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The on-board SiriusXM™ connector
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simplifies satellite radio installation by eliminating
compatibility issues and provides direct connection to the new platform of tuners.
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 amplifiers
When you’re ready to expand your system, the CDX-M20 offers selectable rear or subwoofer pre-
amp RCA outputs for external amplifiers. 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.