Sony CDX-M20 User manual

4-408-590-11(1)
CDX-M20
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. CDX-M20 Serial No.
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6.
Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-
vous à la page 5.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte la
página 5.
Operating Instructions US
Mode d’emploi FR
Manual de
instrucciones
ES

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Warning
Be sure to install this unit in the
dashboard of the boat for safety.
For installation and connections,
see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT
APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING
IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.
POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX
ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU
CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE
QUÉBEC.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material – special handling
may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery
contains perchlorate
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to
equipment sold in countries applying
EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized
Representative for EMC and product safety
is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For
any service or guarantee matters please
refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.

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Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product shall
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For
more detailed information about recycling
of this product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Applicable accessory: Remote commander
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the
packaging indicates that the battery
provided with this product shall not be
treated as household waste. On certain
batteries this symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol.
The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or
lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains
more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004%
lead. By ensuring these batteries are
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potentially negative consequences for the
environment and human health which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of the battery. The recycling
of the materials will help to conserve
natural resources. In case of products that
for safety, performance or data integrity
reasons require a permanent connection
with an incorporated battery, this battery
should be replaced by qualified service staff
only. To ensure that the battery will be
treated properly, hand over the product at
end-of-life to the applicable collection point
for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. For all other batteries, please
v
iew the section on how to remove the
battery from the product safely. Hand the
battery over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery, please
contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
SiriusXM subscriptions and Connect
Tuner are sold separately.
www.siriusxm.com.
Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos
are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
and its subsidiaries. All other marks and
logos are the property of their respective
owners. All rights reserved.

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Warning if your boat’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function
(page 14). The unit will shut off
completely and automatically in the set
time after the unit is turned off, which
prevents battery drain. If you do not set
the Auto Off function, press and hold
 until the display
disappears each time you turn the
ignition off.
Windows Media is either a registered
trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
This product contains technology subject
to certain intellectual property rights of
Microsoft. Use or distribution of this
technology outside of this product is
prohibited without the appropriate
license(s) from Microsoft.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology
and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
and Thomson.
Note on the lithium battery
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat
such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.

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Table of contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Switching the FM/AM tuning step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RM-X201 Remote commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Storing and receiving stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
RDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Playing tracks in various modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Sound Settings and Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Adjusting setup items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Memory backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Marine remote commander RM-X11M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SiriusXM Connect tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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Getting Started
Switching the FM/AM
tuning step
The FM/AM tuning step is factory-set to the
200 kHz (FM)/10 kHz (AM) position. If the
frequency allocation system of your country
is based on 50 kHz (FM)/9 kHz (AM) or 100
kHz (FM)/10 kHz (AM) step, set the tuning
step before use.
This setting appears when turned off.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Rotate the control dial until “TUNER-
STP” appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select from
“50K/9K,” “100K/10K” or “200K/10K,”
then press it.
Receivable frequency by selected frequency
setup:
FM 50 kHz: 87.50 MHz, 87.55 MHz, 87.60
MHz...
FM 100 kHz: 87.5 MHz, 87.6 MHz, 87.7
MHz...
FM 200 kHz: 87.5 MHz, 87.7 MHz, 87.9
MHz...
AM 9 kHz: 531 kHz, 540 kHz, 549 kHz...
AM 10 kHz: 530 kHz, 540 kHz, 550 kHz...
Canceling the DEMO
mode
You can cancel the demonstration display
which appears during turning off.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Rotate the control dial until “DEMO”
appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select
“DEMO-OFF,” then press it.
The setting is complete.
4Press (BACK).
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Rotate the control dial until “CLOCK-
ADJ” appears, then press it.
The hour indication flashes.
3Rotate the control dial to set the hour
and minute.
To move the digital indication, press
 –/+.
4After setting the minute, press the
select button.
The setup is complete and the clock
starts.
To display the clock, press .

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Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit
to prevent theft.
1Press and hold  .
The unit is turned off.
2Press the front panel release button ,
then pull it off towards you.
Caution alarm
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.
Note
Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a
moored boat.
Attaching the front panel
Engage part of the front panel with part
of the unit, as illustrated, and push the
left side into position until it clicks.
1
2

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Location of controls
Main unit
RM-X201 Remote
commander
Remove the insulation film before use.
This section contains instructions on the
location of controls and basic operations.
(BACK) button
To return to the previous display.
SOURCE/OFF button*1
Press to turn on the power/change the
source (Radio/CD/AUX).
Press and hold for 1 second to turn off
the power.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds
to turn off the power and the display
disappears.
SEEK +/– buttons
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically
(press); find a station manually (press
and hold).
CD:
To skip tracks (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again
within about 1 second and hold);
reverse/fast-forward a track (press and
hold).

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EQ3 (equalizer) button page 13
To select an equalizer type (XPLOD,
VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE,
GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).
Control dial/select button
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup
items (press and rotate).
Disc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
Display window
AUX input jack page 15
(eject) button
To eject the disc.
MODE button*1page 10
To select the radio band (FM/AM).
Front panel release button page 7
PTY/CAT*2button page 10, 16
To select PTY in RDS.
Number buttons
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
CD:
/: ALBUM /(during MP3/
WMA playback)
To skip albums (press); skip
albums continuously (press and
hold).
: REP*3page 12
: SHUF page 12
: PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel,
press again.
DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 10, 12, 16
To change display items (press); scroll
the display item (press and hold).
Receptor for the remote
commander
OFF button
To turn off; stop the source.
SOURCE button*1
To turn on the power; change the
source (Radio/CD/AUX).
()/() buttons
To control radio/CD, the same as
 –/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be
operated by .
ENTER button
To apply a setting.
PTY button
VOL (volume) +*3/– button
ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
SOUND/MENU button
To enter sound setting (press); enter
menu (press and hold).
DSPL (display) button
(+)/(–) buttons
To control CD, the same as /
(ALBUM /) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be
operated by .
SCRL (scroll) button
Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
To pause playback (press ).
*1 If a SiriusXM Connect tuner is connected:
when  is pressed, the
connected device (“SIRIUSXM”) will appear
on the display. Press  to select the
desired SiriusXM Connect tuner band.
*2 When a SiriusXM Connect tuner is
connected.
*3 This button has a tactile dot.
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display
disappears, it cannot be operated with the remote
commander unless  on the unit
is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit
first.

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Radio
Storing and receiving
stations
Tuning step setting is required (page 6).
Note
If the tuning step setting is changed, the
stored stations will be erased.
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an
accident.
Storing automatically — BTM
1Press  repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears.
To change the band, press 
repeatedly. You can select from FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2.
2Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
3Rotate the control dial until “BTM”
appears, then press it.
The unit stores stations in order of
frequency on the number buttons.
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a number
button ( to ) until “MEM”
appears.
Receiving the stored stations
1Select the band, then press a number
button ( to ).
Tuning automatically
1Select the band, then press  +/–
to search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat this procedure until the
desired station is received.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want
to listen to, press and hold  +/–to locate
the approximate frequency, then press
 +/–repeatedly to fine adjust to the
desired frequency (manual tuning).
RDS
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information
along with the regular radio program signal.
Notes
• Depending on the country/region, not all RDS
functions may be available.
• RDS will not work if the signal strength is too
weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not
transmitting RDS data.
Changing display items
Press .
Selecting PTY (Program Types)
Displays the currently received program
type. Also searches your selected program
type.

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1Press  during FM reception.
The current program type name appears
if the station is transmitting PTY data.
2Rotate the control dial until the desired
program type appears, then press it.
The unit starts to search for a station
broadcasting the selected program type.
Type of programs (tuner step : 200 kHz/10
kHz)
Type of programs (tuner step : 100 kHz/10
kHz, 50 kHz/9 kHz)
Note
You may receive a different radio program from
the one you select.
Setting CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission
sets the clock.
1Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 14).
Note
The CT function may not work properly even
though an RDS station is being received.
NEWS (News), INFORM (Information),
SPORTS (Sports), TALK (Talk), ROCK
(Rock), CLS ROCK (Classic Rock), ADLT
HIT (Adult Hits), SOFT RCK (Soft Rock),
TOP 40 (Top 40), COUNTRY (Country),
OLDIES (Oldies), SOFT (Soft), NOSTALGA
(Nostalgia), JAZZ (Jazz), CLASSICL
(Classical), R AND B (Rhythm and Blues),
SOFT R B (Soft Rhythm and Blues),
LANGUAGE (Foreign Language), REL
MUSC (Religious Music), REL TALK
(Religious Talk), PERSNLTY (Personality),
PUBLIC (Public), COLLEGE (College),
WEATHER (Weather)
NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs),
INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports),
EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama),
CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science),
VARIED (Varied), POP M (Pop Music),
ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (M.O.R.
Music), LIGHT M (Light classical),
CLASSICS (Serious classical), OTHER M
(Other Music), WEATHER (Weather),
FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN
(Children’s program), SOCIAL A (Social
Affairs), RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN
(Phone In), TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE
(Leisure), JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNTRY
(Country Music), NATION M (National
Music), OLDIES (Oldies Music), FOLK M
(Folk Music), DOCUMENT (Documentary)

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CD
Playing a disc
This unit can play CD-DA (also containing
CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/
WMA files (page 18)).
1Insert the disc (label side up).
Playback starts automatically.
To eject the disc, press .
Changing display items
Displayed items may differ depending on
the model, disc type, recording format and
settings.
Press .
Playing tracks in various
modes
You can listen to tracks repeatedly (repeat
play) or in random order (shuffle play).
1During playback, press  (REP) or
 (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired play mode appears.
Repeat play
Shuffle play
* When an MP3/WMA is played.
Select To play
TRACK track repeatedly.
ALBUM* album repeatedly.
OFF track in normal order
(Normal play).
Select To play
SHUF ALBUM* album in random
order.
SHUF DISC disc in random order.
SHUF OFF track in normal order
(Normal play).

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Sound Settings and
Setup Menu
Changing the sound
settings
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
1During reception/playback, press the
select button.
2Rotate the control dial until the desired
menu item appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select the
setting, then press it.
4Press (BACK).
The following items can be set:
*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 13).
*2 When the audio output is set to “SUB-OUT”
(page 14).
“ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and
can be adjusted up to 21 steps.
*3 When AUX source is activated (page 15).
Customizing the equalizer
curve — EQ3
“CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make
your own equalizer settings.
1During reception/playback, press
 repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM,” then press (BACK).
2Press the select button.
3Rotate the control dial until “EQ3
LOW,” “EQ3 MID” or “EQ3 HIGH”
appears, then press it.
4Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item, then press it.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB
steps, from –10 dB to +10 dB.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the
equalizer curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer
curve, press and hold the select button
before the setting is complete.
5Press (BACK).
EQ3 LOW*1(page 13)
EQ3 MID*1(page 13)
EQ3 HIGH*1(page 13)
BALANCE
Adjusts the sound balance: “RIGHT-15
(R15)” – “CENTER (0)” – “LEFT-15
(L15).”
FADER
Adjusts the relative level: “FRONT-15
(F15)” – “CENTER (0)” – “REAR-15
(R15).”
SW LEVEL*2(Subwoofer Level)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume level:
“+10 dB” – “0 dB” – “–10 dB.”
(“ATT” is displayed at the lowest
setting.)
AUX VOL*3(AUX Volume level)
Adjusts the volume level for each
connected auxiliary equipment: “+18
dB” – “0 dB” – “–8 dB.”
This setting negates the need to adjust
the volume level between sources.

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Adjusting setup items
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Rotate the control dial until the desired
item appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select the
setting, then press it.*
4Press (BACK).
* For CLOCK-ADJ, TUNER-STP and BTM
settings, step 4 is not necessary.
The following items can be set depending
on the source and setting:
*1 When the unit is turned off.
*2 When the audio output is set to “SUB-OUT.”
*3 When the SiriusXM source is activated.
Memory backup
Your last settings are stored automatically.
Sound settings (except volume), setup items
(except clock, Parental Lock setting and
passcode) and tuner presets are stored in the
internal memory of the unit.
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 6)
TUNER-STP (Tuner Step) (page 6)
CT (Clock Time)
Activates the CT function: “ON,” “OFF”
(page 11).
BEEP
Activates the beep sound: “ON,” “OFF.”
CAUT ALM*1(Caution Alarm)
Activates the caution alarm: “ON,”
“OFF” (page 7).
AUX-A*1(AUX Audio)
Activates the AUX source display: “ON,”
“OFF” (page 15).
AUTO OFF
Shuts off automatically after a desired
time when the unit is turned off: “NO,”
“30S (Seconds),” “30M (Minutes),” “60M
(Minutes).”
REAR/SUB*1
Switches the audio output: “REAR-
OUT” (power amplifier), “SUB-OUT”
(subwoofer).
DEMO (Demonstration)
Activates the demonstration: “ON,”
“OFF.”
DIMMER
Changes the display brightness: “ON,”
“OFF.”
M.DISPLAY (Motion Display)
– “SA”: to show moving patterns and
spectrum analyzer.
– “OFF”: to deactivate the Motion Display.
AUTO SCR (Auto Scroll)
Scrolls long items automatically: “ON,”
“OFF.”
LPF*2(Low Pass Filter)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency:
“OFF,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,”
“140Hz,” “160Hz.”
SW PHASE*2(Subwoofer Phase)
Selects the subwoofer phase: “SUB
NORM,” “SUB REV.”
HPF (High Pass Filter)
Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off
frequency: “OFF,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,”
“120Hz,” “140Hz,” “160Hz.”
LOUDNESS
Reinforces bass and treble for clear
sound at low volume levels: “ON,”
“OFF.”
PARENTAL*3
Sets the parental lock to “ON” or “OFF,”
and edits the passcode (page 16).
BTM (page 10)

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Using optional
equipment
Auxiliary audio
equipment
By connecting an optional portable audio
device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini
jack) on the unit and then simply selecting
the source, you can listen on your speakers.
Connecting the portable audio device
1Turn off the portable audio device.
2Turn down the volume on the unit.
3Connect the portable audio device to the
unit with a connecting cord (not supplied)*.
* Be sure to use a straight type plug.
Adjusting the volume level
Be sure to adjust the volume for each
connected audio device before playback.
1Turn down the volume on the unit.
2Press  repeatedly until
“AUX” appears.
3Start playback of the portable audio device
at a moderate volume.
4Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
5Adjust the input level (page 13).
Marine remote
commander RM-X11M
Location of controls
The corresponding buttons on the marine
remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.
RM-X11M
The following controls on the marine
remote commander require a different
operation from the unit.
•VOLUME (VOL) +/– button(s)
The same as the control dial on the unit.
•GP/ALBM –/+ button(s)
Radio:
To receive stored stations.
MODE
VOL +/–
OFF
GP/ALBM
–/+
SEEK –/+
SOURCE

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SiriusXM Connect tuner
By connecting an optional SiriusXM
Connect Tuner, you can use the features
and functions of the SiriusXM satellite radio
(SiriusXM subscriptions sold separately).
For more details on services, visit the
following web site:
http://www.siriusxm.com/
Note
Select “SIRIUSXM” by pressing the
 button beforehand.
Selecting channels
1Press  +/– to select the desired
channel.
Selecting channels from categories
1Press  to enter browse mode.
2Rotate the control dial to select the desired
category, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select the desired
channel, then press it.
Storing channels
1While receiving the channel that you want
to store, press and hold a number button
( to ) until “MEM” appears.
To receive the stored channel, select SX1,
SX2 or SX3 by pressing , then press
a number button ( to ).
Parental control
Some SiriusXM channels contain content
that is not suitable for children. You can
enable a parental control passcode for these
channels.
1On the set up menu (page 14), rotate the
control dial to select “PARENTAL,” then
press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select “LOCK
SEL,” then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select “LOCK-
ON,” then press it.
To unblock the channels, select “OFF” in
step 3, then enter the passcode.
The initial passcode is “0000.”
Changing the passcode
1On the set up menu (page 14), rotate the
control dial to select “PARENTAL,” then
press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select
“CODEEDIT,” then press it.
3On the current passcode input display, enter
the current passcode, then press the control
dial.
The initial passcode is “0000.”
4On the new passcode input display, enter
new 4-digit passcode, then press the control
dial.
Displaying the SiriusXM Radio ID
During playback, press  +/– to
select the channel “0.”
Changing display items
Press .

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Additional
Information
Precautions
• Cool off the unit beforehand if your boat has
been moored in direct sunlight.
• Do not leave the front panel or audio devices
brought in inside the boat, or it may cause
malfunction due to high temperature in
direct sunlight.
• Power antenna (aerial) extends
automatically.
Moisture condensation
Should moisture condensation occur inside
the unit, remove the disc and wait for about an
hour for it to dry out; otherwise the unit will
not operate properly.
To maintain high sound quality
Do not splash liquid onto the unit or discs.
Notes on discs
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a
boat moored in direct sunlight.
• Before playing, wipe the
discs with a cleaning cloth
from the center out. Do not
use solvents such as
benzine, thinner,
commercially available
cleaners.
• This unit is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard. DualDiscs and some of the music
discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies do not conform to the Compact
Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs
may not be playable by this unit.
• Discs that this unit CANNOT play
– Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or
paper attached. Doing so may cause a
malfunction, or may ruin the disc.
– Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star). Attempting to do so may
damage the unit.
–8cm(31/4in) discs.
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs
• The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW
only)
– folders (albums): 150 (including root folder)
– files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less than
300 if folder/file names contain many
characters)
– displayable characters for a folder/file name:
32 (Joliet)/64 (Romeo)
• If the multi-session disc begins with a CD-
DA session, it is recognized as a CD-DA disc,
and other sessions are not played back.
• Discs that this unit CANNOT play
– CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality.
– CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an
incompatible recording device.
– CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly.
– CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in
music CD format or MP3 format conforming
to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet/Romeo or
multi-session.
Playback order of MP3/WMA
files
Folder
(album)
MP3/WMA file
(track)
MP3/WMA

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About MP3 files
• MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio
Layer-3, is a music file compression format
standard. It compresses audio CD data to
approximately 1/10 of its original size.
• ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4
apply to MP3 only. ID3 tag is 15/30
characters (1.0 and 1.1), or 63/126 characters
(2.2, 2.3 and 2.4).
• When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add the
file extension “.mp3” to the file name.
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a
VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3 file, elapsed
playing time may not display accurately.
Note
If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps,
sound may be intermittent.
About WMA files
• WMA, which stands for Windows Media
Audio, is a music file compression format
standard. It compresses audio CD data to
approximately 1/22* of its original size.
• WMA tag is 63 characters.
• When naming a WMA file, be sure to add
the file extension “.wma” to the file name.
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a
VBR (Variable Bit Rate) WMA file, elapsed
playing time may not display accurately.
*onlyfor64kbps
Note
Playback of the following WMA files is not
supported.
– lossless compression
–copyright-protected
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in
this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Maintenance
Replacing the lithium battery of the
remote commander
When the battery becomes weak, the range
of the remote commander becomes shorter.
Replace the battery with a new CR2025
lithium battery. Use of any other battery
may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Notes on the lithium battery
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
good contact.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly if the
connectors between the unit and the front
panel are not clean. In order to prevent this,
detach the front panel (page 7) and clean the
connectors with a cotton swab. Do not apply
too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.
1
2c
+ side up
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose
of in fire.

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Notes
• For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning
the connectors, and remove the key from the
ignition switch.
• Never touch the connectors directly with your
fingers or with any metal device.
Specifications
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range:
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 100 kHz step)
87.5 – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)
FM tuning step:
50 kHz/100 kHz/200 kHz switchable
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 80 dB (stereo)
Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range:
531 – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step)
530 – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)
AM tuning step: 9 kHz/10 kHz switchable
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency:
9,124.5 kHz or 9,115.5 kHz/4.5 kHz
(at 9 kHz step)
9,115 kHz or 9,125 kHz/5 kHz
(at 10 kHz step)
Sensitivity: 26 μV
CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
Power amplifier section
Output: Speaker outputs
Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Outputs:
Audio outputs terminal (rear/sub switchable)
Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier control
terminal (REM OUT)
Inputs:
SiriusXM input terminal
Remote controller input terminal
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
Tone controls:
Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD)
High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)
Power requirements: 12 V DC boat battery
(negative ground (earth))
Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 179 mm
(7 1/8× 2 × 7 1/8in) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm
(7 1/4× 2 1/8× 6 1/2in) (w/h/d)
Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)
Supplied accessories*:
Remote commander: RM-X201
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
Optional accessories/equipment*:
SiriusXM tuner: SXV100
Marine remote commander: RM-X11M
* Accessories/equipment other than the marine
remote commander RM-X11M are not
waterproof. Do not subject them to water.
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
CEA2006 Standard
Power Output: 17 Watts RMS 4 at
4 Ohms < 1% THD+N
SN Ratio: 80 dBA
(reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT
APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING
IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.
POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX
ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU
CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE
QUÉBEC.

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Troubleshooting
The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below,
check the connection and operating
procedures.
For details on using the fuse and removing the
unit from the dashboard, refer to the
installation/connections manual supplied with
this unit.
General
No power is being supplied to the unit.
Check the connection or fuse.
If the unit is turned off and the display
disappears, it cannot be operated with the
remote commander.
–Turnontheunit.
The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.
The power antenna (aerial) does not have a
relay box.
No sound.
The ATT function is activated.
The position of the fader control “FAD” is not
set for a 2-speaker system.
No beep sound.
The beep sound is canceled (page 14).
An optional power amplifier is connected and
you are not using the built-in amplifier.
The contents of the memory have been
erased.
The power supply lead or battery has been
disconnected or it is not connected properly.
Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Makes noise when the position of the
ignition is switched.
The leads are not matched correctly with the
boat’s accessory power connector.
During playback or reception,
demonstration mode starts.
If no operation is performed for 5 minutes
with “DEMO-ON” set, demonstration mode
starts.
– Set “DEMO-OFF” (page 14).
The display disappears from/does not
appear in the display window.
The dimmer is set to “DIMMER-ON”
(page 14).
The display disappears if you press and hold
.
–Press on the unit until the
display appears.
The connectors are dirty (page 18).
The Auto Off function does not operate.
The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function
activates after turning off the unit.
– Turn off the unit.
Radio reception
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
The connection is not correct.
– Connect a power antenna (aerial) control
lead (blue/white-striped) or accessory power
supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of
a boat’s antenna (aerial) booster (only when
your boat has built-in FM/AM antenna
(aerial)).
– Check the connection of the boat antenna
(aerial).
– If the auto antenna (aerial) will not go up,
check the connection of the power antenna
(aerial) control lead.
The tuning step setting has been erased.
– Set the tuning step again (page 6).
Preset tuning is not possible.
Store the correct frequency in the memory.
The broadcast signal is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
The broadcast signal is too weak.
– Perform manual tuning.