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Question posted by 88jbsly on May 9th, 2013

Cdx-m20 Unit Turns Off And On When You Turn Up Volume Control Up Past 25

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Operating Instructions (CDX-M20) - Page 1

... Instructions US Mode d'emploi FR Manual de ES instrucciones Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. CDX-M20 Serial No. Model No. CDX-M20 Record the serial number in the space provided below. To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6. Refer to these numbers whenever you...

Operating Instructions (CDX-M20) - Page 2

...EU Directives The manufacturer of the FCC Rules. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this unit in the dashboard of the boat for safety. The Authorized Representative for a Class B digital... into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency ...

Operating Instructions (CDX-M20) - Page 4

... and automatically in the United States and/or other countries. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Microsoft. Warning if your boat's ignition has no ACC position Be sure to set time after the unit is turned off . 4 This ... the Auto Off function, press and hold until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off , which prevents battery drain.

Operating Instructions (CDX-M20) - Page 5

...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...

Operating Instructions (CDX-M20) - Page 6

... to select from "50K/9K," "100K/10K" or "200K/10K," then press it . 3 Rotate the control dial to the 200 kHz (FM)/10 kHz (AM) position. This setting appears when turned off . 1 Press and hold the select button. Getting Started Switching the FM/AM tuning step The FM/AM tuning step is...

Operating Instructions (CDX-M20) - Page 7

... Engage part  of the front panel with part  of this unit to prevent theft. 1 Press and hold The unit is used. The alarm will sound for a few seconds. Detaching the front ...panel You can detach the front panel of the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into position until it in amplifier is turned off. 2 Press the front panel release button , then...

Operating Instructions (CDX-M20) - Page 8

reverse/fast-forward a track (press and hold ). Location of controls Main unit RM-X201 Remote commander Remove the insulation film before use. 8 ...about 1 second and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn off the power and the display disappears.  SEEK +/- Press and hold for 1 second to turn on the location of controls and basic operations.  (BACK) button To return ...

Operating Instructions (CDX-M20) - Page 9

.../select button To adjust volume (rotate); store stations (press and hold ). buttons To control radio/CD, the same as ALBUM /) on the power; skip albums continuously (press and hold ).  Receptor for the remote commander  OFF button To turn on the unit. scroll the display item (press and hold REP*3 page...

Operating Instructions (CDX-M20) - Page 10

... • RDS will not work if the signal strength is not transmitting RDS data. The unit stores stations in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to is too weak,...BTM 1 Press repeatedly until "BTM" appears, then press it. The setup display appears. 3 Rotate the control dial until "TUNER" appears. Storing manually 1 While receiving the station that you want to store, press ...

Operating Instructions (CDX-M20) - Page 11

...(Documentary) Note You may not work properly even though an RDS station is transmitting PTY data. 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired program type appears, then press it. Note The CT function may receive a different radio ... appears if the station is being received. 11 The unit starts to search for a station broadcasting the selected program type. 1 Press during FM reception.

Operating Instructions (CDX-M20) - Page 12

... in normal order (Normal play). To eject the disc, press . Repeat play Select TRACK ALBUM* OFF To play track repeatedly. CD Playing a disc This unit can listen to tracks repeatedly (repeat play) or in normal order (Normal play). * When an MP3/WMA is played. 12 album repeatedly. track in random...

Operating Instructions (CDX-M20) - Page 13

... to adjust the volume level between sources. *1 When EQ3 is activated (page 13). *2 When the audio output is displayed at the lowest setting.) AUX VOL*3 (AUX Volume level) Adjusts the volume level for each ...(BACK). 2 Press the select button. 3 Rotate the control dial until the desired menu item appears, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to +10 dB. "CENTER (0)" - Customizing the...

Operating Instructions (CDX-M20) - Page 14

... the audio output is turned off frequency: "OFF," "80Hz," "100Hz," "120Hz," "140Hz," "160Hz." CAUT ALM*1 (Caution Alarm) Activates the caution alarm: "ON," "OFF" (page 7). Memory backup Your last settings are stored in the internal memory of the unit. Adjusting setup items 1 Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. 2 Rotate the control...

Operating Instructions (CDX-M20) - Page 15

... the portable audio device 1 Turn off the portable audio device. 2 Turn down the volume on the unit. 3 Connect the portable audio device to the unit with a connecting cord (not supplied)*. * Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected audio device before playback. 1 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Press repeatedly until "AUX" appears. 3 Start playback of controls The corresponding...

Operating Instructions (CDX-M20) - Page 16

... SiriusXM satellite radio (SiriusXM subscriptions sold separately). The initial passcode is "0000." 4 On the new passcode input display, enter new 4-digit passcode, then press the control dial. Selecting channels 1 Press to ). To receive the stored channel, select SX1, SX2 or SX3 by pressing the button beforehand. Changing the...

Operating Instructions (CDX-M20) - Page 17

... if your boat has been moored in direct sunlight. • Do not leave the front panel or audio devices brought in inside the unit, remove the disc and wait for about an hour for a folder/file name: 32 (Joliet)/64 (Romeo) • If the multi-session disc begins with ...

Operating Instructions (CDX-M20) - Page 18

... be intermittent. Should the battery be sure to add the file extension ".mp3" to prevent this manual, consult your unit that are not clean. WARNING Battery may not display accurately. * only for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, 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...

Operating Instructions (CDX-M20) - Page 19

... For safety, turn off the ignition ...Specifications FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. Design and specifications are not waterproof. AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS...antenna (aerial) connector Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf ...Audio outputs terminal (rear/sub switchable) Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier control terminal (REM OUT) Inputs: SiriusXM input terminal Remote controller...

Operating Instructions (CDX-M20) - Page 20

... antenna (aerial). - General No power is too weak. Turn on . The fuse has blown. Turn off the unit. - Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue/white-striped) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the unit.  Check the connection or fuse.  If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it is not set...

Operating Instructions (CDX-M20) - Page 22

...properly. Disconnect the SiriusXM Connect tuner, and connect it again. CODE ERROR  Passcode inputs failed. If you take the unit to the active channel has been terminated. SUB UPDT (Subscription Updated), PRESS SELECT  Your subscription has been updated. -... unavailable. CH UNAVL (Channel Unavailable)  The selected channel is locked by the parental control function.