MD-MX20/MX20W

SERVICE MANUAL
No. S4033MDMX20//

MD-MX20
MD-MX20 MD Compact Component System
consisting of MD-MX20 (main unit) and CP-
MX20 (speaker system).

MD-MX20W
MD-MX20W MD Compact Component System
consisting of MD-MX20W (main unit) and CP-
MX20W (speaker system).

• In the interests of user-safety the set should be restored to its original

condition and only parts identical to those specified should be used.
(MD-MX20W Only)

These models MD-MX20/MX20W have almost the same structure as the former models MD-MX30/MX30W except for some outer
parts and The speakers. Only these parts are here described. When servicing the MD-MX20/MX20W, please refer to the already
issued service manual for MD-MX30/MX30W (No. S4025MDMX30//) as well as this service manual.

SPECIFICATIONS (FOR MD-MX20)

● General ● Speaker section
Power source: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Type: 2-way speaker system
Power [ 4" (10cm) woofer and
consumption: 51 W 2" (5cm) tweeter]
Dimensions: Width; 8-1/2" (215 mm) Maximum input
Height; 6-7/16" (162 mm) power: 30 W
Depth; 13-1/2" (342 mm) Rated input
Weight: 9.7 lbs. (4.4 kg) power: 15 W
Impedance: 6 ohms
● Amplifier section Dimensions: Width; 6-5/16" (160 mm)
Output power: FTC 12 watts per channel minimum Height; 11-1/16" (280 mm)
RMS into 6 ohms from 60 Hz to 20 kHz Depth; 7-5/16" (185.5 mm)
with no more than 10 % total harmonic Weight: 4.4 lbs. (2.0 kg)/each
distortion
Output terminals: Speaker; 6 ohms
Headphones; 16 - 50 ohms
(recommended 32 ohms)
Input terminals: Auxiliary; 500 mV/47 k ohms

SPECIFICATIONS (FOR MD-MX20W)

● General ● Speaker section
Power source: AC 110/127/220/230-240 V, 50/60 Hz Type: 2-way speaker system
Power [10cm (4") woofer and
consumption: 50 W 5cm (2") tweeter]
Dimensions: Width; 215 mm (8-1/2") Maximum input
Height; 162 mm (6-7/16") power: 30 W
Depth; 342 mm (13-1/2") Rated input
Weight: 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs.) power: 15 W
Impedance: 6 ohms
● Amplifier section Dimensions: Width; 160 mm (6-5/16")
Output power: PMPO; 240 W (Total) Height; 280 mm (11-1/16")
MPO; 58 W (29 W+29 W) (10% T.H.D.) Depth; 185.5 mm (7-5/16")
RMS; 30 W (15 W+15 W) (10% T.H.D.) Weight: 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs.)/each
Output terminals: Speaker; 6 ohms
Headphones; 16 - 50 ohms
(recommended 32 ohms)
Input terminals: Auxiliary; 500 mV/47 k ohms

This document has been published to be used

SHARP CORPORATION for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
MD-MX20/MX20W
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MD-MX30 AND MD-MX20
REF. PART NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION CODE
NO MD-MX30 MD-MX20
INTEGRATED CIRCUIT
ICV01 VHISTK40203-1 J VHISTK40202-1 J Power Amp,STK40202 AW
DIODE
LEDD02 VHPLNG901CF-1 J VHPEL16TV00-1 J LED,Orange, EL16TV00 AL
TRANSFORMER
! T991 RTRNP0280AWZZ J RTRNP0284AWZZ J Power (MAIN) AZ
CAPACITORS
C805,806 RC-EZ0046AWZZ J VCEAZW1VW338M J 3300 µF,35V,Electrolytic
C812 VCEA4U1JN476M J VCEA4U1HN107M J 100 µF,50V,Electrolytic AC
CU17,18 VCEAEA1HW334M J VCEAEA1HW224M J 0.22 µF,50V,Electrolytic AB

RESISTORS
RD80 VRD-MN2BD820J J VRD-MN2BD151J J 150 ohms,1/8W AA
RS05,06 VRD-ST2CD272J J VRD-ST2CD332J J 3.3 kohms,1/6W AA
! R812 VRG-ST2HC100J J VRG-ST2EH3R9J J 3.9 ohms,1/4W,Fusible AB

OTHER CIRCUITRY PARTS

! F801,802 QFS-D402DAWNI J QFS-D352DAWNI J Fuse,3.5A / 125V AC
CABINET PARTS
209 92LPNL3256AS1 J 92LPNL3254AS1 J Decoration Plate Ass’y AG
248 TSPC-0645AWZZ J TSPC-0680AWZZ J Label,Specification [For U.S.A.] AC
248 TSPC-0646AWZZ J Not Used Label,Specification [For Canada]
248 TSPC-0651AWZZ J TSPC-0681AWZZ J Label,Specification [For Mexico]
PACKING PARTS (Except for U.S.A.)
SPAKC0940AWZZ J SPAKC1008AWZZ J Packing Case,Unit [For U.S.A.]
SPAKC0941AWZZ J Not Used Packing Case,Unit [For Canada]
TLABR1121AWZZ J TLABR1122AWZZ J Label,Bar Cord AB
TLABZ0684AWZZ J TLABZ0769AWZZ J Label,Pop AD
PSHEZ0032AWZZ J Not Used Cushion,Leg
SPAKA0238AWZZ J 92L416-0070 J Packing Add.,Speaker AM
SPAKC0925AWZZ J 92L418-0098 J Packing Case, Speaker AM
SSAKH0024AWZZ J 92L414-0037 J Polyethylene Bag,Speaker
SPAKZ0575AWZZ J 92L416-0073 J Pad,Center AG
SPAKZ0576AWZZ J 92L416-0071 J Pad,Top AD
SPAKZ0577AWZZ J 92L416-0072 J Pad,Bottom AG
SPAKZ0591AWZZ J Not Used J Case,Accessories [For Canada]
TSPC-0665AWZZ J 92L351-0369 J Label,Specification
ACCESSORIES
TINSE0284AWZZ J TINSE0306AWZZ J Operation Manual [For U.S.A.] AF
Not Used J TCAUZ0056AWZZ J Caution sheet
TINSZ0516AWZZ J TINSZ0541AWZZ J Quick Guide [For U.S.A.] AB
Not Used TINSZ0542AWZZ J Operation Manual [For Mexico]
P.W.B. ASSEMBLY (Not Replacement Item)
PWB-A1~5 92LPWB3256MANS J 92LPWB3257MANS J Main/CD Servo/Tuner/Holder/Holder —
! PWB-B1~3 92LPWB3256DPLS J 92LPWB3257DPLS J Display/Power/Power —

MARK: SPARE PARTS-DELIVERY SECTION

NOTE:
Parts marked with “ ” are important for maintaining the safety of the set.
Be sure to replace parts with specified ones for maintaining the safety and performance of the set.

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 MD-MX20/MX20W
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MD-MX30W AND MD-MX20W
REF. PART NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION CODE
NO MD-MX30W MD-MX20W
INTEGRATED CIRCUIT
ICV01 VHISTK40203-1 J VHISTK40202-1 J Power Amp,STK40202 AW
TRANSISTOR
Q360 VS2SB562-C/-1 J VS2SA933SS/-1 J Silicon,PNP,2SA933 SS AA

DIODE
LEDD02 VHPLNG901CF-1 J VHPEL16TV00-1 J LED,Orange, EL16TV00 AL
TRANSFORMER
! T991 RTRNP0281AWZZ J RTRNP0285AWZZ J Power (MAIN) AN

CAPACITORS
C373,374 VCTYPA1CX273K J VCTYPA1CX333K J 0.033 µF,16V AA
C805,806 RC-EZ0046AWZZ J VCEAZW1VW338M J 3300 µF,35V,Electrolytic
C812 VCEA4U1JN476M J VCEA4U1HN107M J 100 µF,50V,Electrolytic AC
CU17,18 VCEAEA1HW334M J VCEAEA1HW224M J 0.22 µF,50V,Electrolytic AB
RESISTORS
RD80 VRD-MN2BD820J J VRD-MN2BD151J J 150 ohms,1/8W AA
RS05,06 VRD-ST2CD272J J VRD-ST2CD332J J 3.3 kohms,1/6W AA
R363,364 VRD-ST2CD272J J VRD-ST2CD182J J 1.8 kohms,1/6W AA
! R812 VRG-ST2HC100J J Not Used 10 ohms,1/2W, Fusible
OTHER CIRCUITRY PARTS
! F801,802 QFS-D402CAWNI J QFS-D322CAWNI J Fuse,T3.2A L 250V AC
CABINET PARTS
209 92LPNL3256AS1 J 92LPNL3254AS1 J Decoration Plate Ass’y AG
248 TSPC-0674AWZZ J TSPC-0677AWZZ J Label,Specification [Except for Taiwan/Thailand]
248 TSPC-0675AWZZ J TSPC-0678AWZZ J Label,Specification [For Taiwan]
248 TSPC-0676AWZZ J Not Used Label,Specification [For Thailand]
ACCESSORIES/PACKING PARTS
! QACCA0004AW00 J Not Used AC Power Supply Cord [For Saudi Arabia]
SPAKC1006AWZZ J SPAKC1007AWZZ J Packing Case,Unit
TCAUA0045AWZZ J TCAUA0046AWZZ J Caution Sheet [For Taiwan]
TGANZ0028AW44 J TGANZ0028AW45 J Warranty Card [For Taiwan]
TINSZ0539AWZZ J TINSZ0540AWZZ J Operation Manual AN
TLABE0370AWZZ J TLABE0371AWZZ J Label,Bar Cord
TLABS0250AWZZ J TLABS0251AWZZ J Label,Safety [For Hong Kong]
TLABZ0719AWZZ J TLABZ0720AWZZ J Label,Carton [For Taiwan]
TLABZ0721AWZZ J TLABZ0781AWZZ J Label,Pop
PSHEZ0032AWZZ J Not Used Cushion,Leg
SPAKA0238AWZZ J 92L416-0070 J Packing Add.,Speaker AM
SPAKC0925AWZZ J 92L418-0098 J Packing Case, Speaker AM
SSAKH0024AWZZ J 92L414-0037 J Polyethylene Bag,Speaker
SPAKZ0575AWZZ J 92L416-0073 J Pad,Center AG
SPAKZ0576AWZZ J 92L416-0071 J Pad,Top AD
SPAKZ0577AWZZ J 92L416-0072 J Pad,Bottom AG
TSPC-0667AWZZ J 92L351-0370 J Label,Specification
P.W.B. ASSEMBLY (Not Replacement Item)
PWB-A1~5 92LPWB3258MANS J 92LPWB3259MANS J Main/CD Servo/Tuner/Holder/Holder —
! PWB-B1~3 92LPWB3258DPLS J 92LPWB3259DPLS J Display/Power/Power —

MARK: SPARE PARTS-DELIVERY SECTION

NOTE:
Parts marked with “ ” are important for maintaining the safety of the set.
Be sure to replace parts with specified ones for maintaining the safety and performance of the set.

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MD-MX20/MX20W
• MD-MX-30/MX-30W Service Manual 42,43 page.
: Changed Point

ICU01 CU32

CLK
100/16
LC75341
AUDIO RU30

DS1SS133
CU31
PROCESSOR 1K RU33 0.022

DU01
0V 0V 220 (1/2)
1 DI CL 24 RU34
0V VDD 23 8.4V 220
2 CE
0V (OS-CON) CU45 (1/2)
3 VSS 3.3/16
(OS-CON) CU30
VREF 22
4.2V 22/16
CU17 CU18 RU12 CS02
0.22/50 0.22/50 1K 0.082(ML)
4.2V RS12 RS04 RS06
4 L-OUT R-OUT 21
CU15 CU16 820 4.7K 3.3K
0.22/50 0.22/50 RU10 QS01 DS01 0V
2.7K
4.2V
5 L-BASS R-BASS 20
4.2V KRA107M DS1SS133 1 CS08
-11.3V QS02 1/50
4.2V 4.2V CU14 4.3V 2 K246GR RS10
6 L-TRE R-TRE 19
100 K

RS20
CU09 0.001 (ML) 3 2 -11.3V

SUR_ON/OFF RS15 47K

CU13 7 L-IN RS02
4.2V RS14
4.2V R-IN 18 1 3
0.001(ML) 1/50 4.7K 1K RS08
8 LSELO RSELO
4.2V CU10 CU08 4.3V 0V CS04
17 2.2/50
RU07 4.2V 4.2V 1K

6.8K
4.2V
1/50 RS17 0.0047 3 2 1
9 L4(AUX) R4 16 100K 10.7V 0V 0V 0V
CU07 1K 4.2V 10 L3(TUNER) R3 15
4.2V RU08
8 OPE
2.2/50 1K

RS16
AMP.

4.7K
4.2V 4.2V RU06 CS10
RU01 11 L2(CD-ANG) R2 14 1K
1K 4.2V
0.022 ICS01
12 L1(CD/MD) R1 13 KIA4558P
CU01 4.2V CS11
RU02 47/25

220 (1/4)
2.2/50 -11.4V
1K
4

RS19
-B
CU02 CU12 0V 0V 0V RS07

0.0047
2.2/50 2.2/50 RS18 5 6 7 1K

CS03
2.2/50
RU05 RS13

CU06
220
1K (1/4) 4.7K
CU05 RS09 RS01
2.2/50 100K 1K

CS01 RS11 RS03 RS05 CS09

0.082(ML) 820 4.7K 3.3K 1/50

Figure 4-1 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (MAIN)

• MD-MX-30/MX-30W Service Manual 44 page.

: Changed Point

ICV01
STK40202
-22.7V

+VCC

-VCC
BIAS

POWER AMP.

CH2
CH2
CH1 CH1 Pre CH1 CH1 CH2 CH2 Pre SUB

NF

IN
IN NF VCC +OUT -OUT +OUT -OUT -VCC GND
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
0V

-25.8V

0V
24.1V

0V
0V

0V

0V
KTC3199GR
25.3V

-23.6V

0V

0V

0V
4.8V

QV01

4.8V
DS1SS133

0V 0V QV02
KTC3199GR
0V 0V
CV11 CV12
0.022 0.022 RV16
RV15
6.8K 6.8K
1

Figure 4-2 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (MAIN)

• MD-MX-30/MX-30W Service Manual 45 page.

: Changed Point
• MD-MX-30/MX-30W Service Manual 44 page. CV61
0.001

: Changed Point R809 D811

1N4004S
LUGV01
56(1/2)
F801,F802
R812: MD-MX20 Only D801 MD-MX20: 3.5A 125V
TS4B03G MD-MX20W: T3.2A L 250V
MD-MX20W: Jumper
1
C801
3300/35

0.22 F801 2
C805

(ML)
3
C802 4
0.22
CONSTANT VOLTAGE 5
(ML) F802
REGULATOR R812 C806 6
3.9
11.9V
3
IC802 1 24.3V 3300/35

KIA7812AP
2 D802
D804 2A02M 7
C803
C818 0V C817 C816 2A02M 0.047
0.047 0.022 1/50 (ML)
C807 C804
(ML) (105°C) 4700/25 D805 0.047
2A02M D803 (ML)
2A02M 8
1N4004S

C820 C819 R810

0.047 2.7K
D806

47/25
(ML) (1/2)
(105°C)
47/63

ZD803
C814

R811
47/50(105°C)

47/50(105°C)

DZ130A 2.7K C813

12K

100/50
(1/2)
(105°C)

100/50(105°C)
100/35

(105°C)
C811

C810
R802

DZ330D
ZD802
C809

D807
C812

Figure 4-3 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (MAIN) 1N4004S

-33.9V

VF1-1
DZ5.1B

R801 9
ZD801

R803

100
2.2K

VF2-1
R805
220(1/2)

10
220 -33.3V -48V
R804

Q801 D808
(1/2) 1N4004S CNP802
KTA1023 Y
VF1-1
VP-1
VF2-1

Figure 4-4 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (MAIN)

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 MD-MX20/MX20W
• MD-MX-30/MX-30W Service Manual 41 page. • MD-MX-30/MX-30W Service Manual 49 page.
: Changed Point : Changed Point

MD-MX30 Only CNP901

MD-MX20

TO MAIN SECTION
1
MULTI

P45 10 - D
CNS901
JOG SW 2
SWD01 1 3
RD21 UP 4.9V
10K 1 4
DOWN
RD47 2
18K
RD22 CD14
18K CD12 CD13 3 0V
0.001 150P
0.001

POWER PWB-B3
RD51

RD68

RD23
10K

10K

10K
LEDD02 R902
1 1 4.7K
EL16TV00
VOL_LED 2 2
RD78 RD80
100 150 3 3
4 4
5 5

CD26
MEMORY/ENTER 47P 6 6

2.5A 125V

2.5A 250V

CNS900
TO MAIN SECTION
7 7

F803

OR
Figure 5-1 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (DISPLAY)

P45 10 - F
CNP802
3 3 3
8 8

2 2 2

• MD-MX-30/MX-30W Service Manual 48 page. T.F. 1 1 1

150 C
CNP900
: Changed Point 2A BI900

9 9
POWE
MD-MX20W:1.8K
MD-MX20:3.3K

MD-MX30W:1.5K

IC303 10 10
MD-MX30:1.8K

LA1832S

CNS802
R363,364

BI902
R364 T991
R361,362

POWER TRANSFORMER
FM IF DET/FM (MAIN)

R363 MPX/AM IF
MD-MX20/MX20W:0.033

R362 R361
C371

c4Vd
1/50
2.3V

3.9V(1.3V)
C372 PHASE
C373,374

C373 1/50 13 MO/ST (FM/AM)

12
1.3V
C358

14 L-CH OUT
1/50

C374 1.3V
15 R-CH OUT CNP901
MD-MX20W

TO MAIN SECTION
R357 R356 PHASE 11 1
470K 1K 3.9V(1.9V)

P45 10 - D
CNS901
2.1V
16 MPX IN IF OUT 10 2
0V c4.2Vd
C368 3
0V
1/50 c2.3Vd 5.1V 4
17 MPX VCO VCC 9
X351
456kHz
POWER PWB-B3

Figure 5-2 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (TUNER)

R90
1 1
CNS900

4.7K
2 2
3 3
4 4 9 9 9
5 5
8 8 8

6 6 7 7 7
T2.5A L 250V

6 66 6

7 7 5 5 5
TO MAIN SECTION

F803

4 4 4
P45 10 - F
CNP802

3 3 3
8 8

2 2 2

T.F. 1 1 1
150 C
BI900 CNP900
2A

9 9
POW

10 10
CNS802

BI902

T991
POWER TRANSFORMER
(MAIN)

Figure 5-3 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (DISPLAY)

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MD-MX20/MX20W

: Changed Point : Changed Point

217

214
615x6 248
242x2

249x2
209

It is contained
in the volume
Washer
Nut
210
202

208-2 252
612x3
208-1 215
252
216
241x2
208

Figure 6-1 CABINET EXPLODED VIEW Figure 6-2 CABINET EXPLODED VIEW

DISASSEMBLY

SPEAKER
STEP REMOVAL PROCEDURE FIGURE
1 Front Panel 1. Front Panel ....... (A1) x1 6-3
Speaker 2. Screw ................ (A2) x6 6-3

Tweeter

(A3) x2
ø4 x20mm

Screw
(A1) x1 driver
(A2) x4 Woofer
ø4 x12mm
Direction of handle

Figure 6-3

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 MD-MX20/MX20W
CP-MX20/MX20W
PRICE
NO. PARTS CODE DESCRIPTION
RANK

A SPEAKER BOX PARTS Tweeter

Capacitor SP3 (L-CH)
901 92L051-0084 J Speaker Box Ass’y
1.5 µF/100V SP4 (R-CH)
902 92L121-0186 J Net Frame Ass’y
903 92L312-0083 J Front Panel (N.P)
904 92L31319-0033 J Net Catch
RD BK
905 92L122-0051 J Read Ass’y (With Capacitor)
906 92L351-0369 J Label,Specifications RD
[MD-MX20]
906 92L351-0370 J Label,Specifications BK
B [MD-MX20W]
908 92L372-0025 J Screw,ø4×12mm
SP1,2 VSP0010WB046A J Woofer Woofer
SP3,4 VSP0051TBN16A J Tweeter SP1 (L-CH)
TERMINAL SP2 (R-CH)

901
C
906

905

D
SP3,4

908x2

903

SP1,2
908x4 902

Tweeter
G SP3 (L-CH)
SP4 (R-CH) Capacitor
1.5 µF/100V (N.P)

Woofer
SP1 (L-CH)
SP2 (R-CH)
TERMINAL

H 904x4

1 2 3 4 5 6
Figure 3 SPEAKER EXPLODED VIEW
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MD-MX20/MX20W
PACKING OF THE SET (FOR U.S.A.ONLY)
: Changed Point
UNIT SPEAKERS
92L414-0037
Remote Control with Lid AC Power Supply Cord Polyethylene Bag,Speaker

Warranty Card 92L416-0071

SPAKZ0591AWZZ Pad,Top
FM Antenna
Case,Accessories
Cord,Speaker
TAPE

AM Loop
Quick Guide


,
Antenna

FRONT 92L416-0070
REAR Packing Add.,Speaker
Operation Manual 92L351-0369
Label,Specification
92L416-0073
Pad,Center 92L416-0072
Pad,Bottom

Polyethylene Bag,Accessories

92L418-0098
Packing Case

TLABZ0769AWZZ
Label,Pop

SPAKA0230AWZZ
Packing Add.
SPAKA0229AWZZ
SSAKH0035AWZZ
Packing Add.
Polyethylene Bag,Unit


SPAKZ0574AWZZ
Pad FRONT

SPEAKERS

TLABZ0594AWZZ
Label,Energy Star

SPAKC1008AWZZ
Packing Case
Not Replacement Item




TLABZ0594AWZZ
Label,Energy Star

TLABR1122AWZZ
Label,Bar Cord

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