SONY BOOMBOX CFD-G700CP REDEFINED INTRODUCTION A transcendent personal audio experience. Music that comforts our souls. A Sony legend that continues to inspire. Achievement to the heights of aural sensuality. Purely classical aggressive Sony Xplod styling. An awakening in the portable audio kingdom. A grand celebration of auditory perfection. The apex of acoustic gratification. Lifelike multi-dimensional sound fields. A triumph of portable sound performance. Mobile sound liberation. The penetration of sound perception that uplifts mere mortals. SUMMARY The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Jambox will meet all of your earth-shattering, fist-pumping, head banging, wall-rattling, ground-shaking, and street dancing portable audio needs anywhere. SONY BOOMBOX CFD-G700CP REDEFINED Propelling the quality, functionality, and opulent beauty of the boombox product category forward, this Sony XPLOD CD-Cassette Recorder CFD-G700CP is in a class by itself. Whether its a classical sonata, jazz, country, classic rock, opera, or punk fusion and everything in between, this Sony boombox will make your music come to life with its deep bass performance, detailed midrange, and super clear vocals. Be prepared to revel in the high-fidelity world of Sony portable audio with this music machine at your next house party. From start-to-finish, this Sony boomboxs conceptual design, performance, features, value, and fitness for professional DJ application use is simply state-of-the-art. I believe that Sonys XPLOD boombox is a fundamental expression of the companys technical dominance of the portable audio landscape. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox features a best-in-class powered speaker setup with 5 drivers that produce big sound, bold sound, and superb sound for almost any size room, portable audio application, or entertainment event. This boombox can play very loudly, with detailed dynamic low bass that far exceeds the traditional deep-toned parameters of the boombox classification. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox will play at such loud volume levels while producing audiophile-grade sound, that it is just perfect for the listening interests of the most demanding portable audio or boombox enthusiast. This Sony boombox, because of its Full-Range Speakers and Power Drive Woofer backed by a discrete 20 Watt (RMS) digital power amplifier, can successfully compete in sound quality with much more expensive component stereo systems. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo utilizes two dedicated amplifiers to power the mid-range drivers and the super bass producing Power Drive Woofer. The power amplifiers allocate 12 Watts of power to the center bass speaker, and 8 Watts total power output to the mid-range drivers. Since this Sony boombox features the ultimate aggressive power design, I no longer have a need for that large stereo system in my home. In fact, it is almost a slight to call it a boombox because of the unique and powerful sound that it produces. The large and beautiful red speaker system consists of two Full-Range 4-inch Loudspeaker Drivers, two 0.8-inch Metal Tweeters, and a 5-inch Power Drive Woofer with three distinct levels of bass adjustment. The Power Drive Woofer features Position Off, Position 1, and Position 2 bass reinforcement settings. The Power Drive Woofer rests in an acoustically tuned cabinet that is designed to achieve maximum low frequency bass response. The Power Drive Woofer features an LED illumination ring that surrounds the center bass speaker. The Power Drive Woofer illumination ring lights up in two distinct variations of bright red when the super bass woofer is engaged by pressing the Woofer control on the boombox or the remote commander. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Stereo System is housed within a massive boombox chassis that bespeaks quality, elegance, and acoustic prowess within the portable audio kingdom. The stereo systems augmented system weight, special lighting effects, and sleek contoured shape present the user with an immediate awareness of its intrinsic excellence, awesome feature set, and amazing sonic properties across the Radio, Tape, and CD inputs. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox feature set is the best that I have ever seen in this portable audio group. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox comes standard with a high-performance, drift-free Digital FM/AM Tuner, Phase Locked Loop Synthesized Tuner, 30 Total FM/AM Station Presets, FM Band Monaural Reception, FM Band Stereo Reception, AM Band Mono Reception, 360-degree rotational telescopic FM whip antenna, telescopic antenna placement holder, directional ferrite bar AM Band antenna, FM Band Frequency Range: 88-108 MHz, AM Band Frequency Range: 530-1710 kHz, FM Band Channel Step Tuning: .1 MHz (Default/Fixed), AM Band Channel Step Tuning: 10 kHz (Default/Fixed), FM Band stereo decoder circuit, auto preset scan tuning, auto scan radio, auto tuning storage system, manual preset station input, manual seek tuning, preset tuning up/down controls, manual tuning up/down controls, superheterodyne receiver, high sensitivity receiver, FM/AM Band Selector button, preset radio station retention after loss of DC battery or AC power, preset station replacement, last station tuned memory recall, digital multi-function 1-line LCD, (LCD information includes: FM/AM Band indicator, Sound Mode Preset indicator, FM/AM Station Frequency, FM “ST” Stereo indicator, FM Mono indicator, FM/AM Preset Station Number, Power Drive Woofer level indicator, MP3 disc indicator, MP3 folder indicator, MP3 total file number, MP3 current playback file number, CD/MP3 Program Play indicator, CD Program Play “Full” indicator, CD track number, total CD play time, elapsed CD track play time, and No Disc indicator), two 3.5mm Auxiliary Line Input Jacks for connection to a computer, TV, VCR or additional audio component of your choice, built-in 3.5mm audio cable for connection to an MP3 Player, slide-out protective cover that shields the Line Input Jacks from the natural elements, Power on/off button, digital 30-Step Volume controls, 0-10 digital volume scale, black Power Drive Woofer control, Power Drive Woofer cover, 5 Preset Sound Mode buttons, Mode button, Repeat button, Display/Enter button, Audio In Line Input Access button, SONY logo, Sony XPLOD logo, U.L. logo, F.C.C. logo, CD-DA logo, CD-R/RW logo, MP3 logo, D.H.H.S. logo, bass reflex stereo speaker system, two bass reflex ports, metal speaker grills, single-cassette player/recorder, 4-Track, 2-Channel Stereo Cassette Recorder, cassette recording off FM/AM Tuner, Type I normal bias cassette playback/recording, auto record level control, AC bias recording system, mechanical tape transport controls including: Record, Play, Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop/Eject, and Pause buttons, single-direction cassette playback, fast winding tape mechanism, precise tape speed calibration, tape transport motor, combination record/playback head, erase head, pinch roller, capstan, tape guides, record preamplifier circuitry, CD/Cassette synchronized recording, cassette recording off 3.5mm Line Input source component, cassette recording of CD program play mode selections, Cassette Player Frequency Response: 70-13,000Hz using Type I normal bias tape, normal bias cassette erasure, adjustable 0-90 minute sleep timer, Sleep button, standard audio CD playback, CD-R/RW Playback, .WMA File CD Playback, .WAV File CD Playback, MP3 CD Playback, MP3 CD Folder +/- Navigation buttons, CD Text display, ID3 MP3 CD tag format display including: total folder number, total file number, file number being played back, total file play time, song title, artist name, and album title, IR remote control sensor, connection for a Sony DJ Lighting Controller (Sony model: D-Light Sync Controller DLS-1), compact disc digital audio system, single-disc CD Player, 2-Channel Stereo CD Playback, 1-bit D/A converter for outstanding Sony sound, 8X oversampling digital filter, digital signal processing, CD Player Frequency Response: 20-20,000Hz +1/-2dB, CD Player Wow and Flutter: below measurable limit, laser lens, laser beam, laser diode, optical block pickup assembly, top-loading CD compartment, push open/close CD compartment, CD pivot placement holder, CD transport controls including: Play/Pause, Forward Skip/Search, Reverse Skip/Search, and Stop controls, 15 Track CD/MP3 RMS CD Programming, resume, program, shuffle, and repeat CD/MP3 CD Playback modes. The CD Player can repeat a single track or MP3 file, repeat all tracks or MP3 files, repeat tracks or MP3 files in random order, and repeat tracks or MP3 files in program play mode. The resume play function lets playback start from the beginning of the track/MP3 file that the boombox was last playing when disc playback was stopped. Resume play is cancelled once the CD compartment door is opened, the CD Stop button is pressed twice consecutively, and it does not work during program or shuffle play modes. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boomboxs digital Volume -/+ controls are located on the far right side of its top panel. The volume can be decreased or increased in 3 segment increments on a 0-10 digital volume scale. The line segment volume scale is depicted on this portable stereos multi-function LCD. The Volume controls are duplicated on this stereos supplied remote commander. Pressing or holding a Volume button will decrease or increase the volume level rapidly as needed. If you press either Volume control one key press a time, the volume level will be adjusted down or up one incremental segment at a time. The XPLOD Stereo System features a rear panel AC Input Jack, 28 Watts AC Power Consumption, detachable battery compartment cover, bottom panel battery compartment, DC battery contact terminals, spring-loaded battery terminals, rugged external case screw network, auto-switching AC/DC power supply, built-in AC power transformer, D battery removal factory reset procedure, main unit combination button press factory reset process, 120V, 60Hz AC Power Rating for the main unit, 12V DC Power Rating for the main unit, 3V DC Power Rating for the supplied remote commander, black/silver/red color scheme, red, white, black, green front panel lettering, place of manufacture sticker, 7-digit serial number sticker inside battery compartment, control panel function indicators, 4 bottom panel mechanical feet, warranty card, and it comes with operating instructions. A full function 27-Key remote commander is included for convenient control of the stereo from a distance. The model number of the included remote control is RMT-CG700A. The included remote control has numerous features to enhance the portability and functionality of this Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo. The remote can power the stereo on in AC power mode only and turn it off in battery and AC power modes by pressing the green Power button. There is a 0-90 minute sleep timer function which can power the radio off automatically at six selectable intervals of time. To activate the sleep timer, you must first play any music source that the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo offers (Radio, Cassette, or CD). Next, press the Sleep button on the remote commander or the boombox. Each press of the Sleep button will adjust or cycle the sleep timer function via the LCD to the following: Auto-60min-30min-20min-10min-off. If the Auto feature is selected, the stereo will automatically turn itself off after a 90 minute time period. The sleep timer function can be cancelled by pressing the Power button on the boombox or the remote commander. The Sony boombox cant be programmed like an alarm clock to power on and begin playback of music source at a specified time. A Function button permits the user to switch back and forth between the FM/AM Tuner, CD Player, Audio In, and Cassette Player. The CD key enables direct access to the CD Player. The Repeat key activates CD repeat play mode. The Enter and Clear buttons are used to program and delete CD tracks into or out of memory. The Sony CFD-G700CP Portable Stereos remote commander does control the radios entire manual and preset tuning features. The remote has Tune - and Tune + buttons for manual station tuning. When you press and hold either one of these Tune buttons, the tuner will automatically find the next available station in descending or ascending station frequency order on either the FM or AM bands. The tuner will automatically scan for the next available strongest signal broadcast and will stop when it receives one. In addition, you can press the Tune -/+ buttons on the remote one key press at a time to locate any particular FM or AM frequency that you are looking for. For the FM Band, the tuner proceeds down or up the frequency spectrum at .1 MHz channel steps at a time with each press of either Tune button. On the AM Band, channel step tuning proceeds down or up the frequency spectrum at 10 kHz increments. There are Preset - and Preset + buttons for selecting preset stations stored in memory. You must navigate preset stations in descending or ascending order one station at a time. There are Band and Mode buttons for selecting the tuner function directly, switching back and forth between the FM and AM bands, and changing stereo mode to mono reception if a FM radio station is received with excessive static. The remote can raise or lower the volume to the desired listening level with the Volume +/- buttons. The remote can activate or shut off the portable stereos Power Drive Woofer bass enhancement feature by pressing the Woofer button. The Audio In key allows the audio component connected to the 3.5mm Line Input Jack to be selected for playback. There is a Sound button to cycle through all 5 Preset Sound Modes. The remote commander contains all CD playback transport functions which include: Play, Stop, Pause, Forward Search, Reverse Search, and two Track Skip buttons. There are Folder - and Folder + buttons to search MP3 CD Folders. The remote commander cant control any of the tape transport functions. The remote commander does not offer a numeric keypad. As a result, the remote control does not feature direct input preset station or CD track access. A 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack for private listening sessions and 5 Preset Sound Modes (ROCK, DANCE, SALSA, REGGAETON, and FLAT EQ setting to enhance the subtle in depth acoustic presentation of classical music) to suit your musical tastes are thrown in as well. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo operates on 8 D batteries (not included with purchase), and 2 AA batteries (not included with purchase) for the supplied remote control. Duracell Coppertop or Energizer Max premium alkaline batteries provide maximum audio performance and battery life for this elite mobile stereo system. The battery compartment on the XPLOD Stereo System consists of two rows of 4 DC battery terminals for placement of 8 D batteries. All batteries should be replaced when the Red LED OPR/BATT indicator dims or the boombox ceases to respond to user commands. AC power is also available for this ghetto blaster. A detachable polarized plug AC power cord is supplied with the stereo. The batteries are automatically disengaged as a direct current power source when this boombox is plugged into a wall outlet. All batteries should be removed from this boombox and remote commander if the stereo system will not be used for an extended period of time. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox provides outstanding FM/AM tuner reception results indoors or outdoors even under challenging reception based operating environments. An examination of the various sources of radio interference is a complex subject. Typically, most sources of radio interference come from within the home. Radio frequency interference can be caused by phenomenon occurring outside the home, in the immediate surrounding area of your home, deteriorating atmospheric weather events, seasonal conditions, tall buildings that obstruct or interfere with radio waves referred to as multipath distortion, solar activities i.e. sunspot activity, and/or interference from adjacent frequencies on the FM/AM bands. You will suffer interference from nearby electronic equipment in your home such as computers, cell phones, TVs, cordless telephones, microwave ovens, etc. You may receive interference from electrical motors or nearby power lines outside your home. Radio wave transmissions are frequently disturbed by approaching or in progress electrical storms. A competing station that is adjacent to the one that you are trying to listen to tends to degrade your reception. The suns solar flare activities may disrupt radio transmissions at various times during the day. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox features an outstanding digital tuner with nonvolatile memory for storage of up to 20 FM Band Stereo/10 AM Band Mono Station Presets. The digital tuner provides the most accurate and drift-free radio reception possible. The digital tuner locks onto station frequencies with precision while simultaneously reducing unwanted noise anomalies that often plague lesser performing portable stereos. For example, you can change a stereo broadcast to monaural reception if the FM program is received with too much noise by pressing the Mode button on the remote commander or the boombox. This boombox includes a metal telescopic FM whip antenna and ferrite rod AM Band antenna for enhanced reception performance under most circumstances. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is capable of receiving the following classes of FM Mono/FM Stereo/AM Mono radio stations in the United States as licensed by the F.C.C.: For the FM Band: Class A: 6,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmission power-Maximum Antenna Height 328 ft., Class B1: 25,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height: 328 ft., Class B: 50,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 492 ft., Class C3: 25,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 328 ft., Class C2: 50,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 492 ft., Class C1: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 981 ft., Class C0: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 1476 ft., and Class C: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 1969 ft. For the AM Band: Class A: 10,000 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmission power, Class B: 250 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power, Class C: 250 Watts-1,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power, and Class D: 250 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power. Receivable FM/AM radio stations are categorized as commercial or non-commercial. Low-powered college radio stations located on the FM Band in NY can offer as few as 11 Watts of transmission power. High-powered college radio broadcasts can offer up to 46,000 Watts of transmission power on the FM dial. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is capable of receiving unlicensed (Part 15 F.C.C. Rules) FM radio stations such as those broadcast at a small college, local gym, or in a multiple unit dwelling. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox does not feature auto-reverse playback or have an auto stop tape transport mechanism. This Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo is only compatible with Type I normal bias cassettes. The cassette recorder can playback prerecorded cassettes one side at a time (single-direction playback). You must turn over the cassette to hear the next side. The cassette deck can record music from the FM/AM Tuner, CD Player and any audio component that is connected to the 3.5mm Line Input Jack. For best cassette recording results, AC power should be using during recording sessions. Do not use tapes longer than 120-minutes in length. The cassette decks combination playback/record head, erase head, capstan, and pinch roller should be cleaned after approximately every 10 hours of use. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is an excellent choice for all of your cassette playback/recording needs. When an audio CD is inserted into the CD Player, the total number of tracks and total play time of the disc are displayed on the LCD. For example, the LCD will show the following: 19 78:28. This particular disc has 19 tracks with a play time of 78 minutes and 28 seconds. When you begin playback of the CD, the LCD will show the track number being played and the elapsed play time of the current track. Unfortunately, the LCD does not show the remaining play time of the track or entire disc. The Sony CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo offers MP3 CD Playback from the owners personal music collection. This boombox can play, shuffle, repeat, and provide program play modes of MP3 files and folders from a homemade CD-R/RW disc that is made on a computer. The CD Player can read and playback a maximum number of 256 MP3 files and folders on a homemade disc from the customer’s music library. The boombox is heavy and therefore, not easily portable because of it. The LCD is small and should be backlit. I do wish it had even more amplifier power and a built-in HD radio tuner. The Power Drive Woofer Lighting System is disabled when the sleep timer function is activated. The Power Drive Woofer becomes inactive when stereo headphones are connected to this boombox. The Power Drive Woofer can be turned off, but the overall sound quality will be significantly diminished when the super bass woofer is disengaged. Of course, this Sony boombox features a sturdy fold-down recessed carry handle for reliable transport to another destination. The sturdy carry handle can be neatly pushed down and tucked away into the main unit when it is no longer needed or when the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo is in a stationary position. The boombox does not offer dual disc playback, DVD media playback, speaker balance control, or a 3.5mm Microphone Input Jack. You can play tunes from your iPod, iPhone, Zune, Sony Walkman, or any other MP3 Player via an Auxiliary Line Input Jack. You do not need to purchase any cable to connect your iPod to the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. The 3.5mm stereo patch cable needed to make this connection between the stereo and your iPod is already included inside the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. However, you will need a Y-audio stereo patch cable to connect a TV or VCR to this jambox. You cant play two audio sources connected to the 3.5mm Line Input Jacks concurrently. The product dimensions are as follows: Width: 21-¾ inches, Height: 9-¾ inches, Depth: 14-5/8 inches, and Weight: 19 lbs. A one year parts and labor limited manufacturer warranty is included with the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox offers exceptional tuning performance in manual and preset station tuning modes for your radio listening interests or needs. The boombox remembers the last radio station tuned, input source selection, and volume level when its powered off. This Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is reasonably priced for the audio quality and features that you get. Once you listen to this boombox, you will realize that Sony has redefined the boombox category for the foreseeable future. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo has a sturdy construction to it and should last for many years with proper care. It is important to compare and contrast the Sony CFD-G700CP Portable Stereos feature set to its very close predecessor competitive sibling, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505BLACK boombox. The Sony XPLOD boomboxes are nearly identical in terms of features, performance, physical appearance, battery capacity, preset sound modes, bass reflex stereo speakers, bass reflex ports, metal speaker grills, Power Drive Woofers, illuminated P.D.W. covers, P.D.W. bass reinforcement settings, CD-R/RW Playback, program, shuffle, repeat disc play modes, single-direction tape playback, top-loading cassette recorders, mechanical tape transport controls, disc transport controls, top-loading CD Players, 1-bit D/A converters, 1-line digital LCDs, LED OPR/BATT life indicators, battery tester circuits, large carry handles, ABS plastic construction, modular boombox panel designs, and total system weight. Both Sony XPLOD boomboxes offer the same digital stereo amplifier power output at 20 Watts (RMS). The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox offers superior sound compared to the Sony CFD-G505BLACK boombox. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox features a larger Power Drive Woofer than the other model. Hence, the Sony CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo produces bass that is on par with much more expensive component stereo systems. The Sony CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo features two tweeters for better reproduction of vocals and high-pitched instruments. The Sony CFD-G505 Portable Stereo does not feature tweeter drivers at all. There are some other key differences between the two models as well. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox offers two 3.5mm Auxiliary Inputs for connection to additional optional audio components of your choice. However, the Sony CFD-G505 Portable Stereo only features one 3.5mm Line Input Jack for connection to an accessory MP3 Player, computer, TV, etc. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox offers MP3 CD Playback, but the Sony CFD-G505 boombox does not. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox offers resume play with respect to the CD Player and the Sony CFD-G505 boombox does not. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox offers 15 Track RMS CD Programming while the Sony CFD-G505 boombox features 20 Track RMS CD Programming. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox provides access to preset tuner stations and CD track access at only one station or track at a time. Conversely, the Sony CFD-G505 boombox allows direct input of preset tuner stations and CD tracks with a 0-10 numeric keypad on the supplied remote commander. The Sony CFD-G505 boombox features a full auto stop mechanism in all tape transport modes and the Sony CFD-G700CP boombox does not. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox’s remote commander is powered by AA batteries while the Sony CFD-G505 boombox’s remote control is powered by AAA batteries. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox features a D-Light Sync Out Jack and it is compatible with professional DJ lighting equipment. When a compatible DJ Lighting Device, such as the American DJ D-Light Sync Pak Stage Lights, is connected to the Sony D-Light Sync Controller, the lighting device will react to the beats of the music produced by the Sony CFD-G700CP boombox. The Sony CFD-G505 boombox is not compatible with any DJ lighting equipment at all. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox has a shorter telescopic FM Band antenna compared to the Sony CFD-G505 boombox. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox offers similar sound to a stereo system with large Hi-Fi tower speakers attached, but the Sony CFD-G505 Portable Stereo is the best audio that you ever heard from a traditional battery powered boombox. The Power Drive Woofer on either model can be turned off, but the overall sound will be greatly diminished when the super bass woofer is disengaged. Both Sony boomboxes feature a 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack for private listening environments on demand. Obviously, Sony MDR Series Headphones should be used to obtain the best possible private listening session results. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox’s 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack is compatible with the following private listening session accessories: monaural earphone, dual monaural earphone, flexible ear hook stereo-to-mono headphone, dynamic driver stereo headphones, electrostatic transducer stereo headphones, HD stereo headphones, active noise-cancelling stereo headphones, passive noise-cancelling stereo headphones, digital noise-cancelling stereo headphones, noise-cancelling in-ear stereo headphones, Sony RF/IR wireless stereo headphones, digital surround sound stereo headphones, a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack splitter for simultaneous multiple user headphone listening sessions, DJ Style stereo headphones, extra bass stereo headphones, Studio Monitor stereo headphones, balanced armature in-ear stereo headphones, in-ear stereo headphones, ear buds, active use ear-clip stereo headphones, clip-on stereo headphones, behind-the-neck stereo headphones, behind-the-head stereo headphones, street style stereo headphones, vertical in-the-ear stereo headphones, around-the-ear stereo headphones, collapsible headband stereo headphones, lightweight stereo headphones, water-resistant stereo headphones, open-air stereo headphones, portable stereo headphone amplifier, 3.5mm monaural headphone extension cable, and a 3.5mm stereo headphone extension cable. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is capable of producing prodigious sound from its built-in stereo headphone amplifier. Your choice of stereo headphones will greatly affect the sound and dynamic overall loudness from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox during lengthy private listening sessions. To achieve excellent loudness, select headphones that offer low driver impedance levels typically between 24-32 ohms measured at 1 kHz. Look for stereo headphones with an augmented driver sensitivity rating between 100db-117db/mW, headphone driver frequency response rating between 20-20,000 Hz, large diameter neodymium magnet drivers between 30-70mm, 4-10 ft. oxygen-free copper litz wire coiled connecting cord, Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire (CCAW) voice coils, multiple-layer P.E.T. dome diaphragms, extra bass drivers, anti-resonance headphone construction, multiple case screw construction, plush leather urethane ear pads, handmade ear cushions, wide molded adjustable headband, and high output driver power handling capacity measured in milliwatts (500-3,000mW) for a sensational private listening experience on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox indoors or outdoors. Any of the following Sony MDR Series DJ Style, Extra Bass, or Studio Monitor Stereo Headphones can be purchased to achieve supreme fidelity private listening sessions on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox: 1. Sony MDR-XB1000, 2. Sony MDR-XB700, 3. Sony MDR-XB500, 4. Sony MDR-XB300, 5. Sony MDR-V900HD, 6. Sony MDR-Z1000, 7. Sony MDR-V700DJ, 8. Sony MDR-V600, 9. Sony MDR-V500DJ, 10. Sony MDR-V300, 11. Sony MDR-V250V, 12. Sony MDR-V6, 13. Sony MDR-V55/BR, 14. Sony MDR-ZX600/BLK, 15. Sony MDR-MA100, 16. Sony MDR-MA300, 17. Sony MDR-MA900, 18. Sony MDR-110LP, 19. Sony MDR-210LP, 20. Sony MDR-770LP, 21. Sony MDR-X10/BLK, 22. Sony MDR-X10/RED, 23. Sony MDR-XB600, 24. Sony MDR-XB800, 25. Sony MDR-1R, 26. Sony MDR-RF985RK, 27. Sony MDR-NC500D, 28. Sony MDR-G45LP, 29. Sony MDR-XB400/GRN, and 30. Sony XBA-NC85D. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is compatible with the following aftermarket upgrade accessories when stereo headphones are connected to it: 1. RadioShack 20-Ft. Stereo Headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to ¼” Plug Model: 42-2560 |Catalog #: 42-2560, 2. RadioShack 20-Ft. Stereo headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2562 |Catalog #: 42-2562, 3. RadioShack 6-Ft. Stereo Headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2482 |Catalog #: 42-2482, 4. RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones Model: 42-2559 |Catalog #: 42-2559, 5. Auvio 3.5mm Headphone Splitter Model: 4201009 |Catalog # 421009, and 6. FiiO E5 Portable Headphone Amplifier. The perceived loudness of the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox will ultimately depend on numerous objective and subjective factors. The quality of the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox’s internal headphone amplifier and elite stereo speaker system will play a crucial role in determining how loud the volume levels the Power Drive Woofer based boombox can be played back at through attached stereo headphones or out loud during lengthy music sharing sessions. Typically, most portable audio devices such as an MP3 Player, compact disc player, cassette player, or boombox stereo feature low-powered headphone amplifiers ranging between 5-15 mW at a designated impedance level and a stereo speaker system rated at 2-3 Watts max. RMS output power (at 10% T.H.D.). Conversely, the headphone amplifiers found in component stereo equipment may be rated up to 500mW at a designated impedance level. A component stereo receiver’s power amp section may be rated at 200 Watts RMS or more at 8-ohms impedance level (at 0.09% T.H.D.) and is much more powerful than the digital stereo power amplifier found in a Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. A component stereo receiver can power stereo headphones with a much higher impedance rating of 70-300 ohms or greater more efficiently when compared to a Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox’s 16-68 ohms stereo headphone amp. A component stereo receiver or integrated amplifier makes use of a Full-Size .25-inch (6.3mm) Stereo Headphone Jack to deliver increased amplifier power to consumer grade dynamic driver home theater stereo headphones. Nonetheless, a portable audio device, such as the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox, uses a smaller 3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo Headphone Jack that can’t deliver the same amount of loudness as the Full-Size ¼” Headphone Jack found on its component stereo counterpart. A headphone driver’s sensitivity rating plays an important factor in loudness perception on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. It is important for most consumers to consider purchasing dynamic stereo headphones that are rated between 98-117db/mw on its driver sensitivity specification to achieve satisfying loudness levels on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox feature two 4-inch Mid-Range Stereo Loudspeakers, two 0.8-inch Metal Tweeters, and a 5-inch Power Drive Woofer that are capable of producing excellent loudness results in less than favorable operating conditions on a daily basis. Consumers that are looking for extra loudness to block out external unwanted environmental noise during private listening sessions on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox will seek to purchase stereo headphones with a better than average sensitivity rating. The higher the sensitivity rating, the louder the headphones will play without the need to turn the digital Volume control all the way up on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. Loudness perception of the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is subject to the limits of human hearing. Some customers can hear sound waves better than other customers. The hearing levels of all Sony customers are just not the same. Certain customers may report that the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox doesn’t play loudly enough from its integrated stereo speaker system or connected headphones, while other customers will frustratingly opine that the XPLOD boombox stereo plays too loudly for their tastes when adjusting the Volume controls. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is capable of reproducing the entire frequency spectrum of human hearing. A dedicated third party headphone amplifier can be purchased to augment headphone loudness from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox’s 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack. Ultimately, your choice of stereo headphones will greatly affect the sound and overall loudness that you hear during private listening sessions on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. Principles of radio wave propagation, theories of psychoacoustics, the laws of physics, Windows Media Player file compression MP3 CD bit rates, and the recording quality of the music being listened to will determine whether or not there are extremely loud playback levels from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox’s stereo speakers and/or attached stereo headphones. Customers can consider purchasing the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox to augment their perception of loud volume levels across the wide variety of musical or spoken word entertainment categories on the FM/AM bands, prerecorded cassettes, and compact disc media. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox’s 20W discrete power amplifier system is capable of producing excellent stereo sound from yesterday’s and today’s rock tracks, sad love songs, heavy metal, stadium rock anthems, guitar rock, psychedelic rock, folk rock, soul, grunge, lounge, country, reggae, disco, hip-hop, dubstep, punk rock, punk fusion, and music that is associated with the present club environment. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox’s integrated stereo speaker system will support the maximum volume permitted by its integrated digital stereo power amplifier. Damage will not occur to the speaker system if the system is played back at high volume levels. Sony has designed the XPLOD boombox drivers to handle all of the amplifier power of the system. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is designed to play at loud volume levels for an extended period of time and produce prodigious amounts of well-defined bass performance through its dedicated P.D.W. subwoofer. Nevertheless, sound may become distorted if it is played back at excessive volume levels. I can’t suggest that you begin playback at an excessive volume level in order to avoid distortion and/or “clipping” of the amplifier and speaker system. The digital volume level should begin at a moderate level and be increased gradually to suit your needs and to enhance the performance and longevity of your Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. The loudness of any boombox speaker system will ultimately depend on the amount of amplifier output measured in Watts, the quality of the system’s speakers, the type of materials that are used to make the drivers, the sensitivity rating of the drivers, number of speakers included with the boombox stereo, and the acoustical properties of the room that the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is placed in. Typically, boombox manufacturers do not provide a “loudness” specification measured in decibels in the operating instructions, marketing specifications, or service manuals of their portable stereo systems. You would have to purchase an optional sound pressure level meter from RadioShack to get a digital or analog readout of the sound level when the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is playing back a music source. Individual results for sound pressure level measurements will vary from location to location of the portable stereo and volume level of the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox as it is adjusted up or down. Please note that for any XPLOD boombox stereo made by Sony, the higher the amplifier output rating, the perceived loudness and clarity of sound from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox will be increased. A Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox rated at 20 Watts (RMS at 10% T.H.D.) of discrete amplifier output power will play much louder than a 2-3 Watt (RMS at 10% T.H.D.) max. rated boombox stereo system. A low-powered 2W boombox will play loud enough for a small home office or provide suitable volume for background music at a dinner party. If you desire a boombox that will fill your home with earthshaking bass performance and super quality vocals for a house party, then you will need a Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox with an elite 5 driver multi-speaker powered setup featuring a dedicated P.D.W. subwoofer. I always advise purchasing the highest wattage Sony XPLOD boombox available at the time in your budget as long as you have the right amount of physical space to accommodate its placement in the room. A Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox offers the best sound, performance, features, and value for your money when compared to any other competitor boombox brand on the market today. A higher wattage Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox plays music more clearly and with more bass performance at any volume level than lower powered competing portable boombox stereo systems. There are many benefits to consumers from reducing the system volume on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. 1. Sound leakage through the aftermarket upgrade stereo headphones is greatly reduced. Customers may find this option attractive during extended private listening sessions indoors or outdoors to avoid annoying people with music they don’t like that are sitting and standing next to them. 2. Customers can hear external sounds in their immediate surrounding environment such as traffic noise much better while wearing stereo headphones with the music playing at the same time. 3. Volume attenuation on a consistent basis promotes hearing safety for all Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox customers at all times. When the digital Volume control is turned all the way up, the user winds up blasting loud music directly in his/her eardrums for seemingly endless hours upon hours on a daily basis. Consequently, the customer’s long-term hearing health is not protected against irreversible hearing damage from unmitigated, unintended, and abrupt changes in volume levels during audio disc, radio, or cassette playback. Human hearing adapts very easily to excessively loud playback volume levels. Because customers become very comfortable with loud volume levels quickly, they can potentially damage their hearing over time without being cognizant of this fact. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Cassette Recorder’s volume should be reduced during lengthy public or private listening sessions to prevent this undesirable hearing loss outcome so that Sony can keep its customers listening to Sony XPLOD Stereo Systems for a lifetime. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is compatible with the following D 1.5V or equivalent battery types: carbon-zinc, alkaline, and NiMH rechargeable batteries (1.2V 10,000 mAh capacity). The supplied remote commander is compatible with the following AA 1.5V or equivalent battery types: carbon-zinc, alkaline, lithium, and NiMH rechargeable batteries (1.2V 2300-2700 mAh capacity). I recommend Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology, Duracell Coppertop, Energizer Max, or Energizer Max Power Seal Technology premium D alkaline batteries for the boombox. The Energizer Max Power Seal Technology or Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology D alkaline batteries provide maximum audio performance and battery life for this magnificent Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo. With respect to the remote commander, I recommend Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology, Duracell Ultra Power, Duracell Ultra Advanced, Duracell Ultra Power DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology, or Energizer Max Power Seal Technology AA alkaline batteries, Energizer Advanced Lithium, or Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries for maximum infrared transmission performance. Stay away from cheap no name label alkaline, carbon-zinc, or rechargeable batteries. These unknown brand supermarket, local pharmacy, or dollar store D and AA batteries are inferior, last a very short time span, and have a tendency to leak in the packaging, and/or battery compartment. Make sure to never mix old and new batteries, different battery types, different battery voltages, and different battery brands. Remove all D batteries from the boombox and AA batteries from the remote commander if the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo is not going to be used for an extended period of time (30 days or more) to avoid damage from battery acid leakage issues. Lithium AA batteries feature leak-resistant construction and may be more suitable for long-term storage in extreme temperatures inside the remote commander’s battery compartment when compared to AA alkaline batteries. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox’s D batteries should be replaced when the Red LED OPR/BATT light dims consistently, the portable stereo emits subpar sound or no sound at all. The remote control’s AA batteries should be replaced when it can no longer reliably operate the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo from a short distance away. When purchasing D/AA batteries for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox, it is a good idea to check the date on the package. A fresh set of D/AA alkaline batteries should have a best if used by date of at least 6 or 7 years ahead of the date of purchase. Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology D, Energizer Max Power Seal Technology D, Duracell Ultra Power DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology AA, and Energizer Max Power Seal Technology AA alkaline batteries are guaranteed by the manufacturer to stay fresh in the factory packaging for up to 10 years from the current date of purchase. In the case of Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries for the supplied remote commander, the package date may be up to 15 years ahead of the current date of purchase. Regrettably, there is no definitive answer as to the actual length of time that the D or AA batteries will last inside the boombox or remote commander respectively. The battery life specifications provided by Sony in the user manual are only approximate, are only offered under perfect factory operating conditions, and are only accurate if you use Sony branded D (main unit) or AA (remote commander) alkaline or zinc-chloride batteries that are manufactured in Japan. Battery life will vary by battery manufacturer and battery chemistry. Your Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox will have different battery life results because it is not likely to be used exclusively at the Sony factory. Of course, the longer the duration the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is powered on, and as the volume level increases during a playback session, battery life will be shortened accordingly. Proceed with caution. Battery life is determined by many factors and that is why individual results vary. Such factors include the type of music being played, the volume level being used, ambient room or outdoor temperature, and the amount of time cassette recording takes place off the D batteries. Battery performance will be decreased if this boombox is powered by D alkaline batteries in extremely cold temperatures. Your Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox will perform poorly if Energizer, Duracell, or Rayovac D alkaline batteries are not used with this personal audio system. Lastly, you should always have a spare set of D and AA batteries nearby in case audio performance deteriorates in the middle of your favorite song. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox can be made part of an emergency prep kit in advance of a natural disaster, severe weather event, unplanned weather events, high wind warning, tornado, water main break, building collapse, bridge collapse, construction site accident, boating vessel accident, gasoline shortage, plane crash, train derailment, drought conditions, emergency water usage restrictions, water supply contamination, manmade catastrophe, terrorist attack, explosion, asteroid collision, during periods of civil unrest, to receive notice of abhorrent criminal conduct taking place in the neighborhood on FM or AM news radio, or to receive F.C.C. mandated Emergency Alert System warnings (EAS) on the FM/AM bands. Personally, I can’t endorse a wind-up hand crank radio. I have never reached a point in my life that I have seen a complete disposable battery shortage. I have never run out of D battery power during a power outage that I can remember. D alkaline batteries are one of the most ubiquitous items for sale in the U.S. Single-use D and AA dry cell batteries can be purchased at almost any type of store anywhere. Yes there are some exceptions, but not many in my experience. Obviously, D/AA alkaline batteries tend to become scarce immediately before, during, or after a severe storm and power outage. One way to avoid a temporary D or AA alkaline battery shortage and loss of battery power is to buy a spare set or several spare sets of D/AA batteries prior to an unplanned emergency event for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox in case you can’t find a store that sells D/AA alkaline batteries at the current moment. The spare set of D and AA alkaline batteries will last you much longer than the self-powered wind-up rechargeable radio. A spare set of Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology and Energizer Max Power Seal Technology D/AA alkaline batteries can maintain full power in the product packaging for up to 10 years from the current date of purchase. Thus, long-term storage of D and AA alkaline batteries is a favorable option to power the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox during almost any nightmare public endangerment scenario. Yet, a wind-up radio may be a more desirable portable FM/AM/Shortwave/NOAA WB radio to take on a long camping trip, hunting trip, fishing excursion, or to have during a very long-term power outage. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox offers great battery life on one set of D alkaline batteries and that is sufficient reason alone for me not to recommend a wind-up radio. Wind-up radios may also be inconvenient for customers that suffer from arthritis, joint diseases, or other maladies that cause pain in the hands. Finally, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox offers better sound from its robust stereo speaker system on radio programs and superior alkaline battery life when compared to a wind-up radio in order to provide increased voice clarity on vital up-to-the-minute weather reports, traffic updates, voluntary evacuation orders, and mandatory evacuation orders on the FM/AM bands at any time to the end-user. If you experience any CD skipping or inconsistent playback troubles with the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox there are many troubleshooting steps that you can take to resolve the issue in short order. The problem may be with your compact discs. There are many troubleshooting steps you can take before seeking warranty service, out-of-warranty repair service, or purchasing a replacement for your malfunctioning Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. Those steps include: 1. Check the battery compartment for battery acid leakage. If you notice battery residue on the battery contact terminals, clean the terminals with a pair of gloves on, and then reinsert fresh name brand D batteries. Always observe correct polarity in the battery compartment. 2. Use national name brand alkaline 1.5V D batteries for maximum reliable operation of this unit. 3. Check the compact disc that you are trying to play. Is the disc scratched, damaged, warped, or dirty? If it is, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox will be unable to play your disc. 4. Try a different CD, and see if conditions improve. 5. Check for physical damage. 6. Has the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox been dropped, exposed to excessive amounts of water, dirt, sand, dust, rain, and/or direct sunlight? 7. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox will malfunction if any of these conditions are present and may not be correctable. 8. If the unit has been exposed to excessive amounts of water, let it dry for a few hours before attempting to use it again. 9. Make sure that the CD laser lens is clean. 10. Refrain from touching the laser lens at any time. Otherwise, the unit may malfunction. 11. Are you attempting to play a CD-R/RW disc with corrupt MP3 files on it? 12. If this is the case, change the playback disc to one that conforms to the Red Book Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format. 13. Keep the disc compartment lid closed when the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is not in use. 14. Purchase a CD laser lens cleaner such as a Dynex CD Laser Lens Cleaner DX-CDDVDCL to correct CD playback issues. 15. Purchase a CD repair kit to correct disc playback problems such as the Aleratec CD Repair System Model: 240131. 16. Borrow a CD from a friend and see if playback conditions improve. 17. If your friend’s CD plays correctly, you can consider purchasing a new audio CD to resolve your playback problems. 18. You can always consider upgrading to a better pair of stereo headphones or HD driver stereo earphones with a low impedance rating (measured in ohms) and a high sensitivity rating (measured in decibels) to improve your boombox’s overall sound during private listening sessions. 19. Over-the-head circum-aural or supra-aural pro DJ Style Stereo Headphones or Professional Stereo headphones provide the best sound performance. 20. Do not use a third party AC power cord for your Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. 21. A third party AC power cord may cause noise during compact disc playback. 22. As per the operating instructions under the “Troubleshooting” section, states that if a CD does not play or stops’ playing suddenly, the direct cause is that the audio disc is installed upside down. 23. The audio disc must be inserted into the disc compartment with the label side facing up before the disc compartment door is closed to achieve proper playback. 24. Please re-insert the disc in the disc compartment correctly to avoid disc playback stoppage issues. 25. The “No Disc” indicator appears in the LCD with a blinking line in place of track numbers because the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable CD Player is attempting to read your audio CDs TOC (Table of Contents) so that playback can begin from track 1 and proceed to the last track under normal playback operating conditions. 26. The current audio playback disc can’t be read by the optical laser beam pick-up assembly and the “No Disc” error message appears in the LCD as a result. 27. If the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable CD Player does not respond to this particular remedy, then there is a significant chance that your boombox has a major failure. 28. Make sure the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is placed on a flat stable surface at all times during disc, radio, and tape playback operations. 29. Make sure a fresh pair of D and AA alkaline batteries are installed inside the battery compartments of the main unit and remote commander. 30. Remove the installed D/AA alkaline batteries from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox if it is not going to be used for 30 days or more to avoid to damage from battery acid leakage issues. 31. You can power the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox with environmentally friendly 1.2V NiMH rechargeable D and AA batteries. 32. 1.2V NiMH D and AA rechargeable batteries do not provide the 1.5V per D and AA battery specification as indicated in the operating instructions. 33. D and AA rechargeable batteries may offer slightly less performance with respect to audio quality and battery life when compared to their D/AA alkaline counterparts. 34. I recommend Tenergy D Size 10,000mAh High Capacity High Rate NiMH Rechargeable Batteries for the boombox. 35. Energizer NH15BP-4 NIMH AA Rechargeable Batteries are a great choice for the supplied remote commander. 36. Keep the unit stored in its factory supplied shipping container when not in use for an extended time period or when placing the item on a moving truck. 37. Last but not least, do not attempt to service the unit yourself. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo System is an outstanding portable audio accomplishment, with the utmost sophisticated sound for the most discerning music listener, and it is a boombox for the ages. Overall rating 5 stars. Good Luck. Enjoy. Whats great about it: Stellar Sound, Robust Construction, Feature Set Whats not so great: No HD Tuner, Small LCD Display, Heavy CONCLUSION THE SONY MDR-XB400/GRN EXTRA BASS HEADPHONES Deep Passionate Bass Performance. 30mm XB Heavyweight Subwoofer Bass Performance. Bass Heavy Cans. Big, Deep, Hard, Thick, Pulsating, Resonant, Punishing, and Penetrating Bass Performance. Plush Urethane Foam. Diaphragm Chambers. Direct Vibe. Extended Midrange Reproduction. Beautiful Neon Color. A Self-Indulgent Exercise in Acoustic Ecstasy. 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