SONY XPLOD BOOMBOXES COMPARED (Document 118) The obvious choice for your portable audio needs is the Sony CFD-G505BLACK boombox. This boombox deserves more than 5 stars. It is undeniable that in terms of pure audio quality, this Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo is without equal in the entire boombox world. Propelling the quality, functionality, and opulent beauty of the boombox category forward, this Sony XPLOD CD-Cassette Recorder CFD-G700CP is in a class by itself. Be prepared to revel in the high-fidelity world of Sony portable audio with this music machine at your next house party. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox will meet all of your earth-shattering, fist-pumping, head banging, wall-rattling, and ground-shaking portable audio needs anywhere. It is important to compare and contrast the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo’s feature set to its replacement model competitive sibling, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. Both Sony XPLOD boomboxes are very close in terms of features, dominant sound performance, ultra modern-day boombox appearance, and total system weight. The Sony XPLOD boomboxes offer the same total amplifier output power at 20 Watts (RMS). Neither Sony XPLOD boombox offers a magnetically shielded speaker system. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox offers superior sound quality compared to the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505BLACK boombox. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox features a larger Power Drive Woofer than the other model. As a result, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox produces bass output that is on par with much more expensive component stereo systems. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo features two Metal Tweeters for better sound reproduction of vocals and high-pitched instruments. The Sony XPLOD 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 XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox offers two 3.5mm Auxiliary Inputs (one main input and one backup input) for connection to additional optional audio components of your choice. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo features only one 3.5mm AUX Line Input Jack for connection to an MP3 Player, personal computer, and TV, etc. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox offers MP3 CD Playback and the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox does not. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox’s remote commander provides access to preset tuner stations and CD tracks one station or track at a time. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox’s remote commander does not include a numeric keypad. Conversely, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox allows direct preset tuner station and CD track input with a numeric keypad on the supplied remote commander. Both Sony XPLOD boombox remote commanders can accept Energizer Lithium AA or AAA batteries as a DC power source. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is compatible with pro American DJ INC. lighting equipment. The Sony D-Light Sync Controller DLS-1 DJ Lighting Controller is an optional accessory for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP ultimate party machine boombox. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox features built-in D-Light Sync technology. The Sony D-Light Sync Controller must be connected to the D-Light Sync Out Jack that is located on the rear panel of the Sony CFD-G700CP boombox. The Sony D-Light Sync Controller DLS-1 must be connected to an optional American DJ D-LIGHT SYNC PAK STAGE LIGHTS to produce spectacular lighting effects for your next house party, dance party extravaganza, or any other suitable celebratory entertainment event. The Sony DLS-1 DJ Lighting Controller, acting in concert with the American DJ D-Light SYNC PAK STAGE LIGHTS, will react to the beats of the music playing and produce an awesome multi-color special effects lighting display from your incredible explosive deep bass producing Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. A party’s overall excitement level will be dramatically augmented and enhanced with the customer’s acquisition of the Sony D-Light Sync Controller DLS-1 and compatible American DJ Inc. Disco Stage Lights lighting system. The original Sony factory part number for the DLS-1 D-Light Sync Controller is #A1156464A. The technical specifications for the Sony D-Light Sync Controller DLS-1 are as follows: Product dimensions: 4-3/4” x 2-1/4” x 1-1/2” (118.2 x 54 x 35.6 mm), Power requirements: DC 4V, System Weight: 3/16 lb. 3 oz. (84 g including cable), and Product Warranty: one year parts and labor limited manufacturer warranty. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox is not compatible with any professional DJ lighting equipment whatsoever. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo’s supplied remote commander is powered by two AA alkaline batteries. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox’s remote commander needs two AAA alkaline batteries to control the portable stereo from across the room. The Sony CFD-G505 Portable Stereo’s remote commander features a green-circled AC ONLY Power button. The Sony CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo’s remote commander provides a solid green AC ONLY Power button. Both units provide a 27-Key remote commander to control the portable stereo from a short distance away. The Sony XPLOD boomboxes operate on 8 D alkaline batteries and they feature a detachable polarized plug AC power cord for stationary home use. Neither Sony XPLOD boombox has to be plugged in for it to work. You can take either Sony XPLOD boombox anywhere where portable audio equipment is an acceptable entertainment choice even if there is no power outlet available. The D batteries are optional and are not included with the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox does not feature a built-in battery for any mobile power requirement. I recommend Duracell Coppertop or Energizer Max D premium alkaline batteries for maximum audio performance and battery life for the incredible XPLOD Portable Stereo Systems. Additionally, I recommend Duracell Ultra Power AA or AAA alkaline batteries or Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA or AAA batteries for the supplied remote commander. The remote commander is compatible with NiMH (1.2V) rechargeable AA batteries as well. The battery compartment on the main unit consists of two rows of 4 DC positive/negative battery terminals for the placement of 8 D batteries inside. The D batteries for either Sony XPLOD boombox should be replaced under the following conditions or circumstances: 1. The boombox does not power on. 2. The boombox shuts off during playback 3. The unit outputs poor or very low sound quality continuously 4. The red LED OPR/BATT battery life indicator begins to blink continuously. A blinking battery life indicator generally provides the user enough time to replace the D batteries with new ones to avoid disruption of playback at an inconvenient time such as when using the boombox outdoors in the park. The blinking LED OPR/BATT battery life indicator indicates that there is less than 20% of D battery power remaining and it is time for the user to take corrective replacement action as soon as possible. If the LED battery life indicator is blinking, it is time to replace the D alkaline batteries now or as soon as you can but at your earliest convenience. The D batteries must be installed in reverse polarity order inside the XPLOD boombox battery compartments. Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer as to the actual length of time that the D batteries will last. The AA or AAA batteries in the remote commanders should be replaced when they can no longer operate the boomboxes from a short distance away or the portable stereos fail to respond to remote commands. AC power is also available for each Sony XPLOD Stereo System. A detachable, polarized plug AC power cord is supplied with the boombox stereo. The factory supplied AC power cord is approximately 66-inches (5.5ft., 1676.4mm, or 167.64cm) in length for both XPLOD boomboxes. The extended power cord length provides for convenient ergonomic placement of the Sony XPLOD boombox on a desk, nightstand, table or any other indoor stable flat surface that you can think of. If you ever lose your AC power cord, you can easily purchase a replacement AC power cord for your high-performance Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox from the Best Buy Parts Store or the Sony Parts and Accessories Retail Sales Department. The D batteries are automatically disengaged as a direct current power source when the XPLOD boomboxes are plugged into a wall outlet. The AC power cord on either XPLOD boombox can be connected to a wall outlet directly, power strip, or a power surge protector, if desired. All alkaline batteries should be removed from the XPLOD boomboxes and the supplied remote commanders if the portable stereo systems will not be used for an extended period of time to avoid damage from battery acid leakage issues. The Sony XPLOD Portable Stereos are compatible with the following D 1.5V battery types: carbon-zinc, alkaline, and NiMH rechargeable batteries (1.2V 10,000 mAh capacity recommended). Neither Sony XPLOD boombox can be powered by a car battery, RV, campgrounds, or boat directly. The Sony XPLOD boomboxes do not offer the requisite 12V DC IN Jack for this purpose. The Sony XPLOD boomboxes can be powered from a car battery with a DC-to-AC power inverter. If you are determined to power the XPLOD boomboxes from a car battery, then you can look into purchasing a DC-to-AC power inverter for the Sony XPLOD Portable Stereos. A power inverter converts DC battery power into standard AC current to supply power to portable audio electronics within a vehicle. A high quality power inverter incorporates surge protection, allows for safe engine startup, overload protection, low battery shutdown, and is compatible with a vehicle that has a 12 Volt battery. Sony does not provide any specifications with respect to compatible power inverters for this Sony stereo system. Only the supplied detachable AC power cord or equivalent aftermarket replacement cord can be plugged into the rear panel AC Line Input Jack. The Sony XPLOD boomboxes are not compatible for AC power use outside the U.S., and Canada out of the box. Additional electrical conversion equipment is required for this international travel application. Use of this boombox outside of the intended domestic market may work, but can’t be supported by the manufacturer. The Sony XPLOD boomboxes can work outside of the U.S. and Canada with the use of a Step Up/Down Voltage Converter/Transformer. The voltage transformer converts voltages from 110-120 Volts to 220-240 Volts so that electronic devices intended for the U.S. market can be powered abroad. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP Portable Stereos feature the following power output and system specifications: 28-30 Watts AC Power Consumption, bottom panel battery compartment, 7 battery compartment case screws, 6 bottom panel case screws, 5 rear panel case screws, 4 case screws underneath system carry handle, serial number sticker inside the battery compartment, place of manufacture sticker, bottom panel battery compartment installation diagram, DC positive/negative battery contact terminals, 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, energetic black/silver/red system color scheme, and red/white/black/green front panel lettering. Both Sony XPLOD boomboxes offer multiple printed circuit board internal layouts, IC system controllers on main circuit board, ABS plastic casing, and spectacular modular boombox panel construction. Neither Sony XPLOD boombox features an auto power-off function or mute button. The Digital Tuner on either XPLOD boombox offers 30 Total FM/AM Station Presets (20 FM Stereo Presets, 10 AM Mono Presets) and Fixed FM/AM (.1 MHz/10 kHz) Channel Step Tuning. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox features resume play for the built-in CD Player. The Sony CFD-G505 boombox’s CD Player does not offer Resume Play for return to the same chapter audio book playback needs. Both Sony XPLOD boomboxes provide auto input source recognition when a Tape or CD Play button is pressed. The XPLOD boomboxes feature mechanical tape transport controls on the main unit only including: Record, Play, Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop/Eject, and Pause buttons, Red LED OPR/BATT indicators, D battery polarity installation diagrams, 3-button press complete factory reset procedure (CFD-G700CP only), MADE IN CHINA imprints, tactile dots on CD/Cassette Play buttons, large system recessed carry handles, bass reflex ports, 4 bottom panel mechanical feet, D battery removal factory reset procedures, built-in AC power transformers, auto-switching AC/DC power supply’s, double insulated C8 inlet connector AC power cords, thermal overload shutdown protection circuits, system air vents for proper cooling, DC-to-AC power inverter compatibility for use on a boat, FM transmitter compatibility, manual tuning controls, preset tuning controls, Mode buttons, Sound buttons, Display/Enter/Memory buttons, Radio Band buttons, Power buttons, Sleep buttons, Line buttons, Phase Locked Loop (PLL) Synthesized Tuners, FM Band Stereo Reception, FM Band Mono Reception, AM Band Mono Reception, FM Band IF Tuned Circuits, AM Band IF Tuned Circuits, preset radio station retention after loss of battery or AC power, preset station replacement options, automatic tuning storage systems, nonvolatile system memory, Reverse Skip/Search, Forward Skip/Search, Play/Pause, and Stop audio disc transport controls, disc transport controls on remote commander including: Play, Pause, Stop, Forward Skip/Search, and Reverse Skip/Search, AMS Music Search Sensors, RMS program, shuffle, and repeat CD play modes, program play cancellation options, single-disc playback, 2-channel stereo CD playback, CD Player Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz, CD Player Wow and Flutter: below measurable limit, 8X oversampling digital filter, CD pivot placement holders, repeat single track, repeat all tracks, repeat tracks in random order, and repeat tracks in program play CD playback modes, repeat play cancel options, shuffle play cancel options, cassette recording off 3.5mm Line Input source components, 4-Track, 2-Channel Cassette Recorders, Cassette Player Frequency Response: 70-13,000 Hz, single-direction cassette playback, single cassette decks, factory measured D battery life runtime, combination playback/record head, magnetic erase head, normal bias cassette erasure, pinch roller, capstan, tape speed adjustment screw, fast winding tape mechanisms, cassette doors, cassette compartment spring, cassette compartment case screws, sub belt tape pulley systems, motorized tape travel, U.L. logo, SONY logo, XPLOD logo, F.C.C. logo, CD-R/RW Playback logo, MP3 logo (CFD-G700CP only), CD-DA logo, CD RADIO CASSETTE-CORDER logo, Sony remote commander “R” symbols, D.H.H.S. 21 C.F.R. SUBCHAPTER J Safety Certification Statements, large top panel P.D.W. buttons, LCD system information, 1/8-inch Stereo Headphone Output Jacks, telescopic whip antennas, telescopic antenna holders, replaceable telescopic antennas, compatibility with a third party wireless inductive coupling Terk AM Advantage Indoor Antenna, C. Crane Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna Signal Booster, or any C. Crane FM Reflect Dipole Antenna featuring an alligator clip adapter, integrated ferrite bar AM Band antennas, portable headphone amp and headphone jack splitter compatibility, sleep timers, cone type drivers, metal speaker grills, red speakers, 3.2 ohms impedance rating for Full-range drivers, 4 ohms impedance rating for P.D.W., 12W RMS Rated P.D.W., 8W RMS Rated Full-range drivers, amp power measurements at 10% T.H.D in AC power mode, digital power amplifiers, digital headphone amplifiers, separate power amp blocks, acoustically tuned P.D.W. cabinets, X-shaped P.D.W. Covers, audio crossover circuits, red LED illumination rings, case lighting, built-in IR remote sensors, 1-bit D/A converters, analog-to-digital converters, digital signal processors, digital signal processing, Class 1 Laser Beam Safety Certifications, laser beam, laser lens, laser diode, optical laser pickup assembly, digital Volume controls, magnetic erase head, Type I normal bias tape playback/recording, CD/Cassette synchronized dubbing, CD-R/RW Disc Playback, WMA File Disc Playback, WAV File Disc Playback, HDCD Disc Playback, hybrid SACD Disc Playback, spring-loaded CD compartment doors, top-loading CD compartments, CD chucking plates, rear panel AC IN Jacks, system case screws, modular boombox panel construction, ABS plastic boombox chassis, operating instructions, warranty cards, detachable 3-tab release battery covers, battery cover removal directional arrow indicators, universal stereo headphone jack symbols, product usage warning messages/symbols, and 1-Line digital LCD displays. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox can only store up to 15 tracks in RMS program memory while the Sony CFD-G505 boombox can store 20 tracks in RMS program memory. The Sony CFD-G505 boombox can display the remaining track time, remaining disc time, and remaining tracks on the audio disc in the LCD. Unfortunately, the Sony CFD-G700CP boombox can only display the current track number and elapsed track play time on a standard audio CD in the LCD. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox features a full auto stop in tape playback mode but the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP does not. Neither Sony XPLOD boombox features a built-in CD Recorder, iPod/iPhone Dock, 3.5mm Microphone Input Jack, condenser microphone, S/PDIF Optical or Coaxial Digital Input or Output Jacks, speaker balance control, backlit LCD, extra speaker jacks, external FM/AM antenna inputs, PA system functionality, karaoke sing-along feature set, USB 2.0 Port, Phono Input Jack, 12V DC IN Jack, Preamp Output Jack for connection to a third party power amp, Sirius/XM portable satellite radio tuner input jack, guitar/musical instrument amp, custom equalizer sound modes, P.D.W. bass emphasis on the 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack, DVD recordable media playback, Blu-ray disc playback, auto-reverse tape playback, auto-reverse cassette recording, continuous tape playback, tape counter, alarm clock, system time clock, timer recording capabilities. The Sony XPLOD boomboxes feature 5 Preset Sound Modes (5 Preset EQ Curves including a FLAT setting to enhance classical music for the CFD-G505 and ROCK, DANCE, SALSA, REGGAETON, and FLAT for the CFD-G700CP. The Power Drive Woofer features 3 bass reinforcement settings (Position Off, Position 1, and Position 2). The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox features a shorter FM Band telescopic whip antenna than the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505BLACK Portable Stereo. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox features a protective slide out plastic cover over the 3.5mm Line Input Jacks to shield them from an inclement weather event. The Sony CFD-G505 boombox does not provide any protective cover over its 3.5mm Line Input Jack as it is exposed to the natural elements whenever it is located outdoors. The LCD clock display features between the two XPLOD boomboxes are not the same with respect to audio disc playback. For example, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox can’t display MP3 CD ID3 Tag information or CD Text while the remaining play time of the track currently playing is depicted in the LCD. Nonetheless, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo can show MP3 CD File ID3 Tag information and CD Text data in addition to the elapsed running time of the track currently playing and the total pay time of the audio disc. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox offers similar sound quality to a stereo system with large floor standing Hi-Fi tower loudspeakers attached. Nevertheless, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo is the best audio that you ever heard from a traditional battery powered boombox. The Power Drive Woofer on both models can be turned off, but the overall sound quality will be diminished significantly when the discretely powered super bass woofer is disengaged. The Sony XPLOD boomboxes feature a 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Mini Jack to accommodate private listening sessions on demand. Sony MDR (Micro Dynamic Receiver) Series Professional, Extra Bass, DJ Style, or Studio Monitor Stereo Headphones should be used to obtain the best possible private listening session results. You can archive your favorite FM Band music or AM Band talk radio programs to cassette for time-shift recording purposes. The Sony XPLOD boomboxes features a single cassette deck that allows you to record off the built-in digital FM/AM Tuner, single-disc CD Player, or any portable audio component including a TV, cable box (TV channel audio only) or computer that is connected to the 3.5mm (1/8”) AUX Line Input Jack. You can record Pandora Internet Radio or AOL Radio to cassette from your PCs 3.5mm Line Output Jack. You must use Type I normal bias (ferric-oxide) cassettes for this application. I recommend ruggedly built Sony HF Series 90-minute Audio Tapes, Model: 5C90HFL, for best cassette recording results. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox built-in cassette recorder is compatible with any brand of Type I normal bias cassette for playback or recording of your tape library. Stay away from cheap no name brand cassettes or tapes longer than 120-minutes in length except for very long playback or continuous recording operations. AC power should always be used for best recording results and to conserve D alkaline battery power. The manufacturer recommends that the cassette deck’s combination playback/record head, erase head, pinch roller, and capstan be cleaned with a wet or dry type head cleaning cassette after approximately every 10 hours of use to maintain high quality playback and recording sessions. Consumers can purchase a tape head demagnetizer to preserve optimum cassette operations after approximately every 30 hours of playback. If you intend to use either Sony XPLOD boombox with senior citizens, I think this is a poor use for a Sony XPLOD boombox. It is my personal experience that senior citizens detest bass notes output from a subwoofer. As a result, I would suggest buying the boombox with the least amount of deep bass performance, which is the Sony CFD-G505BLACK boombox. You can consider purchasing another Sony boombox to entertain senior citizens as well. The Sony CFD-S350SILVER boombox features a CD Player, cassette player/recorder, digital FM/AM tuner, and two high quality stereo speakers. The Sony CFD-S350 boombox is much lighter in weight and therefore much more portable than the other two XPLOD boombox models. The Sony CFD-S350 boombox offers high quality sound that will easily fill a medium sized room with great sound, without producing extremely deep bass notes that tend to annoy seniors. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox operating instructions indicate under the section "Connecting Optional Component," that a portable digital music player or any Sony Walkman MP3 Player with a 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Output Jack can be connected to the 3.5mm Auxiliary Line Input Jack of the XPLOD Portable Stereo. The connecting cord for audio playback of the Sony Walkman MP3 Player is not supplied with the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP Portable Stereo. The optional cable must have a 3.5mm stereo mini plug on both ends for proper connection. Either Sony RK-G136 Audio Connecting Cord or a Dynex DX-MP35B Stereo Extension Cable can be used for Sony Walkman MP3 Player playback through the robust XPLOD boombox speaker system. Sony recommends that the portable music player and the XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox both be powered off when making this connection. Sony does in fact make Speaker and Alarm Clock Docking Stations for their own Sony Walkman MP3 Players. Nevertheless, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox is a better choice for your Sony portable digital music player playback needs. The Sony Speaker Docks are not portable solutions for music playback just about anywhere at any time. The Sony Walkman Speaker Dock can’t accept alkaline batteries as a direct current power source. As a result, a Sony Walkman Docking Station can’t be taken to the same number of outdoor venues as the Sony XPLOD boomboxes for a superlative mobile audio performance. Moreover, both Sony XPLOD boomboxes offer elite sound performance from broadcast FM/AM radio stations, compact discs, old-school cassettes, and today’s most popular MP3 Players that a Sony Docking Station just can’t match. The Sony XPLOD boombox’s flagship feature is a center-positioned Power Drive Woofer that provides low bass frequency acoustic output that is profound, clear, focused, accurate, and the P.D.W. provides sonic punch with the utmost professional realism. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505BLACK boombox or its very close sibling, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox can operate on alkaline batteries for musical entertainment to go. There is no information contained in the operating instructions that supports habitual long-term outdoor use for advanced mobile audio applications. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox does not feature a water-resistant or waterproof construction. The XPLOD boombox is suitable to go outside to entertain customers for a family picnic, backyard barbecue, on the patio, apartment balcony, at the outdoor gym, for dance instruction at dance class, the local park, on a tool cart while making repairs on the car during a late summer afternoon. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox can be taken to the beach or boardwalk in the summertime, but this item should not be exposed to the direct rays of the sun for an extended period of time. Excessive exposure to sun rays at the beach or in a parked car with the windows closed on a clear summer day should be avoided in order to prevent heat related damage to critical internal XPLOD boombox components. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox is very heavy at approximately 20 pounds with 8 D alkaline batteries installed in the bottom panel battery compartment. Some customers may feel uncomfortable or awkward transporting the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox outdoors for many different types of events that require portable audio entertainment. The operating instructions indicate that it should not be subjected to excessive amounts of water splashing, water infiltration inside cabinet openings, dust or sand infiltration, a drop to the ground, and severe mechanical shock. The XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox should not be placed on an unstable surface and customers should not obstruct ventilation openings in the exterior casing to prevent overheating issues. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox may suffer cosmetic scratches, dents, or blemishes and the casing may become soiled when it is exposed to the outdoor elements on a consistent basis. Unfortunately, any of the above mentioned incidents that may occur while the portable stereo is located outdoors could cause damage, operation error, or complete product malfunction to the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox. Such product abuse may not be covered by the manufacturer’s factory warranty that provides protections to consumers against product defects that occur during normal usage. The Sony XPLOD boomboxes should always be kept indoors during inclement weather. The Sony XPLOD boombox’s maximum lifespan will only occur when it is used exclusively at home or in a secure indoor location. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox should not be exposed to extremely hot or cold temperatures for any extended period of time to prevent disruption of compact disc playback. Nonetheless, there are many benefits to using the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox exclusively indoors that include: substantially increased product longevity, class leading sound quality with prodigious low bass performance for the boombox category that can rival or even beat the acoustic output power of many compact stereo shelf systems or component stereo systems, and consumers can expect to conserve D battery power by plugging it into an available wall outlet, power strip, or surge protector as well. An external power amplifier can’t be added to the Sony XPLOD Portable Stereo system for more powerful sound. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox’s portability would be adversely impacted if a component stereo power amplifier could be attached to it. A third party stereo headphone power amplifier sporting 3.5mm Line Input and Output Jacks can be connected to the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox’s 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Output Jack for more powerful private listening sessions through an optional pair of dynamic stereo headphones or HD stereo headphones. It is not necessary to connect an external power amp to this magnificent Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox. The elite Sony XPLOD boombox product line offers prodigious sound output that is just perfect for your next party or any other entertainment event where club music playback is required. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP Portable Stereo System boasts 20 Watts (RMS) of party rattling amplifier power, world-class three or five speaker high-performance stereo drivers to pump out your favorite tunes at near concert quality levels, an exhilarating 4-inch or 5-inch Power Drive Woofer to recreate the studio nightclub atmosphere in the home or outdoors at your next summer beach party, Digital FM Stereo/AM Tuner for drift-free radio reception day or night, single-disc CD Player with a 1-bit D/A converter for awesome Sony sound, single cassette deck to provide some old-school entertainment from your dusty cassette collection, and a 3.5mm Line Input Jack to accommodate all of your continuously loud MP3 file playback needs from a connected iPhone. Sony does not support MP3 CD Playback on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox. Unfortunately, the lack of MP3 CD Playback is the primary reason why the Sony CFD-G505BLACK boombox received some negative reviews in Best Buy community forums. Customers rating the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo with 1 or 2 stars were most likely creating unsupported MP3 file format CDs on their computers and then attempting to play them back on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox. Sony does support MP3 CD Playback but not on this particular model. MP3 CD Playback is supported on Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox, or Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox. It is possible that under various recording conditions with a personal computer that user created MP3 discs from a third party software application, such as the Microsoft Windows Media Player, will play correctly in the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox. Nonetheless, MP3 CD Playback on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox is outside of the scope of normal product operation and feature guidelines as defined by the manufacturer. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox does not incorporate MP3 CD Folder Search /- buttons or ID3 Tag Information Display into its feature set. Some customers will report great success with MP3 CD Playback on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox while others will express their sincere disappointment in its MP3 CD Playback capability. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/CFD-G700CP boomboxes are capable of transferring cassette recordings to your computer in compressed .WAV and/or .MP3 digital file formats for personal archival purposes. However, because Sony does not provide the requisite sound recording/editing software to complete this digital file transfer task, the quality of transferred recordings from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boomboxes can’t be guaranteed by the manufacturer. The Sony XPLOD boomboxes do not feature any USB 2.0 Output Port to connect to a corresponding USB 2.0 Input Port on a PC or Mac to transfer analog compact cassette music recordings to a computer in the .MP3 or .WAV compressed file formats. Nonetheless, you can connect your Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox to your computer to begin this music file transfer. You will need either a 3.5mm-male-to-3.5mm-male stereo patch cable (Dynex DX-MP35B) or a 3.5mm-male-to-dual RCA phono plug Y-audio cable (Dynex DX-MP3RCA7) to connect the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox’s 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Output Jack to a 3.5mm or RCA Stereo Line Input Jack on your desktop, laptop, or all-in-one computer. Alternatively, you can connect the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox to your computer with a 3.5mm-to-USB audio adapter such as the Logitech USB to 3.5mm Audio Jack Adapter. You will need a sound recording/editing software program that is already installed on your computer such as Microsoft Windows Sound Recorder or a sound editing program such as Audacity 2.0.3 (or current version) or Sound Recorder 2.1 Mac (or current version) that can be downloaded from the internet to your computer to begin the tape-to-computer transfer process. You must power on your computer, open the sound editing software once the operating system is completely loaded, insert a prerecorded or homemade normal bias cassette into the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox, press the Cassette Player’s Play button on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox, and click the Record button in the sound editing software at the same time to start the tape transfer process to your computer in a digital file format of your choice. It may be necessary to select the 3.5mm/RCA Line Input Jack on the computer as the recording source in the sound editing software prior to recording operations. You must type and save a file name for your new recording. Press the Stop button on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox to end the tape-to-computer transfer recording process. You may need to download a LAME MP3 encoding v.3.99.3 (or current version) plug-in for the Audacity software to transfer music data from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox in the compressed MP3 file format to your computer. The transferred music from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox can be burned on an audio CD-R/RW disc on your computer once the cassette file transfer process is completed. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/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 broadcasts, or to receive F.C.C. mandated Emergency Alert System broadcasts (EAS) on the FM/AM Bands. Personally, I can’t recommend a wind-up hand crank radio. I have never reached a point in my life that I have experienced 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 AAA/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. Yet, D alkaline batteries tend to become scarce immediately before, during, or after a severe storm and power outage. One way to avoid a temporary D alkaline battery shortage and loss of battery power is to buy a spare set or several spare sets of D batteries, prior to an unplanned emergency event, for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox in case you can’t find a store that sells D alkaline batteries at the current moment. The spare set of D and AAA/AA alkaline batteries will last you much longer than the self-powered wind-up rechargeable radio. I recommend Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology or Energizer Max Power Seal Technology D alkaline batteries for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox to provide reliable long-term battery performance during a power outage. Additionally, I recommend Duracell Ultra Power DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology alkaline 1.5V AAA/AA batteries or Energizer Ultimate Lithium 1.5V AAA/AA batteries for sustained maximum battery life performance of the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox’s remote commander during emergency events as circumstances require. A spare set of Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology or Energizer Max Power Seal Technology D and AAA/AA alkaline batteries can maintain full power in the factory packing for up to 10 years from the current date of purchase. As a result, long-term storage of D and AAA/AA alkaline batteries is a favorable option to power the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox during almost any nightmare public endangerment scenario. Still, a wind-up radio may be a more desirable portable AM/FM/Shortwave/WB radio to take on a long camping trip, hunting trip, fishing excursion, or to have during a very long-term power outage situation. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox offers excellent battery life on one set of D alkaline batteries and that is sufficient reason alone for me not to recommend a hand crank 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. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox offers better sound quality from its robust stereo speaker system on radio broadcasts 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. Both Sony XPLOD boomboxes offer programmable track memory. Programmable track memory on a Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox allows the user to store 15-to-20 songs in most cases on any particular Red Book CD-DA compliant audio disc into the portable stereo’s memory storage system in any playback order that the customer chooses. For example, the customer may program or set into memory the following tracks: 2, 9, 20, 11, 8, 6, 4, 1, 7, 9, 13, 17, 15, 3, 10, 5, 19, 18, 12, and 16. Obviously, if a particular audio disc features less than 20 tracks (CFD-G505), you will be able to program the maximum number of tracks contained on that specific disc into memory. Conversely, if the audio disc features 25 tracks or any number over 20, then you can only program a maximum number of 20 tracks into the Portable CD Player’s memory. You must prioritize the tracks that you want in memory in this scenario. A CD program play “Full” indicator will appear in the LCD if more than 15 tracks (CFD-G700CP) or 20 tracks (CFD-G505) are programmed into memory. Program play mode selections can be repeated by pressing the MODE button on the boombox until the REP and PGM symbols appears in the LCD. In addition, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox allows you to record the tracks that were programmed into memory on cassette, if needed. CD program play mode is cancelled once the disc compartment door is opened, the Mode button on the boombox is pressed until the “PGM” indicator is removed from the LCD, power is turned off, the CD PLAY button is pressed twice consecutively during disc playback, the D batteries are completely consumed, or AC power is removed from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox. The program track memory play mode will work with homemade CD-R/RW discs, store purchased audio discs, 12 cm audio discs, 8 cm audio discs, audio books on CD, and compressed file MP3 audio discs as long as the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox supports those types of media playback. Programmed CD tracks can be cancelled in its entirety before playback commences on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP Portable CD Player. The consecutive playback order of all programmed tracks can be viewed by pressing the DISPLAY/ENTER/MEMORY button on the boombox. The CD program play mode can be engaged with the buttons on the boombox or the supplied remote control. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox’s Digital FM Band Stereo Tuner can receive the following station frequencies in the New York City Metropolitan Area in either manual or preset tuning modes: 88.3, 88.9, 89.1, 89.5, 89.9, 90.7, 91.1, 91.5, 92.3, 93.1, 93.5, 93.9, 94.7, 95.5, 96.3, 96.7, 97.1, 97.9, 98.3, 98.7, 99.5, 100.3, 100.7, 101.1, 101.9, 102.7, 103.5, 104.3, 105.1, 105.9, 106.7, 107.5 MHz. The Digital AM Band Mono Tuner can receive the following station frequencies in the New York City Metropolitan Area in either manual or preset tuning modes: 570, 620, 660, 710, 770, 820, 880, 930, 970, 1010, 1050, 1130, 1190, 1280, 1330, 1380, 1430, 1480, 1560, 1600, 1660 KHz. Of course, your receivable FM/AM station results will vary by the particular geographic destination and/or local radio market that you are located in. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox does not feature a dedicated 3.5mm Analog, RCA Stereo, Digital Fiber Optic, or Coaxial Line Output Jack for connection to a component stereo power amplifier, A/V receiver, integrated amplifier, powered speakers, MP3 recorder, cassette recorder, CD recorder, DAT recorder, DCC recorder, or MD recorder with a corresponding 3.5mm Stereo, RCA Stereo, Optical Digital, or Coaxial Line Input Jack. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox offers a spectacular 18 dedicated printed circuit board network interior layout for impeccable sound recreation. The main unit printed circuit board design includes the following: 1. Power printed wiring board, 2. Power Key printed wiring board, 3. Tape/Cassette printed wiring board, 4. Main printed wiring board, 5. Woofer Key printed wiring board, 6. CD Player printed wiring board, 7. CD Key printed wiring board, 8. Tuner printed wiring board, 9. D-Light Jack printed wiring board, 10. Battery printed wiring board, 11. Volume Key printed wiring board, 12. Audio In printed wiring board, 13. Headphone Jack printed wiring board, 14. LCD printed wiring board, 15. LED 1 printed wiring board, 16. LED 2 printed wiring board, 17. LED 3 printed wiring board, and 18. LED 4 printed wiring board. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox sports a 17 printed circuit board interior layout including for elite boombox sound output. The main unit printed circuit board design includes the following: 1. Main printed wiring board, 2. CD Key printed wiring board, 3. CD Player printed wiring board, 4. Tuner printed wiring board, 5. Cassette printed wiring board, 6. Headphone Jack printed wiring board, 7. Battery 1 printed wiring board, 8. Battery 2 printed wiring board, 9. LED 1 printed wiring board, 10. LED 2 printed wiring board, 11. LED 3 printed wiring board, 12. LED 4 printed wiring board, 13. LCD printed wiring board, 14. Power printed wiring board, 15. Trans printed wiring board, 16. Tuner Key printed wiring board, and 17. Volume Key printed wiring board. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox’s 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Output 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, high-definition neodymium magnet stereo headphones, active noise-cancelling stereo headphones, passive noise-cancelling stereo headphones, digital noise-cancelling stereo headphones, noise-cancelling in-ear stereo headphones, Sony wireless stereo headphones, digital surround sound stereo headphones, 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-G505/G700CP boombox is capable of producing prodigious sound output from its built-in stereo headphone amplifier. The consumer’s choice of stereo headphones will greatly affect the sound quality and dynamic overall loudness output from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox during lengthy private listening sessions. To achieve tremendous loudness output, select Sony stereo headphones that offer a low driver impedance level typically between 24-32 ohms measured at 1 kHz. Look for Sony MDR Stereo Headphones that feature a high sensitivity rating. Choose Sony over-the-head circum-aural or supra-aural stereo headphones with a sensitivity rating between 100db-117db/mW, a 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 XPLOD boomboxes indoors or outdoors. Any of the following Sony MDR Series DJ Style, Extra Bass, or Studio Monitor Stereo Headphones can be purchased by the consumer to achieve high-fidelity private listening sessions on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/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 CFD-G505/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. OEM replacement parts for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox can be ordered from the Best Buy Parts Store at bestbuy.partsearch or by clicking the PartStore link at the bottom of the bestbuy website. The most common consumer replaceable parts are listed below: 1. AC Power Cord, Sony Replacement Part #157408511 at $14.65, 2. Sony CD Door Latch/Switch, Sony Replacement Part # 169296011 at $2.94, 3. Sony AC Jack, Sony Replacement Part # 154000911 at $13.50 and 4. Sony telescopic antenna, Sony Replacement Part # 150191821 at $25.13. Currently, there are 68 OEM replacement parts available for online ordering for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox. The pricing and availability of OEM Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox replacement parts at the Best Buy Parts Store is subject to change without notice. OEM replacement parts for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox can be ordered from the Best Buy Parts Store at bestbuy.partsearch or by clicking the PartStore link at the bottom of the bestbuy website. The most common consumer replaceable parts are listed below: 1. Remote RMT-CG700A, Sony Replacement Part #A-1246-031-A at $33.51, 2. AC Power Cord, Sony Replacement Part #157408511 at $14.65, 3. CD Cover, Sony Replacement Part #392373601 at $2.67, and 4. Sony English Instruction Manual, Sony Replacement Part #3-096-718-12 at $16.38. Currently, there are 69 OEM replacement parts available for online ordering for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. The pricing and availability of OEM Sony CFD-G700CP boombox replacement parts at the Best Buy Parts Store is subject to change without notice. Technical support for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox including operating instructions and complete marketing specification documents for this item is provided by the manufacturer on its website at SonyStyle. Sony has issued a Service Manual for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. Service Manual Version 1.02007.3 for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is 70 pages in length and it can be downloaded by Sony customers from the internet in Adobe Reader PDF document format. Sony has issued a Service Manual for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox. Service Manual Version 1.12006.04 for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox can be downloaded by Sony customers from the internet in Adobe Reader PDF document format. If you experience any CD skipping or inconsistent playback troubles with the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox there are problem solving steps that you can take to resolve the issue in short order. The problem may be with your compact discs. Personally, I have not experienced any CD playback issues with the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox. 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-G505/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. I recommend use of high-performance 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-G505/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-G505/G700CP boombox been dropped, exposed to excessive amounts of water, dirt, sand, dust, rain, and/or direct sunlight? 7. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox will malfunction if any of these conditions are present, and may not be correctable as a result. 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-G505/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, consider purchasing a new audio CD to resolve your playback problems. 18. You can always upgrade 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 quality during private listening sessions. 19. Over-the-head circum-aural or supra-aural pro DJ Style Stereo Headphones provide the best sound performance. 20. Do not use a third party AC power cord for your Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/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, for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox 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 Portable CD Player is attempting to read your audio CDs TOC or Table of Contents so that playback can begin from track 1 and proceed to the last track under normal playback operating conditions. 26. However, 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-G505/G700CP Portable CD Player does not respond to this particular remedy, then there is a significant chance that your Sony portable audio item has experienced a major product failure. 28. Make sure the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/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 AAA/AA alkaline batteries are installed inside the battery compartments of the boombox and remote commander. 30. Remove the installed D and AAA/AA alkaline batteries from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/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-G505/G700CP boombox with environmentally friendly 1.2V NiMH rechargeable D and AAA/AA batteries. 32. 1.2V NiMH D and AAA/AA rechargeable batteries do not provide the recommended 1.5V per D and AAA/AA battery specification as indicated in the operating instructions. 21. As a result, D and AAA/AA rechargeable batteries may offer slightly less performance with respect to audio output quality and battery life when compared to their single-use D alkaline and AAA alkaline counterparts. 33. I recommend Tenergy D Size 10,000mAh High Capacity High Rate NiMH Rechargeable Batteries for the main units. 34. Additionally, I recommend Energizer NH12BP-2 NIMH AAA or Energizer NH15BP-2 AA Rechargeable Batteries for the supplied remote commanders. 35. 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. 36. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. 37. Do not attempt to modify this set’s internal components. 38. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the unit. 39. Accurate radio reception is difficult to accomplish inside of a parked car, moving car, subway, tunnel, basement, underground location, garage, store, or in an office building. 40. FM/AM reception quality often improves measurably during the nighttime hours. 41. Retain this item’s user manual for complete operating instructions, D and AAA/AA battery installation procedure, pictorial diagrams of user controls, control descriptions, technical specifications, troubleshooting diagnostics, and helpful troubleshooting resolution tips. 42. Register the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox with Sony. 43. Refer all servicing needs of this boombox to a qualified or Sony factory authorized service technician. 44. Clean the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox periodically with water, mild detergent solution, and/or soft cleaning cloth to keep it looking new and to prevent premature system malfunction. 45. Make sure accessory stereo headphones that are connected securely to the 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack. 46. Remember to power off the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox when it is not in use. 47. Reduce the system volume level as much as possible to conserve D and AAA/AA battery power during emergency power outage events. 48. Keep the cassette door compartment closed when not in use. 49. Do not use chrome or metal bias tapes in the cassette compartment. 50. Make sure to store homemade or prerecorded cassettes in a cassette case or tape cabinet for long-term playback success. 51. Do not expose cassettes to excessive amounts of sunlight during the summertime. 52. Check to make sure the tape or cassette shell is not damaged, waterlogged, or dirty in any way before playback is attempted. 53. Replace the playback cassette if needed. 54. Cassettes can wear out from excessive playback over the years. 55. Make sure the cassette play side (A or B) is inserted properly into the cassette compartment. 56. Keep foreign objects out of the cassette compartment. 58. Do not place the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox next to heat a heat source such as an active radiator or electric heater. 58. Do not walk or step on the AC power cord while it is in use. 59. Do not defeat the AC power cord polarization plug safety feature. 60. Lastly, do not install the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox in an enclosed bookcase or cabinet. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP Portable Stereo has a sturdy construction to it and should last for many years with proper care. The perceived loudness of the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox will ultimately depend on numerous objective and subjective factors. The quality of the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/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, portable compact disc player, portable cassette player, or boombox stereo feature low-powered built-in 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 20 Watts (RMS at 10% T.H.D.) digital stereo power amplifier found in a Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/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-G505/G700CP boombox’s 16-68 ohms built-in stereo headphone amp. A component stereo receiver or integrated amplifier makes use of a Full-Size .25-inch (6.3mm) Stereo Headphone Output Jack to deliver increased amplifier output power to consumer grade dynamic home theater stereo headphones. Nonetheless, a portable audio device, such as the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/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” Stereo 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-G505/G700CP boombox. As a result, 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-G505/G700CP boombox. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox feature two 4-inch Full-Range Stereo Speakers, two 0.8-inch Metal Tweeters (CFD-G700CP only), and a 4-inch or 5-inch Power Drive Woofer that are capable of producing superb 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-G505/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-G505/G700CP boombox. Loudness perception of the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/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. Therefore, some customers may report that the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox doesn’t play loudly enough from its integrated bass reflex 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 digital Volume controls. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/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 output from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox’s 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack. Good Luck. Enjoy.
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