ULTIMATE SONY BOOMBOX NOTES # 34 Portable audio for the masses. It is important to compare and contrast the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo’s feature set to its competitive sibling, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. Both Sony XPLOD boomboxes are very close in features, dominant sound performance, ultra modern-day boombox appearance and total weight. The Sony XPLOD boomboxes offer the same total amplifier power at 20 Watts (RMS). Neither Sony XPLOD boombox offers magnetically shielded speakers. 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 that is on par with expensive component stereos. 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. There are some other key differences between the two models. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox offers two 3.5mm Auxiliary Inputs (one main input and one backup input) for connection to audio components. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo features one 3.5mm AUX Line Input Jack for connection to an MP3 Player, computer, 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 XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox’s remote commander does not include a numeric keypad. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox allows direct preset tuner station and CD track input with a numeric keypad on the remote commander. The Sony XPLOD boombox remote commanders can accept Energizer Lithium AA or AAA batteries. 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 D-Light Sync Technology. The Sony D-Light Sync Controller must be connected to the D-Light Sync Out Jack located on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. The Sony D-Light Sync Controller DLS-1 must be connected to American DJ D-LIGHT SYNC PAK STAGE LIGHTS (sold separately) to produce spectacular lighting effects for your next house party, dance party extravaganza or celebratory 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 multicolor special effects lighting display from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. A party’s overall excitement will be dramatically enhanced with the customer’s acquisition of the Sony D-Light Sync Controller DLS-1 and American DJ Inc. disco stage lights lighting. The Sony factory part number for the DLS-1 D-Light Sync Controller is #A1156464A. The product specifications for the Sony D-Light Sync Controller DLS-1 are: 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 professional DJ lighting equipment. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo’s 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 it from across the room. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo’s remote commander features a green circled AC ONLY Power button. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo’s remote commander provides a solid green AC ONLY Power button. Both units provide a 27-Key full-function remote commander to control the portable stereo from a short distance away. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox operate on 8 D alkaline batteries and features a detachable polarized plug AC power cord for stationary home use. Neither Sony XPLOD boombox has to be plugged in for it to work. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox can be taken anywhere 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 rechargeable battery for mobile power requirements. I recommend Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve D, Rayovac Ready Power D or Energizer Max Power Seal Technology D alkaline batteries for maximum audio performance and battery life for the incredible XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP Portable Stereos. I recommend Duracell Ultra Power DURALOCK Power Preserve AA/AAA alkaline batteries, Energizer Max Power Seal Technology AA/AAA alkaline batteries, Rayovac Ready Power AA/AAA alkaline batteries, Energizer Advanced Lithium AA/AAA batteries or Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA/AAA batteries for the remote commander. The remote commander is compatible with NiMH (1.2V) rechargeable AA batteries. The battery compartment on the main unit consists of two rows of 4 DC positive and negative battery terminals for the placement of 8 D batteries inside. In general, the D batteries for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox should be replaced under the following circumstances: 1. The boombox does not power on. 2. The boombox shuts off during playback 3. The unit outputs poor or low sound continuously 4. The Red LED OPR/BATT battery life indicator begins to blink continuously. A blinking battery life indicator provides the user enough time to replace the D batteries to avoid disruption of playback at an inconvenient time such as when using the unit outdoors in the park. The blinking LED OPR/BATT battery life indicator indicates that there is less than 20% of D battery power remaining. It is time to take corrective replacement action as soon as possible. If the LED battery life indicator is blinking, it is time to replace the D batteries now or as soon as you can but at earliest convenience. The D batteries must be installed in reverse polarity inside the XPLOD boombox battery compartments. There is no definitive answer as to the actual time 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 available for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP Portable Stereo. A detachable, polarized plug AC power cord is supplied with the boombox. The factory AC power cord is approximately 66-inches (5.5ft., 1676.4mm or 167.64cm) in length for the XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox. The extended power cord length provides for convenient ergonomic placement of the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox on a desk, nightstand, table or indoor stable flat surface. If the AC power cord is lost, a replacement AC power cord can be purchased for the 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 CFD-G505/G700CP boombox is plugged into a wall outlet. The AC power cord on the XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox can be connected to a wall outlet directly, power strip or a power surge protector. All alkaline batteries should be removed from the XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox and the remote commander if the portable stereo will not be used for an extended period of time to avoid damage from battery acid leakage. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP Portable Stereo is compatible with the following D 1.5V battery types: carbon-zinc, alkaline and NiMH rechargeable batteries (1.2V 10,000mAh capacity recommended). The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox can’t be powered by a car battery, RV, campgrounds or boat directly. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox does not offer the requisite 12V DC IN Jack for this purpose. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox can be powered from a car battery with a DC-to-AC power inverter. A power inverter converts DC battery power into 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 technical specifications with respect to compatible power inverters for this Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP Portable Stereo. Only the supplied detachable AC power cord can be plugged into either unit’s AC Input Jack. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox is not compatible for AC power use outside the U.S. and Canada out-of-the-box. Electrical conversion equipment is required for international travels. Use of this boombox outside of the intended domestic market may work but can’t be supported by the manufacturer. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox can work outside of the U.S. and Canada with 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 Stereo features 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 carry handle, 7-digit serial number sticker inside 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 remote commander, black/silver/red color scheme and red/white/black/green front panel lettering. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox offers multiple printed circuit board internal layouts, IC system controller on main circuit board, ABS plastic casing and spectacular modular boombox panel construction. The XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox’s digital tuner offers 30 FM/AM Station Presets (20 FM Band Stereo Presets, 10 AM Band Mono Presets) and fixed FM/AM (.1 MHz/10 kHz) channel step tuning. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox features resume play for the CD Player. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox’s CD Player does not offer resume play for return to the same chapter audiobook playback. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox provides auto input source recognition when a Tape or CD Play button is pressed. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox features mechanical tape transport controls, Red LED OPR/BATT indicator, D battery polarity installation diagram, 3-button press complete factory reset procedure (CFD-G700CP only), MADE IN CHINA imprint, tactile dots on CD/Cassette Play buttons, large recessed carry handle, bass reflex ports, 4 bottom panel mechanical feet, D battery removal factory reset procedure, AC power transformer, auto-switching AC/DC power supply, double-insulated C8 inlet connector AC power cord, thermal overload shutdown protection circuit, air vents for proper cooling, DC-to-AC power inverter compatibility for boombox use on a boat, FM transmitter compatibility, Manual Tuning controls, Preset Tuning controls, Phase Locked Loop (PLL) Synthesized Tuner, FM Band Stereo Reception, FM Band Mono Reception, AM Band Mono Reception, disc transport controls, AMS music search sensor, RMS program, shuffle and repeat CD play modes, 2-channel stereo CD playback, CD Player Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz, CD Player Wow and Flutter: below measurable limit, cassette recording off 3.5mm Line Input source component, 4 Track, 2-Channel Stereo Cassette Recorder, Cassette Player Frequency Response: 70-13,000 Hz, factory measured D battery life runtime, cassette erasure, fast winding cassette mechanism, cassette door, cassette compartment spring, cassette compartment case screws, sub belt tape pulley, main belt tape pulley, motorized tape travel, U.L. logo, SONY logo, XPLOD logo, FCC logo, CD-R/RW Playback logo, MP3 logo (CFD-G700CP only), CD-DA logo, CD RADIO CASSETTE-CORDER logo, Sony remote commander “R” symbol, D.H.H.S. 21 C.F.R. SUBCHAPTER J Safety Certification Statement, large top panel P.D.W. button, LCD system information, 1/8-inch Stereo Headphone Jack, telescopic whip antenna, telescopic antenna holder, replaceable telescopic antenna, compatibility with a wireless inductive coupling Terk AM Indoor Advantage Antenna, C. Crane Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna Signal Booster or C. Crane FM Reflect Dipole Antenna featuring an alligator clip adapter, ferrite bar AM Band antenna, headphone amp and headphone jack splitter compatibility, sleep timer, cone type drivers, 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 mid-range drivers, digital stereo power amplifier, digital stereo headphone amplifier, separate power amp blocks, acoustically tuned P.D.W. cabinet, X-shaped P.D.W. Cover, audio crossover circuit, LED illumination ring, case lighting, IR remote sensor, 1-bit D/A converter, analog-to-digital converter, digital signal processing, Class 1 Laser Beam Safety Certification, laser beam, laser lens, laser diode, optical laser pickup assembly, digital Volume Controls, magnetic erase head, Type I normal bias tape playback and recording, CD/Cassette 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 door, CD chucking plate, rear panel AC IN Jack, case screws, modular boombox panels, ABS plastic chassis, operating instructions, warranty card, detachable battery cover and a 1-Line Digital LCD. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox can store up to 15 tracks in program memory while the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox can store 20 tracks in RMS program memory. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox can display the remaining track time, remaining disc time and remaining tracks on the audio disc in the LCD. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox can display the current track number and elapsed track play time on an audio CD in the LCD. The Sony XPLOD boomboxes feature a full auto stop in tape playback mode. Neither Sony XPLOD boombox features a 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, PA system, karaoke sing-along features, USB 2.0 Port, Phono Input, 12V DC IN Jack, Preamp Output Jack for connection to a power amp, SiriusXM 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 playback, auto-reverse recording, continuous playback, tape counter, auto power-off function, mute button, alarm clock, time clock or timer recording. The Sony XPLOD boomboxes feature 5 Preset Sound Modes. The Power Drive Woofer features 3 bass reinforcement settings. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox features a shorter FM Band telescopic whip antenna than the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505BLACK Portable Stereo. 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 playing is depicted in the LCD. 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 playing and the total pay time of the audio disc. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox offers similar sound quality to a luxurious stereo with large floor standing Hi-Fi tower loudspeakers attached. Nevertheless, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo is the best audio ever heard from a traditional boombox. The Power Drive Woofer can be turned off but the overall sound will be diminished significantly when the discretely powered super bass woofer is disengaged. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox features a 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack to accommodate private listening on demand. Sony MDR (Micro Dynamic Receiver) Series Extra Bass, DJ Style or Studio Monitor Stereo Headphones should be used to obtain the best possible private listening. Favorite FM Band music or AM Band talk radio programs can be archived to cassette for time-shift recording purposes. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox features a cassette deck that permits recording off the digital FM/AM tuner, CD Player or 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. Pandora Internet Radio or AOL Radio can be recorded to cassette from the PCs 3.5mm Line Output Jack. Sony HF Series 90-minute cassettes, Model: 5C90HFL can be purchased for best recording results. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox’s cassette recorder is compatible with all brands of Type I normal bias cassette for playback or recording of a cassette library. Stay away from cheap no name brand cassettes or tapes longer than 120-minutes except for long playback or continuous recording. AC power should be used for best recording results and to conserve D alkaline battery power. The cassette deck’s combination playback/record head, erase head, pinch roller and capstan should be cleaned with a wet or dry type head cleaning cassette after approximately every 10 hours of use to maintain reliable playback and recording sessions. Consumers can purchase a tape head demagnetizer to preserve optimum cassette operations after approximately every 30 hours of cassette playback. If you intend to use the Sony XPLOD CFD-G Series boombox with senior citizens, I think this is a poor use for a Sony XPLOD boombox. Senior citizens detest bass notes from a subwoofer. I suggest buying the boombox with the least amount of deep bass which is the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505BLACK boombox. Another Sony boombox can be purchased to entertain senior citizens. The Sony CFD-S350SILVER boombox features a compact disc player, cassette player/recorder, digital FM/AM tuner and two superb stereo speakers. The Sony CFD-S350 boombox is lighter in weight and more portable than the two XPLOD boomboxes. The Sony CFD-S350 boombox will easily fill a medium sized room with great sound without producing extremely deep bass notes that annoy seniors. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox’s operating instructions indicate under the section Connecting Optional Component, that a portable digital music player or Sony Walkman MP3 Player with a 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack can be connected to the 3.5mm Auxiliary Line Input Jack of either system. The connecting cord for audio playback of the Sony Walkman MP3 Player is not supplied with the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo. The audio cable must have a 3.5mm stereo mini plug on both ends for proper connection. 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 XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox speakers. Sony recommends that the portable music player and the XPLOD CFD-G505 /G700CP boombox 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. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox is a better choice for Sony portable digital music player playback needs. The Sony Speaker Docks are not portable solutions for music playback. The Sony Walkman Speaker Dock can’t accept alkaline batteries as a power source. A Sony Walkman Docking Station can’t be taken to the same number of outdoor venues as the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox for superlative mobile audio. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox offers elite sound performance from FM/AM stations, compact discs, old-school cassettes and today’s most popular MP3 Players that a Sony Docking Station can’t match. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox’s flagship feature is a center-positioned Power Drive Woofer that provides low bass frequency output that is profound, clear, focused, accurate and the P.D.W. provides sonic punch with the utmost professional realism. There is no information contained in the operating instructions that supports habitual outdoor use for mobile audio applications. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox does not feature water-resistant or waterproof construction. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP 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 or 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 it should not be exposed to the direct rays of the sun for an extended period of time. 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 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 different events that require portable audio entertainment. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox should not be subjected to water splashing, water infiltration inside cabinet openings, dust or sand infiltration, drop to the ground and severe mechanical shock. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox should not be placed on an unstable surface. Customers should not obstruct ventilation openings in the casing to prevent overheating. 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. The above mentioned incidents that may occur while the portable stereo is located outdoors could cause damage, operation error or complete 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 defects that occur during normal usage. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox should be kept indoors during inclement weather. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP 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 hot or cold temperatures for an extended period of time to prevent disruption of compact disc playback. There are benefits to using the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox exclusively indoors that include: substantially increased longevity, class leading sound with prodigious low bass for the boombox category that can rival or even beat the acoustic power of compact stereo shelf systems or home stereos and consumers can expect to conserve D battery power by plugging it into an available wall outlet, power strip or surge protector. An external power amp can’t be added to the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP Portable Stereo for more powerful sound. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox’s portability would be adversely impacted if a stereo power amplifier could be attached to it. A 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 Jack for more powerful private listening through HD stereo headphones. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G Series boombox product line offers phenomenal sound that is perfect for the next party where club music playback is required. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP Portable Stereo boasts 20 Watts (RMS) of party rattling amplifier power, world class three or five speaker stereo drivers to pump out tunes at near concert levels, an exhilarating 4-inch or 5-inch Power Drive Woofer to re-create the studio nightclub atmosphere in the home or outdoors at the summer beach party, Digital FM Stereo/AM Tuner for drift-free reception day or night, CD Player with a 1-bit D/A converter for awesome Sony sound, cassette deck to provide entertainment from a dusty cassette collection and a 3.5mm Line Input Jack to accommodate all continuously loud MP3 file playback needs from a connected iPhone. Sony does not support MP3 CD Playback on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox. The lack of MP3 CD Playback is the primary reason why the Sony XPLOD 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 corrupt 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 model. MP3 CD Playback is supported on Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox or Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox. It is possible with a personal computer that MP3 discs created from a third party software application, such as the Microsoft Windows Media Player, will play correctly in the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox. MP3 CD Playback on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox is outside of the scope of normal 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 a computer in compressed .WAV and/or .MP3 digital file formats for personal archival purposes. 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 a USB 2.0 Output Port to connect to a corresponding USB 2.0 Input Port on a PC or Mac to transfer compact cassette music recordings to a computer in the .MP3 or .WAV compressed file formats. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox can be connected to a computer to begin this music file transfer. A 3.5mm-male-to-3.5mm-male stereo patch cable (Dynex DX-MP35B) or 3.5mm-male-to-dual RCA phono plug Y-audio cable (Dynex DX-MP3RCA7) is needed to connect the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox’s 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack to a 3.5mm or RCA Stereo Line Input Jack on the desktop, laptop or all-in-one computer. Alternatively, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox can be connected to the computer with a 3.5mm-to-USB audio adapter such as the Logitech USB to 3.5mm Audio Jack Adapter. A sound recording/editing software program is needed that is installed on the computer such as Microsoft Windows Sound Recorder or sound editing program such as Audacity 2.0.5 (or current version) or Sound Recorder 2.1 Mac (or current version) that can be downloaded from the internet to the computer to begin the cassette-to-computer transfer process. Power on the 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 the computer in a digital file format of choice. It may be necessary to select the Line Input Jack on the computer as the recording source in the sound editing software prior to recording. Type and save a file name for the new recording. Press the Stop button on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox to end the tape-to-computer transfer recording process. A LAME MP3 encoding v.3.99.3 (or current version) plug-in for the Audacity software may need to be downloaded to transfer music data from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox in the compressed MP3 file format to the computer. The transferred music from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox can be burned on an audio CD-R/RW disc on the 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 or to receive F.C.C. mandated Emergency Alert System broadcasts (EAS) on the FM/AM bands. 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. D and AAA or AA dry cell batteries can be purchased at almost any store anywhere. Yes there are some exceptions but not many. Obviously, D alkaline batteries 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 moment. The spare set of D and AAA/AA alkaline batteries will last longer than the self-powered wind-up rechargeable radio. I recommend Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve D, Rayovac Ready Power D or Energizer Max Power Seal Technology D alkaline batteries for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox to provide reliable battery performance during a power outage. I recommend Duracell Ultra Power DURALOCK Power Preserve alkaline 1.5V AAA/AA batteries, Energizer Max Power Seal Technology alkaline 1.5V AAA/AA batteries, Energizer Advanced Lithium 1.5V AAA/AA batteries or Energizer Ultimate Lithium 1.5V AAA/AA batteries for sustained maximum battery life of the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox’s remote commander during emergencies. A spare set of Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve, Energizer Max Power Seal Technology and Rayovac Ready Power D and AAA/AA alkaline batteries can maintain full power in the packaging for up to 10 years from the date of purchase. Long-term storage of D and AAA/AA alkaline batteries is a favorable option to power the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox during a nightmare public endangerment scenario. A wind-up radio may be a more desirable portable AM/FM/Shortwave/WB radio to take on a long camping trip, hunting trip and fishing excursion or to have during a power outage. 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 be inconvenient for customers that suffer from arthritis, joint diseases or maladies that cause pain in the hands. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox offers better sound from its stereo speakers on radio broadcasts compared to a wind-up radio 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. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox offers programmable track memory. Programmable track memory on a Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox allows storage of 15-to-20 songs on a CD-DA audio disc into memory in any playback order. For example, the customer may program 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. If an audio disc features less than 15 tracks (CFD-G700CP), then the maximum number of tracks contained on that disc can be programmed into memory. If the audio disc features 25 tracks or any number over 20, then a maximum number of 20 tracks can be programmed into the portable CD player’s memory (CFD-G505). The tracks wanted in memory must be prioritized 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. The program play mode selection can be repeated by pressing the MODE button on the main unit until the REP and PGM symbols appears in the LCD. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox can record the tracks that were programmed into memory on cassette. CD program play mode is cancelled once the disc compartment door is opened, the Mode button on the main unit is pressed until the “PGM” indicator is removed from the LCD, power to the unit 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, audiobooks on CD and compressed file MP3 audio discs as long as the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505/G700CP boombox supports those kinds 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 main unit. The CD program play mode can be engaged with the buttons on the main unit or the remote control. Good Luck.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 00:58:14 +0000
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