SONY XPLOD CFD-G700CP BOOMBOX

Product Overview

A transcendent personal audio experience. XPLOSIVE Bass. Supreme sophisticated sound quality. Music that comforts our souls. Feeling the synergy of radio wave frequency energy. Let love flow from the chambers of XPLOD bass ports. A Sony boombox legend that continues to inspire. An achievement to the heights of aural sensuality. Purely classical aggressive Sony XPLOD boombox styling. Awakening in the portable audio kingdom. A grand celebration of auditory perfection. At the apex of acoustic gratification. Lifelike multidimensional sound fields. A triumph of portable sound performance. Mobile sound liberation. The penetration of sound perception that uplifts mere mortals. Portable audio for the masses. Portable audio for the proletariat. Great tunes for the working class. Blue-collar moveable audio. Sounds good. At the forefront of portable audio revolution.

Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP DJ Boombox meets all your earthshattering, fist pumping, headbanging, wall rattling and ground shaking portable audio needs anywhere. The large and beautiful red speaker arrangement consists of two 4-inch Loudspeaker Drivers (4W x 2 RMS), two 0.8-inch Metal Tweeters and 5-inch Power Drive Woofer with three distinct stages of bass adjustment. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox’s flagship feature is its center positioned Power Drive Woofer (P.D.W.) backed by a discrete 12 Watt (RMS) 4-ohm @ 10% T.H.D. power amplifier. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo provides prodigious sound from favorite audio CDs, MP3 CDs, CD-R/RW discs, prerecorded cassettes, homemade cassettes, custom mix tapes, Pandora Internet Radio, AOL Radio, BBC, CBS Radio, Rhapsody, Napster, NOAA Weather Radio, Google play, Grooveshark, iTunes Radio, iTunes, iHeartradio, LIVE365.com, last.fm, tunein.com, NPR, Rdio, Spotify, SiriusXM Satellite Internet Radio, Slacker Radio, Myspace Music and Sony Music Unlimited from third party MP3 Player, broadcast FM stereo stations or blast tunes from connected iPod, iPhone, FM HD Radio Tuner, SiriusXM Satellite Radio Tuner Home Kit, Wi-Fi internet radio, desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet PC, eBook reader, iPad, iMac, BlackBerry, Motorola DROID RAZR or handheld game.

Propelling the quality, functionality, and opulent beauty of boombox product category forward, this Sony XPLOD CD-Cassette Recorder CFD-G700CP is in a class by itself. Whether it’s a classical sonata, flute solo, smooth jazz, jazz, Latin songs, big band era, country, bluegrass, classic rock, hard rock, stadium rock, soft rock, guitar rock, oldies, disco, gospel, holiday music, folk rock, hard rock, reggae, rhythm and blues, love songs, sad love songs, alternative new wave, indie rock, southern rock, heavy metal, grunge, dance, trance, electronic, Broadway musical original cast recordings, movie soundtracks, new-age, world-music, mariachi, salsa, lounge, easy listening, audiobooks, dubstep, hip hop, club, opera or punk fusion and everything in between, this Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox makes music come to life with deep bass, detailed midrange and super clear vocals. Be prepared to revel in the high-fidelity world of Sony portable audio with this music machine at your next house party. From start to finish, Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox ‘s conceptual design, studio grade performance, features, value and fitness for professional DJ applications is state-of-the-art. Sony’s XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox is a fundamental expression of the company’s technical dominance of the portable audio landscape.

Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox incorporates 3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo Headphone Jack into its world-class portable audio feature set. Any connected pair of stereo headphones to Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox must feature impedance rating between 16-68 ohms. Any pair of stereo headphones can be purchased for concert private listening on Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo. Sony MDR Series DJ Style, Extra Bass or Studio Monitor Stereo Headphones are recommended for private listening. Sony DJ, Extra Bass or Studio Monitor Stereo Headphones offer over-the-head circumaural or supra-aural design allowing compelling treble, midrange, and low bass attack to be experienced during private listening on Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox. Sony stereo headphones provide utmost comfort, sound isolation and ultimate professional sound quality customers, seasoned DJs and recording artists simply revel over. Stereo speakers are muted, and Power Drive Woofer has no effect when stereo headphones are connected. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox’s 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack is compatible 3.5mm stereo headphone jack splitter for multiple user private listening and 3.5mm monaural/stereo headphone extension cords to add length to connected stereo headphones. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox produces immense sound from its digital stereo headphone amplifier. Your choice of stereo headphones affects sound quality and dynamic loudness from Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox. To achieve excellent loudness from Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox’s 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack, select stereo headphones offering low impedance between 24-32 ohms measured at 1 kHz. Purchase stereo headphones featuring sensitivity rating between 100db-117db/mW, large diameter neodymium rare-earth, ferrite or samarium cobalt magnet drivers from 30-70mm, 4-10 ft. oxygen free copper litz wire coiled connecting cord, Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire voice coils, multiple layer PET diaphragms, extra bass driver units, antiresonance headphone construction for distortion free sound, plush urethane leather ear pads for extended private listening comfort, wide molded adjustable headband and high output power handling capacity measured in milliwatts (500-3,000mW) for sensational private listening indoors or outdoors on demand.

Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox offers 5 Preset Sound Modes (ROCK, DANCE, SALSA, REGGAETON and FLAT) to suit musical tastes. ROCK forcefully reproduces treble frequencies, high-pitched instruments, mid-bass and deep bass frequency ranges providing amazing sonic punch to rock n’ roll. DANCE focuses on bright sounds, high frequencies and midrange audio backbeats improving playback of get up and dance party music. SALSA emphasizes drums and percussion instruments providing vigorous low bass effects on Latin music, cha-cha-cha, mambo, bolero, bomba, plena and meringue genres. REGGAETON spotlights vocals in select music tracks while maintaining robust middle range frequencies in Latin and Caribbean tunes. FLAT expresses entire dynamic range accentuates differences between loud and soft musical passages and provides consistent, clear, and unsurpassed reproduction of classical music and opera scores.

Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox generates gorgeous multidimensional sound for party, birthday party, dinner party, house party, dance party, engagement party, Halloween party, New Year’s Eve party, holiday party, office party, welcome home party, military welcome home party, retirement party, private restaurant party, book launch party, bachelor party, bachelorette party, sweet 16 party, prom, high school reunion, college reunion weekend, graduation party, celebratory happening, family gathering, apartment dweller, house of worship, classroom, dorm room, sports event, backyard barbecue, catered affair, corporate celebration, award ceremony, beach, swimming pool, parade, camping, boating, performing arts event, ballroom dancing, wedding anniversary party or outdoor wedding.

Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo is housed within massive boombox chassis that bespeaks quality, elegance, and acoustic prowess within portable audio kingdom. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo’s augmented weight, P.D.W. lighting effects and sleek contoured shape present user with immediate awareness of its intrinsic quality, formidable features and amazing sonic properties across Radio, Tape and CD inputs. Once you listen to Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Mobile Stereo System, you will realize that Sony has redefined the boombox for the foreseeable future.

System Highlights:

20W RMS Discrete Digital Stereo Power Amplifier

XPLOD Power Aggressive Boombox Design

Separate Power Amp Blocks

130mm Power Drive Woofer

12W RMS Power Drive Woofer

100mm 8W Full-Range Cone Type Speaker Drivers

Power Drive Woofer Position Off, Position 1, Position 2 Bass Reinforcement Settings

Acoustically Tuned Power Drive Woofer Cabinet

5 Driver Powered Stereo Loudspeakers

20mm Metal Tweeters

Large Red Speaker Array

Bass Reflex Speaker System

Bass Reflex Ports

Metal Speaker Grills

Power Drive Woofer LED Illumination Ring

Digital Volume Controls

0-10 Digital Volume Scale

30 Step Electronic Volume Control

5 EQ Preset Sound Modes (ROCK, DANCE, SALSA, REGGAETON and FLAT)

D-Light Sync Out Jack for Connection to Sony DJ Lighting Controller

Adjustable Sleep Timer (Auto-60min-30min-20min-10min-Off)

27 Button Control Panel (Power, Volume -, Volume +, Power Drive Woofer, Rock, Dance, Salsa, Reggaeton, Flat, Mode, Repeat, Display/Enter, Sleep, Tune -/+, Preset -/+, CD Play/Pause, Repeat and Stop, Radio/Band, Audio In and 6 Cassette Transport Buttons: Record, Play, Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop/Eject and Pause)

Phase Locked Loop Digital Synthesized FM Stereo/AM Tuner

Microprocessor Controlled FM/AM Tuning

30 Total FM/AM Station Presets

20 FM Band Stereo/Mono Presets

10 AM Band Mono Presets

FM Band Frequency Range: 87.5-108 MHz

Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox can tune to the following station frequencies within FM Band: 87.50 MHz, 87.60 MHz, 87.70 MHz, 87.80 MHz, 87.90 MHz, 88.00 MHz, 88.10 MHz, 88.20, MHz, 88.30 MHz, 88.40 MHz, 88.50 MHz, 88.60 MHz, 88.70 MHz, 88.80. MHz, 88.90 MHz, 89.00 MHz, 89.10 MHz, 89.20 MHz, 89.30 MHz, 89.40 MHz, 89.50 MHz, 89.60 MHz, 89.70 MHz, 89.80 MHz, 89.90 MHz, 90.00 MHz, 90.10 MHz, 90.20 MHz, 90.30 MHz, 90.40 MHz, 90.50 MHz, 90.60 MHz, 90.70 MHz, 90.80 MHz, 90.90 MHz, 91.00 MHz, 91.10 MHz, 91.20 MHz, 91.30 MHz, 91.40 MHz, 91.50 MHz, 91.60 MHz, 91.70 MHz, 91.80 MHz, 91.90 MHz, 92.00 MHz, 92.10 MHz, 92.20 MHz, 92.30 MHz, 92.40 MHz, 92.50 MHz, 92.60 MHz, 92.70 MHz, 92.80 MHz, 92.90 MHz, 93.00 MHz, 93.10 MHz, 93.20 MHz, 93.30 MHz, 93.40 MHz, 93.50 MHz, 93.60 MHz, 93.70 MHz, 93.80 MHz, 93.90 MHz, 94.00 MHz, 94.10 MHz, 94.20 MHz, 94.30 MHz, 94.40 MHz, 94.50 MHz, 94.60 MHz, 94.70 MHz, 94.80 MHz, 94.90 MHz, 95.00 MHz, 95.10 MHz, 95.20 MHz, 95.30 MHz, 95.40 MHz, 95.50 MHz, 95.60 MHz, 95.70 MHz, 95.80 MHz, 95.90 MHz, 96.00 MHz, 96.10 MHz, 96.20 MHz, 96.30 MHz, 96.40 MHz, 96.50 MHz, 96.60 MHz, 96.70 MHz, 96.80 MHz, 96.90 MHz, 97.00 MHz, 97.10 MHz, 97.20 MHz, 97.30 MHz, 97.40 MHz, 97.50 MHz, 97.60 MHz, 97.70 MHz, 97.80 MHz, 97.90 MHz, 98.00 MHz, 98.10 MHz, 98.20 MHz, 98.30 MHz, 98.40 MHz, 98.50 MHz, 98.60 MHz, 98.70 MHz, 98.80 MHz, 98.90 MHz, 99.00 MHz, 99.10 MHz, 99.20 MHz, 99.30 MHz, 99.40 MHz, 99.50 MHz, 99.60 MHz, 99.70 MHz, 99.80 MHz, 99.90 MHz, 100.00 MHz, 100.10 MHz, 100.20 MHz, 100.30 MHz, 100.40 MHz, 100.50 MHz, 100.60 MHz, 100.70 MHz, 100.80 MHz, 100.90 MHz, 101.00 MHz, 101.10 MHz, 101.20 MHz, 101.30 MHz, 101.40 MHz, 101.50 MHz, 101.60 MHz, 101.70 MHz, 101.80 MHz, 101.90 MHz, 102.00 MHz, 102.10 MHz, 102.20 MHz, 102.30 MHz, 102.40 MHz, 102.50 MHz, 102.60 MHz, 102.70 MHz, 102.80 MHz, 102.90 MHz, 103.00 MHz, 103.10 MHz, 103.20 MHz, 103.30 MHz, 103.40 MHz, 103.50 MHz, 103.60 MHz, 103.70 MHz, 103.80 MHz, 103.90 MHz, 104.00 MHz, 104.10 MHz, 104.20 MHz, 104.30 MHz,104.40 MHz, 104.50 MHz, 104.60 MHz, 104.70 MHz, 104.80 MHz, 104.90 MHz, 105.00 MHz, 105.10 MHz, 105.20 MHz, 105.30 MHz, 105.40 MHz, 105.50 MHz, 105.60 MHz, 105.70 MHz, 105.80 MHz, 105.90 MHz, 106.00 MHz, 106.10 MHz, 106.20 MHz, 106.30 MHz, 106.40 MHz, 106.50 MHz, 106.60 MHz, 106.70 MHz, 106.80 MHz, 106.90 MHz, 107.00 MHz, 107.10 MHz, 107.20 MHz, 107.30 MHz, 107.40 MHz, 107.50 MHz, 107.60 MHz, 107.70 MHz, 107.80 MHz, 107.90 MHz and 108.00 MHz.

AM Band Frequency Range: 530-1710 kHz

Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox can tune to the following station frequencies within AM Band: 530 kHz, 540 kHz, 550 kHz, 560 kHz, 570 kHz, 580 kHz, 590 kHz, 600 kHz, 610 kHz, 620 kHz, 630 kHz, 640 kHz, 650 kHz, 660 kHz, 670 kHz, 680 kHz, 690 kHz, 700 kHz, 710 kHz, 720 kHz, 730 kHz, 740 kHz, 750 kHz, 760 kHz, 770 kHz, 780 kHz, 790 kHz, 800 kHz, 810 kHz, 820 kHz, 830 kHz, 840 kHz, 850 kHz, 860 kHz, 870 kHz, 880 kHz, 890 kHz, 900 kHz, 910 kHz, 920 kHz, 930 kHz, 940 kHz, 950 kHz, 960 kHz, 970 kHz, 980 kHz, 990 kHz, 1000 kHz, 1010 kHz, 1020 kHz, 1030 kHz, 1040 kHz, 1050 kHz, 1060 kHz, 1070 kHz, 1080 kHz, 1090 kHz, 1100 kHz, 1110 kHz, 1120 kHz, 1130 kHz, 1140 kHz, 1150 kHz, 1160 kHz, 1170 kHz, 1180 kHz, 1190 kHz, 1200 kHz, 1210 kHz, 1220 kHz, 1230 kHz, 1240 kHz, 1250 kHz, 1260 kHz, 1270 kHz, 1280 kHz, 1290 kHz, 1300 kHz, 1310 kHz, 1320 kHz, 1330 kHz, 1340 kHz, 1350 kHz, 1360 kHz, 1370 kHz, 1380 kHz, 1390 kHz, 1400 kHz, 1410 kHz, 1420 kHz, 1430 kHz, 1440 kHz, 1450 kHz, 1460 kHz, 1470 kHz, 1480 kHz, 1490 kHz, 1500 kHz, 1510 kHz, 1520 kHz, 1530 kHz, 1540 kHz, 1550 kHz, 1560 kHz, 1570 kHz, 1580 kHz, 1590 kHz, 1600 kHz, 1610 kHz, 1620 kHz, 1630 kHz, 1640 kHz, 1650 kHz, 1660 kHz, 1670 kHz, 1680 kHz, 1690 kHz, 1700 kHz and 1710 kHz.

FM Band Channel Step Tuning 0.1 MHz (Fixed)

AM Band Channel Step Tuning: 10 kHz (Fixed)

FM Band MPX Filter

FM Band Stereo Decoder Circuit

Auto Tuning Storage System

Auto Preset Scan Tuning

Manual Preset Station Input on Boombox

Manual Preset Station Input via Remote Commander

Manual Seek Tuning

Preset Station Tuning

Preset Tuning Up/Down Controls

Manual Tuning Up/Down Controls

Nonvolatile Tuning Storage Memory

360-Degree Rotational Telescopic FM Antenna

26 ¾” 4 Section Telescopic FM Whip Antenna

Telescopic Antenna Placement Holder

Ferrite Bar AM Band Antenna

Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox Receives the Following Classes of FM Band Stations in United States Licensed by F.C.C.: Class A: 6,000 Watts Maximum Broadcast Transmissions Power-Maximum Antenna Height 328 ft., Class B1: 25,000 Watts Maximum Broadcast Transmissions Power-Maximum Antenna Height: 328 ft., Class B: 50,000 Watts Maximum Broadcast Transmissions Power-Maximum Antenna Height 492 ft., Class C3: 25,000 Watts Maximum Broadcast Transmissions Power-Maximum Antenna Height 328 ft., Class C2: 50,000 Watts Maximum Broadcast Transmissions Power-Maximum Antenna Height 492 ft., Class C1: 100,000 Watts Maximum Broadcast Transmissions Power-Maximum Antenna Height 981 ft., Class C0: 100,000 Watts Maximum Broadcast Transmissions Power-Maximum Antenna Height 1476 ft. and Class C: 100,000 Watts Maximum Broadcast Transmissions Power-Maximum Antenna Height 1969 ft.

Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox Receives the Following Classes of AM Band Stations in United States Licensed by F.C.C.: Class A: 10,000 Watts-50,000 Watts Broadcast Transmissions Power, Class B: 250 Watts-50,000 Watts Broadcast Transmissions Power, Class C: 250 Watts-1,000 Watts Broadcast Transmissions Power and Class D: 250 Watts-50,000 Watts Broadcast Transmissions Power. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox receives unlicensed (Part 15 F.C.C. Rules) FM Band stations such as those broadcasts at small college, local gym, or multiple unit dwelling.

Compact Disc Digital Audio System

Laser Diode Emission Duration: Continuous

Laser Output: Less than 44.6 uW

Optical Pickup Block

CD Player

2-Channel Stereo CD Playback

CD Player Frequency Response: 20Hz-20,000Hz +1/-2dB

CD Player Wow and Flutter: Below Measurable Limit

Top Loading CD Compartment

15 Track RMS CD/MP3 CD Programming

Shuffle, Repeat, Resume CD/MP3 CD Play Modes

Repeat Single Track or MP3 CD File

Repeat All CD Tracks or MP3 CD Files

Repeat Audio CD Tracks or MP3 CD Files in Random Order

Repeat Audio CD Tracks or MP3 CD Files in Program Play Mode

12 cm or 8 cm Audio CD Playback

80 Minute or 700MB Audio CD Playback

Hybrid SACD Playback

20-bit HDCD Playback at 16-bit Audio CD Resolution

.WAV File CD Playback

.WMA File CD Playback

Enhanced CD Playback

Red Book CD-DA Logo

CD-R/RW Playback

MP3 CD Playback

MP3 CD Bit Rates, Variable Bit Rate, Constant Bit Rate and Sampling Frequency Compatibility Playback: MPEG 1 Layer 3| 32-320 kbps |32/44.1/48 kHz, MPEG 2 Layer 3 |8-160 kbps |16/22.05/24 kHz, MPEG 2.5 Layer 3 |8-160 kbps |8/11.025/12 kHz

CD Player Reads/Plays Maximum Number of 255 MP3 Files, 150 MP3 Folders Including Root Folder, 8 Directory Levels or 256 MP3 Files/Folders on CD-R/RW Disc

CD Player Plays MP3 files on CD-R/RW Discs Conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level2 or Joliet Extension Recording Standard

MP3 Logo

ID3 Tag Format Display

ID3 Tag Format Display Backward Compatibility with Versions: 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4

1-Bit D/A Converter

8X Oversampling Digital Filter

Digital Signal Processor

CD Transport Controls (Reverse Skip/Search, Forward Skip/Search, Play/Pause and Stop)

4 Track, 2 Channel Stereo Cassette Recorder

Cassette Player Frequency Response: 70-13,000Hz +/-3dB

Cassette Transport Speed 4.76 cm/sec (1-7/8” inches per second)

Top Loading Cassette Compartment

Mechanical Tape Transport Controls (Record, Play, Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop/Eject and Pause)

Auto Stop in Tape Playback Mode

Synchronized CD to Tape Recording

Type I Normal Bias Cassette Playback/Recording

Cassette Recording off 3.5mm Line Input Audio Component

AC Bias Recording

Cassette Erasure

Single Direction Cassette Playback

Fast Winding 150 Second Sony C60 Cassette Mechanism

3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack (16-68 Ohms Impedance)

Digital Stereo Headphone Amplifier

3.5mm MP3 Player/PC Input Jack (245mV Minimum Power Input Level)

Slide Out Protective Cover Shields Line Input Jacks From Natural Elements

Built-In MP3 Player Connecting Cable (Hardwired 15.74-inch (400 mm) 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable)

Recessed Carry Handle

ABS Rigid Plastic Chassis Construction

Modular Boombox Panel Build

Vibration Free Chassis

Internal/External Case Screw Network

System Air Vents

4 Bottom Panel Mechanical Feet

Control Panel Function Indicators

Full Function Wireless 27-Key IR Remote Commander (Sleep, Power, Woofer, Tune -, Tune +, Sound, Preset -, Preset +, Function, CD, Radio Band, Audio In, Forward Skip, Reverse Skip, Forward Search, Reverse Search, Play, Pause, Stop, Repeat, Clear, MP3 Folder -, MP3 Folder +, Volume +, Volume -, Mode and Enter)

IR Remote Sensor

1-Line Digital LCD Multifunction Display

FM/AM Band Indicator

Preset Sound Mode Selection Indicator

Numerical and Bar Graph Volume Level Display

ROCK Sound Mode Indicator

DANCE Sound Mode Indicator

SALSA Sound Mode Indicator

REGGAETON Sound Mode Indicator

FLAT Sound Mode Indicator

SLEEP Indicator

Sleep Mode Timer Indicator

Sleep Mode OFF Indicator

FM/AM Station Frequency

FM Band “ST” Stereo Indicator

FM Band “MONO” Indicator

FM/AM Preset Station Number

Auto Preset Station Mode Indicator

Two Power Drive Woofer Level Indicators

Audio CD Reading Indicator

Disc Transport Mode Indicators: PLAY, PAUSE

MP3 Disc Indicator

MP3 Song Title

MP3 Artist Name

MP3 Album Name

No Title Indicator

No Artist Indicator

No Album Indicator

MP3 Folder Indicator

MP3 Total File Number

MP3 File Number

CD/MP3 Program Play Indicator

CD Program Play Full Indicator

Audio CD Track Number

Total Audio CD Track Number

Current Audio CD Track Number

Audio CD Playing Time

Elapsed Audio CD Track Playing Time Display Indicator

Over 100 Minute –:– Disc Time Display Indicator

Shuffle Play Mode Indicator

Repeat Arrow Indicator

Repeat SHUF Indicator

Repeat Program Indicator

Repeat MP3 Folder Indicator

No Disc Indicator

Tape Input Indicator

CD Input Indicator

Audio In Jack Indicator

AC/DC Power Sources Available

Auto Switching AC/DC Power Supply

AC Power Transformer

120 V, 60 Hz AC Power Rating

12V DC Power Rating for Main Unit

3V DC Power Rating for Remote Commander

AC Power Consumption: 28 Watts

Detachable AC Power Cord

Polarized Plug Double Insulated AC Power Cord

8 D Battery Operation for Boombox (Batteries Not Included)

2 AA Battery Operation for Remote Commander (Batteries Not Included)

Main Unit Battery Compartment

Main Unit Detachable Battery Cover

D Battery Polarity Diagram

D Spring Loaded Positive/Negative Battery Contact Terminals

D Battery Removal Factory Reset Procedure

DC Power Consumption: 0.03mA in Power Off Mode, 230mA power in FM Mode, 228mA in AM Mode, 305mA in CD Stop Mode, 450mA in CD Play Mode, 139mA in Tape Stop Mode, 228mA in Tape Play Mode, 258mA in Tape Record Mode, 230mA in Tape FF/REW Mode

Remote Commander Battery Compartment

Manufacturer Rated Sony D Alkaline Battery Life: Approx. 18 Hours (JEITA MEASUREMENT STANDARD)

NiMH D/AA Cell Rechargeable Battery Compatible

Red LED OPR/BATT Life Indicator

Black/Silver/Red Color Scheme

Product Dimensions: Width: 21-¾ inches, Height: 9-¾ inches, Depth: 14-5/8 inches

(551 x 247 x 370 mm w/h/d)

System Weight: Approx. 18 lbs. 9 oz. (8.4 kg) D Batteries Installed

U.L Listed

D.H.H.S. 21 C.F.R. SUBCHAPTER J Certification Statement

XPLOD Logo

SONY LOGO

Factory Warranty: Limited One Year Parts and Labor

Accessories Included: AC Power Cord, Remote Commander, User Manual and Warranty Card

Separate Printed Circuit Boards

18 Printed Circuit Board Network: 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

Multiple IC System Controllers

3 Button Press Factory Reset Procedure

Made in China

Optional Accessories 1:

Sony DLS-1 DJ Lighting Controller, American DJ D-Light SYNC PAK STAGE LIGHTS, Sony MDR Series Stereo Headphones, Sony MDR Series Extra Bass Headphones, Sony MDR-XB1000, Sony MDR-XB700, Sony MDR-XB500, Sony MDR-XB300, Sony MDR-V900HD, Sony MDR-Z1000, Sony MDR-V700DJ, Sony MDR-V600, Sony MDR-V500DJ, Sony MDR-V300, Sony MDR-V250V, Sony MDR-V6, Sony MDR-V55/BR, Sony MDR-ZX600/BLK, Sony MDR-MA100, Sony MDR-MA300, Sony MDR-MA900, Sony MDR-110LP, Sony MDR-210LP, Sony MDR-770LP, Sony MDR-X10/BLK, Sony MDR-X10/RED, Sony MDR-XB600, Sony MDR-XB800, Sony MDR-1R, Sony MDR-RF985RK, Sony MDR-NC500D, Sony MDR-G45LP, Sony MDR-XB400/GRN, Sony XBA-NC85D, monaural earphone, dual monaural earphone, flexible ear hook stereo-to-mono headphone, dynamic driver stereo headphones, electrostatic transducer stereo headphones, HD driver stereo headphones, active noise-cancelling stereo headphones, passive noise-cancelling stereo headphones, digital noise-cancelling stereo headphones, RF/IR wireless stereo headphones, digital surround sound stereo headphones, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack splitter, DJ style stereo headphones, studio monitor stereo headphones, balanced armature in-ear stereo headphones, ear buds, active use sports ear-clip stereo headphones, clip-on stereo headphones, behind-the-neck stereo headphones, behind-the-head stereo headphones, lightweight stereo headphones, water-resistant stereo headphones, open-air stereo headphones, Sony CD-R/RW Media 100CDQ80RS 100 Pack 700MB/80-minute/1-48X Speed CD-R Spindle, Dynex CD Laser Lens Cleaner DX-CDDVDCL, Sony HF Series 90-Minute Type I Normal Bias Cassettes, Electronic Cassette Shell Coin Battery Operated Tape Head Demagnetizer, Wand Type Cassette Demagnetizer, Maxell 191018 Wet Audio Tape Head Cleaner, Wet/Dry Tape Head Cleaner, Maxell P-13 Universal Digital FM Stereo Transmitter, C. Crane FM2 Digital Full Spectrum FM Transmitter, Energizer Max Power Seal Technology D/AA Alkaline Batteries, Duracell QUANTUM DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology D/AA Alkaline Batteries, Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology D/AA Alkaline Batteries, Rayovac Ready Power D/AA Alkaline Batteries, Enercell D/AA Alkaline Batteries, RadioShack D/AA Alkaline Batteries, Energizer Advanced Lithium AA Batteries, Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA Batteries, Tenergy D Size 10,000mAh High Capacity High Rate NiMH Rechargeable Batteries, Energizer Recharge Power Plus AA Batteries, RadioShack 20-Ft. Stereo Headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2562 |Catalog #: 42-2562, RadioShack 6-Ft. Stereo Headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2482 |Catalog #: 42-2482, RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones Model: 42-2559 |Catalog #: 42-2559, Auvio 3.5mm Headphone Splitter Model: 4201009 |Catalog #: 421009 FiiO E5 Portable Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser Cable Adapter Female ¼” 6.3mm to Male 1/8” 3.5mm Plug, DC to AC Power Inverter, Terk AM Advantage Indoor Antenna, C. Crane FM Reflect Dipole Antenna, Maxell P-10 Cassette Adapter, RadioShack Bluetooth Cassette Adapter Model: 1201526 | Catalog #: 12-1526, Dynex DX-MP3RCA7 Y-Audio Cable, 100-240V Voltage Converter/Transformer, RadioShack Digital Sound Level Meter Model: Digital 2055 | Catalog #: 33-099, portable battery powered, rechargeable or AC powered headphone amplifier, RadioShack 4-Channel Stereo Microphone Mixer Model: 3200029 |Catalog #:32-029 and *Sony Omnidirectional Dynamic Vocal Mic F-V100 (only if purchased with microphone mixer)

*Optional Accessories 2:

Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox’s 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack can be connected to the following portable recorders to archive FM/AM radio programs for personal use: RadioShack CTR-121(A) Desktop Recorder, RadioShack Model: 1401128 Desktop Cassette Recorder, RadioShack CTR-122 Cassette Recorder, RadioShack Model: 1400214 4GB Desktop Digital Voice Recorder, Sangean DAR-101 Digital Audio Recorder, RCA RP3504 Personal Portable Recorder Cassette Player, RCA VR4210GB Digital Voice Recorder, Panasonic RQ2102 Cassette Recorder, Sony TCM-929 Pressman Desktop Cassette Recorder, RCA RP3537R Microcassette Voice Recorder, voice activated cassette recorder, shoebox tape recorder, microcassette recorder, Sony IC Series Recorder, Sony Portable Digital Field Recorder or MP3 recorder. Connected recording device must have 3.5mm Microphone Input Jack, 3.5mm AUX Line Input Jack or RCA Stereo Input Jack. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox’s 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack must be connected to 3.5mm Microphone Input Jack of compatible Sony IC Voice Activated Mono/Stereo MP3 Recorder (Sony ICD-SX712D, Sony ICD-SX712, Sony ICD-UX523, Sony ICD-PX312D, Sony ICD-AX412 or Sony ICD-PX312) with 3.5mm-male-to-3.5mm-male stereo patch cable. Audio In input mode must be selected on Sony IC Recorder. Attenuating dubbing cable must be used to record music or talk show programs from Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox without distortion when attached to voice recorder’s dedicated 3.5mm Microphone Jack. The following aftermarket 3.5mm-male-to-3.5mm-male stereo patch cables are recommended to connect Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox to analog/digital voice recorder: 1. Dynex DX-MP353B, 2. Dynex DX-MP35B, 3. Dynex DX-AD105, 4. Rocketfish RF-PAUX2, 5. Dynex DX-MP3AX, 6. Dynex DX-DMP354 or 7. Dynex DX-DCAUX.

*Optional Accessories 3:

Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox’s 3.5mm Stereo Line Input Jack can be connected to the following: SiriusXM Onyx Plus Model #: SXPL1V1 and XM and SiriusXM Dock & Play Home Kit Model #: XADH2, tabletop internet radio, Apple Universal Dock for Apple iPod and iPhone Model:MC746LL/A or later model, alarm clock radio, shortwave radio, NOAA emergency weather radio, portable CB radio, VHF scanner radio, TV, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player, VHS VCR, Super VHS VCR, Laserdisc Player, camcorder, Apple products including: iPod, iPod mini, iPod classic, iPod nano 1st generation, iPod nano 2nd generation, iPod nano 3rd generation, iPod nano 4th generation, iPod nano 5th generation, iPod nano 6th generation, iPod nano 7th generation, iPod touch, iPod touch 2nd generation, iPod touch 3rd generation, iPod touch 4th generation, iPod touch 5th generation, iPod shuffle, iPod shuffle 2nd generation, iPod shuffle 3rd generation, iPod shuffle 4th generation, iPod shuffle 5th generation, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad, iPad 2, the new iPad, iPad Retina display, iPad mini, iPad Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook Pro Retina Display, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac mini or Mac Pro, mobile phone, smartphones including: BlackBerry, BlackBerry Curve, BlackBerry Bold, BlackBerry Storm, BlackBerry Torch, BlackBerry Storm 2, BlackBerry Z10, BlackBerry Q10, BlackBerry Q5, BlackBerry 9000, BlackBerry 9900, LG Optimus G Pro, LG G2, LG G3, LG G Flex, LG G Vista, Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Galaxy S III, Samsung Galaxy S 4, Samsung Galaxy S 5, Samsung Galaxy Note II, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Motorola DROID RAZR M, Motorola DROID ULTRA, Motorola DROID MAXX, Motorola DROID 4, Sony Xperia Z, Sony Xperia Z2, HTC EVO, Nokia Lumia, Sharp Sidekick, MP3 Players including: Philips-Android MP3 Player, Philips GoGear Flash Portable Media Player, Samsung-Galaxy MP3 Player, Samsung Muse MP3 Player, Archos MP3 Player, Coby MP3 Player, Creative Labs ZEN MP3 Player, SanDisk Sansa Fuze MP3 Player, SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip MP3 Player, LG Connect, Zune MP3 Player, Sony Walkman Video MP3 Player, Sony F Series Walkman MP3 Player, Sony E Series Walkman MP3 Player, RCA MP3 Player, Sony CD Walkman, Sony MD Walkman, Sony NET MD Walkman, Sony DAT Walkman, Sony ICF Series World Band Radio, Sony ES Series CD Player, Sony PS-LX300USB Turntable, FM HD Radio Tuners: Insignia NS-HD01, Insignia NS-HD01A, Insignia NS-HD02, Insignia NS-HDRAD or Coby HDR650, laptop computer, tablet computer, gaming computer, all-in-one computer, Sony VAIO laptop computer, game console, karaoke machine, turntable, cassette player, CD changer, SACD player, DVD-Audio player or HDCD player sporting 3.5mm/RCA Stereo Line Output Jack.

Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox’s Factory Shipping Container Highlight the Following System Features: SONY Logo, XPLOD Logo, MP3 Logo, COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO Logo, CD-R/RW PLAYBACK Logo, FM AM 2 Band Tuner, CFD-G700CP CD Radio Cassette Recorder, High Power Output 20 Watts RMS, FTC: 12W Total Output Power, Caution Message, Eco Info Statement, Power Drive Woofer for Dynamic Heavy Bass, Built-In Audio Cable with Stereo-Mini Plug for use with Digital Music Players, Remote Control, Made in China, AC/DC Operation uses Eight “D” Batteries (Not Included), Black, Individual Cabinet for Power Drive Woofer, Power Amp for Midrange, Individual Power Amp for Power Drive Woofer, 100mm Speaker, 130mm Power Drive Woofer, Bass Sound, Power Drive Woofer Button, Digital Synthesized Tuner with 30 Station Presets, CD To Tape Synchronized Recording, Preset Sound Mode, CD Player with CD-R/RW Playback Capability and Power Drive Woofer LED Indicator.

Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox Operating Instructions Are Divided Into The Following Subject Matter Headings: CD Radio Cassette-Corder, Owner’s Record, CFD-G700CP, Warning, To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture, Power Sources, Notes, Preparing the Remote, Replacing batteries, Caution, Information, For customers in the USA, Notes on Dual Discs, Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies, For customers in the USA, Specifications, Audio Power Specifications, Other Specifications, CD player section, Radio section, Cassette-corder section, General, Speaker, Input, Outputs, Power Output, Power requirements, Power consumption, Battery life, Dimensions, Mass, Supplied accessories, Design and specifications are subject to change without notice, Optional accessories, Basic Operations, Before using the unit, To turn on/off the power, To adjust the volume, To listen through headphones, To select the sound characteristic, To reinforce the bass sound, Notes, Playing a CD/MP3 disc, To pause playback, To stop playback, to go to the next track/MP3 file, to go back to the previous track/MP3 file, To select a folder on an MP3 disc, To locate a point while listening to the sound, To locate a point while observing the display, To remove the CD, Tips, Note, Example of folder structure and playing order, Notes on MP3 discs, Listening to the radio, Tip, Playing a tape, To insert the tape, To pause playback, To stop playback, To fast-forward or rewind, To eject the cassette, Recording on a tape, To pause recording, To stop recording, Tips, Using the display, Checking the information of an audio CD, To check the total track number and playing time of the CD, Checking the information of an MP3 disc, To check the total folder number and total file number on the CD, To check file information, Playing tracks/MP3 files repeatedly (Repeat Play), To repeat a single track/MP3 file, To repeat all tracks/MP3 files on the CD, To repeat a selected folder MP3 disc only, To repeat tracks/MP3 files in random order, To repeat files in a selected folder in random order MP3 disc only, To repeat programmed tracks/MP3 files, On the remote, To cancel Repeat Play, Playing tracks/MP3 files in random order (Shuffle Play), On the remote, To cancel Shuffle Play, Tips, Creating your own program (Program Play), On the remote, To cancel Program Play, To delete the last track or file of the program, To check the order of tracks/MP3 files before play, To change the current program, Tips, Presetting radio stations, If a station cannot be preset automatically, On the remote, Tip, Playing preset radio stations, On the remote, Falling asleep to music, To cancel the sleep function, Note, Connecting optional component, Recording the sound from the connected component, Tip, Notes, D-LIGHT SYNC OUT jack, Note, Precautions, Discs that this unit can play, Discs that this unit CANNOT play, Notes on discs, On safety, On power sources, On placement, On operation, Notes on cassettes, Cleaning the cabinet, Troubleshooting, General, The power is not on, There is no audio, Noise is heard, The AUDIO IN lid has been detached, CD/MP3 player, The CD does not play or “NO DISC” is displayed even when a CD is in place, The sound drops out, Starting playback takes more time than usual, Radio, Reception is poor, The audio is weak or has poor quality, The picture of your TV becomes unstable, Tape player, The tape does not move when you press an operation button, The REC button does not function or the tape does not play or record, Poor or distorted playback, recording or erasing quality, Remote and The remote does not function. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox’s factory shipping container highlight the following system features: SONY Logo, XPLOD Logo, MP3 Logo, COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO Logo, CD-R/RW PLAYBACK Logo, FM AM 2 Band Tuner, CFD-G700CP CD Radio Cassette Recorder, High Power Output 20 Watts RMS, FTC: 12W Total Output Power, Caution Message, Eco Info Statement, Power Drive Woofer for Dynamic Heavy Bass, Built-In Audio Cable with Stereo Mini-Plug for use with Digital Music Players, Remote Control, Made in China, AC/DC Operation uses Eight “D” Batteries (Not Included), Black, Individual Cabinet for Power Drive Woofer, Power Amp for Midrange, Individual Power Amp for Power Drive Woofer, 100mm Speaker, 130mm Power Drive Woofer, Bass Sound, Power Drive Woofer Button, Digital Synthesized Tuner with 30 Station Presets, CD To Tape Synchronized Recording, Preset Sound Mode, CD Player with CD-R/RW Playback Capability and Power Drive Woofer LED Indicator.

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

*With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels driven from 150-10000Hz; rated 3 W per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion in AC operation.

Woofer with 4-ohm loads, driven at 50-150 Hz; rated 7 W minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion in AC operation.

Pertaining To D/AA Battery Operation For Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox

Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo operates on 8 D batteries (not included with purchase) and 2 AA batteries (not included with purchase) for accessory remote commander. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox is compatible with the following D 1.5V or equivalent battery types: carbon-zinc, alkaline and NiMH rechargeable batteries (1.2V 10,000 mAh capacity recommended). Remote commander is compatible with the following AA 1.5V or equivalent battery types: carbon-zinc, alkaline, lithium and NiMH rechargeable batteries (1.2V 1300-2700 mAh capacity recommended). Compatible national brands of carbon-zinc batteries for Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox include Eveready, Kodak, and Panasonic. I recommend Duracell QUANTUM DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology D, Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology D, RadioShack D, Enercell D, Rayovac Ready Power D or Energizer Max Power Seal Technology D alkaline batteries for Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox. Energizer, RadioShack, Enercell, Rayovac or Duracell D alkaline batteries provide maximum audio performance and battery life of Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo. With respect to remote commander, I recommend Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology AA, Duracell Ultra Power DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology AA, Duracell QUANTUM DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology AA, Rayovac Ready Power AA, RadioShack AA, Enercell AA, Energizer Max Power Seal Technology No Leaks Guaranteed AA, Energizer Max Power Seal Technology AA alkaline batteries, Sony Stamina Platinum Alkaline AA, Energizer Advanced Lithium AA or Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries for maximum infrared transmissions.

Remove all D batteries from boombox and AA batteries from remote commander if Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo is not going to be used for extended period (30 days or more) to avoid damage from battery acid leakage. Energizer Lithium AA batteries feature leak resistant construction and are suitable for storage in extreme temperatures inside remote commander’s battery compartment. When purchasing D and AA batteries for Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox, it is a good idea to check date on package. A fresh set of alkaline batteries should have best if used by date of at least 10 years ahead of date of purchase. Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology, Duracell QUANTUM DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology, Rayovac Ready Power, Enercell, RadioShack and Energizer Max Power Seal Technology D/AA alkaline batteries are guaranteed by manufacturer to stay fresh in factory packaging for up to 10 years from date of purchase. Package expiration date for Energizer Advanced Lithium AA batteries for remote commander is up to 12 years ahead of date of purchase. Package expiration date for Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries for remote commander is up to 20 years ahead of date of purchase. There is no definitive answer as to actual time D/AA batteries last. Battery life specifications provided by Sony (up to 18 hours) in user manual are approximate, offered under perfect factory operating conditions and accurate if Sony D (main unit) or AA (remote commander) alkaline or zinc-chloride batteries manufactured in Japan are used. Battery life varies by battery manufacturer and battery chemistry. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox has different battery life results because it is not likely to be used exclusively at Sony factory. Longer the duration Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox is powered on and as volume increases during playback battery life is shortened accordingly. Proceed with caution.

Battery life is determined by several factors and that is why individual outcomes vary. Such factors include genre of music played, volume level being used, active Power Drive Woofer settings, ambient room or outdoor temperature and amount of time cassette recording takes place off D batteries. Battery longevity is decreased if boombox is powered by D alkaline batteries in extremely cold temperatures. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox performs poorly if national name brand D alkaline batteries are not used. Have spare set of D and AA batteries nearby in case audio performance deteriorates in middle of favorite song. AC power is available as alternate power source for portable stereo. Consumers expect to conserve D battery power by plugging Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox into available wall outlet, power strip, surge protector or power inverter. AC power should be used for best recording results and to conserve D alkaline battery power. Detachable polarized plug AC power cord is supplied with boombox. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox should be unplugged from wall outlet if not used for protracted time. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox includes double insulated power cord. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox’s detachable AC power cord features C8 figure 8 shaped inlet connectors. C8 power cord connector connects to AC Receptacle located on rear panel of Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox. C8 power connector coupler is commonly used by consumer electronics manufacturers to power portable audio equipment such as FM/AM radio or cassette player from standard 120V, 60Hz AC power. IEC C8 2-pin AC power cord is double insulated power supply for electrical or thermal safety protection needs. 18-gauge double wire power cord is rated at 7A 125V. Do not walk or step on AC power cord while in use. Do not defeat AC power cord polarization plug safety feature.

Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo features the following power and system specifications: 28 Watts AC Power Consumption, auto switching AC/DC power supply, AC power transformer, bottom panel battery compartment, battery compartment printed circuit board, 3-tab release detachable battery cover, 9 battery compartment case screws, 7-digit serial number sticker inside battery compartment, bottom panel battery installation diagram, DC positive/negative D battery contact terminals, D battery removal factory reset procedure, 3 button press complete factory reset procedure, 120V, 60Hz AC Power Rating for main unit, 12V DC Power Rating for main unit and 3V DC Power Rating for remote commander. AC power cord is approximately 66 inches (5.5 ft., 1676.4 mm, or 167.64 cm) for Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox. Extended power cord length provides convenient ergonomic placement of Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox on desk, nightstand, table, or indoor stable flat surface. If AC power cord for unit is lost, replacement AC power cord can be purchased for Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox from Best Buy Part Store or Sony Parts and Accessories Retail Sales Department. Manufacturer does not provide support for installation of 12V sealed lead acid battery inside Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox’s battery compartment. While use of 12V DC sealed lead acid battery may work inside battery compartment with Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox, this battery type is not mentioned in operating instructions or marketing specifications. Customer use of sealed lead acid battery cannot be guaranteed by Sony and is beyond scope of normal product operations of Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox.

Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox can be powered via 115V, 60 Hz AC current during power outages with portable backup power supply such as Duracell Powerpack 600. D batteries are automatically disengaged as direct current power source when boombox is plugged into wall outlet. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox cannot be powered by car battery, RV, campgrounds, or boat directly. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox does not offer requisite 12V DC Power Jack for this function. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox is powered from car battery via DC to AC power inverter. Power inverter converts DC battery power into 120V, 60 Hz AC current to power portable audio electronics in vehicle. High quality power inverter incorporates surge protection, allows safe engine startup, overload protection, low battery shutdown and works in vehicle having 12 Volt battery. Sony does not provide technical specifications regarding compatible power inverters for Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox is not compatible with AC power outside U.S. and Canada out of the box. Electrical conversion equipment is required for international travel with Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox. Use of Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox outside of intended domestic market may work but cannot be supported by manufacturer. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox works outside of U.S. and Canada with Step Down Voltage Converter/Transformer. Voltage transformer converts voltages from 220-240 Volts to 110-120 Volts so that electronic devices intended for U.S. market are powered abroad. Only supplied detachable AC power cord or equivalent aftermarket replacement cord can be plugged into AC line input receptacle.

Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox can be powered from environmentally friendly 1.2V NiMH rechargeable D/AA batteries. 1.2V NiMH D and AA rechargeable batteries do not have recommended 1.5V per D/AA battery specification indicated in operating instructions. D/AA rechargeable batteries offer less performance pertaining to audio output and battery life compared to single use D/AA alkaline batteries. Tenergy D Size 10,000mAh High Capacity High Rate NiMH Rechargeable Batteries can be installed to power Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox. Energizer Recharge Power Plus AA Batteries can be used for remote commander. Installed third party rechargeable NiMH D batteries must be recharged outside of Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox with NiMH D Cell Battery Charger. Installed third party rechargeable NiMH AA batteries must be recharged outside of Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox’s remote commander with NiMH AA Cell Battery Charger. Check main unit’s battery compartment for battery acid leakage if Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox fails to power on when D alkaline or D NiMH rechargeable batteries are installed. If chemical battery residue on D battery contact terminals is noticed, clean terminals with gloves on and reinsert fresh name brand D batteries. Always observe correct polarity in boombox and remote commander battery compartments. Remember to power off Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox when it is not in use. Reduce volume on Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox to conserve D/AA alkaline battery power during power outages.

Battery compartment on Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox consists of eight rows of DC positive/negative battery contact terminals (in 4 columns) holding 1 D battery each for placement of 8 D alkaline batteries inside. D batteries must be installed in reverse polarity pursuant to battery row assignment inside Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox’s battery compartment. Battery compartment on main unit consists of eight rows of DC positive/negative battery contact terminals (in 4 columns) holding 1 D battery each for placement of 8 D alkaline batteries inside. D batteries must be installed in reverse polarity pursuant to battery row assignment inside Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox’s battery compartment. Battery Row Polarity Assignment (Right to Left or 1 to 8 on battery polarity diagram) on Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox includes: Battery Rows 1 and 2: Positive/Negative, Battery Rows 3 and 4: Negative/Positive, Battery Rows 5 and 6: Positive/Negative and Battery Rows 7 and 8: Negative/Positive.

D batteries for Sony XPLOD CFD-G700 CP Boombox must be replaced under the following conditions: 1. Boombox does not power on. 2. Boombox shuts off during playback 3. Unit outputs poor or faint sound continuously 4. Red LED OPR/BATT battery life indicator blinks continuously. A blinking battery life indicator gives user enough time to replace D batteries to avoid disruption of playback at inconvenient time such as using boombox in the park. Blinking LED OPR/BATT battery life indicator means there is less than 20% of D alkaline battery power remaining and it is time to take corrective replacement action as soon as possible. Remote control’s AA alkaline/lithium batteries should be replaced once it no longer reliably operates portable stereo from short distance away or portable stereo fails to respond to remote commands. Remote commander features front panel SONY logo in black boldface type and RADIO CASSETTE boombox logo.

Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox and remote commander both feature universal Sony “R” remote commander trademark symbol. “R” symbol indicates position of built-in IR remote sensor on main unit and direction customers should aim remote commander at boombox to control Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo from short distance away. Sony does not provide technical specifications for exact distance in inches, feet, centimeters, millimeters, or meters away from portable stereo remote commander operates Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox. Exact distance of remote commander’s control of boombox depends on type and condition of AA batteries used in remote commander’s battery compartment. Presence of external sources of light such as sunlight or fluorescent lamp lighting directed at boombox while located outdoors or indoors respectively reduces remote commander’s ability to control portable stereo. External UV light interferes with remote sensor’s ability to receive IR signals from portable stereo’s remote commander.

Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox is operated by other Sony boombox remote controls displaying “R” symbol with reduced functionality. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo is compatible with learning feature of Sony universal remote commanders bearing “R” and “L” trademark symbols. A third-party preprogrammed or universal learning remote control can be purchased to operate Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox from short distance away. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox’s remote commander features detachable battery cover, battery cover removal downward directional arrow indicator, 2 tactile dots on battery cover exterior, 2 tactile dots on upper half of remote’s rear panel, battery polarity installation diagram inside battery compartment, spring loaded DC positive/negative AA battery contact terminals, one case screw inside battery compartment, place of manufacture MADE IN CHINA imprint on remote commander rear panel, black/green/white/blue lettering, remote commander model number identifier, garbage can symbol with X through it on battery cover exterior indicates manufacturer compliance with European Union Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive regarding safe environmental product disposal regulations, printed circuit board and features IR signal emitter.

Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox’s battery tester circuit is calibrated for D alkaline batteries only. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox does not feature built-in battery or NiMH battery charger for mobile power requirements. Remote commander’s Power button cannot turn portable stereo on in DC D Cell battery power operational mode. Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox can be made part of emergency prep kit in advance of natural disaster, severe weather event, unplanned weather, high wind warning, tornado, water main break, building collapse, bridge collapse, construction site accident, boating vessel accident, gasoline shortage, plane crash, train derailment, drought condition, emergency water usage restriction, water supply contamination, manmade catastrophe, terrorist attack, explosion, asteroid collision, during period of civil unrest, to receive notice of abhorrent criminal conduct taking place in neighborhood or F.C.C. mandated Emergency Alert System broadcasts (EAS) on FM/AM bands. D alkaline batteries are ubiquitous items for sale in U.S. D and AA dry cell alkaline batteries can be purchased at almost any store anywhere. Yes, there are exceptions but not many. D/AA alkaline batteries become scarce immediately before, during or after severe storm and power outage. Avoid temporary D/AA alkaline battery shortage and loss of battery power by buying spare sets of D/AA alkaline batteries prior to unplanned emergency for Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox in case a store selling D alkaline batteries cannot be found. Duracell QUANTUM DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology D alkaline batteries provide trustworthy battery performance for Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox during power outage. Energizer Ultimate Lithium 1.5V AA batteries provide maximum battery life for Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox’s remote commander during emergencies. Long-term decade storage of D alkaline batteries is favorable option to power Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox during any nightmare public endangerment scenario.