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CFD-G505.U2.2-663-603-11(1)

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric 
shock, do not expose this apparatus to 
rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of 
the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. 
And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not 
place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the 
apparatus.
Connect the apparatus to an easily accessible AC 
outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the 
apparatus, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet 
immediately.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as 
a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

2-663-603-

11

(1)

CD Radio 

Cassette-Corder

Operating Instructions

US

CFD-G505

© 2006 Sony Corporation     

Printed in China

Printed on 100% recycled paper 

using VOC (Volatile Organic 

Compound)-free vegetable oil 

based ink.

This symbol is intended to alert the 
user to the presence of uninsulated 
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s 
enclosure that may be of sufficient 
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric 
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of important operating 
and maintenance (servicing) instructions 
in the literature accompanying the 
appliance.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will 
increase eye hazard.

Information

For customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply 
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant 
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed 
to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This equipment 
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy 
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If 
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio 
or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged 
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and 

receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit 

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 

technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired 
operation.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications 
not expressly approved in this manual could void your 
authority to operate this equipment.

Notes on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates 
DVD recorded material on one side with digital 
audio material on the other side. However, since the 
audio material side does not conform to the Compact 
Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not 
guaranteed.

Music discs encoded with 

copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that 
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, 
various music discs encoded with copyright protection 
technologies are marketed by some record companies. 
Please be aware that among those discs, there are some 
that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be 
playable by this product.

For customers in the USA

Please register this product on line at  

http://www.sony.com/productregistration

Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic 
mailings about new product, services and other 
important announcements. Registering your product 
will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event 
that the product needs adjustment or modification.
Thank you.

 

Power sources

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels driven from 150 - 10 000 Hz; 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 6 W minimum RMS 
power, with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion in AC operation.

Other specifications

CD player section

System

Compact disc digital audio system

Laser diode properties

Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
(This output is the value measured at a distance of  

 

about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the  

 

optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)

Number of channels

2

Frequency response

20 - 20 000 Hz +1/–2 dB

Wow and flutter 

Below measurable limit

Radio section

Frequency range

FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz

Antennas

FM: Telescopic antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna

Cassette-corder section

Recording system

4-track 2 channel stereo

Fast winding time

Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60

Frequency response

TYPE I (normal): 70 - 13 000 Hz

General

Speaker

Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia., 3.2 

, cone type (2)

Woofer: 10 cm (4 in.) dia., 4 

, cone type (1)

Input

LINE IN jack (stereo minijack): Minimum input level 330 mV

Outputs

Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 68 

 impedance headphones

Power output

4 W + 4 W (at 3.2 

, 10% harmonic distortion)

Woofer:
12 W (at 4 

, 10% harmonic distortion)

Power requirements

For CD radio cassette-corder:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
12 V DC, 8 R20 (size D) batteries
For remote control: 
3 V DC, 2 R03 (size AAA) batteries

Power consumption 

AC 30 W

Battery life

For CD radio cassette-corder:

FM recording 

Sony R20P: approx. 6 h 
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 18 h

Tape playback 

Sony R20P: approx. 1.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 6 h

CD playback 

Sony R20P: approx. 1 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 4 h

Dimensions

Approx. 530 × 241 × 369 mm  (w/h/d)
(20 

7

/

8

 × 9 

1

/

2

 × 14 

5

/

8

 inches) (incl. projecting parts)

Mass

Approx. 8.0 kg (17 lb. 10 oz) (incl. batteries)

Supplied accessories

AC power cord (1)
Remote control (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Optional accessories

Sony MDR headphones series

Basic Operations

* VOL + 

 

 

 and 5 

 on the remote have a tactile 

dot.

Before using the unit

To turn on/off the power

Press POWER 

.

To adjust the volume

Press VOL +, – 

.

To listen through headphones

Connect the headphones to the 

 (headphones) jack 

.

To select the sound characteristic

Press SOUND 

 repeatedly to select the audio 

emphasis you want. 

Choose

To get

Powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing 
low and high range audio 
Light, bright sounds emphasizing high 
and middle range audio
Percussive sounds, emphasizing bass 
audio
The presence of vocals, stressing 
middle range audio
The whole dynamic range for music 
such as classical music

To reinforce the bass sound

Press POWER DRIVE WOOFER (WOOFER on 
the remote) 

 to select 

 or 

 on 

the display. 

 is more effective. When the 

WOOFER function works, the ring on the front panel 
lights up.
To return to normal sound, press the button repeatedly 
until the indication disappears from the display.

Notes

• While the sleeping timer is on, the ring does not light, even if the 

WOOFER function is used.

• When you use the headphones, the WOOFER function does not 

work.

Playing a CD

Press 

 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE 

 on the unit, 

and place a disc with the label side up on the CD 

compartment.

To close the CD compartment, press 

 PUSH OPEN/

CLOSE 

 on the unit.

Press 

 on the unit (

 on the remote) 

.

The unit plays all the tracks once.

Track 

number

Playing 

time

To

Press

Pause playback

 on the unit (

 on the remote) 

. To resume play, press it again.

Stop playback

 

.

Go to the next 
track

 

.

Go back to the 
previous track

 

.

Locate a point 
while listening to 
the sound

 (forward) or 

 (backward) 

 while playing and hold it until 

you find the point.

Locate a point 
while observing 
the display

 (forward) or 

 (backward) 

 in pause and hold it until you 

find the point.

Locate a specific 
track directly

The number button 

 of the track 

on the remote.

Remove the CD

 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE 

.

Tip

When you locate a track numbered over 10, press >10 

 on the 

remote first, then the corresponding number buttons 

 on the remote. 

Example: To play track number 23, press >10 first, then 2 and 3.

Note

You cannot locate a specific track if “SHUF” or “PGM” is lit in the 
display. Turn off the indication by pressing 

 

.

Listening to the radio

Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET 

 on the 

unit (BAND 

 on the remote) repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the indication changes 
as follows:
“FM” 

 “AM”

Hold down TUNE + or – 

 until the frequency 

digits begin to change in the display.

The unit automatically scans the radio frequencies 
and stops when it finds a clear station.
If you cannot tune in a station, press TUNE + or – 

 

repeatedly to change the frequency step by step.
When an FM stereo broadcast is received, “ST” 
appears.

Tip

If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE 

 until “Mono” appears 

in the display and the radio will play in monaural.

Playing a tape

Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

Press 



 

 on the unit, and insert the tape into 

the tape compartment with the side you want to 

play facing upward. Use TYPE I (normal) tape 

only. Close the compartment.

Make sure there is no slack in the tape to avoid 
damaging the tape or the unit.

Press 

 

 on the unit. 

The unit starts playing.

To

Press

Pause playback

 

 on the unit. To resume play, 

press it again.

Stop playback



 

 on the unit.

Fast-forward or 
rewind

 or 

 (fast forward or 

rewind) 

 on the unit.

Eject the cassette



 

 on the unit.

Recording on a tape

Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

Press 



 

 on the unit to open the tape 

compartment and insert a blank tape with the side 

you want to record on facing upward. Use TYPE I 

(normal) tape only. Close the compartment.

Select the program source you want to record.

To record from the CD player, press 

 

 on the unit 

and place a CD.
To record from the radio, tune in the station you want 
(see “Listening to the radio”).

Press 

 

 on the unit to start recording (

 is 

depressed automatically).

To

Press

Pause recording

 

 on the unit. 

Press the button again to 
resume recording.

Stop recording



 

 on the unit.

Tips

• Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not affect the 

recording level.

• For the best results, use the AC power as a power source for 

recording.

• To erase a recording, proceed as follows:

1 Insert the tape whose recording you want to erase.
2 Make sure that “TAPE” is displayed. (If “TAPE” is not displayed,  

press 

 

 on the unit or press FUNCTION 

 on the remote 

until it appears in the display.)

3 Press 

 

 on the unit.

Preparing the remote

Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (not supplied).

Replacing batteries

With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the unit, replace all 
the batteries with new ones.

to a wall outlet

to AC IN

Connect the AC power cord 

 or insert eight R20 (size D) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment 

.

Notes

• Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the unit stops operating. 

Replace all the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to take out the CD from the unit.

• To use the unit on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the unit.
• When you operate the unit on batteries, you cannot turn on the unit using the remote.

Owner’s Record

The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number is located in the battery compartment.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer 
regarding this product.
Model No.  

 

 

Serial No. 

Summary of Contents for CFD G505 - Xplod Boombox

Page 1: ...3 11 1 CD Radio Cassette Corder Operating Instructions US CFD G505 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China Printed on 100 recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to ...

Page 2: ...o correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operatio...

Page 3: ...t among those discs there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product For customers in the USA Please register this product on line at http www sony com productregistration Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new product services and other important announcements Registering your product will also allow us to contact yo...

Page 4: ...AC IN Connect the AC power cord or insert eight R20 size D batteries not supplied into the battery compartment Notes Replace the batteries when the OPR BATT indicator dims or when the unit stops operating Replace all the batteries with new ones Before you replace the batteries be sure to take out the CD from the unit To use the unit on batteries disconnect the AC power cord from the unit When you ...

Page 5: ...mic range for music such as classical music To reinforce the bass sound Press POWER DRIVE WOOFER WOOFER on the remote to select or on the display is more effective When the WOOFER function works the ring on the front panel lights up To return to normal sound press the button repeatedly until the indication disappears from the display Notes While the sleeping timer is on the ring does not light eve...

Page 6: ... TUNE or repeatedly to change the frequency step by step When an FM stereo broadcast is received ST appears Tip If the FM broadcast is noisy press MODE until Mono appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural Playing a tape Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Press on the unit and insert the tape into the tape compartment with the side you want to play facing upward Use TYPE I...

Page 7: ...s use the AC power as a power source for recording To erase a recording proceed as follows 1 Insert the tape whose recording you want to erase 2 Make sure that TAPE is displayed If TAPE is not displayed press on the unit or press FUNCTION on the remote until it appears in the display 3 Press on the unit ...

Page 8: ... this A single track 1 Press MODE until REP 1 appears 2 Press or to select the track that you want to repeat 3 Press on the unit All tracks on the CD 1 Press MODE until REP ALL appears 2 Press on the unit Tracks in random order 1 Press MODE until SHUF and REP appear 2 Press on the unit Programed tracks 1 Press MODE until REP and PGM appear 2 Program tracks see step 3 of Creating your own program 3...

Page 9: ... stations into the unit s memory You can preset up to 30 radio stations 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any order 1 Press RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET on the unit to select the band 2 Hold down RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET on the unit for 2 seconds until AUTO flashes in the display 3 Press DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY on the unit The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones If a station c...

Page 10: ...til the tape reaches the end Connecting optional component You can enjoy the sound from a PC TV VCR portable digital music player etc through the speakers of this unit Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making any connections For details refer to the instruction manual of the component to be connected 1 Connect the LINE IN jack on the unit to the line output jack of the portabl...

Page 11: ... outlet when it is not used for an extended period of time When the batteries are not to be used remove them to avoid damage that can be caused by battery leakage or corrosion The nameplate indicating operating voltage power consumption etc is located at the bottom On placement Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical ...

Page 12: ...en using poor quality CD R CD RW or if there is a problem with the recording device or application software Radio Reception is poor Reorient the antenna to improve FM reception Reorient the unit itself to improve AM reception The audio is weak or has poor quality Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak Move the unit away from the TV If you are using the remote while listening to A...

Page 13: ...the unit Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light Move closer to the unit when using the remote After trying the remedies if you still have problems unplug the AC power cord or remove all the batteries After all the indications in the display disappear plug the AC power cord or insert the batteries again If the problem persists ple...

Page 14: ...re Number of channels 2 Frequency response 20 20 000 Hz 1 2 dB Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Radio section Frequency range FM 87 5 108 MHz AM 530 1 710 kHz Antennas FM Telescopic antenna AM Built in ferrite bar antenna Cassette corder section Recording system 4 track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx 120 s sec with Sony cassette C 60 Frequency response TYPE I normal 70 13 000 Hz Ge...

Page 15: ...rox 6 h CD playback Sony R20P approx 1 h Sony alkaline LR20 approx 4 h Dimensions Approx 530 241 369 mm w h d 20 7 8 9 1 2 14 5 8 inches incl projecting parts Mass Approx 8 0 kg 17 lb 10 oz incl batteries Supplied accessories AC power cord 1 Remote control 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Optional accessories Sony MDR headphones series ...

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