Awesome Sony Boombox (The Early Days | Document 95 Part 2) Whether youre on a construction worksite in New York City, relaxing on a yacht in the San Francisco Bay, fixing the car in the garage in Dallas, lifting weights at home in New Jersey, need rap, rock, reggae, or rhythm and blues tunes to take along on that long planned camping trip in Colorado, require some lively portable entertainment to accompany a traveling sports team, want to listen to an L.A. Dodgers baseball game on a hot summer afternoon, or are just someone that wants an excellent sounding, well-constructed Hi-Fi boombox, this rugged Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Radio that was designed for outdoor use is for you. This powerful and beautiful bright red Sony boombox features an industrial shape, tough plastic body housing, clear sound, and it provides plenty of volume for any type of music. This boombox’s sound output is profoundly excellent, robust, and wonderfully detailed. The Sony ZS-H10CP Portable Stereo’s sonic performance truly represents the pinnacle of boombox acoustic output quality standards. The Sony ZS-H10CP Portable Stereo features a deep bass impact from just two Full-Range 4-inch (3 7/8-inches or 10 cm or 100 mm) Cone Type Loudspeaker Drivers. This unit comes equipped with a large, Digital Jog Dial Volume Control for easy amplifier management when wearing thick gloves. The Sony ZS-H10CP Personal Audio System’s Rotary Encoder Volume Control can be adjusted up or down on a 0-10 30 Step digital volume control scale. This portable stereos Tuner and CD Player feature superb overall sound, enhanced low bass, clear vocals, well-defined midrange frequency response, and it fits easily on most hardhat work area shelves. The Sony ZS-H10CP Portable Stereo includes an outstanding boombox feature set that any outdoor enthusiast or boombox collector will appreciate. Those audiophile-grade portable audio features include: ideal street, backyard, workshop, or jobsite portable boombox stereo, strong boombox build that stands up to the elements, high-fidelity sound, clear sound, powerful sound, oversized handle, easily transportable personal audio system, durable boombox chassis implementation without sacrifice to sound, multiple program, shuffle, and repeat CD playback modes, superior ergonomic button layout, customized MP3 file and MP3 Player experience, stellar boombox operation in tough environments, deep bass tone, printed circuit board conductor side, printed circuit board component side, double sided printed circuit board, soldered in place electronic components, precision custom printed circuit board fabrication, exclusively Sony engineered small-scale radio frequency printed circuit board layout topology, soldered in place ferrite bar antenna, integrated circuit system controllers: IC 1, IC 2, IC 101, IC 203, IC 301, IC 402, IC 801, IC 803, IC 804, and IC 806, 17 printed circuit board internal layout including: 1.Main printed wiring board, 2. CD Player printed wiring board, 3. Tuner printed wiring board, 4. Power printed wiring board, 5. Jog Volume Dial printed wiring board, 6. Power Key printed wiring board, 7. Play Key printed wiring board, 8. DC Jack printed wiring board, 9. Battery compartment printed wiring board 1, 10. Battery compartment printed wiring board 2, 11. LED printed wiring board, 12. Detection printed wiring board, 13. Tune Key printed wiring board, 14. Headphone Jack printed wiring board, 15. Preset Key printed wiring board, 16. Line Key printed wiring board, and 17. Audio In Jack printed wiring board, single-crystal silicon wafer, integrated circuits, separate IC blocks, IC chip firmware, IC chip pins, IC chip pin functions, IC low current power consumption, transistors, very large scale transistor integration, resistors, jumper resistors, capacitors, diodes, light emitting diodes, fuses, fuse holders, switches, inductor coils, ceramic chips, ceramic vibrators, ceramic filters, ceramic trimmer caps, crystal vibrators, metal chips, short metal chips, switches, pin connectors, glass tubes, ferrite beads, oscillator coils, LCD driver, LCD circuit, LCD backlight, LCD backlight lamps, LCD holder, automatic gain control circuit, automatic frequency control circuit, SDRAM system memory controller, speaker connection wires, internal electrical wiring to connect system components, harness setting, flat cables, semiconductors, solid-state electronic components, thermal overload protection circuit, 3-button press cold factory reset procedure, Digital FM/AM Synthesized Tuner, Phase Locked Loop Tuner, 30 Total FM/AM Station Presets, 20 FM Band Stereo/Mono Presets, 10 AM Band Mono Presets, FM/AM Band Selector button, FM Band Monaural Reception, FM Band 19 kHz Pilot Tone Stereo Decoder Circuit, FM Band Stereo Reception, Radio button for direct tuner access, Mode button to switch between monaural and stereo reception on the FM Band for enhanced reception of weak signals, FM Band Frequency Range: 87.5-108 MHz, AM Band Frequency Range: 530-1710 kHz, FM Band Channel Step Tuning .1 MHz (Fixed), AM Band Channel Step Tuning: 10 kHz (Fixed), FM Band IF Tuned Circuit: 10.7 MHz, AM Band IF Tuned Circuit: 455 kHz, reference-grade superheterodyne tuning system, superheterodyne radio circuit, digital FM Band oscillator, digital AM Band oscillator, microprocessor controlled tuning operations, drift-free FM/AM reception, manual FM/AM band scanning, preset mode FM/AM band scanning, 21-inch 9-segment telescopic swivel antenna for precise FM station reception, FM antenna storage compartment, 360-degree rotational metal telescopic whip FM Band antenna, FM antenna input on Tuner printed wiring board, auto station scan, auto preset scan tuning, auto tuning storage system, preset station tuning controls, manual seek tuning, manual tuning controls, rapid manual tuning, manual preset station input, manual preset station replacement, preset station memory retention after loss of battery or AC power, electromagnetic radio wave reception, intermediate frequency amplifier, RF amplifier, RF modulator, RF demodulator, band pass filter, mixer, detector, quadrature amplitude modulation detection, high sensitivity portable radio receiver, and a built-in directional ferrite bar antenna on Tuner printed circuit board for accurate AM Band radio reception. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox features a single-disc CD Player that is virtually shock proof with ESP2 shock protection, dust, water-resistant, and airtight sealed CD compartment, rubber gaskets and bushings covering the DC IN Jack, Headphone Jack, and Line Input Jack, large rubberized buttons for Tuner and CD Player, top-loading CD Player, pull open/push close CD compartment lid, CD lid spring, CD pivot placement holder, 1-bit D/A converter for outstanding Sony sound, 2-channel stereo CD playback, 700MB or 80-minite standard audio CD playback, 12 cm audio disc playback, 8 cm audio disc playback, CD Player Frequency Response: 20Hz-20,000Hz +/-1dB, CD Player Wow and Flutter: below measurable limit, analog-to-digital converter, digital signal processing, laser beam, laser lens, laser diode, optical laser pickup assembly, automatic laser bias focus check, CD optical block KSM-213CDP, CD servo section, CD servo processor, CD DSP (Digital Signal Processing) integrated circuit, CD jitter detection circuit, CD error correction circuit, CD diagnostic error codes, CD clock generator circuit, CD spindle, CD chucking plate, CD motorized drive sled, CD spindle/sled motor drive mechanism, CD tracking focus/coil driver, CD filter circuit, auto power control circuit, 1-bit D/A converter for outstanding Sony sound, Class 1 Laser Beam Safety Certification, vibration proof rubbers in CD compartment, 8 case screws within disc compartment housing, CD transport controls including: Play/Pause, Stop, Forward Skip/Search, Reverse Skip/Search, and Repeat button, 15 Track CD/MP3 CD Programming, resume, program, shuffle, repeat CD/MP3 CD playback modes, two protective speaker grill guards, 4 Line Dot Matrix Bright Orange Backlit LCD, digital multi-function LCD display, Display/Enter button for quick access to CD track and tuner preset station status, LCD system information including: CD track/MP3 CD file number, MP3 CD folder number, MP3 disc indicator, CD track/MP3 CD folder title, ID3 tag information including: total folder number, total file number, current file number, total file play time, folder name, song title, album name, and artist name, ID3 tag information up to 15 characters (A-Z, 0-9, and special characters including $, %, (), *, +, -, /\, @, |) per line, over 100 minute “--:--“ disc play time indicator, No artist indicator, elapsed CD track play time, CD program play track information, Program Play “PGM” indicator, Program Play “Full” indicator, Repeat Play circular arrow indicator, repeat single track indicator, MP3 FLDR REPEAT indicator, “Shuf” shuffle play mode indicator, repeat shuffle play mode indicator, repeat folder shuffle play mode indicator, repeat program play mode indicator, Audio CD Reading indicator, No Disc indicator, 0-10 Volume Level, FM/AM Band indicator, FM Band “ST” Stereo indicator, FM Band Mono indicator, FM/AM Station Frequency, FM/AM Preset Station Number, flashing “AUTO” preset station mode indicator, Mega Bass indicator, and RESET indicator, green 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack (16-68 ohms impedance rating) for private listening sessions when needed, 3.5mm (1/8”) Line Input Jack (minimum input level 245mV) for connection to an MP3 Player such as an iPod, iPod mini, iPod shuffle, iPod nano, iPod touch, iPod classic, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPad, iPad 2, the new iPad, iPad Retina display, iPad mini, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, all-in-one computer, desktop computer, tablet PC, netbook, HP Envy Notebook, HP Envy Desktop, Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop PC, Zune MP3 Player, MP4 Video Player, MP3 Video Player, Coby MP3 Player, SanDisk Sansa Fuze MP3 Player, SanDisk Sanza Clip Zip MP3 Player, Creative Labs ZEN MP3 Player, Samsung-Galaxy MP3 Player, Archos MP3 Player, RCA MP3 Player, Philips-Android MP3 Player, Mach Speed Eclipse MP3 Player, Visual Land Flash Media MP3 Player, GPX MP3 Player, Sony Walkman MP3 Player, Smartphone, Motorola DROID RAZR, Motorola DROID RAZR M, BlackBerry, BlackBerry Bold, BlackBerry Curve, BlackBerry Torch, BlackBerry Storm, BlackBerry Storm 2, BlackBerry Z10, Nokia Lumia, Sharp Sidekick, HTC EVO, LG Connect, Samsung Galaxy S III, Sony Xperia Z, or an audio component of your choice such as a computer, TV,VCR, cassette player, portable Sirius/XM Satellite Radio Tuner, or FM Band HD Radio Tuner, Audio In button, Mega Bass sound system, Mega Bass sound emphasis on Stereo Headphone Jack, Mega Bass on/off control, bass reflex stereo speaker system, two bass reflex ports, speaker magnet assembly, cone type drivers, voice coils, diaphragms, audio crossover circuit, two speaker cabinet sections, CD-R/RW Playback, WMA CD Playback, WAV File CD Playback, HDCD Playback, Hybrid SACD Playback, MP3 CD Playback, legacy ATRAC3 CD Playback, ID3 tag information display, Folder +/Folder - buttons to navigate MP3 CD Folders, Power button, red/black exterior finish with vibrant system color scheme, hexagon-shaped chassis, 4.6 Watts total system power at 10% T.H.D., two-tab release detachable battery cover, battery compartment, back panel storage compartment to place an MP3 Player, audio cables, or AC Power Adapter in while camping, fishing, or boating, DC spring-loaded battery contact terminals, Red LED OPR/BATT indicator, battery tester circuit, auto AC/DC power source switching, 9V DC Input Jack for connection to the factory supplied AC Power Adapter, 16 Watts AC Power Consumption, 120V, 60Hz AC Power Rating, 9V DC Power Rating, 3-button press cold factory reset procedure: Power, Tune/Folder -, and Stop simultaneous button press, 3-button press LCD Panel Test Mode Display: Audio In, Tune/Folder +, and Stop simultaneous button press, universal DC-to-AC power inverter compatibility, Volume Knob +/- directional arrow, printed circuit board network interior layout, IC system controller, nonvolatile system memory, D battery removal factory reset procedure, closed DC power circuit, modular boombox panel construction, distinct system carry handle assembly, left base handle, right base handle, rear cabinet assembly, upper cabinet assembly, LCD display panel, removable top panel CD block assembly, 13 button control panel interface including the following: POWER, MODE, REPEAT, PLAY/PAUSE, STOP, RADIO/BAND/AUTO PRESET, MEGA BASS, TUNE/FOLDER +/-, DSPL/ENTER, PRESET/FF/REV +/-, VOLUME, AUDIO IN, tactile dot located on PLAY button, operating instructions, SONY logo, MP3 logo, CD-DA logo, CD-R/RW logo, UL logo on AC Power Adapter, 4 bottom panel rubber mechanical feet for secure placement on a table, 12 bottom panel case screws, 9 rear panel case screws, 14 total side panel case screws, 9 case screws in the carry handle, 7-digit serial number sticker on bottom panel, 3 top panel red product advertisements stickers highlighting the following system features: rich bass sound, bass reflex speaker system, MP3 CD Playback, ID3 tag display, Audio In for use with portable digital music players, water and dust resistant case, air-tight CD lid, large rubberized buttons, easy to adjust Digital Volume Knob, safeguard bar handle, and speaker grill guard, country of origin indicator, digital stereo power amplifier, integrated digital stereo headphone amplifier, and this item comes with a portable audio warranty card. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox’s digital Volume Knob is located on the far right side of its top panel. The volume can be increased or decreased in 3-segment increments on a 0-10 digital volume scale. The line or bar scale display is depicted on this portable stereo’s multi-function LCD display. Quick and continuous turning of the Volume Jog Dial will decrease or increase the volume level rapidly as needed. If you slowly turn the precision machine notched Volume Control clockwise or counterclockwise, the volume level will be adjusted up or down one incremental segment at a time. The Volume Control can be freely turned at all times without ever reaching a maximum position or spacing on the Jog Dial. Sony has outfitted this portable stereo with water, dirt, and dust-resistant high impact ABS plastic construction that is more than ready to handle the toughest jobsite, factory, garage, backyard, beach, poolside and recreational activity operating environments. The Sony Heavy Duty Boombox features a protective guard bar that doubles as a carry handle, to protect the stereo from falling objects in the workshop. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox is powered by 6 D batteries that seem to last forever. Alternatively, the portable stereo is powered with the included Sony AC-H10CP (9VDC/900mA/Tip+) Wall Wart AC/DC Power Adapter. The external power adapter provides a 6-foot polarized plug AC power cord for a simple connection to a nearby wall power outlet. The included AC Power Adapter does not provide a Dual Voltage 200-240V Power Supply for worldwide use. The AC Power Adapter is manufactured in China. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox is compatible with the following 1.5V D or equivalent battery types: carbon-zinc, alkaline, and NiMH rechargeable batteries (1.2V 10,000 mAh capacity recommended). The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox can be reliably powered for a lengthy period of time with Duracell Coppertop, Duracell Coppertop Power Preserve Technology, Energizer Max, or Energizer Max Power Seal Technology D premium alkaline batteries. Stay away from cheap no name label alkaline or carbon-zinc batteries. These unknown brand supermarket, local pharmacy, or dollar store batteries are of inferior value, last a very short time span, and have a tendency to leak in the battery compartment. Make sure to never mix old and new batteries, different battery types, different battery voltages, and different battery brands. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox’s batteries should be replaced when the Red LED OPR/BATT light dims consistently, the stereo outputs subpar sound, or no sound at all. When purchasing batteries for the Sony Heavy Duty Boombox, it is a good idea to check the date on the package. A fresh set of alkaline batteries should have a best if used by date of at least 6 or 7 years ahead of the date of purchase. There is no definitive answer as to the actual length of time that the batteries will last. The battery life specifications provided by Sony in the user manual (up to 28 hours) are only approximate, are only offered under perfect factory operating conditions, and are only accurate if you use Sony D LR20 alkaline batteries that are manufactured in Japan. Battery life will vary by battery manufacturer and battery chemistry. Your Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox will have different battery life results because it is not likely to be used exclusively at the Sony factory. Of course, the longer the duration the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox is powered on, and as the volume level increases during a playback session, battery life will be shortened accordingly. Proceed with caution. Battery life is determined by many factors and that is why individual results vary. Such factors include the type of music being played, the volume level being used, and ambient room or outdoor temperature that the portable stereo is operated in. Battery life will be decreased if this boombox is powered by D alkaline batteries in extremely cold temperatures. You should always have a spare set of D batteries nearby in case audio deteriorates in the middle of your favorite song. The D batteries are automatically disconnected as a direct current power source when this boombox is plugged into a wall outlet. The battery compartment contains two rows of DC battery contact terminals. Each battery row holds three D batteries in reverse polarity. The batteries are an optional power source for the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox and are not included with your purchase. The batteries should be removed from the battery compartment when the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox is placed into storage to avoid damage from battery leakage issues. This boombox was not intended to be completely submerged in water, but it can certainly stand up to wet conditions during an inclement weather situation or a trip to the beach. I use the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Portable Stereo every day, and it never fails to impress me, as it always sounds awesome. The Sony Heavy Duty CD Boombox has the following dimensions: Width: 22-inches, Height: 11-½ inches, Depth: 10-7/8 inches, (558 x 292 x 275 mm w/h/d) and Weight: 14 lbs (6.4 kg). A 90-day parts and labor limited manufacturer warranty is included with the Sony boombox. The CD Player can read and playback a maximum number of 256 MP3 Files and Folders (8 maximum directory levels) or 150 MP3 Folders (including Root Folders) on a CD-R/RW disc that is created from the customer’s personal computer music library. This Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox is compatible with the following MP3 CD bit rates and sampling frequencies: (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). The recommended MP3 file compression constant bit rates for precise audio playback are 44.1 KHz and 128 kbps. The CD Player can repeat a single track or MP3 file, repeat all tracks or MP3 files, repeat one MP3 folder, repeat tacks and MP3 files during shuffle play, and repeat programmed tracks/MP3 files. The resume play feature picks up playback from the beginning of the track that was playing when disc playback was last stopped. Resume play does not function in Program Play or Shuffle Play modes. Resume play is terminated once the CD compartment lid is opened or when the Stop button is pressed twice consecutively during disc playback. CD Program Play mode is remembered until the disc compartment lid is opened. The Sony ZS-H10CP CD Player’s anti-skip electronic shock protection (ESP2) system prevents the laser beam pickup from skipping or missing parts of a song during active use. Active use includes activities such as walking, jogging, running, or exercising while carrying the portable boombox in hand. The CD Player will be subject to excessive vibration if it is used in a moving vehicle or a boat. Under normal circumstances, a CD player’s optical pick-up mechanism would be unable to focus on continuously reading the playback disc during active use for enjoyment of your favorite songs. However, the Sony ZS-H10CP Personal Audio System’s CD Player incorporates an automatic electronic buffer system that allows it to store music on an audio or MP3 CD into memory so that the boombox does not skip portions of a track while the user is engaged in any active use movement. The buffer time allows the CD Player enough time to recover playback of the disc should it stumble upon an unexpected violent movement that would normally cause disruption or stoppage of disc playback. The FM/AM tuner is not affected by the anti-shock protection system. The ESP2 anti-shock system can’t be disabled by the user. The tuner scans FM/AM radio stations from low to high frequencies. The tuner automatically stops when it receives a clear FM or AM signal. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox can store radio station presets on either band in any frequency order that you choose with the manual preset tuning option, if desired. The user can replace existing preset stations by selecting and storing a new station into memory. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox is capable of receiving the following classes of FM/AM radio stations in the United States as licensed by the F.C.C.: For the FM Band: Class A: 6,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmission power-Maximum Antenna Height 328 ft., Class B1: 25,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height: 328 ft., Class B: 50,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 492 ft., Class C3: 25,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 328 ft., Class C2: 50,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 492 ft., Class C1: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 981 ft., Class C0: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 1476 ft., and Class C: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 1969 ft. For the AM Band: Class A: 10,000 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmission power, Class B: 250 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power, Class C: 250 Watts-1,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power, and Class D: 250 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power. Receivable FM/AM radio stations are categorized as commercial or non-commercial. Low-powered college radio stations located on the FM Band in NY can offer as few as 11 Watts of transmission power. High-powered college radio broadcasts can offer up to 46,000 Watts of transmission power on the FM dial. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox is capable of receiving unlicensed (Part 15 F.C.C. Rules) FM radio stations such as those broadcast at a small college, local gym, or in a multiple unit dwelling. The quality of radio reception that you will receive on the Sony ZS-H10CP Personal Audio System at any given time is dependent on a multitude of environmental, seasonal, and astronomical factors, F.C.C. regulations, the movement of radio waves from one part of the earth to another, and circumstances that are beyond your control. Reception on the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox can change based on the time of day it is, current atmospheric conditions, the presence of sun spots, solar flares, and solar storms during the daytime hours, nearby power lines and electrical motors outside the home, the proximity of appliances that emit harmful RF interference to your Sony ZS-H10CP Industrial Grade Boombox, the type of material that your home or room is made of, the distance from the antenna tower(s) to your home, the presence of mountains, hills, and skyscrapers in the neighborhood, signal strength of the station being received, the laws of physics, principles of radio wave propagation, the quality of your built-in FM/AM antennas, and digital tuner all play a critical part in determining the accuracy of radio reception in your home or neighborhood. FM/AM radio reception varies by geographical location as well. A digitally tuned boombox is not inherently superior in terms of radio reception when compared to its analog tuner portable stereo counterpart. A Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox’s sensitivity (weak signal reception) and selectivity (adjacent channel reception) performance will either thrive or dive based on the quality, electrical design, thermal properties, and craftsmanship of its internal tuning circuitry, oscillator, signal processing, micro controller, noise filters, accurate calibration of the tuner, and system antennas. In most instances, a digitally tuned boombox merely provides convenience to the listeners as they are able to store preset stations into memory and instantly recall their favorite radio stations at the touch of a button. Nevertheless, a digitally tuned boombox radio receiver is usually free from annoying station-drift issues that often plagues a lesser performing analog radio boombox stereo with a large tuning knob. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox’s precision digital tuner minimizes station-drift on the FM Band under most circumstances. I have not seen any drift issues on the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox’s AM Band tuner. Accurate, clear, and drift-free radio reception for the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox is always achievable despite difficult radio reception scenarios as noted above. It is not possible to give a definitive answer as to the exact distance that any particular radio program can be received at any specific point of the day or night. FM Band radio signals are transmitted at a much higher altitude than AM signals. As a result, FM Band radio interference can be caused from multipath reflections of high altitude radio waves off tall buildings or nearby mountains in the neighborhood. The reception area of most FM signals can range between 40-100 miles. Under rare atmospheric conditions, referred to as Tropospheric Ducting, FM signal sky wave coverage over land or bodies of water during the very warm summer months can extend outward up to a 190-500 mile radius from a station(s) transmitter during the daytime hours. Tropospheric Ducting forecasts are rated on a weakest signal to strongest signal geographical coverage area 0-10 index scale. Hilly or mountainous terrain work to defeat expanded Tropospheric Ducting FM radio wave propagation across the U.S. for the vast majority of FM Band listeners. FM Band coverage is much shorter than AM because FM signals travel in straight lines (line-of-sight) and have reduced interaction with the earth’s ionosphere. FM Band mono reception offers better sound when compared to its AM Band counterpart. FM mono signals are susceptible to much less interference than traditional AM radio waves. FM mono broadcasts provide high-fidelity sound to the target radio audience when compared to FM stereo broadcasts, and provide the longest reception range in any particular radio market on the 87.5-108 MHz VHF frequency band. AM Band radio stations on the 530-1710 kHz frequency band periodically reduce power at night or perform maintenance operations on the transmitter that could adversely affect reception. The transmissions of AM radio broadcasts are much longer than FM broadcasts. In the daytime, AM radio signals traveling via ground wave transmission may reach listeners within a several hundred mile radius. At night, AM signals roaming via sky wave may travel hundreds or even thousands of miles away from the intended radio market. Long-distance or DX reception of remote AM radio stations is possible after sunset because of an AM broadcaster’s ability to bounce signals off the outer reaches of the earth’s atmosphere to Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boomboxes outside of the intended radio market. AM DX reception is best during the winter months and is at its lowest point in the summer. An examination of the various sources of radio interference is an important subject as it pertains to the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox’s overall day-to-day performance. Typically, most sources of radio interference come from entertainment devices within the home such as computers, compact disc players, stereo systems, TV’s, cordless telephones, cellular telephones, household appliances, microwave ovens, nearby power lines outside the home, running electrical motors, and nearby commercial over-the-air radio and TV equipment that emit radio frequency waves. Radio interference may be caused by phenomenon occurring outside the home, in the immediate surrounding area of your home, deteriorating atmospheric conditions, seasonal conditions, electromagnetic solar activities, or interference from adjacent frequencies on the FM Band. Move the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox closer to a window and away from appliances that emit harmful RF interference to improve FM/AM reception on the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox. Medium Wave coverage can be expanded upon indoors with the use of an external Omni-directional passive antenna. For example, the Terk AM Advantage Indoor Antenna makes use of a wireless electromagnetic procedure known as inductive coupling to improve AM Band reception by placing the antenna in close proximity to the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox. A third party external FM antenna, such as the C. Crane FM Reflect Dipole Antenna, can be attached via alligator clips to the included telescopic whip antenna for improved FM Band reception results indoors. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox’s Digital FM Band Tuner can receive the following station frequencies in the New York City Metropolitan Area in either manual or preset tuning modes: 88.3, 88.9, 89.1, 89.5, 89.9, 90.7, 91.1, 91.5, 92.3, 93.1, 93.5, 93.9, 94.7, 95.5, 96.3, 96.7, 97.1, 97.9, 98.3, 98.7, 99.5, 100.3, 100.7, 101.1, 101.9, 102.7, 103.5, 104.3, 105.1, 105.9, 106.7, 107.5 MHz. The Digital AM Band Tuner can receive the following station frequencies in the New York City Metropolitan Area in either manual or preset tuning modes: 570, 620, 660, 710, 770, 820, 880, 930, 970, 1010, 1050, 1130, 1190, 1280, 1330, 1380, 1430, 1480, 1560, 1600, 1660 KHz. Of course, your receivable FM/AM station results will vary by your particular geographic destination or local radio market. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox remembers the last station tuned, input source selection, and volume level when it’s powered off. You do not have to press the Power button to turn the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox on. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox can be powered on by pressing the Radio or Play function buttons (Direct Power-On Function). A Y-audio stereo patch cable is needed to connect a TV, DVD Player, or VCR to this Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox’s 3.5mm AUX Line Input Jack. A 3.5mm-male-to-3.5mm-male stereo patch cable is required to connect an optional MP3 Player or computer to the 3.5mm Line Input Jack. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox’s 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack is compatible with the following private listening session accessories: monaural earphone, dual monaural earphone, flexible ear hook stereo-to-mono headphone, dynamic driver stereo headphones, electrostatic transducer stereo headphones, active noise-cancelling stereo headphones, passive noise-cancelling stereo headphones, digital noise-cancelling stereo headphones, noise-cancelling in-ear stereo headphones, RF/IR wireless stereo headphones, digital surround sound wireless stereo headphones, HD neodymium magnet stereo headphones, active style stereo headphones, vertical in-the-ear stereo headphones, in-ear stereo headphones, around-the-ear stereo headphones, collapsible headband stereo headphones, clip-on stereo headphones, behind-the-head stereo headphones, street style stereo headphones, lightweight stereo headphones, water-resistant stereo headphones, open-air stereo headphones, DJ Style stereo headphones, extra bass driver stereo headphones, Studio Monitor stereo headphones, portable stereo headphone amplifier, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack splitter for simultaneous multiple user headphone listening sessions, monaural or stereo pillow speaker with 3.5mm Line Input Jack for late night listening stints, 3.5mm monaural headphone extension cable, and a 3.5mm stereo headphone extension cable. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox is capable of producing prodigious sound from its stereo headphone amplifier. Your choice of stereo headphones will greatly affect the sound and dynamic overall loudness from the Sony Heavy Duty Boombox. To achieve tremendous loudness, use stereo headphones that offer a low impedance level typically between 24-32 ohms measured at 1 kHz. Look to purchase headphones that feature a high sensitivity rating measured in decibels. Look for stereo headphones with a driver sensitivity rating between 100db-117db/mW, large diameter neodymium magnet drivers between 30-70mm, 4-10 ft. oxygen-free copper litz wire connecting cord, Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire (CCAW) voice coils, and high power handling capacity measured in milliwatts (500-3,000mW) for a sensational private listening indoors or outdoors. Stereo headphones are the best choice for this high-end private listening application. I recommend any of the following Sony MDR Series Extra Bass, DJ Style, or Studio Monitor Stereo Headphones to achieve high-fidelity private listening sessions on the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox: 1. Sony MDR-XB1000, 2. Sony MDR-XB700, 3. Sony MDR-XB500, 4. Sony MDR-XB300, 5. Sony MDR-V900HD, 6. Sony MDR-Z1000, 7. Sony MDR-V700DJ, 8. Sony MDR-V600, 9. Sony MDR-V500DJ, 10. Sony MDR-V300, 11. Sony MDR-V250V, 12. Sony MDR-V6, 13. Sony MDR-V55/BR, 14. Sony MDR-ZX600/BLK, 15. Sony MDR-MA100, 16. Sony MDR-MA300, 17. Sony MDR-MA900, 18. Sony MDR-110LP, 19. Sony MDR-210LP, 20. Sony MDR-770LP, 21. Sony MDR-G45LP, 22. Sony MDR-X10/BLK, 23. Sony MDR-X10/RED, 24. Sony MDR-XB600, 25. Sony MDR-XB800, 26. Sony MDR-XB400/GRN, 27. Sony MDR-NC500D, 28. Sony XBA-NC85D, 29. Sony MDR-1R, and 30. Sony MDR-RF985RK. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox is compatible with the following aftermarket upgrade accessories when stereo headphones are connected to this item: 1. RadioShack 20-Ft. Stereo headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2562 |Catalog #: 42-2562, 2. RadioShack 6-Ft. Stereo Headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2482 |Catalog #: 42-2482, 3. RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones Model: 42-2559 |Catalog #: 42-2559, 4. Auvio 3.5mm Headphone Splitter Model: 4201009 |Catalog # 421009, and 5. FiiO E5 Portable Headphone Amplifier. I recommend the Sony MDR-V300 DJ Headphones as an aftermarket upgrade for your Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox. As the painter fine tunes a diverse color palette with subtle brush strokes to achieve a delicate balance between light and shadow on a canvas to present proper time, place, season, and emotional perspective to the viewer, the Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Series Stereo Headphones provide natural, warm, and fulfilling sound tones on an elegant yet creatively crafted soundstage for the professional audiophile and artist alike to revel over. From the Dongan Hills to Pleasant Plains and across all the other great neighborhoods around the world, this pair of Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones provides a concert venue bass heavy sound presentation to mobile users on the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox to transform the most mundane daily tasks into a riveting personal audio encounter. The Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones offer an acoustic paradise upon impact. These cans present signature Sony sound profiles on rock, dance, trance, hip-hop, house, indie, and classical music. That signature profile entails crisp bass response on percussion instruments such as the piano, piccolo, maracas, snare drum, bass drum, electric bass, and the hammered dulcimer. The Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones exhibit lifelike midrange tonality on guitar riffs, licks, chords, scales, chops, and various fret pitch ranges on classic rock tracks. The Sony MDR-V300 DJ Headphones demonstrate superbly powerful vocals on broken-hearted love songs, country duets, and stadium rock anthems on the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox. The Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Stereo Headphones produce an eclectic mix of harmonious rhythms from the harmonica, trumpet, clarinet, cymbals, tambourine, trombone, tuba, harp, violin, xylophone, Irish bagpipes, and electronic synthesizers across many different music genres. The sound is so amazingly real on these Sony MDR-V300 DJ Headphones that I am able to hear the plucking of guitar strings with the guitar pick on many 60’s acoustic folk rock tracks all from the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones recreate the fond memories from dreams, aspirations, and events gone by from a distant past. Bucolic mountain ranges, erupting volcanoes, submarines, battleships, fighter jets, the turbulent sea, a pouring rain, atmospheric storms, twisters, earthquakes, song birds, crimson red sunsets, frolicking flowers in the garden, the forests and fields torn asunder. These are just some of the sounds that customers may hear with the magnificent Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones while listening from a Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox. The Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones are ideal for auditioning theatrical musical scores at home, listening to sounds of nature compact discs in the morning, and they produce studio audio while relaxing to the beat of a rock opera at work. The Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones are a perfect choice for any demanding portable audiophiles looking for acoustically faithful reproduction from their compact disc collection. You may simply want to listen to upgraded first-class Sony Studio Monitor Headphone sound for your existing CD collection on your Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox. Sony has left nothing out of this expertly constructed pair of Sony MDR-V300 DJ Stereo Headphones. The Sony MDR-V300 DJ Style Headphones are comfortable to wear for an extended time period. The Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones easily transport the user into an immersive acoustic environment for hours of uninterrupted music playback on the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox. I am unable to hear other outside distractions in my immediate surroundings when wearing the Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones. Sound leakage in public places is not an issue thanks to the sound absorbing ear pad cushion construction. The Sony MDR-V300 DJ Headphones feature set is very impressive for both novice and seasoned Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox users. Those portable audio features are: two-channel stereo sound for superior channel separation between vocals and musical instruments, 30mm diameter binaural dome type drivers for concert grade deep impact bass presentation, reversible ear cups, single-sided monitoring capability, folding ear cups, swivel ear cups for easy transportation in an equipment bag to another portable audio destination, 3.5mm (1/8”) straight Gold-Plated fixed mini plug connector for maximum signal transfer from the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox to your ears, corrosion-resistant Gold-Plated Plugs, high-energy neodymium magnets enables advanced sound reproduction on bass heavy club music tracks from smaller diameter drivers, P.E.T. dome type diaphragms for extended low frequency response on the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox, padded ear cups, adjustable 1-9 scale wide molded headband for maximum comfort, L/R ear cup placement marks, over-the-head closed dynamic supra-aural ear pads provides ear-conscious positioning, voice coils for exceptional power handling capacity, lightweight design to accommodate virtually any portable audio task, 3.0m (118 in. or 9.8 ft.) double-sided oxygen-free copper litz wire cord for enhanced electrical conductivity, high-grade metallic silver finish on the ear cups for beautiful appearance, black headband, super comfortable vinyl ear pads, 500mW (IEC) power handling capacity for stringent daily usage at high output levels, 16-22,000Hz frequency response provides full spectrum coverage of low bass, midrange, and treble frequency ranges on the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox, 24 ohms at 1 kHz impedance rating for robust audio output from a Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox, wide dynamic range, low distortion, 102db/mW sensitivity rating for spectacular loudness output, and its weight is 4.0 ounces (115 g) without cord. The Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Stereo Headphones are suitable for use at home, at work, outdoors, traveling, and enjoying tunes from your Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox. I use the Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones to listen to my Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox for an exciting private portable audio event at any time. The headphone cord offers plenty of length for just about any Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox portable audio application. Additional cord length up to 25-feet can be added easily with a connection to any 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo headphone extension cord. The Sony MDR-V300 DJ Headphones do not come with a Carrying pouch for storage or an in-line volume control. The Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones sound great with Mega Bass EQ settings enabled or disabled on the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox. A portable headphone amplifier is certainly compatible with this Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox, but not necessary to make this pair of Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones produce beautifully detailed sound. The Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones produce subwoofer caliber bass, detailed midrange, and studio-grade vocals which make this pair of cans a wonderful selection for the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox’s internal speaker system is not magnetically shielded. The boombox speaker system can cause moderate to severe picture interference to a TV that is located in extremely close proximity to it. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox does not feature a dedicated 3.5mm Analog, Digital Fiber Optic, or Digital Coaxial Line Output Jack for connection to a component stereo power amplifier, A/V receiver, integrated amplifier, MP3 recorder, powered speakers, cassette recorder, CD recorder, DAT recorder, DCC recorder, or MD recorder with a 3.5mm, Digital Optical, Coaxial, or RCA Stereo Input Jack. You can play an MP3 Player or TV set on the Sony ZS-H10CP Personal Audio System’s stereo speakers via a user selectable unused FM radio station frequency with an optional FM transmitter connected to your MP3 Player’s 3.5mm Headphone Jack. A portable AAA battery operated FM transmitter with a 3.5mm Line Input Jack is compatible with any Sony ZS-H10CP Personal Audio System that features an integrated Digital FM Band Tuner. I recommend a Maxell P-13 Universal Digital FM Stereo Transmitter for this enhanced MP3 Player wireless audio application. The built-in FM/AM tuner can’t be upgraded to HD sound. Even so, an external third party FM HD radio tuner can be added on to the Sony ZS-H10CP Personal Audio System’s 3.5mm Stereo Line Input Jack. I recommend the following portable FM Band HD radio tuner’s for this on-the-go digital radio upgrade: Insignia NS-HD01, Insignia NS-HD01A, Insignia NS-HD02, Insignia NS-HDRAD, and Coby HDR650. HD radio provides many benefits to consumers including dramatically increased audio fidelity on FM/AM radio stations, wide dynamic range FM stereo sound, digital AM stereo sound on the FM HD radio sub-channels, live HD broadcasts of local professional sports teams, multiple simultaneous news, talk, and music program feeds on many different FM HD1, HD2, and HD3 over-the-air channels, auto HD/analog reception mode switching, broadcast HD Logo on HD radio programs, HD radio signal strength meter, instant station frequency, artist info, song title, album info, album cover art, and call sign FM station identification, iTunes tagging, live pause, bookmark feature, reduced multipath noise distortion artifacts, virtual elimination of noise, static, hissing, popping, fading, and birdie sounds often found on conventional AM radio transmissions, and real-time news, weather, and traffic reports. The subscription free over-the-air HD signal does not provide extended reception coverage to geographical locations that are normally impossible to obtain analog radio reception in. HD radio transmissions are broadcast alongside their traditional analog counterpart. An HD radio receiver reverts back to analog transmissions when the digital signal is weak, obstructed, or lost due to a poor reception area. As a result, any portable FM HD radio receiver that is connected to the Sony ZS-H10CP Personal Audio System is not likely to obtain better FM reception when compared to this portable stereo’s integrated terrestrial FM Stereo/AM Mono Tuner. A combination portable satellite radio tuner/digital MP3 recorder can be connected to this boombox but the manufacturer can’t guarantee reception and reception range of the attached satellite tuner. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox is not classified, certified, labeled, advertized, promoted, or touted as a satellite radio-ready or satellite radio-ready by its manufacturer. The operating instructions and marketing specifications do not specify that this Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Portable Stereo is satellite radio ready or satellite radio compatible. Sony does not list this Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox as Sirius/XM satellite radio ready or Sirius/XM satellite radio compatible on its SonyStyle website. As a result, reception of satellite radio signals from a third party satellite radio service provider such as Sirius or XM on the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox is outside the scope of normal product operation as defined by the manufacturer. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox does not feature any satellite radio tuner command and control facilities such as a Sirius/XM control module input jack, satellite radio antenna, or integrated satellite radio tuner. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox can’t control, measure the signal strength, adjust the signal strength, or troubleshoot satellite radio signals that are input into this Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Portable Stereo. It is definitely possible to connect a portable satellite radio tuner’s RCA or 3.5mm Stereo Line Output Jack to the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox’s 3.5mm AUX Stereo Line Input Jack. Some Sony customers may report that an optional third party Sirius/XM satellite radio tuner plays perfectly well through the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox’s powered stereo speaker system. On the other hand, it is equally plausible that there are other Sony customers with a portable Sirius/XM satellite radio tuner in their possession will report their utter disappointment, dissatisfaction, and disgust with the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox’s satellite radio reception capabilities. You are better off purchasing a satellite radio ready boombox for this satellite radio reception application. I recommend the Sirius Dock & Play Boombox SUB-X1 for all of your portable satellite radio reception needs. The ATRAC3/ATRAC3Plus (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding) proprietary music file compression scheme and optical disc storage format is no longer supported for the CD Player. Sony’s proprietary SonicStage software has been discontinued by the manufacturer. The ATRAC3 file copy compression scheme made it possible to condense many store purchased audio discs onto one CD-R/RW disc without any perceivable loss in sound by the end user. The ATRAC compression scheme transfer process required a personal computer with a CD burner and accompanying SonicStage software to complete the reduced bit rate ATRAC CD copy process. ATRAC compression codecs were based on sound principles of psychoacoustics that eliminated portions of a particular song that could not be heard by human ears. Since ATRAC3 compressed files are 1/10th to 1/20th of the size of the data that is normally found on a store purchased CD-DA audio disc, one CD-R/RW disc could store up to a full day’s worth of music that could be played back on the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox on demand. ATRAC compression disc copying allowed customers to hear many hours of uninterrupted compact disc playback without the need to change the playback disc frequently in order to maximize the portable audio experience of the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox. Programmable track memory on a Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox allows the user to store up to 15 songs/MP3 files in most cases on any particular Red Book CD-DA compliant audio disc into the portable stereo’s memory storage system in any playback order that the customer chooses. For example, the customer may program or set into memory the following tracks: 2, 9, 20, 8, 6, 4, 1, 7, 13, 17, 3, 10, 5, 18, and 12. Obviously, if a particular audio disc features less than 15 tracks, you will be able to program the maximum number of tracks contained on that specific disc into memory. Conversely, if the audio disc features 20 tracks/MP3 files or any number over 15, then you can only program a maximum number of 15 tracks/MP3 files into the Portable CD Player’s memory. You must prioritize the tracks that you want in memory in this scenario. A CD program play “Full” indicator will appear in the LCD if more than 15 tracks/MP3 files are programmed into memory. The program play mode selection can be repeated by pressing the MODE button until the REPEAT circular arrow and PGM symbols appears in the LCD. CD Program Play mode is cancelled once the disc compartment door is opened, the Mode button is pressed until the “PGM” indicator is removed from the LCD, Power to the boombox is turned off, the CD PLAY button is pressed twice consecutively during disc playback, the batteries are completely consumed, or AC power is removed from the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox. The program track memory play mode will work with homemade CD-R/RW discs, store purchased audio discs, 12 cm audio discs, 8 cm audio discs, audio books on CD, and compressed file MP3 audio discs as long as the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox supports those types of media playback. Programmed CD tracks can be cancelled before playback commences on the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Portable CD Player. The consecutive playback order of all programmed tracks can be viewed by pressing the DSPL/ENTER button on the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox is made in China (PRC). I can’t recommend the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox for use in China. The AM Band will not work correctly in the People’s Republic of China. There are approximately 300 FM/AM radio stations in China today. FM/AM over-the-air radio programming subjects include: children’s programs, foreign language, opera, education, women’s programs, finance, medical and health, short stories, talk shows, traditional/classical music, lifestyle, crosstalk, sports, weather updates, entertainment game programs, music, and traffic news. Some popular Chinese radio stations include: Beijing Traffic Radio FM 103.9 MHz, Beijing Entertainment Radio FM 87.6 MHz, Beijing News Radio FM 100.6 MHz/AM 828 kHz, CNR-1 The Voice of China FM 106.1 MHz, China Radio International FM 90.5 MHz, and Beijing Music Radio FM 97.4 MHz. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox features a fixed FM Band Channel Step Tuning interval of .1 MHz with an FM Band Frequency Range between 87.5-108 MHz. As a result, it can tune to any FM Band frequency in the desired target destination. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox’s default AM Band Channel Step Tuning is fixed at 10 kHz and can’t be changed from 10 kHz to 9 kHz to receive AM Band stations competently in China. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox’s AM Band Frequency Range is 530-1710 kHz. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox will work in China as long as you supply it with six working 1.5V D alkaline batteries. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox is certainly durable enough to be used outdoors frequently because it can operate on D batteries for musical entertainment to go. There is no information contained in the operating instructions that supports habitual long-term outdoor use for advanced mobile audio applications. This 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 Heavy Duty Boombox can be taken to the beach or boardwalk in the summertime, but this item should not be exposed to the direct rays of the sun for endless hours and hours. Excessive exposure to sun rays at the beach or in a parked car with the windows closed on a clear summer day should be avoided in order to prevent heat related damage to critical internal boombox components. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox is fairly heavy at approximately 14 pounds with 6 D alkaline batteries installed in the rear panel battery compartment and this fact may curtail the customer’s desire to use it at just any portable audio venue. The operating instructions state that this portable stereo should not be subjected to excessive amounts of water splashing, water infiltration inside cabinet openings, dust or sand infiltration, a substantial drop to the ground, and severe mechanical shock. The operating instructions suggest that the personal audio system should not be placed on an unstable surface and customers should not obstruct ventilation openings in the casing to prevent overheating issues. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox may suffer cosmetic scratches, dents, or blemishes and the casing may become soiled when it is exposed to the harsh outdoor elements on a consistent basis. Any of the above mentioned incidents that may occur while the boombox is located outdoors could cause damage, operation error, or complete malfunction to the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox. Such product abuse may not be covered by the manufacturer’s factory warranty that provides reasonable protections to consumers against product defects that occur during normal usage. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox should always be kept indoors during extreme, catastrophic, or nightmare scenario inclement weather events. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox’s maximum lifespan will only occur when it is used exclusively at home or in a secure indoor location. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox should not be exposed to extremely cold temperatures for any extended period of time to prevent disruption of compact disc playback. There are many benefits to using the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox exclusively indoors that include: substantially increased longevity, class leading sound with prodigious low bass for the industrial boombox category, and consumers can expect to conserve battery power by plugging this mobile stereo system into an available wall outlet, power strip, or surge protector as well. Rest assured the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox is the best choice in the very competitive jobsite boombox category today for most outdoor mobile audio adventures. The Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox is a perfect choice for the avid outdoor enthusiast, a first time boombox buyer, or a savvy boombox collector that wants supreme portable sound. As usual, any Sony boombox always outperforms its competition in the traditional portable audio marketplace in terms of immersive sound recreation and overall product feature set by a wide margin, and it should last a long time with proper care. Customers should firmly observe all manufacturer product care guidelines, tips, and warnings that are outlined in the pamphlet operating manual. There are differences between the Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox and the component shelf system categories with respect to compatible AC or DC power sources and product features that consumers should be aware of before making their purchasing decision. The differences between these two products categories are as follows: Shelf systems can’t accept batteries as a direct current power source. Traditional stereo shelf systems can only be powered by AC household current. A Sony Heavy Duty CD Boombox is the correct product category for a complete, self-contained water, dirt, and dust resistant audio system that can be powered by batteries or AC household power. A traditional Sony boombox is a portable stereo that features a digital FM/AM Tuner, single-disc CD Player, two full-range stereo speakers, speaker grills, digital stereo power amplifier, sturdy fixed position carry handle, telescopic FM whip antenna, directional ferrite bar AM Band antenna, the ability to run off batteries or household AC power sources interchangeably, auto power source switching, detachable AC power adapter, and its relatively lightweight for mobile audio recreational or industrial applications. Boomboxes can have a range in weight from two pounds to over thirty pounds. Shelf systems can have a range in weight from a few pounds to approximately 80 pounds. The distinguishing hallmark of a Sony Heavy Duty CD Boombox is that it can be taken almost anywhere indoors or outdoors for your listening pleasure and it can be powered by batteries to achieve that goal. The better performing Sony boomboxes are powered by D batteries and a large number of them to accommodate their more powerful amplifiers. A Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty CD Boombox features a 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack, 3.5mm AUX Line Input Jack to connect an optional MP3 Player, and a robust Mega Bass sound system to improve the customer’s everyday portable audio experience. The compact stereo shelf system does not qualify as a boombox because it can’t be powered by batteries and is far too large and heavy to be considered portable for jobsite musical entertainment. The shelf system is designed to be used in the home exclusively and can only be powered by AC household current. Shelf systems feature more audio/video inputs than portable stereos to connect optional components to the home stereo system. For example, customers can typically connect their TV, DVD Player, computer, VCR, turntable, portable HD radio tuner, portable cassette player, MP3 Player, and/or gaming system to their shelf system for audio playback of these components. Many shelf systems feature antenna inputs for connection to an external amplified antenna for improved FM/AM reception. A Sony Heavy Duty CD Boombox does not feature antenna inputs and is limited to use of the built-in telescopic and ferrite bar antennas for local market FM/AM radio reception capabilities. Numerous Sony shelf systems offer multiple-disc CD changers for uninterrupted music listening. Select component shelf systems include a timer to enable time shift recording of programs from the cassette recorder off the FM/AM tuner. A Sony ZS-H10CP Heavy Duty Boombox is limited to single-disc CD playback. Shelf systems typically include a multi-speaker setup with a dedicated subwoofer. The boombox category is usually limited to a two speaker arrangement. High-end shelf systems feature a DVD Player, large 7-8 inch LCD viewing display, and can output surround sound to accommodate the dynamic acoustic impact of a movie soundtrack. The shelf system offers much more amplifier power than the vast majority of boomboxes on the market today. Boomboxes can offer anywhere between 1 Watt to 52 Watts of total amplifier power. Current Sony shelf systems can range between 10 Watts to 2000 Watts of RMS measured amplifier output.
Posted on: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 22:44:53 +0000
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