Creep Crafters is gone, but here is the PDF that you mention in the beginning. omarshauntedtrail.com/Props/Prop%20Idea%20Files/Audio/Boom%20Box%20Amplifier.pdf
Thanks for sharing. It's very helpful. I just did the same modification to an exactly same model. I have some experiences to share as well: 1. There is no need for the 12μF capacitor for checking signal flow direction. Just hold a metal wire and tap the tip you want to check 2. If you don't need the earphone output (which is my case), then you can convert the existing output to aux line in. This eliminates the need for an additional 3.5mm audio socket. 3. The ribbon is quite brittle after splitting. It's better to solder the wire from 3.5mm audio socket to the circuit board on the other end of the ribbon rather than onto the ribbon itself.
Thanks, Fred. I'm surprised this video is still getting activity 8 years later. Good points about the capacitor and soldering. Also good tip about rerouting the headphone jack. I wanted to leave that stock. Rock on!
You are very welcome! TH-cam videos have helped me on many projects, so I feel good about making a video that might help someone else. I tried the same modification to a car stereo, but it didn't turn out so well. I tapped in to the wrong part of the circuit and blew something. It was a 20-year-old tape deck and I got a used Pioneer DEHP600UB as a replacement, so all is well. Great job to you on getting the result you wanted for a cheap price!
I used the same idea on a Sony-ZS-X1 Sports Boombox it worked great! I was about to buy an ipod-dock and the sound that i'm getting out that bad boy is way better than any i-home worth the $2 i spent on that radioshack iphone jack! Thank you for making this video!
I know this video is old, but it was very helpful. It saved my Sony CFD-E75 from a landfill grave. I was lucky the connections from the tuner pcb on mine were clearly marked , left, right, gnd etc. Which made the mod very easy.
Thanks for the nice feedback. Props to you for making the effort. For me, the feeling of success is worth at least as much as the modification itself. Rock on...
Did this whih a philips boombox because a bunch of wood fell on top of it because it was a wood shop boombox and the radio tuner board was broken in half but the main amp and tape and the CD player all still worked. I found the right connections and I have an input jack installed in the back. I plan to install a digital tune radio board inside with buttons to tune the radio and control the radio's output volume. I'll run the audio from the radio into the input jack by a short aux cord that I can unplug when I want to use AUX device for now until I can figure out how to make it so when you plug in something to the aux jack it disconnects the output from the radio. I have some of those same audio jacks but I'm not sure if they have the built-in switches that disconnect when an aux cord is plugged in. Half the battle is assembling the radio board because it's a kit and needs SMD soldering and I'm not that good.
Nice work! It's risky to mess with an existing circuit if you're just a hobbyist. It feels good when a modification works out. (Cue some victory music.............)
+Mateusz Kret your model is very similar to my ZS-X3CP. Did you make any notes or a video? I'm not an engineer so I'm still a bit lost how to proceed. thank you
This! Is so cool! I have a jcv boom blaster you know the long round one, but mine is a early type with no aux...... So I guess I'm gonna try installing a aux using you video hoping it will be the same way to find the point to solder on :)
i have the jvc RV-B70 its even easier to do it, yesterday i did mine after watching this video. just open it go to radio board and solder wires underneath the flat connector cable, you can even read rch/lch and ground solder your cables on those pins and build in your female jack and solder the cables and it works great.
you tapped into the pre-amp? I've seen other videos that say to bypass the pre-amp and go directly to the amp for use with an mp3 player (maybe the reason your mp3 player is loader then your radio since the player already sends a 1db signal. I have a nice Sony ZS-X3CP and stumped as to how to proceed. This things sounds great and would like to put it to good use, while keeping the radio and cd functions. Any tips as to where to tap in while still using a 5 pin 3.5 mm jack?
I wonder if a cassette adapter to male 3.5 millimeter jack would have accomplished the same thing with acceptable results. The adapters can usually be found for $5.
so I decided to try this for myself as I also have a sony and I was not able to see the wires clear and was hoping if you were able to help me out with this if it was not to much trouble and btw loved the video.. way cool..
Hi demings, do you think you could help me identify some circuits on the boombox that I have? Instead of intercepting on the tuner, do you think i can intercept on the cd-player?
Great how to vid. I have that same radio. I was wondering if it's possible to disable the mute function when scanning for channels. I can't find a circuit diagram for that radio but you seem like an EE and was wondering if you're ever into that radio again it if it's possible to disable that mute function. I know some radios have a pin or trace you can cut. Thanks.
Brad, Thanks for the praise. It's why I make these videos. Sorry--three strikes--you're out. 1) I am unaware of the mute function you describe. 2) I'm just an ME that likes to modify stuff to suit my needs. 3) It's unlikely I'll ever open this radio again. It probably doesn't even get turned on anymore since my son got Logitech 2+1 powered speakers to hook to his MP3 player (much better sound). Thanks again for taking the time to type nice words.
No prob. I love how to vids and this is awesome. Now I know how to do that and as luck would have it, I found a service manual for that radio so if anyone wants to play with their radio and can read (witchcraft) schematics LOL here's the link. elektrotanya.com/sony_cfd-s01_ver-1.0_sm.pdf/download.html I believe what I want to do is on page 18 at pin 35. Just a little snip and I should be good to go. Take care.
the video quality is not so clear , im trying to see where all the wires go im doing the same thing to my Sony radio unfortunately i shorted out my main a/c input transformer in the proces of doing this mod lol hopefully i can get it back up and running as i don't want to use it with battery power lol most people will think is a waste of time with all the new technology out but I am doing this to improve my component level electronic skills :-)
Creep Crafters is gone, but here is the PDF that you mention in the beginning. omarshauntedtrail.com/Props/Prop%20Idea%20Files/Audio/Boom%20Box%20Amplifier.pdf
Thanks, Brad. I pinned your comment to the top, and I will add your link to the video description.
Thanks for sharing. It's very helpful. I just did the same modification to an exactly same model. I have some experiences to share as well:
1. There is no need for the 12μF capacitor for checking signal flow direction. Just hold a metal wire and tap the tip you want to check
2. If you don't need the earphone output (which is my case), then you can convert the existing output to aux line in. This eliminates the need for an additional 3.5mm audio socket.
3. The ribbon is quite brittle after splitting. It's better to solder the wire from 3.5mm audio socket to the circuit board on the other end of the ribbon rather than onto the ribbon itself.
Thanks, Fred. I'm surprised this video is still getting activity 8 years later. Good points about the capacitor and soldering. Also good tip about rerouting the headphone jack. I wanted to leave that stock. Rock on!
You are very welcome! TH-cam videos have helped me on many projects, so I feel good about making a video that might help someone else. I tried the same modification to a car stereo, but it didn't turn out so well. I tapped in to the wrong part of the circuit and blew something. It was a 20-year-old tape deck and I got a used Pioneer DEHP600UB as a replacement, so all is well. Great job to you on getting the result you wanted for a cheap price!
I used the same idea on a Sony-ZS-X1 Sports Boombox it worked great! I was about to buy an ipod-dock and the sound that i'm getting out that bad boy is way better than any i-home worth the $2 i spent on that radioshack iphone jack! Thank you for making this video!
I know this video is old, but it was very helpful. It saved my Sony CFD-E75 from a landfill grave. I was lucky the connections from the tuner pcb on mine were clearly marked , left, right, gnd etc. Which made the mod very easy.
Thanks for the nice feedback. Props to you for making the effort. For me, the feeling of success is worth at least as much as the modification itself. Rock on...
I got a sony CFM and want to do the same, did you connect the aux to the radio, as here, or to the cassette?
@@panchoskywalker I made mine to the radio.
Did this whih a philips boombox because a bunch of wood fell on top of it because it was a wood shop boombox and the radio tuner board was broken in half but the main amp and tape and the CD player all still worked. I found the right connections and I have an input jack installed in the back. I plan to install a digital tune radio board inside with buttons to tune the radio and control the radio's output volume. I'll run the audio from the radio into the input jack by a short aux cord that I can unplug when I want to use AUX device for now until I can figure out how to make it so when you plug in something to the aux jack it disconnects the output from the radio. I have some of those same audio jacks but I'm not sure if they have the built-in switches that disconnect when an aux cord is plugged in. Half the battle is assembling the radio board because it's a kit and needs SMD soldering and I'm not that good.
Very well done video, thank you. I have two old boom boxes I might attempt this on.
You're welcome! Good luck! There are also videos about hacking in a Bluetooth module so you can stream from your smart phone.
Thanks! Just modified my garage stereo. good trick with the capacitor to find the audio.
Nice work! It's risky to mess with an existing circuit if you're just a hobbyist. It feels good when a modification works out. (Cue some victory music.............)
I made aux input in Sony ZS-X1 boombox. Sounds great :D
+Mateusz Kret your model is very similar to my ZS-X3CP. Did you make any notes or a video? I'm not an engineer so I'm still a bit lost how to proceed. thank you
+Brian James I haven't made any notes or video, but contact me at djkr3t [at] gmail.com or facebook: ksiazemateusz . I will try to explain it for you
This! Is so cool! I have a jcv boom blaster you know the long round one, but mine is a early type with no aux...... So I guess I'm gonna try installing a aux using you video hoping it will be the same way to find the point to solder on :)
i have the jvc RV-B70 its even easier to do it, yesterday i did mine after watching this video. just open it go to radio board and solder wires underneath the flat connector cable, you can even read rch/lch and ground solder your cables on those pins and build in your female jack and solder the cables and it works great.
Could I reuse the inter graded headphone or Mic jack as the aux input ?
Very usefull video, thanks!!!
Prašom. I think the video is not very entertaining, but the factual details are all there.
My quality wasn't clear at first either but then I skipped back to the start and it came out very clear
you tapped into the pre-amp? I've seen other videos that say to bypass the pre-amp and go directly to the amp for use with an mp3 player (maybe the reason your mp3 player is loader then your radio since the player already sends a 1db signal.
I have a nice Sony ZS-X3CP and stumped as to how to proceed. This things sounds great and would like to put it to good use, while keeping the radio and cd functions. Any tips as to where to tap in while still using a 5 pin 3.5 mm jack?
I have a GE super 3 radio with same issue but don't know where to install...can I get help
Amazing, I'd like to do that on my sony CFM but I don't have the skills
I wonder if a cassette adapter to male 3.5 millimeter jack would have accomplished the same thing with acceptable results. The adapters can usually be found for $5.
so I decided to try this for myself as I also have a sony and I was not able to see the wires clear and was hoping if you were able to help me out with this if it was not to much trouble and btw loved the video.. way cool..
Hi demings, do you think you could help me identify some circuits on the boombox that I have? Instead of intercepting on the tuner, do you think i can intercept on the cd-player?
hello, can you help me, I have wanna out AUX port in my Radio CD player but I cant JGC- TCD 629
Great how to vid. I have that same radio. I was wondering if it's possible to disable the mute function when scanning for channels. I can't find a circuit diagram for that radio but you seem like an EE and was wondering if you're ever into that radio again it if it's possible to disable that mute function. I know some radios have a pin or trace you can cut. Thanks.
Brad, Thanks for the praise. It's why I make these videos. Sorry--three strikes--you're out. 1) I am unaware of the mute function you describe. 2) I'm just an ME that likes to modify stuff to suit my needs. 3) It's unlikely I'll ever open this radio again. It probably doesn't even get turned on anymore since my son got Logitech 2+1 powered speakers to hook to his MP3 player (much better sound). Thanks again for taking the time to type nice words.
No prob. I love how to vids and this is awesome. Now I know how to do that and as luck would have it, I found a service manual for that radio so if anyone wants to play with their radio and can read (witchcraft) schematics LOL here's the link.
elektrotanya.com/sony_cfd-s01_ver-1.0_sm.pdf/download.html
I believe what I want to do is on page 18 at pin 35. Just a little snip and I should be good to go.
Take care.
Just use the existing mini headphone out jack and wire it to the cassette desk for audio in.
the video quality is not so clear , im trying to see where all the wires go
im doing the same thing to my Sony radio
unfortunately i shorted out my main a/c input transformer in the proces of doing this mod lol
hopefully i can get it back up and running as i don't want to use it with battery power lol
most people will think is a waste of time with all the new technology out but I am doing this to improve my component level electronic skills :-)
Hello you have some pictures about you wires conexión I have the same boombox
Sorry--no photos. Only this video.
@@ColoradoDemings thanks,,👍
now go one step further and make it blue tooth compatible.