Hamilton/Buhl 5050ULTRA User manual

Model #: 5050ULTRA
80 Little Falls Road, Fairfield, NJ 07004 • 1-800-631-0868 • www.HamiltonBuhl.com
Instruction Manual
Portable CD/Cassette Player
with USB Recording/Playback
Please read this manual completely before operating
this unit and retain for future reference.
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• WARNING: Lithium batteries, like all rechargeable
batteries are recyclable and should be recycled or
disposed of in normal household waste. Contact your local
government for disposal or recycling practices in your
area. They should never be incinerated since they might
explode.
• WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open.
Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should
remain readily operable during intended use. In order
to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely,
the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
• CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
• WARNING:
do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
• CAUTION:
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• WARNING:
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
• WARNING: Do not place the unit on top of any soft,
porous, or sensitive surfaces to avoid damaging the surface.
Use a protective barrier between the unit and surface to
protect the surface.
• WARNING:
may cause interference regarding use of the remote. If
the unit is displaying erratic behavior move away from
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if you
attempt to charge standard Alkaline batteries in the unit.
Only use rechargeable NiMH batteries.
• WARNING: The remote control’s button cell battery
contains mercury. Do not put in the trash, instead recycle
or dispose of as hazardous waste
Warnings and Precautions
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
shock to persons.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
This product utilizes a Class 1 laser to read
Compact Discs. This laser Compact Disc Player is
equipped with safety switches to avoid exposure
when the CD door is open and the safety interlocks
are defeated. Invisible laser radiation is present
when the CD Player’s lid is open and the system’s
interlock has failed or been defeated. It is very
important that you avoid direct exposure to the
laser beam at all times. Please do not attempt to
defeat or bypass the safety switches.
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13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
NOTE: 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.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
on apparatus.
• Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain
readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the
apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be
disconnected form the mains socket outlet completely.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
• Caution marking is located at the rear or back of the apparatus.
• The marking information is located at the rear or back of
apparatus.
1. Read these Instructions.
2. Keep these Instructions.
3. Heed all Warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacture r’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding - type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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manufacturer.
12.
Important Safety Instructions
This symbol indicates that this product
incorporates double insulation between
hazardous mains voltage and user
accessible parts.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
FCC Warnings
Additional Warnings

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Connecting the Power
Before connecting the unit to an AC outlet, check that the operating VOLTAGE of the unit is identical with the
VOLTAGE of your local power supply.
Connect the supplied AC Power Cord to the AC Socket at the back of unit.
When the AC power cord is plugged in, the batteries are automatically disconnected.
AC POWER OPERATION
The unit cannot be operated by battery when the AC power cord is connected.
Open the battery cover and put the batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment.
BATTERY OPERATION
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:
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Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
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Note:
Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of
the remote control, by pushing the tab to the right while
removing the cover.
Insert a 3V lithium battery (CR2025 or equivalent)
following the polarity (+) as shown on the diagram inside the compartment.
Replace the battery compartment cover.
Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the batteries
compartment.
Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh
ones.
If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury
from possible battery leakage.
Do not try to recharge batteries that are not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow
battery manufacturer's directions)
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY
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CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is not inserted correctly. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. alkaline, rechargeable and standard (carbon zinc) or
old batteries with fresh ones.)
Exhausted batteries must be removed to prevent possible leakage.
Dispose batteries properly in accordance with environmental regulations in your region.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING BATTERIES
The remote control battery normally lasts for about one year, although it depends on how often the
remote control is used.
If the remote control is not working properly, replace the battery.
CR2025
PUSH
OPEN

HEADPHONE JACKS
LCD DISPLAY
RECORD
STOP
REMOTE SENSOR
FOLDER UP
FOLDER DOWN
POWER INDICATOR
FM ST INDICATOR
SKIP BACKWARD
SKIP FORWARD
PROG/MODE
PLAY/PAUSE (CD/USB)
CASSETTE DOOR
BAND SWITCH
AUX
VOLUME
PAUSE
PLAY/PAUSE MODE
SKIP BACKWARD
STOP/
EJECT
SKIP FORWARD
PROGRAM
FOLDER UP
STOP
FOLDER DOWN
BACK
FWD
RECORD
FAST
FWD
PLAY
BASS (ON/OFF) USB
SLOT-IN
TUNNING
TUNNING SCALE
FUNCTION SWITCH
AC SOCKET
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
Location of Controls
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Operation
Listening to Radio
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2.
Insert the main plug into a
main supply power outlet.
Insert the main plug into a main
supply power outlet.
Select the FUNCTION switch to
RADIO position.
Slide the BAND switch to select
AM / FM ST band.
Rotate the TUNING control knob to
search for the desire station.
Rotate the VOLUME control knob
to the desire volume sound.
To turn off the unit power, select
the FUNCTION switch to OFF
position.
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NOTES:
To have the best AM reception,
slightly rotate the unit or move the
unit to a different area of the room
until the best reception is obtained.
NOTES:
Do not open the CD compartment while
the disc is playing or rotating. First press
the STOP button.
This unit can playMusicCD& MP3
Disc format.
To obtain the best FM reception,
fully extend the FM antenna.
Avoid close proximity to the speaker
sand other electrical appliance.
Listening to Music CD or MP3 Disc
1.
To open the CD door by lifting the
Open/Close area near the CD door.
Insert disc into the disc compartment
with the title side upwards.
2.
Close the CD door, select the
FUNCTION switch to CD position,
“---” is displayed for few seconds, and
total number of tracks will show on the
LCD display.
3.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to
play the CD.
4.
Press SKIP FORWARD / SKIP
BACKWARD buttons to jump to
next or previous track.
5.
Press and hold SKIP FORWARD /
SKIP BACKWARD buttons to search
rapidly within a track to locate a specific
passage.
6.
During CD play, press the
PLAY/PAUSE button to pause CD
playing and press again to resume.
7.
During MP3 playback, press and hold
the FOLDER UP button to search for
next folder.
8.
Press the STOP button to stop the CD
playing.
9.
After all tracks have been played, the
CD player will stop automatically.
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3. Load a CD with label side facing upward and close the CD door
4. Once the CD is ready to be played, select the desire track to
record and press the pause button
If you select "ALL" for recording, it will record the whole CD
from the first track.
3. Press the PLAY button on the cassette function to play a tape.
4. Press the REC button on the left front (not the record button
from the cassette function).
5. Press the STOP button on the left front (not the STOP button
on the cassette function) to stop recording or press the
STOP/EJECT button to turn off the cassette function
completely.
5. To playback the recorded contents from the USB, the
external player must be removed.
Recording from CD DiscsListening to music on USB
Recording from Tape
Recording from AUX
Note:
USB recording only from CD, Cassette and AUX mode.
Notes:
a) When CD disc is loaded inside the disc
compartment, press and hold the CD--
USB button for more than 1 sec. to
select USB operation.
b) This unit can play disc of MP3 format.
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Insert the mains plug into a power
suppy outlet.
Plug the mass storage USB into the
USB socket. Slide the FUNCTION
switch to CD/USB/AUX position;
“---” is displayed for few seconds.
Total number of tracks and USB
indicator will then show on the LCD
display.
Press PLAY/PAUSE button to play
the track on the USB.
Press SKIP FORWARD or SKIP
BACKWARD button to search
rapidly within a track to locate a
specific passage.
During USB play, press the PLAY/
PAUSE button to pause USB play
and press again to resume.
During playback, press the FOLDER+
button to skip to next folder.
During playback, press the FOLDER-
button to skip to previous folder.
Press the STOP button to stop the
USB play.
After all tracks have been played, the
USB player will stop automatically.

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Operation
To Repeat One Track on Music
CD or MP3 Disc or USB
To Repeat the Entire Disc or USB
1. During CD/MP3 disc or USB playback,
press SKIP FORWARD / SKIP
BACKWARD buttons to select a
track you wish to repeat.
To Program Specific Tracks (up to 20
Tracks)
1. Load the CD or USB you wish to program.
To Repeat Programmed Tracks
1. During program play, press PROG/MODE
button once will repeat the specifically
programmed track.
2. Press PROG/MODE button again will
repeat all the programmed track.
3. Press Stop button to cancel repeat
play on programmed tracks.
2. Make sure the CD or USB is in stop mode.
3. Press the PROG/MODE button once,
"P01" will display on the LCD and
"PROG" indicator will blink.
4. Press the SKIP FORWARD /
SKIP BACKWARD buttons
until the desired track number is
reached.
5. Press the PROG/MODE button to
store the selection.
6. Repeat the (4) & (5) steps until you
have entered all the tracks.
7. To play the stored sequence, press the
PLAY/PAUSE button.
8. After all memory tracks have been
played, the CD player will stop
automatically.
1. During CD/MP3 disc or USB playback,
press the PROG/MODE button
continuously until the “REP ALL” indicator
shows on LCD display. The unit will play all
tracks on the disc repeatedly.
To Play Music CD or MP3 Disc
or USB Randomly
1. During CD/MP3 disc or USB playback,
press the PROG/MODE button
continuously until the “RANDOM”
indicator shows on LCD display.
The unit will play all tracks randomly.
To Repeat Album for MP3 Disc
or USB
1. During MP3 disc or USB playback,
press the PROG/MODE button
continuously until the “ALBUM”
indicator shows display. The unit will
play all desired on LCD folder (album)
repeatedly.
2. To cancel the setting, press the
PROG/MODE button continuously
until the “REP” “REP ALL” “RANDOM”
“ALBUM” indicators disappear.
2. Press the PROG/MODE button until the
“REP” indicator shows on LCD
display. The unit will play the
desired track repeatedly.
2. To cancel the setting, press the
PROG/MODE button continuously until
the “REP” “REP ALL” “RANDOM”
“ALBUM” indicators disappear.
2. To cancel the setting, press the
PROG/MODE button continuously
until the “REP” “REP ALL” “RANDOM”
“ALBUM” indicators disappear.
3. To cancel the setting, press the
PROG/MODE button continuously
until the “REP” “REP ALL” “RANDOM”
“ALBUM” indicators disappear.
NOTES:
Repeat album function cannot support
normal music CD.This function is for
MP3 disc format only.
Notes
When 20 tracks of CD (or 99 tracks for
MP3 disc or USB) have been programmed,
the memory is full and “FUL” will appear
on the display. If you want to cancel the
program memory, press the STOP button
once. “REP” “ REP ALL” also applies to
CD, MP3 disc or USB program playback.

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Cassette Operation
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Select the FUNCTION switch to the "TAPE" position.
Insert the cassette into the Cassette Compartment.
Press the PLAY button to play a tape loaded.
Adjust the VOLUME, if necessary.
Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop the tape play.
*PAUSE button is used for temporarily stopping the tape during recording or playback.
PLAYBACK
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2.
To fast forward or rewind, press the Fast forwarding or Rewind button.
Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop fast forwarding as the tape ended, in order to prevent damage to the
cassette tape.
FAST FORWARDING OR REWINDING
The quality and condition of the cassette tapes used will have a direct effect on the performance of this unit.
Low quality tapes tend to break and stretch, and a broken tape can easily become entangled in the drive
mechanism, causing major damage. Stretched tapes run at uneven speeds and will distort anything
recorded on them.
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Use only reputable tape brands.
Use of C-120 (120 minutes) cassettes is not recommended. The extreme thinness of this tape may result
in breakage or other problems.
Check to ensure there are no loose layers of tape visible through the cassette center windows. Tighten
these loose layers with a pencil or ball-point pen before inserting the cassette into the unit.
CASSETTE TAPE SELECTION
When recording, no volume adjustment is necessary, recording level is automatically set.
RECORDING
CASSETTE RECORDER OPERATION
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Select the FUNCTION switch to "Radio" position.
Set the Band switch to the desired band position.
Tune in desired radio station.
Insert the cassette into the cassette compartment.
Press the PAUSE button.
Press the RECORD button.
Release the PAUSE button to begin recording.
Adjust the volume, if necessary.
To stop recording, press STOP/EJECT button.
When the tape reaches the end, it will stop recording automatically.
RECORDING FROM THE BUILT-IN RADIO

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Cassette Operation
AUX Operation
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Select the FUNCTION switch to "CD/MP3/USB/AUX " position.
Press the OPEN button to open the CD door.
Load a CD, with the label side upward, into the CD compartment, close the door, and the player will play all
the tracks once (continuous play).
Press the STOP ( ) button to stop playing the CD.
Insert the cassette into the cassette compartment.
Press the PAUSE button.
Press the RECORD button.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button ( ) to start playing.
Release the PAUSE button to begin recording. You can also record audio signal from exteranl
microphone.
Adjust the volume, if necessary.
To stop recording, press STOP/EJECT button. When the tape reaches the end, it will stop recording
automatically.
RECORDING FROM DISCS
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Select the FUNCTION switch to Tape (Radio off) position.
Insert a cassette tape into the cassette compartment.
To avoid feedback between the speaker and the built in recording microphone, set the Volume Control in
the minimum position.
Press the Record button.
Recording can be achieved via built in microphone.
To stop recording, press Stop/Eject button. When the tape reaches the end, it will stop recording
automatically.
RECORDING FROM THE BUILT IN RECORDING MICROPHONE
Requires a 3.5mm audio cable (not included)
1. Connect a the 3.5mm audio cable to the AUX In on the unit and an audio output on an MP3 player or
other audio source.
2. Select the FUNCTION switch to "CD/MP3/USB/AUX" position.
3. Use the native controls on the connected MP3 player or other audio source to play and control audio played
through the unit.