Hamilton/Buhl MPC5050BT User manual

Portable Bluetooth CD Player with
Cassette Recorder and FM Radio
HamiltonBuhl
80 Little Falls Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Phone: [phone]
www.HamiltonBuhl.com
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MPC5050BT
PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT AND RETAIN
THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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• To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, and insert.
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not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
• Use of any controls or adjustments or
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• Do not place this unit directly onto furniture
As with any rubber compound made with oils, the feet
could cause marks or staining where the feet reside. We
recommend using a protective barrier such as a cloth or a
piece of glass between the unit and the surface to reduce the
risk of damage and/or staining.
• Shock hazard - Do Not Open.
Mains Plug or Direct plug-in adapter 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 or Direct plug-in adapter should
be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.
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 manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
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. When
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Warnings and Precautions
Important Safety Instructions
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.
Special note: When placing your unit on a
with a cloth or other protective material.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
12.
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.
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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WARNING
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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 that no
•Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat
•Caution marking is located at the rear or bottom of the apparatus.
•The marking information is located at the rear or bottom of apparatus.
FCC Warnings Additional Warnings
This symbol indicates that this
product incorporates double insulation
between hazardous mains voltage
and user accessible parts.
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Location of the Controls
VOL UM E
VOL UM E
SOU RCE
MEM / P ROG
REPEAT
/ TUN E +
/ TUN E-
POWER
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TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
PAIR
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READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE USE

1. Aux-in Jack ( LINE IN )
2. POWER Button
3. / TUNE+ or / TUNE- Button
4. PLAY / PAUSE / PAIR Button
5. STOP / M+ (Memory Up) Button
6. X-BASS Button
7. FM Antenna Rod
8. Carrying Handle
9. REPEAT Button
10. MEM / PROG Button
11. SOURCE Button
12. VOLUME Buttons
13. CD OPEN Button
14. CASSETTE PAUSE Button
15. CASSETTE STOP/EJECT Button
16. CASSETTE F.FWD or REW Button
17. CASSETTE PLAY Button
18. CASSETTE REC Button
19. SPEAKERS
20. LCD Display
21. 6 x PHONES Jack
22. DC IN (DC-6V)
23. BATTERY COMPARTMENT (“C” Battery X 8)
Location of the Controls
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Power On the Unit
Press the POWER button to turn on or off unit.
Adjusting the Volume
Press the VOLUME buttons to increase or decrease the volume level.
Adjusting the Antenna Rod
The antenna should be extended to ensure good reception. It may be
necessary to alter the position of the unit and/or antenna to achieve the
best signal.
Using Headphones
The headphone sockets are located on the side of this unit.
This unit can support up to 6 headphones connected together.
X-BASS (Bass Boost)
Press the X-BASS button to turn on or off x-bass function.
Battery Operation
Before installing batteries, ensure
that the UNIT is disconnected
from the main AC power supply.
Remove the battery compartment
cover on the bottom of the unit.
Fit 8 x 1.5V C-size batteries (not
included), please ensure to insert the batteries facing the correct polarity +/-.
Never mix old and new batteries. Re-attach the cover.
For battery operation, disconnect the main AC power supply and remove the
cable from the power socket. Battery operation will be selected automatically.
AC Operation
Use the 6V adapter (included) by
connecting the small end of adapter
cable into the DC jack at the rear of
the unit. Insert the adapter plug into
a conveniently-located AC
outlet.
mains supply is compatible before
Please ensure that your
Getting Started / Main Operation
DC Batteries / AC Power Operation
BATTERY DOOR
“C” Battery X 8 PCS
REAR SIDE
OF MAIN UNIT
use.
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The headphones must be compatible with a 3.5mm diameter plug.

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Using the Radio
1. Press the SOURCE button to select FM mode.
2. The LCD DISPLAY will show the frequency of the radio.
Automatic Tuning of Radio
1. In FM mode, / TUNE+ or / TUNE– buttonpress and release the
to automatically search for the next available station.
2. If the reception is poor, use the Manual Tuning to fine-tune the station. If
the reception does not improve, try altering the position / length of the
antenna. If the reception is still poor, scan again to determine whether a
stronger signal exists for the desired frequency.
Manual Tuning of Radio
1. In FM mode, press the / TUNE+ or / TUNE – to manually scan
through the frequency band.
2. If the reception does not improve, try altering the position / length of the
antenna. If the reception is still poor, scan again to determine whether a
stronger signal exists for the desired frequency.
Programming Radio Presets
You can preset up to 20 stations.
1. Tune to the station you wish to preset (see Using the Radio).
2. Press the MEM / PROG button, the preset station number (P01-P20) will
appear on the display.
3. Use the STOP / M+ button to select the preset position.
4. Press the MEM / PROG button again to save the current station into the
specified preset.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 to store additional radio presets.
Recall a Preset Radio Station
1. Press the STOP / M+ button to search for your preset radio stations.
Listening to the Radio
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Insert a CD
1. Open the CD door by pressing the OPEN button.
2. Insert a disc into the disc compartment with the title side up.
3. Close the CD compartment door.
Remove a CD
Press the STOP / M+ button once, open the CD door by pressing OPEN
button. Remove the CD when it has stopped spinning.
Playing a CD
1. Press the SOURCE button to select CD mode.
2. Insert CD into player, “- - -” will appear for a few seconds, and the total track /
file number will appear on the display and the CD will automatically start playing.
3. Press / TUNE+ or / TUNE– button to jump to next / previous
track playing.
4. Press and hold the / TUNE+ or / TUNE– button to fast
forward/rewind the track playing.
5. Press the PLAY / PAUSE / PAIR button to pause the CD playing. Press
again to resume play.
6. Press the STOP / M+ button to stop the CD playing.
7. After all tracks have been played, the CD player will stop automatically.
Programming CD tracks
You can preset up to 20 program track for easy access. “FU” will appear on the
1. Make sure the CD is not running by pressing the STOP / M+ button.
2. Press the MEM / PROG button once, and “ P01” will blink on the
LCD display, then “00” will appear on the LCD display.
3. Press the / TUNE+ or / TUNE– button until the display shows
the desired track number.
4. Press the MEM/PROG button to store the selection.
5. Repeat steps 3-4 to store additional tracks.
6. Once the last desired track is programmed, press the MEM/PROG button
to complete the programming process.
7. To play the stored sequence, press the PLAY / PAUSE / PAIR button.
8. To cancel program, press the STOP / M+ button twice.
9. After all memory tracks have been played, the player will stop
automatically.
Using Repeat Function
1. Press the REPEAT button once to repeat current track playing.
2. Press the REPEAT button twice to repeat all tracks on the CD.
3. To cancel the repeat function, press the REPEAT button until “1 or ALL”
icons disappear or press the STOP / M+ button.
Listening to CDs
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LCD display when 20 tracks have been programmed.

This unit can connect to any Bluetooth-enabled device by following the steps
below.
Setup Your Unit on Bluetooth (bt) Mode
1. Press the SOURCE button to select (bt) mode.
2. “bt” will be flashing on the LCD display.
3. Follow the next step below.
Set your Bluetooth - Enabled Device to ‘Discover’ Your Unit
1. First make sure that Bluetooth is activated on your device.
2. Then set you Bluetooth-enabled device to search for your unit.r
This usually involves going to ‘setup,’ ‘connect’ or ‘Bluetooth ’menu on
your device and selecting the option to search/scan/discover a Bluetooth
device.
3. Your device will find the unit under the name “MPC5050BT”.
4. Your Bluetooth-enabled device will then ask to pair with the unit.
5. Accept by pressing ‘yes’ or ‘ok’ on the Bluetooth-enabled device.
6. When Bluetooth-enabled device has been successfully paired,
the display will stop flashing and make a sound.“bt” digits of LCD
Warning:
If connection is unsuccessful, then “bt” will flash slowly on the LCD display.
After Initial Pairing
If the unit has already been paired with a Bluetooth-enabled device,it
will automatically start searching for the previously paired device.
Once the previously paired device is found, the “bt” digits will stop flashing
and make a sound.
Listening to a
Bluetooth Device
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Note: These steps must be repeated when pairing any new Bluetooth-enabled
device.
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Playing Audio via Bluetooth
1. When Bluetooth has been successful paired, press the PLAY /
PAUSE / PAIR button to play or pause music from your unit.
2. Press / TUNE+ or / TUNE– button to jump to next / previous
music track.
Incoming Call
The volume of the music will automatically lower when you have an incoming
call. When the call is complete, the music will resume at the original set volume.
Requires a 3.5mm cable (not included), and external media player (not included).
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Plug a 3.5mm audio cable into your external media player
2.
Plug the other end of the cable to the Aux-in jack of the unit.3.
Make sure both units are turned on.4.
Press the SOURCE button to select AUX mode
5. Use the controls on the connected media player to select and play audio.
Listening to a Bluetooth Device - Cont.
Using Aux-in (LINE IN)
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(Via the headphone jack or Aux out or Line out)
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3. Music can also be controlled from the Bluetooth-enabled device.
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6. Music can only be controlled from the media player.

Insert or remove a Cassette Tape
1. To insert your cassette tape: Press the STOP/EJECT button to
open the cassette door. Insert your cassette tape into the
compartment with the exposed section of the tape facing upwards. The
side that you wish to listen to or record onto should be facing towards you.
Push the cassette door until it locks in place.
2. To remove your cassette tape:press the STOP/EJECT button to
open the door then lift the cassette out.
Playing the Cassette Music
1. Press the SOURCE button to select TAPE mode.
2. When the TAPE mode is selected, “TAP” will appear on the LCD display.
3. Insert the cassette tape and press the PLAY button.
5. Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop the tape. Press the STOP/EJECT button
again to open the cassette door.
Recording to your Cassette tape
1. Insert a cassette.
2. Select the source you want to record (CD / FM / BT / AUX/ TAP )
and start playing the selected source.
3. If you select TAPE mode, you can speak into the unit to record your voice.
For better quality please ensure you are facing the cassette door.
4. Press the RECORD button to start recording.
5. To stop the recording, press the STOP/EJECT button once.
6. To playback the recording, press the REW. button to
rewind and
press the PLAY button to start playing.
Listening to a Cassette
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4. The unit will automatically stop playing when it has reached the end of
the cassette. If you wish to continue playing the cassette; please press
STOP/EJECT, remove the cassette, flip the cassette over to the other side,
reinsert the cassette and press PLAY
Note: To avoid damage to the unit and your cassette, press the STOP/EJECT
in between each operation.
For example; when fast forwarding your cassette while playing, always press
STOP/EJECT before pressing F.FWD.
6. Press the F.FWD OR REW. button to fast forward or rewind through the tape.

Model # MPC5050BT
Bluetooth Version: ................................ 2.1
Adapter AC Input: ................................. AC100-240V~50/60Hz
Adapter DC Output: .............................. DC 6V 1.2A
Batteries Power:.................................... DC 12V (8X1.5V) ”C” SIZE
UM-2/LR14 Batteries
Output Power:....................................... 2 x 2 Watts
Speaker:................................................ 76mm (3”) Cone Type
Aux-in:................................................... 3.5mm Jack
Headphone:........................................... 3.5mm x 6
Dimensions:........................................... 13.39(L) x 10.24(D) x 5.31(H) Inches
Weight:.................................................. 5.07 lbs
Operation Temperature:........................ +41 ºF - +95 ºF
General
Frequency:.............................................FM: 88 – 108 MHz
CD
Optical Pick-Up Lens:............................ 3 Beam Semiconductor Laser
Technical Specifications
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