AudioStar Portable CD/Cassette Player 5050ULTRA with USB Recording/Playback User Manual

Please read this manual completely before operating

this unit and retain for future reference.

80 Little Falls Road, Fairfield, NJ 07004 • 1-800-631-0868 • www.HamiltonBuhl.com

Cautions and Warnings

• To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

• Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock.

• Use of any controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
  herein specified, may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

• Changes or modifications made to this unit not expressly approved by HamiltonBuhl® will
  void the unit warranty.

• Do not place the unit on any soft, porous, or sensitive surfaces to avoid damaging the
  surface. Use a protective barrier between the unit and surface to protect the surface.

• Use of this unit near fluorescent lighting may cause interference to the remote. If the unit
  functions are erratic, move the unit away from any fluorescent lighting, as it may be the
  cause.

• If the battery is incorrectly inserted/replaced, there can be a danger of explosion.
  Replace batteries with only the same or equivalent type.

• Do not attempt to charge standard alkaline batteries in the unit. Use only rechargeable
  NiMH batteries.

• The remote control’s button cell battery contains mercury. Do not put the battery in the
  trash; recycle or dispose of as hazardous waste.

• Lithium batteries, like all rechargeable batteries, should be recycled or may be disposed
  of in normal household waste. Contact your local government for disposal or recycling
  practices in your area. Never incinerate lithium batteries, as they may explode

• 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.

Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover or back
of this unit.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol in 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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock.

The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions.

This product utilizes a Class 1 laser to read Compact Discs. This unit is
equipped with safety switches to avoid exposure when the CD door is open
and safety interlocks are off. Invisible laser radiation is present when the CD
player’s lid is open and the interlock has failed or is off. Important: Avoid direct
exposure to the laser beam at all times. Do not attempt to defeat or bypass the
safety switches.

Important Safety Instructions

Read these Instructions and retain for your records.

1. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.

2. Do not use this unit near water.

3. Clean only with a dry cloth.

4. Do not block any ventilation openings. Utilize in accordance with the instructions.

5. Do not install near any heat source such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
   apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

6. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized/grounding-type plug. A polarized
   plug has two blades – one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades
   plus a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your
   safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
   replacement of the obsolete outlet.

7. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
   receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

8. Only use attachments/accessories that are specified by manufacturer.

9. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by/sold by the
   manufacturer. Use caution when moving with a cart to avoid injury
   from tip-over.

10. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required if the unit has
    been damaged, 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.

FCC Warnings

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.

Additional Warnings

• Do not expose this unit to dripping or splashing liquids and do not place it on items filled with liquid, such as vases.

• Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In order to
  disconnect the unit from the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected form the mains socket outlet
  completely.

• Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, heaters, etc.

This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage
and user-accessible parts.

Connecting the Power

AC Power Operation
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.

Battery Operation
This 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 Precautions
When using batteries in this device:

1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

2. Follow correct polarity when installing batteries as indicated in the battery
   compartment.

3. Do not mix different types of batteries (e.g. Alkaline or Carbon-zinc) or old batteries
   with new ones.

4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove batteries to prevent
   damage or injury from possible battery leakage.

5. Do not try to recharge batteries that are not intended to be recharged; they can
   overheat and rupture (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions).

Installing the Remote Control Battery

1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the
   back of the remote control by pushing the tab
   to the right while removing the cover.

2. Insert a 3V lithium battery (CR2025 or
   equivalent) following the polarity (+) as shown
   on the diagram inside the compartment

3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

NOTE: 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.
Precautions When Using Batteries

1. CAUTION: There is a danger of explosion if battery is not inserted correctly. Replace
   only with the same or equivalent battery type.

2. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. alkaline, rechargeable and
   standard (carbon zinc) or old batteries with new ones.)

3. Exhausted batteries must be removed to prevent possible leakage.

4. Dispose batteries properly in accordance with environmental regulations in your
   region.
   CR2025
   PUSH

Control Diagrams

Radio and Disc Operation

Listening to Radio

1. Insert the main plug into a main supply power
   outlet.

2. Select the FUNCTION switch to RADIO
   position.

3. Slide the BAND switch to select AM/FM ST
   band.

4. Rotate the TUNING control knob to search for
   the desired station.

5. Rotate the VOLUME control knob to set the
   desired volume.

6. To turn the unit off, set the FUNCTION switch to
   the OFF position.

NOTE:
For 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.
To obtain the best FM reception, fully extend
the FM antenna. Avoid close proximity to the
speaker and other electrical appliances.

Listening to Music CD or MP3 Files

1. Insert the main plug into a main supply power
   outlet.

2. Open the CD door by pressing the OPEN
   button near the CD door. Insert the disc into
   the disc compartment, title side facing up.

3. 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.

4. Press PLAY/PAUSE to play the CD.

5. Press SKIP FORWARD or SKIP
   BACKWARD button to jump to next or
   previous track.

6. Press and hold SKIP FORWARD or SKIP
   BACKWARD button to search rapidly
   within a track to locate a specific passage.

7. During CD play, press the PLAY/PAUSE
   button to pause the CD; press again to
   resume.

8. During MP3 playback, press and hold the
   FOLDER UP/DOWN buttons to search for
   the previous/next folder.

9. Press the STOP button to stop the CD
   playing.

10. After all tracks have been played, the CD
    player will stop automatically.

NOTE:
Do not open the CD compartment while the
disc is playing. To open the compartment,
press the STOP button first.
This unit plays music CDs and MP3
disc formats.

USB Operation

Supported Formats:
The 5050ULTRA supports FAT or FAT32 formatted
USB sticks. Please ensure the USB stick is in
the correct format prior to inserting into this unit.
USB playback or recording will not function unless
formatted properly.
Listening to Music on USB (MP3)
To playback the recorded contents from the USB,
make sure that no other external devices are
connected.

1. lide the USB cover up. Plug the USB stick into
   the USB port. Slide the FUNCTION switch to
   CD/MP3/USB/AUX position.

2. Press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE button to
   enter USB mode. “—” will display for a few
   seconds and the total number of files and USB
   indicator will then show on the LCD display.

3. Press PLAY/PAUSE button to play the file on
   the USB.

4. Press SKIP FORWARD or SKIP BACKWARD
   button to rapidly search within a file
   to locate specific content.

5. During USB play, press the PLAY/PAUSE
   button to pause and press again to resume.

6. During playback, press the FOLDER+ button to
   skip to the next folder.

7. During playback, press the FOLDER- button to
   skip to the previous folder.

8. Press the STOP button to stop USB playback.

9. After all files have been played, USB playback
   will stop automatically.

Recording from CD

1. Move the function switch to CD/MP3/USB/AUX

2. Open the CD door on the top of the unit and
   insert the CD with label facing up.

3. Select the desired track to record and press the
   PAUSE button located on the front of the unit.

4. Insert the USB stick into the USB Port.

5. Press the REC button on the front of the unit
   and “ONE” will appear on the LCD display and
   flash.

6. Press the SKIP FORWARD button to toggle
   between “ONE” single track, or “ALL” to record
   entire CD.

7. Press the REC button again to start recording.

8. Press the STOP button on the front of the unit
   to stop recording or the it will automatically stop
   recording when track/CD comes to an end.

Recording to USB
Note: You can only record to USB from CD,
Cassette and AUX source.
Recording from Tape

1. Set the function switch on the left side to
   the “TAPE” position.

2. Press the OPEN button of the cassette to
   open the cassette compartment.

3. Insert the cassette tape into the compartment
   and then close the cassette compartment
   door.

4. Insert the USB stick into the USB port.

5. Press the PLAY button on the top of the
   unit to play back the cassette.

6. Press the REC button on the front of the
   unit to start recording.

7. After a few seconds, the LCD will display
   “REC” to indicate recording has begun.

8. Press the STOP button on the front of the
   unit to stop the recording. If you don’t press
   the STOP button before the tape ends, the
   recording will NOT be completed.

9. Press the STOP/EJECT button on the top
   of the unit to turn off/eject the cassette.

Recording from AUX

1. Set the function switch on the left side to
   “CD/MP3/USB/AUX”

2. Connect an external audio source (phone,
   tablet, etc.) using an AUX In Cable (not
   included) to the 5050ULTRA AUX port.

3. Start playing the audio source.

4. Press the REC button on the front of the
   unit to start recording.

5. Press the STOP button on the front of the
   unit to stop the recording. If you don’t press
   the STOP button before the source ends,
   the recording will NOT be completed.

Repeat and Program Operation

To Repeat One Track
on Music CD, MP3 or USB

1. During CD/MP3 disc or USB playback, press
   SKIP FORWARD /SKIP BACKWARD
   button to select a track you wish to repeat.

2. Press the PROG/MODE button until the
   “REP” indicator shows on LCD display. The
   unit will play the desired track repeatedly.

3. To cancel the setting, press the PROG/
   MODE button continuously until the “REP”
   “REP ALL” “RANDOM” “ALBUM” indicators
   disappear.

To Repeat the Entire Disc or USB

1. During CD/MP3 disc or USB playback, press
   the PROG/MODE button continuously until
   the “REP ALL” indicator shows on the LCD
   display. The unit will play all tracks on the
   disc repeatedly.

2. To cancel the setting, press the PROG/
   MODE button continuously until the “REP”
   “REP ALL” “RANDOM” “ALBUM” indicators
   disappear.

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.

2. To cancel the setting, press the PROG/
   MODE button continuously until the “REP”
   “REP ALL” “RANDOM” “ALBUM” indicators
   disappear.

To Repeat Album (Folder) 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 content on Disc or USB folder
   (album) repeatedly.

2. To cancel the setting, press the PROG/
   MODE button continuously until the “REP”
   “REP ALL” “RANDOM” “ALBUM” indicators
   disappear.

NOTE: Repeat album (folder) function
cannot support normal music CD.
This function is for MP3 disc format only.

To Program Specific Tracks
(CDs = 20 tracks, MP3 = 99 tracks)

1. Load the CD or USB you wish to program.

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 button until the desired
   track number is reached.

5. Press the PROG/MODE button to store the
   selection.

6. Repeat the Steps 4 and 5 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.

Note: 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.

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 to repeat
   all of the programmed tracks.

3. Press STOP button to cancel repeat play on
   programmed tracks.

Cassette Operation

Cassette Playback

1. Set the FUNCTION switch to the “TAPE” position.

2. Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment.

3. Press the PLAY button to play the loaded cassette.

4. Adjust the VOLUME, if necessary.

5. Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop tape play.

6. The PAUSE button is used to temporarily stop the
   tape during recording or playback.

7. Press the EJECT button to open cassette door
   when cassette function is no longer in operation.

Fast Forward or Rewinding

1. To fast forward or rewind, press the FAST
   FORWARD or REWIND button.

2. Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop fast
   forwarding at the end of the tape in order to
   prevent damage to the cassette tape.

Cassette Recording
When recording, no volume adjustment is needed –
the recording level is automatically set.

Cassette Tape Selection
The quality and condition of the cassette tapes you
use 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.

• 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 loose layers with a pencil or ballpoint pen
  before inserting the cassette into the unit.

Recording From the Built-In Radio

1. Set the FUNCTION switch to “RADIO” position.
2. Set the Band switch to the desired band position.
3. Tune in to desired radio station.
4. Insert the cassette into the cassette compartment.
5. Press the PAUSE button.
6. Press the RECORD button.
7. Release the PAUSE button to begin recording.
8. Adjust the volume, if necessary.
9. To stop recording, press the STOP/EJECT button.
   When the tape reaches the end, it will stop
   recording automatically.

Recording From Discs

1. Set the FUNCTION switch to “CD/MP3/
   USB/AUX “ position.

2. Press the PUSH OPEN area to open the
   CD door.

3. 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).

4. Press the STOP ( ) button to stop
   playing the CD.

5. Insert the cassette into the cassette
   compartment.

6. Press the PAUSE button.

7. Press the RECORD button.

8. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start
   playing.

9. Release the PAUSE button to begin
   recording. You can also record audio
   signals from an external microphone.

10. Adjust the volume, if necessary.

11. To stop recording, press STOP/EJECT
    button. When the tape reaches the end, it
    will stop recording automatically.

Recording From Aux

1. Set the FUNCTION switch to “CD/MP3/
   USB/AUX” position.

2. Connect external player to the AUX IN
   jack.

3. Press the Record button.

4. To stop recording, press the STOP/EJECT
   button. When the tape reaches the end, it
   will stop recording automatically.

Recording From the Built-In
Recording Microphone

1. Set the FUNCTION switch to Tape (Radio
   Off) position.

2. Insert a cassette tape into the cassette
   compartment.

3. To avoid feedback between the speaker
   and the built-in recording microphone,
   set the Volume Control to the minimum
   position.

4. Press the Record button.

5. Recording can be achieved via built in
   microphone.

6. To stop recording, press STOP/EJECT
   button. When the tape reaches the end, it
   will stop recording automatically.

AUX Operation

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.

Connecting up to 6 Headphones

Connect up to 6 stereo headphone/headsets/earphones (not included) into any of the 6 headphone
jacks located on the back of the unit.

Specifications

General
Power supply:                                AC 120V/60Hz DC 9V (Uses 6 “UM-1” size batteries)
Output Power:                              1.0 watts x 2 (RMS)
Speaker:                                        90mm Cone-Type
AUX/MP3 in:                              3.5mm Jack
Dimensions:                                 9.45” x 8.27” x 5.12” (L x D x H)Weight: 5.28 lbs.
Operating Temperature:              +41ºF – +95ºF
Frequency:                                   AM: 530 – 1710 KHz FM: 88 – 108 MHz
Antenna:                                     AM: Built-in Ferrite Bar
FM:                                             Antenna RodCD Optical Pick-Up Lens: 3-beam semiconductor laser

Troubleshooting

Product Registration Instructions
Visit: www.HamiltonBuhl.com

1. Click on Customer Care
2. Click on Product Registration Form
3. Fill out all fields marked with * to register your product

Warranty
Warranty begins the date item ships from our warehouse. All products have
a one year warranty from original date of shipment, unless otherwise noted.

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