1. Introduction
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this SANSUI F51/F50 Portable Multifunctional Video Radio. This manual provides detailed instructions for the proper use and care of your device. Please read all instructions carefully before operating the speaker and retain this manual for future reference.
2. Product Overview
The SANSUI F51/F50 is a versatile portable device designed for entertainment and information. It combines the functionality of an FM/MW/SW radio, a Bluetooth speaker, a video player, a music player, an e-book reader, and an image viewer. It supports media playback from USB flash drives and TF (Micro SD) cards.
2.1 Model Specific Features
F51 (7.0-inch Screen)
- Product Size: 223mm * 34.5mm * 124.5mm, net weight of 600g.
- Bluetooth Version: 5.3 for remote wireless connection and lossless music playback.
- Antenna: 360-degree rotating lever 53cm antenna for high sensitivity FM, MW, SW radio.
- Radio Frequencies: Short wave: 2.3-22Mhz, Medium wave: 522-1620KHz, FM: 87.5-108MHz.
- Media Support: USB flash drive, dual TF card playback, digital song selection, earphone function.
- Display: True color high-definition LED 7-inch IPS screen, full format 720P high-definition video playback (up to 1080P).
- Speaker: 3-inch internal magnetic speaker.
- Charging: Type-C charging interface.
- Portability: Leather handle design for travel.
- Battery Life: Over 8 hours with detachable lithium batteries.
F50 (4.3-inch Screen)
- Product Size: L 162.6mm * W 33.5mm * H 88.9mm, net weight of 350g.
- Bluetooth Version: 5.0 for remote wireless connection and lossless music playback.
- Antenna: 360-degree rotating lever 53cm antenna for high sensitivity FM, MW, SW radio.
- Radio Frequencies: Short wave: 2.3-22Mhz, Medium wave: 522-1620KHz, FM: 70-108MHz.
- Media Support: USB flash drive, TF card playback, digital music selection, MP3 earphone function.
- Display: High definition LED 4.3-inch screen, full format 720P high-definition video playback (up to 1080P).
- Speaker: 2.5-inch internal magnetic speaker.
- Charging: Huawei TYPE-C charging interface.
- Portability: Strap design for travel.
- Battery Life: Over 8 hours with detachable lithium battery.
3. Package Contents
Please check that all the following items are included in your package:
- 1x SANSUI F51/F50 Multifunctional Video Radio Unit
- 1x Type-C USB Charging Cable
- 3x 18650 Lithium battery (3*1200mAh) (for F51) / 1x 18650 Lithium battery (1200mAhX3) (for F50)
- 1x Sling (for F50) / 1x Leather handle (for F51)
- 1x Instruction Manual
4. Controls and Ports
Familiarize yourself with the buttons and ports on your device:
- Video Button: Short press to switch to Video mode. In Video mode, short press to power on/off LCD display.
- Menu Button: In Video mode, short press to view file information, edit, and select play mode.
- Return Button: Short press to return to the previous page.
- BT Button: Short press to enter Bluetooth mode.
- Play/Pause Button (►II): Short press to play/pause music.
- Next Track Button (►►): Short press for next track (Video/Music/Radio). Long press for fast forward (Video/Music).
- Previous Track Button (◄◄): Short press for previous track (Video/Music/Radio). Long press for rewind (Video/Music).
- SW Button: Short press to enter SW band. Long press to auto-search SW stations.
- FM Button: Short press to enter FM band. Long press to auto-search FM stations.
- MW Button: Short press to enter MW band. Long press to auto-search MW stations.
- Power ON/OFF Switch: Main power control.
- Earphone Jack: 3.5mm port for wired headphones.
- DC 5V Charging Port (Type-C): For charging the unit.
- USB Port: For connecting USB flash drives to play media (music, video, e-books, images).
- 1-0 Number Keys: For direct selection of tracks or radio stations.
- Tuning Button: For searching and selecting radio stations (FM/SW/MW).
- Volume Button: For adjusting the volume level.
- TF (Micro SD) Slot: For inserting TF cards to play media (music, audio, e-books, images).
5. Setup
5.1 Battery Installation
This model uses 18650 lithium batteries (included). When installing the battery, pay close attention to the correct polarity/direction of the battery. It is recommended to use the same type and model batteries for replacement to ensure optimal performance and life of the radio.
5.2 Charging
To charge the device:
- Connect the small plug of the supplied USB charging cable into the DC 5V (Type-C) Port on the unit.
- Connect the full-size USB plug to a USB power source, such as a USB charger, PC/MAC, etc.
- The battery icon on the LED display screen will blink during charging and remain steadily lit once charging is complete.
6. Operating Instructions
6.1 Power On/Off
Push the Power ON/OFF switch to the ON position to power on the unit.
6.2 Bluetooth Connection
To connect via Bluetooth:
- Short press the BT Button to enter Bluetooth mode. The word "BLUE" will blink on the LED display screen.
- On your mobile phone or other external Bluetooth device, search for available devices and select "SANSUI" (or similar device name) once found.
- The device will connect, and the "BLUE" indicator will stop blinking.
6.3 Radio Operation (FM/MW/SW)
To listen to the radio:
- Extend the antenna for better reception.
- Short press the FM, MW, or SW Button to enter the desired radio band.
- Automatic Search: Long press the respective band button (FM/MW/SW) for a few seconds. The unit will automatically search and store all available stations, then play the first stored station.
- Manual Tuning: Turn the Tuning Button or use the Number Keys (1-0) to select specific stations.
- Next/Previous Station: In Radio mode, short press the Next Track (►►) or Previous Track (◄◄) buttons to switch between stations.
6.4 Media Playback (Video, Music, E-books, Images)
The device supports playback of various media types from a USB flash drive or TF (Micro SD) card. Ensure your media files are stored on the card/drive before insertion.
General Steps:
- Power on the unit.
- Insert the USB flash drive or TF (Micro SD) Card containing your media files into the respective slot.
- Short press the Video Button to enter the main media mode and power on the LCD display screen.
- Use the navigation buttons or number keys to select the desired media type icon (Music, Video, E-books, Images) on the screen.
6.4.1 Video Playback
Supported formats include H.264HP high bitrate decoding: RM, AVI, MKV, VOB, MOV, FLV, ASF, DAT, MP4, 3GP, MPG, MPEG, etc. Supports full format 720P high-definition video playback, up to 1080P.
- Select the "Video" icon.
- Short press the Play/Pause (►II) Button to start playing the video.
- During video playback, long press Next Track (►►) or Previous Track (◄◄) to fast forward or rewind. Short press again to exit fast forward/rewind.
- Short press Next Track (►►) or Previous Track (◄◄) to go to the next or previous video.
6.4.2 Music Playback
Supported audio formats include MP3, WAV, OGG, APE, FLAC, etc. Supports lyrics display if an accompanying ".LRC" lyric file is present in the same directory as the audio file.
- Select the "Music" icon.
- Short press the Play/Pause (►II) Button to start playing music.
- During music playback, long press Next Track (►►) or Previous Track (◄◄) to fast forward or rewind. Short press again to exit fast forward/rewind.
- Short press Next Track (►►) or Previous Track (◄◄) to go to the next or previous song.
6.4.3 E-book Display
Supported e-book formats include TXT and ANSI.
- Select the "E-books" icon.
- Short press the Play/Pause (►II) Button to start displaying the e-book.
- Short press Next Track (►►) or Previous Track (◄◄) for page turning.
- Short press Play/Pause (►II) Button to activate automatic page flipping.
- Press the Menu Button to set up automatic reading interval, quickly turn pages, switch fonts, and change backgrounds.
6.4.4 Image Display
Supported image formats include JPG, JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG, etc.
- Select the "Images" icon.
- Short press the Play/Pause (►II) Button to start displaying images.
- Short press Next Track (►►) or Previous Track (◄◄) for image turning.
- Short press Play/Pause (►II) Button to activate automatic image turning (PPT mode).
- Press the Menu Button to set up the PPT playing interval, image zooming, and view image information.
6.5 Earphone Listening
Connect 3.5mm wired headphones to the Earphone Jack to enjoy private listening.
7. Specifications
| Feature | F51 (7.0-inch) | F50 (4.3-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker | 3-inch internal magnetic horn | 2.5-inch internal magnetic horn |
| Rated Power | 5W | |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz-18KHz | 100Hz-18KHz |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery | 3x 18650 Lithium (1200mAh each) | 3x 18650 Lithium (1200mAh each) |
| Input Power Supply | DC 5V/1A | |
| Dimensions (L*W*H) | 223mm * 34.5mm * 124.5mm | 162.6mm * 33.5mm * 88.9mm |
| Net Weight | 600g | 350g |
| Radio Frequencies (SW) | 2.3-22Mhz | |
| Radio Frequencies (MW) | 522-1620KHz | |
| Radio Frequencies (FM) | 87.5-108MHz | 70-108MHz |
| Video Playback | Full format 720P HD (up to 1080P) | |
| Supported Video Formats | RM, H264, Xvid, Mpeg2, AVI, MKV, VOB, MOV, FLV, ASF, DAT, MP4, 3GP, MPG, MPEG, etc. | |
| Supported Audio Formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, APE, FLAC, etc. (with .LRC for lyrics) | |
| Supported Image Formats | JPG, JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG | |
| Supported E-book Formats | TXT, ANSI | |
8. Troubleshooting Guide
| Symptom | Possible Cause | Possible Solution |
|---|---|---|
| No power | Main Power Switch is not in ON position | Switch the power switch on the right of unit to POWER ON position |
| No power | Battery drained | Recharge the battery, power on later |
| No sound | Volume level in the minimum position | Rise volume level by turning the VOLUME button |
| No sound | Plugged in earphone | Unplug earphone |
| Audio/Video file was damaged | Switch tracks or download the music again | Switch tracks or download the music again |
| Radio reception effect poor | The radio antenna is not deployed | Pull the radio antenna apart and adjust it to the optimal position |
| Radio reception effect poor | Radio frequency deviation | Adjust the frequency to match the radio frequency |
| Radio reception effect poor | There are interference devices around this unit | Move the unit away from interference sources, preferably at the window for easy signal reception |
| Radio reception effect poor | The unit side on in MW radio mode | Properly place the unit, keeping the unit parallel to the horizon |
| The video file cannot be played, and there is a splash screen or automatic jump during the playback process | The file format is too large and incompatible | Suggest to use a format conversion tool to convert video files to 720P. Please note that this unit supports H.264 1080P (30Hz) |
| The video file cannot be played, and there is a splash screen or automatic jump during the playback process | The storage device or stored video file is damaged | Reformatting storage devices; Suggest using FAT32 or EXFAT format to download the video file again |
| The unit is not charging or the light does not light on when charging | If the battery installed properly | Re-install the battery correctly |
| The unit is not charging or the light does not light on when charging | The light does not light on when charging | Re-plug and unplug the charging cable, or replace the phone charger and charging cable for testing |
9. Important Safeguards
- Do not allow water to spill onto the surface or into the product.
- This unit is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are supervised or given instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the unit.
- If the product surface is damaged or if there is a mechanical or electrical malfunction, do not use the unit. Contact the authorized service center immediately.
- Do not shake the unit.
- Do not place the unit in water.
- Do not place the product in direct heat. This unit is to be placed in a dry and ventilated place.
- Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
- If the battery is completely flat, connect the USB charging cable to charge the unit. Please note the unit may not work properly for the first couple of minutes of charging.
10. User Tips
- Power Source: The device is primarily battery-powered for portability but can also operate while connected to a DC 5V/1A power source via the Type-C USB charging cable.
- Media Content: Remember that music, video, picture, and e-book content must be stored on a TF card or USB flash drive and then inserted into the device for playback. The device does not have built-in internet connectivity or a TV tuner for broadcast television channels.
- Battery Care: For optimal battery life, use the same type and model batteries for replacement. If the unit will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteries and store them properly.
- Screen Protection: While the screen is durable, avoid placing heavy objects on the unit or exposing it to direct impacts to prevent damage.
11. Warranty and Support
For warranty information, technical support, or service inquiries, please refer to the documentation provided at the time of purchase or contact your retailer. A digital version of this user manual is available in PDF format for your convenience.
