WA-MP50H - CD Player SHARP - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WA-MP50H SHARP

CAUTION: At full power prolonged listening to à personal stereo may da- mage the user's hearing. The model is in compliance with the law in case of using it with the SHARP earphones (model number RPHOHA002] SA or RPHOHA0025] SB). Order proper earphones if the supplied ones become damaged. 05/5/23 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_common.fm

Information on Proper Disposal {Atention: Your prod uctis marked with this symbol. means that used electrical and elec tronic products should notbe mixed with general house hold waste. There is 2 separate collec tion system for these products, 05/5723 A. Information on Disposal for Users (private Attention: If you want 1 dispose of this equipment, please do notuse the ordinary dust bin Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation. that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used clecwical and electronic equipment, Following the implementation by merber states, private households within the EU states may return their used electrical and electronic equipment 1 designated collection facilties free of charge”. In some couniries* your local retaller may also take back your old product free of charge If you purchase a similar new one. *) Please contact your local authority for further details. if your used electrical or electronic equipment has bateries or accumulators, please dispose of these separately beforehand according t local requirements. By disposing of this product comecty you vil help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recyclng and thus prevent potential negaïve effects on the environment and human health which could othemuise arise due to Inappropriate waste handling.

2. in other Countries outside the EU

if you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal. For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment: can be returned free of charge 1 the dealer, even If your dont purchase a new product Further collection faclties. are listed on the homepage of wwmwswico.ch or wwvsens.ch Information on Disposal for Business Users Lin the European Union if the product is used for business purposes and you vantto discard I Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Srrall products (and small amounts) might be taken back by Your local collection faciles. For Spain: Please contact the established collection System or your local authority for take-back of your used products.

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-Introduction/Contents- Introduction Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. http:/Mww.microsoft.com This product uses Windows Media Player 9 Series or 10 to transfer audio data from a PC to the unit. If Windows Media Player is not installed on the PC or if its version is earlier, visit Microsoft Web site to download the programme. Contents

M General Information anpuwuwnN = Preparation for Use Using with the alkaline battery Tuning the unit on/off . ing lay lang: Installing a USB driver . … Connecting the unitto a PC . = _ Windows Media Player Ripping tracks from audio CD to PC .. . Transfering audio data from PC to the unit . Deleting audio data stored on the unit .… . = Playback Disconnecting the unit. Playing transferred audio data Advanced playback. Playing to al data recorded with the uni Playing selected data . BUBSE BÜB Boon

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= FMRadio Listening to the FM radio .................... 29-32 = Recording Recording with the built-in microphone . Recording from the FM radio Changing file size and sound q} for recording. . Deleting selected data Specifications . 05/5/23 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

Outline of the unit Transfer audio data to the unit before use. 1 Preparation of the unit: Insert the alkaline battery (see page 7).

2 Preparation of audio data: Converttracks on audio CDs to audio data using Win- dows Media Player 9 Series or 10 (see pages 12, 13). For procedures, refer to the Windows Media Player Users Guide. (2 Audio CD» (5) 3 Transferring audio data: Connect the unit to a PC (see page 11), and transfer audio data to the unit using Windows Media Player 9 Series or 10 (see pages 15, 16). CRI ff you use à PC running Windows 98 Second Edition, install a USB driver from the supplied CD-ROM (see page 10).

4. Playing audio data on the unit (see pages 20, 21).

| 2ÿ Windows Media Player Use Windows Media Player 9 Series or 10 to transfer au- dio data from a PC to the unit. This operation manual describes how to rip audio data from audio CDs to à PC and how to transfer the audio data from the PC to the unit. For more details, refer to the Windows Media Player Us- ers Guide. © Sample screens, procedures or operations may vary by the environment of your PC or version/settings of Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player 10 is designed exclusively for Windows XP Home Edition/P rofessional. © ifnecessary, download Windows Media Player from the Microsoft Web site and install it to your PC before- hand. © For details, refer to the Microsoft Web site.

wma Special Notes Accessories = Trademarks + 1BM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of Interna- tional Business Machines Corporation. + Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. registered in the United States and other countries. + Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are regis- tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the Earphones x 1 “’AAA' sizealkaline battery United States and/or other countries. {LRO3 or similar) x 1 All brand names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. M Audio data ‘+ Back up your audio data stored on this product period- ically in case of accidental loss or alteration. + SHARP shall not be liable for any damages or loss of USB Cable x 1 Audio cable x 1 audio data resulting from defects in this product or your computer. Æ = Note e Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute content created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast systems Neck strap x 1 CD-ROM x 1 (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution © If you use a PC run- channels), revenue-generating streaming applica- ning Windows 98 Sec- tions (via Intemet, intranets and/or other networks), ond Edition, install à other revenue-generating content distribution sys- USB driver from this tems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications supplied CD-ROM and the like) or on revenue-generating physical me- {see page 10). dia (compact discs, digital versatile discs, semicon- ductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the Notes: like). An independent license for such use is re- Only the above accessories are included. quired. The USB cable may differ from illustration shown For details, please visit http:/mpälicensing.com. above. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed Use the supplied earphones only. from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. Use the supplied USB cable only. Use the supplied audio cable. If you use commercially available audio cables, they should be shorter than 3

Precautions = Important Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing streets or near traffic. Do not use earphones whilst driving a ve- hicle since it may be illegal or create a traf- fic hazard. Always follow safety regulations in your area. Do not play the unit at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against extended listening at high volume levels. If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal. The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climate. This unit should only be used within the range of 5°C - 40°C (41°F - 104°F). To avoid accidental electric shock or other possible problems, observe the precautions listed below. Do not disassemble or modify the unit. ®_Do not drop or subject the unit to shock. © Do not use the unit near open flames. ©_Do not spill liquid on the unit. SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised service centre.

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= Storingthe unit Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following places. © Places exposed to direct sunlight for many hours (espe- cially in cars with the doors and windows closed) or near heaters. (The cabinet may deform, change colour or the unit may malfunction.) © Places exposed to excessive dust. © Places exposed to water. © Places where temperatures are excessively high or loi

Places (bathrooms) where the humidity is extremely high. Places with strong magnetic fields such as TVs or loud- speakers. Places exposed to vibration. Places where sand can easily enter the inside of the unit (beaches etc.). If the unit is used near radio tuners or TVS, noise and/or Picture interference may result. If you experience these problems, move the unit away from such devices.

• (2 Using this unit near mobile phones may cause noise pickup. If it occurs, \ move it away from them. X Itis not recommended to put this unit into a rear pocket, as this may damage the product when sitting. = Copyright Copyright laws protect sounds, images, computer pro- grammes, databases, other materials and copyright holders. Duplicated material is limited to private use only Use of materials beyond this limit or without permission of copyright holders may constitute copyright infringement, and be sub- jectto criminal punishment. 05/5/23 WA-MPSOH WA-MPSSH -Precautions-

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7. Play/Pause/Stop/Power Button

Note: To protectthe USB port, cover it with the USB cap when not in use. = _Attaching the neck strap Push

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System requirements = About menu button Various operations are performed by moving the menu button on the unit all around or pressing it.

@ ff you move the menu button toward +... Volume up, switching FM search/preset stations, se- lecting a menu, etc. @ ff you move the menu button toward 4... Fast reverse, tuning, recalling a station, selecting a menu, etc. @ ff you move the menu button toward >». Fast forward, tuning, recalling a station, selecting a Volume down, switching FM search/preset stations, selecting a menu, etc. © ff you press the menu button... Opening a menu, setting A-B repeat play, executing functions, etc. # you hold down the menu button... Opening/closing a menu.

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The following hardware and software are required to transfer audio data from a PC to the unit. Hardware and software requirements *L Computer | IBM PC/AT-compatible (not operable with Macintosh) os Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition’ Millennium Edition/2000 P rofessional/XP Professional/XP Home Edition standard installation *2 Software | Windows Media® Player 9 Series or 10 Drive CD-ROM drive Interface _ | Available USB port (USB 2.0/1.1) +1 Operation is not guaranteed on all the compatible computers. #2 Operation is not guaranteed on computers running Up- graded OS or multiple OS with dual-boot. 05/5/23 WA-MPSOH WA-MPSSH -System requirements-

-Using with the alkaline battery- Using with the alkaline battery = inserting the battery L open the battery cover. 2 Insert the "AAA" size alkaline battery (LRO3) into! the battery compartment. 3 close the battery cover. Do not force the battery cover open too far. Notes: © Do not replace the battery during operation. + Do notuse a nickel-cadmium fl. + Remove the battery if the unit will not be used for long periods of time. This will prevent potential damage due to battery leakage. + installing the battery incorrect may cause the unit to malfunction. Battery removal: Open the battery cover and pull the battery.

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= Checking the remaining amount of battery level The battery level is shown by the battery indicator during operation. = L— Battery indicator dre moi

When the battery level is high

When the battery level is very low + When the battery level is very low, the battery indicator will flash. Replace the alkaline battery with à new one. + When the battery has run out completely, ‘Low Battery Shut Down..." will appear. Then, the power will be dis- connected automatically. Notes: © The battery indicator will not correcty display the remaining capacity for approximately 10 seconds after the power has been turned on. © The number of bars shown in the battery indicator may increase or decrease, depending on the operation being performed. This is normal. + The battery life and the operating time may be short ened by usage conditions, long periods of disuse, etc. 05/5/23 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

® 1 ZZISTS0VZSNIL Tuming the unit on/off Hold function WA MPSSE = Totumonthe unit When the hold function is tumed on, all buttons on the unit will be inactive. To make changes to the operation of the unit, turn the HOLD switch of. Move the HOLD switch to the safety position (direction indicated by the arrow). Press the POWER button. Gi ur | SHARP Release == + Hold 5 ÎD+ D | = To tum offthe unit V A Ê In the play or pause mode D z SHARP © 1 Press thebil (POWER) button for 0.5 seconds or C] on £ £ more to exit the mode. Ho — E 2 Hold down the POWER button for 2 seconds or [3 more. O£ FT B° —— æ QD v | remer Release £ È eo 2 2 & In the stop, menu or FM mode a ED Hold down the POWER button for 2 seconds or more. E Note: Ê If the hold function is active when the unit is turned off, È The display language can be changed (default: En- the unit cannot be turned on by mistake and the battery glish). For details, see page 9. will not be drained. > HOLD < WA-MP 50_55H TINSZAO515] ZZ 05/5/23 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more to retum to the play mode. 3 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward Hé or1 to select"SETUP", and press it. COARCÉ Æ within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward| +or- to select "System", and press it. CHECS 5 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward +or- to select "Language", and press it

QI € 6 within 10 seconds, move the menu button to-| ward + or - to select the desired language, and| press it. CHECS © The setting is completed.

©_The playback screen retums after 10 seconds. Note: The display language setting is retained even after the unit is turned off. 05/5/23 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

WA-MPSOH Installing a USB driver WA MPSSH If you use a PC running Windows 98 Second Edition, install a USB driver from the supplied CD-ROM. © Theinstallation is not necessary for a PC running Win- dows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edi- tion. Click the "Next" but- ton. 1 insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2 open the "wa-mp100_50" folder on the CD-ROM| Click the "Next but- un and double-click "setup". ton. 5 3 install the driver following the on-screen instruc-| LÈ tions. £ Lo Click the "Next" cu button. 5 rorne| Click the ‘Finish" but- LA ton. SE

E-11 Connecting the unit to a PC Connect the unit to a PC to transfer audio data. To the USB port

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1 side the USB port lever until it stops to open thel USB port. 2 connect the unit to a PC with the USB cable. Whilstthe unit is connected to the PC, the message shown on the

READY right appears on the unit. Caution: © Do not disconnect the USB cable whilst transferring audio data from a PC. Audio data on the unit may become corrupted. © Operation is not guaranteed if the PC is connected to two or more USB devices. © Connect the USB cable to the PC's USB port. If con- nected via a USB hub, operation cannot be guaran- teed. We do not guarantee operation of the unit with self- built PCS or PCs with modified motherboards. Make sure to use the supplied USB cable. Use of other cables (two-way cables, extension cables, etc.) degrades the quality of connection and may cause a malfunction. Note: The buttons on the unit do not work ifitis connected to à PC. Disconnect the PC to operate on the unit (see page 19). 05/5/23 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

Ripping tracks from audio CD to PC Using Windows Media Player, rip tracks from your favou- rite audio CDs to a PC. Ripped tracks are stored on PC as audio data. You can enjoy music on the unit by trans- ferring audio data from the PC. Es Unknown Albun (2/19/200.. © Length | Copr tous [eds ibey | Fagine [ Pivesy | Seca | Fietyges | Navok | [Per Cp | Dee | Peiumame | & Spadf mhare music is stared and change copy settings. Copy mac Ii ocston. Copy setirgs Format roue Media audi Copy protect music Copy Duhenirserted LEiset €D en copying is completec

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= For Windows Media Player 9 Series L Launch Windows Media Player. Example: Start All Programs — Windows Media Player 2 onthe "Tools" menu, "Copy Music”, and select "Copy protect music". 3 ciick"ok". Æ insert an audio CD into the PC. The audio CD may play automatically depending on settings on the PC. In this case, stop playback. 5 click "Copy from CD" on the taskbar to show! tracks on the audio CD. 6 select the check boxes oftracks to rip. 7 ciick "Copy Music" to start ripping. Note: For details on Windows Media Player, refer to its Users Guide. 05/5/23 WA-MPSOH WA-MPSSH Windows Media Player

WA-MPSOH WA-MPSSH Ripping tracks from audio CD to PC (continued) rave rep Te Lerath ReStens | At Composer | Gene 24e = For Windows Media Player 10 L Launch Windows Media Player. Example: Start > All Programs > Windows Media Player 2 on the “Tools” menu, click Options..." and then

6 mr ss rot unes . . ve moe ic Lion tt Una Rip Music", and select "Copy protect musil LYS ont 3 cick'oi CY e Æ insert an audio CD into the PC. mS The audio CD may play automatically depending on 3 = [Pugns À Pay || eus || Henpes | Newok | settings on the PC. In this case, stop playback. Li ip Music levoss. formance. itrars CES Fu] Sema [0 IR LU | 5 cick "Rip" on the taskbar to show tracks on the| = $ D Sinimemer cata et audio CD. m1 muse ts lon 6 selectthe check boxes of tracks to rip. 22 se ô Ë [near] 7 ctick"Rip Music" to start ripping. E = RE atnes Note: =£ Format Lance dd For details on Windows Media Player, refer to its Users 22 SBene Guide. £ 2 Pico porectmuse Die €D wneninserted

Transferring audio data from PC to the unit WA MPSSE = Folders M About folder tree = = = Windows Media Player 9 Series When using Windows Media Player 9 Series, select the desired folder to transfer audio data. Root Note: You can create subfolders if necessary (refer to the Win- dows Media Player Users Guide). Create theminthe lev-| Wa Mesa! el indicated in "About folder tree”. When using Windows Media Player 10, create the “MUSIC" folder beforehand to create subfolders with an artist or album name automatically. [Transfer audio data. ] Note: To create subfolders with an artist or album name auto- matically, click A to display properties and select "Create | Windows Media Player 10 folder hierarchy on device”. Root MUSIC ee F

-Transferring audio data from PC to the unit- Wa -MPSOH/ mere De WA MPSSH qe Eureu Buse Fo 2. CRE Dimes ES Transfer audio data to subfolders in the "MUSIC" folder. Click this to display properties. Th js product supports: © Up to 50 foiders (including the "VOICE", "FM", "LINE- IN" and "MIC" folders). Up to 550 files. Up to 30 characters as a folder name. Up to 30 characters as a file name. WA-MP 50_55H TINSZAO515] ZZ 05/5725 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

-Transferring audio data from PC to the unit- Transfermring audio data from PC to the unit (continued) You can enjoy music on the unit by transferring audio data from the PC. a (aime, Now Playing

Media drame Radio Tuner Copr tocD arPevice. = For Windows Media Player 9 Series

1 connectthe unitto a PC (see page 11). 5 selectthe check boxes of audio data to transfer. 2 Launch Windows Media Player. 6 setthe unit as a destination. Example: Start All Programs > Windows Media Player 7 select a folder. 3 ciick"Copy to CD or Device" on the taskbar. For folders, refer to page 14. 8 cickthe "Copy" button to start transfer. 4 From the drop-doun list of “Items to Copy" win-| dow, select a list with desired audio data. WA-MP50_55H TINSZAO515) ZZ 05/5/23 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

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M For Windows Media Player 10 2% © L1 L connectthe unitto a PC (see page 11). 6 Setthe unit as a destination. E a 2 Launch Windows Media Player. 7 ciickthe "Start Sync button to start transfer. SE Example: = Start — All Programs > Windows Media Player Caution: 2 3 ciick "Sync" on the taskbar. To create subfolders with an artist or album name auto- g matically, click 1 to display properties and select "Create Ë Æ From the drop-doun list of "All Music", select a| folder hierarchy on device”. list with desired audio data. 5 selectthe check boxes of audio data to transfer. WA-MP 50_55H TINSZAO515] ZZ 05/5725 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

E-17 Transfermring audio data from PC to the unit (continued) Caution: ‘+ Audio data on the unit is replaced by newly transferred audio data if their file names are the same. + Refer to "Connecting the unitto a PC" or “Disconnect- ing the unit’ when you connect/disconnect the unit to/ from a PC. + Do not disconnect the unit fromthe PC during transfer. Notes: + For details on Windows Media Player, refer to its Users Guide. ‘+ The drive letter for the unit may change depending on the environment of the connected PC. MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3): MPEG is an international standard developed by Moving Picture Experts Group, a working group of ISO. MMA (Windows Media Audio): WMA is an audio compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. MAV (PCM): An audio format widely used in Windows.

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About DRM (Digital Rights Management) © This product supports Windows Media Digital Rights Management 9 Series. Using Windows Media P layer 9 Series or 10, you can transfer licensed WMA files to the unit for playback. ® Some WMA files may not be playable/transferable onto this product due to their license agreements with copyright holders. © Some audio data may not be playable on this product. File format of transferred audio data © Depending on the setting of Windows Media Player, audio data may be converted automatically for play- back on portable devices. © On Windows Media Player 10, you can change this setting and transfer audio data without conversion. To do so, click à and select "Quality" to uncheck "Convert files as required by this device (recommended)". © if you transfer WAV files without conversion, it may take more time to transfer, and use more memory space on the unit. © For details on Windows Media Player, refer to its Users Guide. 05/5/23 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

Deleting audio data stored on the unit Use Windows Media Player to delete audio data stored on the unit. Windows Media Player 9 Series 1 connectthe unitto a PC (see page 11). 2 Launch Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player 10

3 Windows Media Player 9 Series: Click “Copy to CD or Device" on the taskbar. Windows Media Player 10: Click “Sync” on the taskbar. Æ select the drive letter of the unit from the drop-| down list. 5 select audio data and delete it. Caution: A WMPInfo.xmi file and files with extensions of .TBL and -LMM are created automatically, Never edit, move or delete these files since they are necessary for the unit and Windows Media Player. 05/5/25 WA-MPSOH WA-MPSSH

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-Disconnecting the unit- Disconnecting the unit Make sure to exit Windows Media Player before discon- necting the USB cable. For details, refer to the operation manual for the PC. = Windows 98 Second Edition 1 Click"Safely remove hardware" on the taskbar. 2 Click "Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device - Drives(*)". 3 "Safely remove hardware" appears. Click the "OK" button and disconnect the USB cable from the PC. = Windows Millennium Edition 1 Click "Unplug or Eject Hardware" on the taskbar. 2 Click "Stop USB Disk - Drive(*)".

3. "Safe To Remove Hardware" appears. Click the "OK"

button and disconnect the USB cable from the PC.

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Windows 2000 Professional Click "Unplug or Eject Hardware" on the taskbar. Click "Stop USB Disk - Drive(*: "Safe To Remove Hardware" appears. Click the "OK" button and disconnect the USB cable from the PC. UNE = Windows XP Home Edition/Professional 1 Click "Safely Remove Hardware" on the taskbar. Click "Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device - Drive(r}". 3 "Safe to Remove Hardware" appears. Click the mes- sage and disconnect the USB cable from the PC. €) Drive letter of this unit Notes: © After the above operation, the USB connection display still remains on the unit (the display changes when you disconnectthe USB cable). © if you cannot cancel the USB connection, try again or restart the PC. 05/5725 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

WA-MPSOH Playing transferred audio data WA MPSSH You can also play audio data stored and arranged in fold- M Playing audio data ers created by using Windows Media Player. L press the POWER button to tum the power on| Q Right channel (see page 8).

® OS 2 Playback starts automatically. Playback stops afterthe lastaudio Left channel

Cancel the hold function beforehand (see page 8). <= Release data is played.

V 1°] Notes: œ ES + The unit will restart the FM radio or the data recorded lt on with this unit which you were listening to last time. To MEN CG listen to the transferred audio data, see page 21. Le] © See page 22 to adjust the volume level and sound rs quality. -Playing transferred audio data- WA-MP 50_55H TINSZAO515] ZZ 05/5/23 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

WA-MPSOH wave5sx Playing transferred audio data (continued) When listening to the FM radio or data recorded with To interrupt playback: the unit, you can listen to all the transferred audio Press the II button. data as follows: To resume playback, press the BI button again. To stop playback: When you press the bil button again, the last played When you turn off the unit and turn it back on, playback 1 Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more. Hold down the »il button for 0.5 seconds or more. audio data plays from the beginning. Resume play: Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more starts from the beginning of the audio data which was to retum to the play mode. stopped.

2. Within 10 seconds, move the menu button towards

orb»i to select "SOUND", and press it. On» | € Playback 3 Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward + or - to select "MUSIC", and press it.

= _ To locate the beginning of audio data = Volume control To move t the beginning ofthe next audio data: Move the menu button toward >.

To replay the current audio data: Move the menu button toward 4. Note: To skip some data at one time, move the menu button toward K or »>1 repeatediy until the desired audio data appears. = To locate the desired portion Whilstthe playback screen is open, hold the menu but- ton toward +or - to increase or decrease the volume. Volume level indi- cator Atextra loud volumes, other people may be able to hear sounds coming from the earphones which could be dis- turbing to others. Please use caution when playing the For fast forward: Hold the menu button toward 1.

O0 For fast reverse: Hold the menu button toward 4. Note: Normal playback will resume when the menu button is released.

-Playing transferred audio data- Playing transferred audio data (continued) = Equaliser setting 1 Hold doun the menu button for 0.5 seconds or! Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more to retum to the play mode. 2 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward Hé or»»1 to select"SETUP", and press it. COARCÉ 3 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward +or-to select “Playback”, and press it. RECORD

è € Æ within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward| +or- to select "EQ", and press it. CHRCS Playback REPEAT 5 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward +or - to select an equaliser setting, and press it. CREC The sound is not modified. For rock music. For jazz. For classical music. For pop music. The bass is emphasised. Sound quality can be customised (see page 24). © The setting is completed. ©_The playback screen retums after 10 seconds. Jazz

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Note: Distortion may occur depending on the equaliser setting. In this case, change the type or turn down the volume. 05/5/23 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

62: Bass setting 250: t 1k: Midrange setting 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4to adjust each frequency. 6 within 10 seconds, press the menu button. © The setting is completed. ak: 16k:_Treble setting

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©_The playback screen retums after 10 seconds. Note: The "User" settings will remain in the memory after you switch to another equaliser mode. 05/5/23 WA-MPSOH WA-MPSSH

-Advanced playback- Advanced playback = Repeat play or shuffle play 1 Hold doun the menu button for 0.5 seconds or! Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more to retum to the play mode. 2 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward Hé ori to select "SETUP", and press it. O0 ) Œ 3 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward +or-to select "Playback", and press it. è € Æ within 10 seconds, move the menu button towardl| +or - to select "REPEAT", and press it. ETUP RECORD

5 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward +or - to select a play mode, and press it Æ à eu ©} CE Normal playback. Repeat one data. Repeat all data. Play all data for a set time period {see page 26). Play all data at random. Shuffle: Shuffle Repeat: Repeat all data at random. © The setting is completed. ©_The playback screen retums after 10 seconds. To retum to normal playback After steps 1 - 4, select "Normal" in step 5. Notes: © in shuffle play, the unit selects and plays data auto- matically. After playing all the data once, the unit stops automatically. © Repeat play continues until playback stops. 05/5/23 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

M intoscan = A-B repeat play L Perfom steps 1 - 4 on page 25. L Press the menu button to enter the start point (A)| 2 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward uring playbacic +or - to select “IntroScan", and press it. POI-OOI-OOA a ec 4 File name. er G

D 4 2 Press the menu button again to enter the end| int (8). £ 3 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward Les pi H« orPP1 to select a time period, and press it. À 4 P12-0010028 = s à fe name = Ra & tin Ë OC» | €. 20 Second ma 2 NA Ce ms Playback starts fromthe point A and ends atthe point Fi B. 9

10 - 30 Second: The unit plays each data for a set S

time period. In the following cases, À - B repeat play may not be set or > may be set to the beginning or the end of data. Z © The setting is completed. © Beginning or end of data D ©_The playback screen retums after 10 seconds. © Small data © Short interval between À and B To retum to normal playback After steps 1 - 4 on page 25, select "Normal" in step 5. To retum to normal playback Press the menu button. Note: À - B repeatis possible only within a single data. WA-MP50_55H TINSZAO515) ZZ 05/5/23 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

aa Playing to all data recorded with the unit You can listen to all data recorded with the unit. (For the recording procedure, see pages 33, 34 and 36.) Æ Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward| +or - to select "VOICE", and press it. L Press the POWER button to tum the power on| (see page 8). 8 æ D CREC Playback starts automatically. 2 Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or| more. To interrupt playback: Press the bil button. To resume playback, press the PII button again. To stop playback: Hold down the »il button for 0.5 seconds or more. When you press the Il button again, the last played data plays from the beginning. 3 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward| Resume play: Hé or»1 to select"SOUND", and press it. When you turn off the unit and turn it back on, playback starts from the beginning of the data which was stopped. O0 } S 2 CZ Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more to retum to the play mode.

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Playing selected data You can select and play audio data transferred from a PC or data recorded with the unit. {For the recording procedure, see pages 33, 34 and 36.) L Press the POWER button to tum the power on| (see page 8). ©] PouER 5 within 10 seconds, press the »il button. 2 Hold doun the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more.

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more to retum to the play mode. 3 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward Ktd or» to select "FOLDER", and press it. O= | € Æ within 10 seconds, select data. BRox A voice 8 rie name

<Q® Select a folder or data. Open the selected folder. Retum to the previous lev- ©... folder

WA-MPSOH/ WA-MPSSH Æ Data recorded with the micro- phone This product supports: © Up to 50 folders (including the VOICE", "FM", "LINE- IN" and "MIC" folder). © Up to 550 files. © Up to 30 characters as a folder name. © Up to 30 characters as a file name. Note: Data recorded with the unit are named automatically as follows. FM radio recordings: FO01.mp3, F002.mp3...F 999.mp3 Line-in recordings: LOO1.mp3, LOO2.mp3...L999.mp3 Microphone recordings: MO01.mp3, MO02.mp3...M999.mp3 {Maximum number: 999) 05/5/25 WA-MPSOH WA-MPSSH

-Listening to the FM radio- Listening to the FM radio The earphone lead works as an FM aerial. Keep it as straight as possible. Cha the FM area: The tuner is set to receive frequen- cies for broadcasting in Europe when shipped from the factory. You can change the FM area to USA (see page 32). L Press the POWER button to tum the power on| (see page 8). Œ vous 2 Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or| Æ Move the menu button toward + or - to select] "Searching". 5 Move the menu button toward #« or»pi to tune to the desired station. &O> Manual tuning: Move the menu button toward Hé or 1 as many times as required to tune in to desired station. Auto tuning: When the menu button is held toward K or >» for more than 0.5 seconds, scanning will start automati- cally and the tuner will stop at the first receivable Yiserching 87.50MHz Stereo le Yiserhing 98.80MH2 Stereo jt broadcast station. LÉRSE Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more to retum to the play mode. 3 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward Kt or» to select "FM TUNER", and press it Os» } -Œ

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Notes: © When FM radio interference occurs, auto scan tuning may stop automatically at that point. © Auto scan tuning will skip weak signal stations. © To stop auto tuning, move the menu button toward 4 orpp1 again. After use: Hold down the POWER button for 2 seconds to enter the power stand-by mode. 05/5/23 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

= Memorising a station You can store 30 FM stations in memory and recall them atthe push of a button. (Preset tuning) 1 rune in to the desired station. (Perform steps 1 -| 5 in "Tuning" on page 29.) 2 Press the menu button to enter the preset tuningl saving mode. Yiserchns © 3 within 5 seconds, move the menu button toward Hé or»i to select the preset channel number.

Preset channel number] Æ Within 5 seconds, press the menu button to store| that station in memory.

5 Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other preset stations, or| to change a preset station. When a new station is stored in memory, the station previously memorised will be erased. YiSearhing æ 98.80MH2 Stereo em

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= To recall a memorised station L Perfomm steps 1-3 in "Tuning" on page 29. 2 Move the menu button toward + or - to select] “Preset". & FiPreset ET © For 70m

Preset channel 3 move the menu button toward #4 or >Pi to select| the desired station. NN Ya Preset Om por somme Suro "me Deleting stored stations: 1 Display a station to delete and press the menu but- ton.

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"Yes", and press it. 05/5/23 WA-MPSOH WA-MPSSH

-Listening to the FM radio- E-31 Listening to the FM radio (continued) = _Storing stations automatically (auto scan) With _this function, the auto tuning memorises the received stations automatically, The unit will stop after scanning the full range of frequencies and storing sta- tions. 1 Hold doun the menu button for 0.5 seconds or! Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more to retum to the play mode. 2 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward Hé ori to select"SETUP", and press it Æ within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward| +or - to select "AutoRecord", and press it. CREC

FM Area 5 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward K4 orPb1 to select "On", and press it Ex auiRecord Om) € 1%" © The setting is completed. ©_The playback screen retums after 10 seconds. 6 perform steps 2 - 4 in “Tuning” on page 29. O0» ) €. FESSES 3 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward +or- to select"FM", and press it. & SETUR e Playback QE |

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7 Hold the menu button toward H« or >» for more than 0.5 seconds. © Scanning will start automatically and the tuner will stop at the first receivable broadcast station. © The unit receives and stores stations with strong signals. To cancel auto scan: Perform steps 1 - 4 and select "Off" in step 5. Note: Select "Off" for normal tuning. 05/5/23 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

CL 1 ZZISTS0VZSNIL M Changing FMarea The tuner is set to receive frequencies for broadcasting in Europe when shipped from the factory. You can change the FM area to the USA. 1 Hold doun the menu button for 0.5 seconds or! more.

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more to retum to the play mode. 2 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward Hd or» to select "SETUP", and press it. 0» )| € 3 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward +or-t select "FM", and press it. I SETUP Playback RECORD Æ within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward| +or - to select "FM Area", and press it. Æ EI QE | 5 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward Hé or»bi to select an FM area, and press it. Range:e7.5-108M O0» | -Œ EUROPE And Other: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz U.S.A: 88 - 108 MHz © The setting is completed. ©_The playback screen retums after 10 seconds. M Area ÉMEUROPE and ot) è €

-Recording with the built-in microphone- Recording with the built-in microphone Check the memory status beforehand (see page 42). If the memory is low, move some data to a PC to make some room. Æ within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward| +or - to select "RECORD MIC", and press it CRECS © Recording will be started. © ifthe memory is low, "Disk Is RECORD RECORD MIC RECORD LINE-IN coco = Note: Full! Can Not Record" ap- 01:23:45. This microphone is monaural and omni-directional. How- pears (recording is not possi- … |Fie ms | ever, it is recommended to direct it toward the source for ble). Recording, better recording. ini not Remaining recording time| L Press the POWER button to tum the power on! interrupt ing: (see page 8). © PouER 2 Hold doun the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more.

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more to retum to the play mode. 3 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward Hé or» to select "RECORD", and press it. COARCÉ

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Press the menu button. To resume recording, press the menu button again. To stop recording: Press the II button. Data will be saved. Note: Data recorded with the unit are named automatically as follows. FM radio recordings: FO01.mp3, F002.mp3...F 999.mp3 Line-in recordings: LOO1.mp3, LOO2.mp3...L999.mp3 Microphone recordings: MO01.mp3, MO02.mp3...M999.mp3 {Maximum number: 999) Newly saved files are numbered sequentially following the largest number among the existing file names. It is recommended to delete or move files from one with the largest number. To transfer data to a PC, see "To use as a USB storage device" on page 43. 05/5/23 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

Recording from the external equipment Check the memory status beforehand (see page 42). If the memory is low, move some data to a PC to make some room. Audio cable (supplied) Small side Big side To audio ÿ input socket Extemal equipment = Manual recording 1 connect the extermal equipment to the unit. 2 Press the POWER button to tum the power on| (see page 8). ©] PouER 3 Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or| more.

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more to retum to the play mode.

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Æ within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward| Hé orpp1 to select"RECORD", and press it. Os ) Œ. 5 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward +or - to select "RECORD LINE-IN", and press it. & RECORD © Een © Recording will be started. © Ifthe memory is low, "Disk Is Full! Can Not Record" appears {recording is not possible). 6000001 = o1:23:4 File namea Recording Remaining recording timel 6 Begin playback on the external equipment. To interrupt recording: Press the menu button. To resume recording, press the menu button again. To stop recording: Press the II button. Data will be saved. 05/5/23 Wa-Mi Wa-Mi Recording WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm IPSOH PSSH

Recording from the external equipment (continued) = Playback sound-actuated recording The unit starts recording when a signal from LINE IN socket is detected (Synchronised recording). L connect the extemal equipment to the unit. 2 Press the POWER button to tum the power on| (see page 8). D ro 3 Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or| Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more to retum to the play mode. Æ within 10 seconds, move the menu button towardl| Kté or» to select "SETUP", and press it. Os ) Œ 5 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward +or - to select"RECORD", and press it. CREC ETUP Playback 6 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward| +or- to select "Sync Record”, and press it. CRE Hi RECORD Record Setings 7 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward HK« orppi to select "On", and press it O= | € © The setting is completed. ©_The playback screen retums after 10 seconds. I Sync Record Œ ©

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8 Performsteps 3-5inthe "Manual recording" sec- ion on page 34. 9 Begin playback on the extemal equipment. Recording starts. 05/5/23 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

Recording fromthe FM radio To interrupt recording: + When the external equipment is stopped, the data number increases by one and the unit will enter the synchronised recording pause mode. When playback is resumed, recording will also resume. © ifa silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, the data num- ber increases by one and recording will be paused. When the unit receives sound again, recording auto- matically starts. © A new data is created when recording resumes. To stop recording: Press the il button. To cancel synchronised recording: After steps 3 - 6 on page 35, select "Off" in step 7. Note: Data recorded with the unit are named automatically as follows. FM radio recordings: F001.mp3, F002.mp3...F 999.mp3 Line-in recordings: LOO1.mp3, LOO2.mp3...L999.mp3 Microphone recordings: MO01.mp3, MO02.mp3...M999.mp3 {Maximum number: 999) Newly saved files are numbered sequentially following the largest number among the existing file names. It is recommended to delete or move files from one with the largest number. To transfer data to a PC, see "To use as a USB storage device" on page 43.

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Check the memory status beforehand (see page 42). If the memory is low, move some data to a PC to make some room. 1 rune in to the desired station. (Perform steps 1 -| Sin "Tuning" on page 29.) 2 Press the vil button t start recording.

@coooon = 01:23:45. File name2 Recording. Remaining recording timel Ifthe memory is low, “Disk Is Full! Can Not Record" appears (recording is not possible). To interrupt recording: Press the II button. To resume recording, press the Bil button again. To stop recording: Press the menu button. Data will be saved. 05/5/23 WA-MPSOH WA-MPSSH Recording

Changing file size and sound quality for recording With this product, you can change the sampling fre- quency, mode and bit rate to control file size or sound quality. The following are the default values for micro- phone, FM radio and line-in recording. Default settings for “Mic” *Sampling": 8,000 Hz, "Mode": Mono, “Encoder" PCM, "BitRate": N/A Default settings for "FM" and "Lineln" "Sampling": 44,100 Hz, "Mode": Stereo, "Encoder": MP3, “BitRate": 128 kbps 1 Hold doun the menu button for 0.5 seconds or! Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more to retum to the play mode. Æ within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward| +or - to select "Record Settings", and press it CREC

Hreco: Synch Record 5 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward H« or! to select "FM", "Mic" or “Lineln". éO> Source: Sarrpling: 8000Hz 2 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward Hé or» to select"SETUP", and press it. 6 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward| +or - to select encoder. L'a

Mode: Mono Encoder: O0» ) -Œ 3 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward +or-to select "RECORD", and press it. 7 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward H« or» to select the file format.

© The setting is completed. + The playback screen retums after 10 seconds. © Settings are retained even after the power is tumed off.

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Sampling: Indicates the number of samples of a sound that are taken per second when digitising sound. As the sample rate increases, sound quality improves and data volume grows. Mode: Select stereo or mono. Mono only for microphone. Select stereo normally for FM radio or line-in recording. BitRate: Indicates the number of bits taken per second when com- pressing digital sound. As the bit rate decreases, data volume reduces and sound quality lowers. MP3: When recording, you can compress sound in MP3 for- mat PCM When recording, the sound is digitised but not com- pressed. 05/5/23 WA-MPSOH WA-MPSSH

-Deleting selected data- Deleting selected data 1 Hold doun the menu button for 0.5 seconds or! Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more to retum to the play mode. 2 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward Hé or» to selectFOLDER", and press it. COARCÉ 3 within 10 seconds, select data. & ET

File namel Sure To Delete? Yes 5 Move the menu button toward H« or »p! to select| "Yes", and press it O= ) € © Select "No" to cancel. File namel Sure To Delete?

©_The playback screen retums after 10 seconds. Caution: Deleted data cannot be restored. 05/5/23 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

Changing default settings = About auto-power off When the auto-power off is set, the unit turns off auto- matically after a time period in the stop mode. (The auto- power off does not work when listening to the FM radio.) L Press the POWER button to tum the power on| (see page 8). ©] PouER Æ väthin 10 seconds, move the menu button to- ward +or - to select "System", and press it CRC 2 Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or| more.

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more to retum to the play mode. 5 within 10 seconds, move the menu button to-| ward +or - to select "Tu Off", and press it & 15 System QE |: 3 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward Hd or» to select "SETUP", and press it. O= | €

Os) Œ OFF: Auto-power off does not work. 1-5 Minute: In the stop mode, the unit turns off au- tomatically after a set time period. © The setting is completed. © _The playback screen retums after 10 seconds. 05/5/23 WA-MPSOH WA-MPSSH

E-41 Changing default settings (continued) M Changing the display contrast You can change display contrast. M Changing the backlight lighting time You can change lighting time of the display backlight. 1 perform steps 2 - 4 on page 40. 1 perform steps 2 - 4 on page 40. 2 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward +or-to select "Contrast", and press it CEC 3 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward Hd or>1 to adjust contrast, and press it. O0 } E 19 © The setting is completed. The playback screen retums after 10 seconds.

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2 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward +or- to select “Backlight", and press it.

3 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward Hé< or»» to adjust the lighting time, and press it. On) Œ = OFF: Backlght remains off. 2-20 Second: Backight iluminates for a settime period. on: Backlight remains on. © The setting is completed. ©_The playback screen retums after 10 seconds. 05/5/23 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

Checking memory status = Restoring the default settings You can restore all the default settings. L Perfom steps 2 - 4 on page 40. 2 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward +or- to select "RESTORE", and press it Æ. IH System QE | 3 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward Hé orPP1 to select "Yes", and press it. RESTORE 0») Œ #7" © Select "No" to cancel. ©_The playback screen retums after 10 seconds. Caution: This function resets the following settings: language, vol- ume, equaliser, repeat play, intro scan, FM station, FM auto scan, FM area, synchronised recording, record set- tings, auto-power off, contrast, backlight, and sleep oper- ation.

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You can check the memory status before starting long hours of recording, etc. 1 Hold doun the menu button for 0.5 seconds or! more.

Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more to retum to the play mode. 2 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward Hd or P»i to select"SETUP", and press it. On | Œ 3 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward +or-to select “Check Memory", and press it. 8 À D 4 © Check the firmware version, memory capacity, and free pe. œ © Theplaybackscreenretums af. | Deus ter 10 seconds. 05/5/23 WA-MPSOH WA-MPSSH -Checking memory status-

ww Sleep operation To use as a USB storage device You will not forget to turn off the FM radio if you use sleep operation. 1 perform steps 2 - 4 on page 40. 2 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward +or-to select "Sleep", and press it.

You can use the unit as a USB storage device as follows: The setting is completed. © The playback screen returns after 10 seconds. . & F4 EE ri] © Ù QC Language RESTORE 8 3 within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward Cr H« or>»i to adjust the time, and press it. Sleep 3 OO) E | —

= 1-3 Hour: The unit tums off after the set time elapses. œ P: 3 OFF: Sleep operation does not work. To cancel the sleep operation Tu off the unit (see page 8). To cancel without tuning off the unit, perform steps 1-2 |1 Connectthe unitto a PC (see page 11). and select "OFF" in step 3. 2 Open “My Computer’ and save the selected data| N to the unit (indicated as “Removable Disk"). After the sleep operation, the setting is cancelled.

Firmware update = _installing the update tool If you use a PC running Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition, install the upgrade tool as follows. The installation is not necessary for Windows 98 Second Edition. (The upgrade tool is installed already.) = Updating the fimware L visit our web site at htp:/Sharp-worid.comworidwide/index.html and download a firmware update file. 2 Decompress the dounioaded file. 1 insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 3 replace the file in "C:\Program Files\SHARP\WA- MP100_50" with the decompressed file. 2 open the “wa-mp100_50" folder on the CD-ROM| and double-click “setup”. 3 ciickthe "Next" button. The "License Agreement" screen appears. 4 ciickthe "Yes button. The “Choose Destination Location" screen appears. 5 ciickthe "Next" button. The "Select Program Folder" screen appears. 6 ciickthe "Next’ button. When the installation is completed, the "InstallShield Wizard Complete" screen appears. button. 7 Giickthe "Finis!

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Æ Connectthe unitto a PC with the USB cable. 5 start the update tool. From the "Start’ menu, click "AII Programs", "WA- MP100_50 Audio player’, and then ‘Firmware Down | loa 6 ciickthe "Start button. © Checkthe box of "Format Data Area’. All the data will be deleted. Move important data to a PC be- fre updating the firmware. © Update starts. 05/5/26 WA-MPSOH WA-MPSSH

-Troubleshooting- Troubleshooting Many potential problems" can be resolved by the owner with- out calling a service technician. If something seems to be wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. The unit does not tum on. ©_1s the battery exhausted? Is the unit in the hold mode? © Has condensation formed inside the unit? 15 the unit being influenced by mechanical shock or by static electricity? No sound is heard from the earphones. 15 the volume set too low? Are the earphones correctiy plugged in? When the buttons are pressed, the unit does notre- spond. ©_1s there playable audio data on the unit? ©_1s the unit in the hold mode? ©_1s the battery exhausted? Is the unit connected to a PC with the USB cable? Sound skipping or loss. @_1s the battery exhausted? The operation is unstable whilstthe PC and the unitare connected, © Are you using the USB cable that was purchased sep- arately? ©_!s the unit correcty connected to the PC? (See page 11)

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The USB connection does not appear. ®_1s the unit correcty connected to the PC? (See page 11.) The FM radio makes unusual noises continuously. @_1s a TV or computer near the unit? The display is difficult to see. Is the display contrast too low or too high? (See page 41) = _Resetting the unit Ifthe unit does not work properiy, reset as follows. The unit may work properly. 1 Disconnect the USB cable. 2 Remove the battery.

3. Leave the unit completely unpowered for approxi-

mately 30 seconds. 4 _Insertthe battery. 5 Operate the unit. Ithe unit still does not work properly, do as follows: 1 Disconnect the USB cable. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Holding down the POWER button, connectthe unitto aPcC. 4 Keep holding the POWR button and from the "Start menu, click "AIL Programs", "WA-MP100_50 Audio player* and then "Firmware Download" to start the update tool. Release the POWER button. Proceed to the firmware update procedure (see page 44). Insert the battery. Operate the unit. œuau 05/6724 WA-MP50_55H_SEEG_E.fm

Error messages Maintenance = Cleaning ERROR MESSAGES MEANING the unit bec: dirty — - When the unit becomes di Roe Rate! Can MTS impossible due to Clean it with a soft cloth. When the unit is excessively {Replace the battery.) Disk Is Full! Can Not |Memory is full and recording is Record impossible. (Delete some data to make room.) Low Battery! Shut _ |The battery has run out. Down... {Replace the battery.) HOLD < The HOLD switch is turned on. (Tum off the HOLD switch.)

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dirty, use a soft cloth dampened in water (external sur- faces only). Clean the plugs and the connecting sockets. If the plugs or sockets are dirty, noise may be heard. Cleaning will prevent noise. FARINE © Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thin- ner, etc.). It may damage the cabinet finish. + Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause malfunctions. 05/5/23 WA-MPSOH WA-MPSSH

WA-MPSOH was Specifications AS a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance 5; ification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units. Power source: [DC 1.5 V: "AAA" size alkaline bat- Storage media: [512 ME Flash Memory tery (LRO3 or similar) x 1 (WA-MP 50H) DC 5 V: USB bus power 1 GB Flash Memory (WA-MP55H) Dimensions: Width: 54 mm (2-2/16") Digital Rights Windows Media DRM 9 Height: 56 mm (2-2/16") Management: Depth: 14 mm (0-9/16") Playback format: |MP3 (MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer 3), bit rate: 8 - 320 kbps WMA (Windows Media Audio), bit rate: 5 - 320 kbps Recording format MP3 (bitrate: 96 - 224 Kbps, sampling frequency: 32 - 48 kHz) PCM (sampling frequency: 8 - 32 kHz)| PC interface: Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB

un, Weight 41 g (1.5 oz.) without battery (IMC |Sockets: Earphones (impedance: 32 ohms) U 5 USB port £a Line-input socket (150 mV) 2 M Frequency 20 - 20,000 Hz FN |response: EN foutput pouer [5 mur-+5 mi (earphones: 32 ohms) vi {maximum output level) ATX Battery life: Continuous recording: Kalkaline battery) |MIC: Approx. 8 hours LINE-IN: Approx. 3 hours FM: Approx. 4 hours Continuous play: Approx. 15 hours [Frequency range: |FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz E-47

WA-MPSOH WA-MPSSH Notes: © A combination of sampling frequency and bit rate dif fers depending on audio format. © Continuous playback: At 64 kbps, in WMA format (earphone output: 5 mW + 5 mW, backlight setto "OFF", equaliser: set to "Nor- mal“) © Continuous recording: Microphone recording (PCM), 8,000 Hz Line-in recording (MP 3), 44,100 Hz, 128 kbps FM radio recording (MP3), 44,100 Hz, 128 kbps © Actual battery life will vary with use. © The values are the standard values when the unit is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).