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PORTABLE DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER
MODEL
WA-MP50H
WA-MP55H
WA-MP55H
If you require any advice or assistance regarding
your Sharp product, please visit our web-site
www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport.
Customers without Internet access may telephone
08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648
if telephoning from Ireland).
your Sharp product, please visit our web-site
www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport.
Customers without Internet access may telephone
08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648
if telephoning from Ireland).
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OPERATION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
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.
http://www.microsoft.com
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.
http://www.microsoft.com
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Special Notes
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Warning
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to dripping or splashing liquids. No objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.
appliance to dripping or splashing liquids. No objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.
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When recording important selections, make a prelimi-
nary test to ensure that the desired material is prop-
erly recorded.
nary test to ensure that the desired material is prop-
erly recorded.
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SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record-
ing arising from malfunction of this unit.
ing arising from malfunction of this unit.
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Caution
At full volume, prolonged listening to a personal stereo
may damage the user's hearing. This model complies
with the law if used with the correct earphones (model
number RPHOHA002SJSA or RPHOHA002SJSB). If
the earphones are damaged in any way, please order
using the model number given above.
may damage the user's hearing. This model complies
with the law if used with the correct earphones (model
number RPHOHA002SJSA or RPHOHA002SJSB). If
the earphones are damaged in any way, please order
using the model number given above.
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Notes
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Recording and playback of any material may require
consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer
particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act
1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection
Act 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and
1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments
and orders.
consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer
particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act
1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection
Act 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and
1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments
and orders.
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This equipment complies with the requirements of
Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.
Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.
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The letters in brackets contained in the model number
indicate the colour of the product only. Operation and
specifications are unaffected.
indicate the colour of the product only. Operation and
specifications are unaffected.
NOTES FOR USERS IN THE U.K. AND
IRELAND
SERVICE INFORMATION
In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring re-
pair, please use the supplied postage paid label to
send your unit to the Sharp repair centre or contact
the dealer or supplier from whom it was purchased.
Where this is not possible, please visit our web-site
www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport.
Customers without internet access may telephone
08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648
if telephoning from Ireland).
In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring re-
pair, please use the supplied postage paid label to
send your unit to the Sharp repair centre or contact
the dealer or supplier from whom it was purchased.
Where this is not possible, please visit our web-site
www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport.
Customers without internet access may telephone
08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648
if telephoning from Ireland).
Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.
Certain replacement parts and accessories may be
obtained from our main parts distributor.
obtained from our main parts distributor.
WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.
0121 766 5414
In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring re-
pair during the guarantee period, you will need to
provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing
company. Please keep your invoice or receipt, which
is supplied at the time of purchase.
pair during the guarantee period, you will need to
provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing
company. Please keep your invoice or receipt, which
is supplied at the time of purchase.
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Trademarks
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IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of Interna-
tional Business Machines Corporation.
tional Business Machines Corporation.
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Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.,
registered in the United States and other countries.
registered in the United States and other countries.
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Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are regis-
tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
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All brand names and product names are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Audio data
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Back up your audio data stored on this product period-
ically in case of accidental loss or alteration.
ically in case of accidental loss or alteration.
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SHARP shall not be liable for any damages or loss of
audio data resulting from defects in this product or
your computer.
audio data resulting from defects in this product or
your computer.
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Note
Information on Proper Disposal
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
(terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution
channels), revenue-generating streaming applica-
tions (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks),
other revenue-generating content distribution sys-
tems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications
and the like) or on revenue-generating physical me-
dia (compact discs, digital versatile discs, semicon-
ductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the
like). An independent license for such use is re-
quired.
For details, please visit http://mp3licensing.com.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
imply any right to distribute content created with this
product in revenue-generating broadcast systems
(terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution
channels), revenue-generating streaming applica-
tions (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks),
other revenue-generating content distribution sys-
tems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications
and the like) or on revenue-generating physical me-
dia (compact discs, digital versatile discs, semicon-
ductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the
like). An independent license for such use is re-
quired.
For details, please visit http://mp3licensing.com.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
WEEE_0502_E
A. Information on Disposal for Users (private
households)
1. In the European Union
Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment,
please do not use 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
electrical and electronic equipment.
Following the implementation by member states, private
households within the EU states may return their used
electrical and electronic equipment to designated
collection facilities free of charge*. In some countries*
your local retailer 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
batteries or accumulators, please dispose of these
separately beforehand according to local requirements.
By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure
that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment,
recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential
negative effects on the environment and human health
which could otherwise 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 to the dealer, even if you
don't purchase a new product. Further collection facilities
are listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or
www.sens.ch.
Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment,
please do not use 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
electrical and electronic equipment.
Following the implementation by member states, private
households within the EU states may return their used
electrical and electronic equipment to designated
collection facilities free of charge*. In some countries*
your local retailer 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
batteries or accumulators, please dispose of these
separately beforehand according to local requirements.
By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure
that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment,
recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential
negative effects on the environment and human health
which could otherwise 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 to the dealer, even if you
don't purchase a new product. Further collection facilities
are listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or
www.sens.ch.
B. Information on Disposal for Business Users
1. In the European Union
If the product is used for business purposes and you
want to discard it:
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. Small
products (and small amounts) might be taken back by
your local collection facilities.
For Spain: Please contact the established collection
system or your local authority for take-back of your used
products.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your
local authorities and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
If the product is used for business purposes and you
want to discard it:
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. Small
products (and small amounts) might be taken back by
your local collection facilities.
For Spain: Please contact the established collection
system or your local authority for take-back of your used
products.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your
local authorities and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
Attention: Your prod-
uct is marked with
this symbol. It
means that used
electrical and elec-
tronic products
should not be mixed
with general house-
hold waste. There is
a separate collec-
tion system for
these products.
uct is marked with
this symbol. It
means that used
electrical and elec-
tronic products
should not be mixed
with general house-
hold waste. There is
a separate collec-
tion system for
these products.
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General Information
Outline of the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6
System requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6
System requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Preparation for Use
Using with the alkaline battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Turning the unit on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Hold function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Changing the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing a USB driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting the unit to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning the unit on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Hold function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Changing the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing a USB driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting the unit to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Windows Media Player
Ripping tracks from audio CD to PC . . . . . . . . 12, 13
Transferring audio data from PC to the unit . . . . . 14 - 17
Deleting audio data stored on the unit . . . . . . . . . 18
Transferring audio data from PC to the unit . . . . . 14 - 17
Deleting audio data stored on the unit . . . . . . . . . 18
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Playback
Disconnecting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Playing transferred audio data . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 24
Advanced playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 26
Playing to all data recorded with the unit . . . . . . . 27
Playing selected data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Playing transferred audio data . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 24
Advanced playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 26
Playing to all data recorded with the unit . . . . . . . 27
Playing selected data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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FM Radio
Listening to the FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - 32
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Recording
Recording with the built-in microphone . . . . . . . . . 33
Recording from the external equipment . . . . . 34 - 36
Recording from the FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Changing file size and sound quality
for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 38
Deleting selected data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Recording from the external equipment . . . . . 34 - 36
Recording from the FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Changing file size and sound quality
for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 38
Deleting selected data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Advanced Features
Changing default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 42
Checking memory status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Sleep operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
To use as a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Checking memory status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Sleep operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
To use as a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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References
Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 48
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 48
TERMS OF GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover