DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER
MODEL
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OPERATION MANUAL
DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER
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Warning:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance
to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Information on Proper Disposal
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 dustbin!
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
Attention: Your product is marked with
this symbol. It
means that used
electrical and electronic products
should not be mixed
with general household waste. There is
a separate collection system for
these products.
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.
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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.
Special notes
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Trademarks
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IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation.
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Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
the United States and other countries.
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Microsoft Windows and Windows Media are registered
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.
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Files data
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Back up your files data stored on this product periodically in case
of accidental loss or alteration.
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SHARP shall not be liable for any damages or loss of files data
resulting from defects in this product or your computer.
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Note
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 applications
(via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other revenuegenerating content distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-ondemand applications and the like) or on revenue-generating physical
media (compact discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips,
hard drives, memory cards and the like). An independent license for
such use is required. For details, please visit http://mp3licensing.com
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer
IIS and Thomson.
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Accessories
Please confirm that only the following accessories are included.
Earphones x 1
(with the ear pads)
CD-ROM x 1 Quick Guide x 1
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If you use a PC running
Windows 98 Second Edition,
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install a USB driver from this
supplied CD-ROM (see page
10).
Notes:
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USB cable may differ from illustrations shown above.
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Use the supplied earphones only.
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Use the supplied USB cable only (1m).
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AC Adaptor is not included, unit charging via PC by attached USB
cable.
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USB Cable x 1
Contents
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General Information
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SD/MMC card installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Preparation for Use
Charging the rechargeable battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7
Turning the unit on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Hold function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Changing the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting the unit to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Disconnecting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Windows Media Player
Ripping tracks from audio CD to PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 13
Transferring file data from PC to the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 16
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Playback
Playing transferred audio data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 - 18
Advanced playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Playing selected data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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FM Radio
Listening to the FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 22
Playing transferred video data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 23
Playing photo data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Recording
Recording with the built-in microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Recording from the FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Advanced Features
View transferred text data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Deleting selected data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Changing default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 - 29
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References
Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Disposal of the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Precautions
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Important
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Do not wear your earphones when you are
crossing streets or near traffic.
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Do not use earphones whilst driving a vehicle
since it may be illegal or create a traffic hazard.
Always follow safety regulations in your area.
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Do not play the unit at a high volume. Hearing
experts advise against extended listening at
high volume levels.
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Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss.
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If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or
discontinue use.
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No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be
placed on the apparatus.
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Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery
disposal.
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The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climate.
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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.
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Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
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Do not drop or subject the unit to shock.
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Do not use the unit near open flames.
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Do not spill liquid on the unit.
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SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper use. Refer
all servicing to a SHARP authorised service centre.
Caution:
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When recording important selections, make a preliminary test to
ensure that the desired material is properly recorded.
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SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising
from malfunction of this unit.
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Storing the unit
Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following places
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Places exposed to direct sunlight for many hours (especially in
cars with the doors and windows closed) or near heaters. (The
cabinet may deform, change colour or the unit may malfunction.)
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Places exposed to excessive dust.
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Places exposed to water.
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Places where temperatures are excessively high or low.
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Places (bathrooms) where the humidity is extremely high.
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Places with strong magnetic fields such as TVs or loudspeakers.
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Places exposed to vibration.
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Places where sand can easily enter the inside of the unit (beaches
etc.).
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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.
It is not recommended to put this unit into a rear
pocket, as this may damage the product when
sitting.
Using this unit near mobile phones may cause
noise pickup. If it occurs, move it away from
them.
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Copyright
Copyright laws protect sounds, images, computer programmes,
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 subject to criminal
punishment.
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Controls and indicators
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DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER
1. SD/MMC Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2. Neck Strap Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. Earphones Sockets (x 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 21, 26
4. Track Up/Tuning Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 17 - 22, 24 - 29
5. Play and Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 - 22, 24 - 27
6. Menu Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 17 - 22, 24 - 29
7. Track Down/Tuning Down Button . . . . . . . . 9, 17 - 22, 24 - 29
8. Volume Up/Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 18, 24
9. Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9, 17, 20, 21, 22, 24 - 29
10. Hold Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
11. USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 10
12. Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Reference page
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Note:
To protect the USB port, cover it with USB cap when not in use.
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System requirements
The following hardware and software are required to transfer audio
data from a PC to the unit.
Hardware and software requirements *1
SD/MMC card installation
1. Insert the SD or MMC card as below figure.
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Computer
OS
Software
Drive
Interface
*1 Operation is not guaranteed on all the compatible computers.
*2 Operation is not guaranteed on computers running upgraded OS
or multiple OS with dual-boot.
IBM PC/AT-compatible
Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition/
Millennium Edition/2000 Professional/XP
Professional/XP Home Edition standard
installation *2/ Mac OSX 10.2.6 above
Windows Media® Player 9 Series or 10
CD-ROM drive
Available USB port (USB 2.0/1.1)
SD
Notes:
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Be sure to turn off the unit before inserting or removing the SD/
MMC card.
If the set is on, removing or inserting the SD/MMC card can cause
some data to be lost or the set to freeze or become inoperative. If
this should be happen, please reset it by pressing the RESET
button at the back of the unit.
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SHARP will not be held liable for the loss of data whilst the SD/
MMC memory device is connected to the audio system.
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Files compressed in MP3 and / or WMA format can be played
back when connected to the SD terminal.
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This SD/MMC memory’s format support FAT 16 or FAT 32.
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SHARP cannot guarantee that all SD/MMC memory devices will
work on this audio system.
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The SD terminal in this unit is not intended for a PC connection
but is used for music streaming with a SD/MMC memory device.
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The larger the capacity of the SD/MMC storage device, the longer
it will take for the data to be read.
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SD/MMC card is not included.
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SD/MMC card can not operate if battery power is low.
Caution:
Must create folder name as “MVIDEO”, “PHOTO” and “EBOOK” into
the SD/MMC card for playback data.
This products unable to playback the file format data (smv, jpeg/bmp,
text) without create above folder or place outside the folder.
SD/MMC Card
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Charging the rechargeable battery
PC
Preparation for Use
To the USB port
USB Connection
Cable
When the rechargeable battery is used for the first time or when you
want to use it after a long period of disuse,
1
Plug in USB cable to PC USB port.
2
Open the USB port cover on the unit.
3
Connect the USB cable to the USB socket on the unit.
Scrolling
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To check charging progress
- Scrolling......Charging is in progress
Display blank.........Charging in saving mode
Battery is full........Charging is complete
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About charging time
The battery fully charges in approximate 5 hours.
Notes:
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Turn off the unit before connecting to a PC.
(The buttons on the unit do not work if it is connected to a PC)
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When charging, the ventilation should not be impeded by covering
the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc.
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Notes:
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Charge the battery within the range of 10°C - 30°C (50°F - 86°F).
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The unit may get warm during or after charging. This is normal.
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When charging battery for the first time or after a long period of
disuse, battery life may be shorter. Repeat charge/discharge
cycle 4 to 5 times to restore the full capacity.
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After charging, unplug the USB cable. (Refer page 6)
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Built-in battery
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The built-in battery may discharge completely when this product
is left unused for long periods. Recharge the battery before use.
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Charging time depends on the battery condition and ambient
temperature.
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At low temperatures, continuous playing time is shortened.
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SHARP shall not be liable for any damages resulting from loss or
alteration of audio data caused by malfunction, repairs, or
complete discharge of the battery.
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Checking the remaining amount of battery level
The battery level is shown by the battery indicator during operation.
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When the battery
level is high
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Battery replacement
This product has a built-in battery.
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The battery is rechargeable up to approximately 300 times.
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The battery life and the operating time may be shortened by usage
conditions, long periods of disuse, etc.
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The battery is a consumable item. If it does not charge or the
operating time is noticeably shorter than normal, replace with a
new battery.
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Replacement should be carried out by qualified personnel
only. Contact your dealer or local SHARP service facility.
Never disassemble this product for this purpose.
Caution:
Pay attention to the environment when disposing of this product (the
built-in battery should be handled separately). See page 32.
Battery indicator
When the battery
level is very low
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Turning the unit on/off
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To turn on the unit
Press the POWER button.
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To turn off the unit
Hold down the POWER button for 3 seconds or more.
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Volume control
At music function, video function and
Preparation for Use
FM radio function, press VOL – or +
button to decrease or increase the
volume.
Continue holding
to power off
heck Car
Good Bye!
..........
Example: music mode
MUSIC
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Hold function
When the hold function is turned on, all buttons on the unit will be
inactive. To make changes to the operation of the unit, turn the
HOLD switch off. “ ” icon will display on screen if hold function is
turned on.
Move the HOLD switch to the safety position (direction indicated by
the arrows).
ReleaseHold
Red mark
Note:
If the hold function is active when the unit is turned off, the unit cannot
be turned on by mistake and the battery will not be drained.
Locked
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Volume auto set-in
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If you turn off and on the main unit with volume set to 18 or higher,
the volume will start at 18.
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If you turn the unit off then on again with the volume level set to
less than 17, it will turn on again at the level set.
Changing the display language
You can see information in a selected language.
English (*)
Russian
German
French
(*) indicates default setting.
Press the POWER button to turn the power on.
1
2
Press or button to select “SETUP” and press MENU
button.
3
Within 40 seconds, press or button to select
“Languages” and press MENU button.
Spanish
Italian
Chinese TRA
Portuguese
Settings
Lrc
Lrc
Languages
Factory Setting
About
Exit
MUSIC
Settings
PlayMode
Eq
Display
Power
Record Settings
Languages
English
Russian
German
French
Spanish
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Within 20 seconds, press or button to select the
desired language and press MENU button.
Languages
English
Russian
German
French
Spanish
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The setting is completed.
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The main menu screen returns after 40 seconds or select “Exit”
and press MENU button.
Note:
The display language setting is retained even after the unit is turned
off.
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Connecting the unit to a PC
Connect the unit to a PC to transfer file data.
PC
1. Open the USB port cover.
2. Connect the unit to a PC with the USB
cable. Whilst the unit is connected to
the PC, the message shown on the
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.
Preparation for Use
● 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 connected via a
USB hub, operation cannot be guaranteed.
● 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 or radiation.
To the USB port
USB connection cable
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Notes:
● The buttons on the unit do not work if it is connected to a PC.
Disconnect the PC to operate on the unit.
● The battery also rechargeable by connecting the unit to a PC with
the USB cable.
■ Installing a USB driver
If you use a PC running Windows 98 Second Edition, install a USB
driver from the supplied CD-ROM.
● The installation is not necessary for a PC running Windows
Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP
Professional or Windows XP Home Edition.
1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2 Connect the unit to a PC by USB cable.
The “The Wizard searches for new drivers...” screen appears.
3 Click the “Next” button.
The “What you want Windows to do?” screen appears.
4 Select “Search for the best driver...” and click “Next”
button.
The “Windows will search for new drivers...” screen appears.
5 Select “CD-ROM drive” and click “Next” button.
The “Windows driver file search for the device” screen appears.
6 Click the “Next” button.
The “USB Mass Storage Device...” screen appears.
7 Click the “Finish” button.
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Disconnecting the unit
Make sure to exit Windows Media Player before disconnecting 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 Disc-Drive(*:)”.
3. “Safe To Remove Hardware” appears. Click the “OK” button and
disconnect the USB cable from the PC.
■ Windows 2000 Professional
1. Click “Unplug or Eject Hardware” on the taskbar.
2. Click “Stop USB Disc-Drive(*:)”.
3. “Safe To Remove Hardware” appears. Click the “OK” button and
disconnect the USB cable from the PC.
■ Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
1. Click “Safely remove hardware” on the taskbar.
2. Click “Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device-Drives(*:)”.
3. “Safe To Remove Hardware” appears. Click the message 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 disconnect the
USB cable).
● If you cannot cancel the USB connection, try again or restart the
PC.
● For Windows 98 Second Edition
If the “Safely remove hardware” not appear on the taskbar, open
the “Windows 98SE Driver” folder and click “w98eject” in the
supplied CD-ROM.
Ripping tracks from audio CD to PC
Using Windows Media Player, rip tracks from your favourite audio
CDs to a PC. Ripped tracks are stored on PC as audio data. You can
enjoy music on the unit by transferring audio data from the PC.
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Ripping tracks from audio CD to PC (continued)
■ For Windows Media Player 9 Series
1 Launch Windows Media Player.
Example: Start → All Programs → Windows Media Player
2 On the “Tools” menu, click “Options...” and then “Copy
Music” and select “Copy protect music”.
3 Click “OK”.
4 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 of tracks to rip.
7 Click “Copy Music” to start ripping.
Notes:
● For details on Windows Media Player, refer to its Users Guide.
● If the PC is connected to the internet, information (artist or album
name, title, genre, etc.) appears. Information may not be available
depending on the audio CD.
Windows Media Player
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■ For Windows Media Player 10
1 Launch Windows Media Player.
Example:
Start → All Programs → Windows Media Player
2 On the “Tools” menu, click “Options...” and then “Rip
Music”, and select “Copy protect music”.
3 Click “OK”.
4 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 “Rip” on the taskbar to show tracks on the audio CD.
6 Select the check boxes of tracks to rip.
7 Click “Rip Music” to start ripping.
Notes:
● For details on Windows Media Player, refer to its Users Guide.
● If the PC is connected to the internet, information (artist or album
name, title, genre, etc.) appears. Information may not be available
depending on the audio CD.
Transferring file data from PC to the unit
You can transfer audio data (MP3, WMA or WAV), video data (SMV),
photo data (jpeg or bmp format) and text file (text format).
1. Connect the unit to PC.
2. Open “My Computer” and copy or move the selected file data to
the unit (MP40_400) or SD/MMC card (indicated as “Removable
Disc”).
Notes:
● This unit can be used as USB storage device.
● “MVIDEO”, “PHOTO”, “EBOOK” folders are auto-generated in the
unit.
For external device (SD/MMC card), folder need manually created
by user.
● Respectively data have to copy to the specify folder, otherwise
unit will unable to play or view that data.
Folder
MVIDEO
PHOTO
EBOOK
● No requirement for specify folder for storage of audio data file.
● “FAV.TXT” is system created file in the unit.
● Transferring of ripped audio files(protected) or licensed WMA files
(DRM) from PC to the unit, perform steps on page 15.
File data
←
SMV file format
←
Jpeg or bmp file format
←
Txt file format
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Transferring file data from PC to the unit (continued)
■ Folder
■ About folder tree
When using Windows Media Player 9 series, select the
“MUSIC” folder to transfer the audio data.
Note:
You need to create Music Folder. Create them in the level indicated
in “About folder tree”.
When using Windows Media Player 10, subfolders with an
artist or album name are automatically created in the “MUSIC”
folder.
Note:
To create subfolders with an artist or album name automatically,
click ( ) to display properties and select “Create folder hierarchy
on device”.
Click this to display properties
Root
EBOOK
FM
MVIDEO
Windows Media Player
PHOTO
VOICE
MUSIC
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Folder for text data.
Recorded FM Radio programmed.
Folder for video data (SMV).
Folder for photo data (jpg or bmp).
Recorded data with the microphone.
Music data.
You can enjoy music on the unit by transferring ripped audio files (protected) or licensed WMA files (DRM) from PC to the unit.
■ For Windows Media Player 9 Series ■ For Windows Media Player 10
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1 Connect the unit to a PC (see page 10).
2 Launch Windows Media Player.
Example:
Start → All Programs → Windows Media Player
3 Click “Copy to CD or Device” on the taskbar.
4 From the drop-down list of “Items to Copy”, window shown
on the left, select a list with desired audio data.
5 Select the check boxes of audio data to transfer.
6 Set the unit as a destination.
7 Select the folder.
For folder, refer to page 20.
8 Click the “Copy” button to start transfer.
1 Connect the unit to a PC (see page 10).
2 Launch Windows Media Player.
Example:
Start → All Programs → Windows Media Player
3 Click “Sync” on the taskbar.
4 From the drop-down list of “Sync List”, window shown on
the left, select a list with desired audio data.
5 Select the check boxes of audio data to transfer.
6 Set the unit as a destination.
7 Click the “Start Sync” button to start transfer.
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Transferring file data from PC to the unit (continued)
Caution:
● On Windows Media Player 10, to create subfolders with an artist
or album name automatically, click to display properties and
select “Create folder hierarchy on device”.
● Audio data on the unit is replaced by newly transferred audio data
if their file name are the same.
● Refer to “Connecting the unit to the PC” or “Disconnecting to/from
a PC the unit” when you connect/ disconnect the unit.
● Do not disconnect the unit from the PC during transfer.
Notes:
● Windows Media Player 9 &10 installer are include in the supplied
CD-ROM.
● For details on Windows Media Player, refer to its User 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.
WMA (Windows Media Audio):
WMA is an audio compression format developed by Microsoft
Corporation.
Windows Media Player
About DRM (Digital Rights Management):
● This product supports Windows Media Digital Rights
Management 9 Series. Using Windows Media Player 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
products due to their license agreements with copyright holders.
● Some audio data may not be playable on this products.
● When the SD/MMC card is installed, the unit will not play DRM 10
protected music as mandated by Microsoft, but DRM 9 or non
DRM protected music will play normally.
File format of transferred audio data:
● Depending on the setting of Windows Media Player, audio data
may be converted automatically for playback on portable devices.
● On Windows Media Player 10, you can change this setting and
transfer audio data without conversion. To do so, click and
select “Quality” to uncheck “Convert files as required by the
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 User Guide.
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Playing transferred audio data
Left
channel
L
Right
channel
R
Connect to either one of the
headphone sockets
To interrupt playback:
Press the button.
To resume playback, press the button again.
To stop playback:
Hold down button for 1 second or more. When you press the
button again, the last played audio data plays from the
beginning.
Resume play:
When you turn off the unit and turn it back on, playback starts from
the beginning of the audio data which was stopped.
■ To locate the beginning of audio data
To move to the beginning of the next audio data:
Press the button.
To replay the current audio data:
Press the button.
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■ Playing audio data
1 Press the POWER button to turn the power on.
MUSIC
2 Press MENU button to enter
music mode. Press to start
playback.
M
001/008 128
00:03:22
Music 1
Artist A
(Music Playback Menu)
00:03:09
NORMAL
Note:
To skip some data at one time, press the or button as many
times as required until the desired audio data appears.
Playback
■ To locate the desired portion
For fast forward:
Hold down the button.
For fast reverse:
Hold down the button.
Note:
Normal playback will resume when the or button is released.
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■ Equaliser setting
Playback
Note:
Distortion may occur depending on the equaliser settings. In this
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case, change the type or turn down the volume.
1 Hold down the MENU button for 1 seconds or more.
MUSIC
2 Press or button to select “SETUP” and press MENU
button.
Settings
PlayMode
Eq
Display
Power
Record Settings
3 Within 40 seconds, press or button to select “Eq”
and press MENU button.
Settings
Playmode
Eq
Display
Power
Record Settings
Eq
Normal
Rock
Pop
Jazz
Custom
4 Within 20 seconds, press or button to select an
equaliser setting and press MENU button.
Normal :
Rock:
Pop:
Jazz:
Custom: Sound quality can be customised
● The setting is completed.
● The main menu screen returns after 40 seconds or select “Exit”
and press MENU button.
The sound is not modified
For rock music
For pop music
For jazz
■ Customising sound quality
1 Perform step 1 - 3 on page 18.
2 Within 20 seconds, press or
button to select “Custom” and press
MENU button.
3 Within 20 seconds, press or
button to select the frequency and
press button.
80Hz : Bass setting
250Hz:
CC
CC
1000Hz: Midrange setting
4000Hz: BB
BB
12000Hz: Treble setting
4 Within 20 seconds, press VOL + or –
button to increase or decrease the
gain level.
Eq
Normal
Rock
Pop
Jazz
Custom
Custom
dB 0.0 1000Hz
Custom
dB - 6.5 1000Hz
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust each frequency.
6 Within 20 seconds, press MENU button.
● The setting is completed.
● The settings screen returns after 20 seconds or press MENU
button.
Note:
The “Custom” settings will remain in the memory even after you
switch to another equaliser mode.
Advanced playback
■ Repeat play or shuffle play
1 Hold down the MENU button for 1 second or more.
MUSIC
2 Press or button to select “SETUP”, and press MENU
button.
Settings
PlayMode
Eq
Display
Power
Record Settings
3 Within 40 seconds, press MENU button to select
“PlayMode”.
Settings
PlayMode
Eq
Display
Power
Record Settings
PlayMode
Normal
Repeat One
Repeat All
Shuffle Repeat
Preview
4 Within 20 seconds, press or to select a play mode,
and press MENU button.
Normal:
Repeat One:
Repeat All:
Shuffle Repeat:
Preview
● The setting is completed.
● The main menu screen returns after 40 seconds or select “Exit”
and press MENU button.
Note:
The unit play each data for 10 seconds when play with preview
mode.
Caution:
After perform, repeat or preview play, be sure to press button to
stop or pause the playback. Otherwise, the playback will
continuously.
Normal playback
Repeat one data
Repeat all data
Repeat all data at random
Play all data for a set time period
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/
Music
Navigator
Movie
Photo
EBook
ROOT
Card:
Flash:/
a: /
PHOTO/
PHOTO/
Filename 01.jpg
Filename 02.bmp
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Playing selected data
You can select and play the audio data transferred from a PC or data
recorded with the unit.
1 Press the POWER button to turn the power on.
MUSIC
2 Press or button to select “NAVIGATOR” then press
MENU button.
NAVIGATOR
3 Within 20 seconds, press or to select the type of
data that desired to play.
For music data, select music and press the MENU button.
After select for the data, press button, playback will be
started.
Navigator
Music
Movie
Photo
EBook
Movie data
Navigator
Music
Movie
Photo
EBook
ROOT
Flash:/
Card:
ROOT
Flash:/
Card:
Navigator
Music
Movie
Photo
EBook
EBOOK:
a: /
MVIDEO/
a: /
FM/
VOICE/
MUSIC
Filename 01.MP3
MVIDEO/
Filename 01.SMV
Filename 02.SMV
Photo data
EBook
Navigator
Music
Movie
Photo
Ebook
ROOT
Flash:/
Card:
a: /
EBOOK/
EBOOK/
Filename 01.txt
Filename 02.txt
● To return to previews screen, press VOL – button.
Notes:
● Flash: Internal memory of the unit.
● Card: External memory devices (SD/MMC Card).
■ About folder tree
Root
EBOOK
FM
MVIDEO
PHOTO
VOICE
This product supports:
● Up to 100 folders (including the “VOICE” , “FM”, “MVIDEO”,
“PHOTO” and “VIDEO” folders).
● Up to 200 files (each folders).
● Up to 30 characters as a folder name.
● Up to 30 characters as a file name.
Folder for text data.
Recorded FM Radio programmed.
Folder for video data (SMV).
Folder for photo data (jpg or bmp).
Recorded data with the microphone.
Music data.
Listening to the FM radio
■ Tuning
FM aerial:
The earphone lead works as an FM aerial. Keep it
as straight as possible.
1 Press the POWER button to turn the power on.
MUSIC
2 Press or button to select “FM RADIO” and press
MENU button.
FM RADIO
F
CH01
87.5
Mono
FM RADIO
94.4
TU
NE
MHz
108.0
18
MEM
ORY
■ Manual Tuning and memorising a station
1 Press button to enter search mode. Press or
button as many times as required to tune into the desired
station. Hold down the MENU button for 1 second or more to
enter the preset tuning saving mode.
F
87.5
Mono
Search
87.5
F
Search
MHz
108.0
18
MEM
TU
ORY
NE
87.5
Stereo
94.4
MHz
108.0
18
MEM
TU
ORY
NE
F
CH01
87.5
Mono
Store
94.4
MHz
108.0
18
TU
MEM
NE
ORY
2 Press or button to select the preset channel
number. Press the MENU button to store that station in
memory.
F
CH03
87.5
Mono
Store
94.4
MHz
108.0
18
TU
MEM
NE
ORY
F
CH03
87.5
Mono
Stored
94.4
MHz
108.0
18
TU
MEM
NE
ORY
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Listening to the FM radio (continued)
■ Storing station 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 stations.
FM Radio
1 Press button to enter search mode. Hold down the
button for 1 second or more, auto scan will started.
F
Search
87.5
87.5
Mono
MHz
108.0
18
MEM
TU
ORY
NE
● Scanning will start automatically and the tuner will stop at the
first receivable broadcast station.
● The unit receives and stores stations with strong signals.
● Press the or button to select the desired station.
F
87.5
Mono
Searching
94.4
TU
NE
MHz
108.0
18
MEM
ORY
Playing transferred video data
You can play motion video (SMV format) with this unit.
1 Press the POWER button to turn the power on. Press
button to select “VIDEO” and press MENU button to enter
video playback mode. Video playback will started.
MUSIC
VIDEO
2 To select another files, press the MENU button. Press
or button to select the file and press button to view
the video.
ROOT
Flash:/
Card:
Notes:
● During video playback, volume bar will not display when adjusting
the volume.
● If video format is full screen mode, playback information will not
display on screen.
a: /
MVIDEO/
0:00:01/0:03:00
PLAY
MVIDEO/
Filename 01.SMV
Filename 02.SMV
Filename 03.SMV
Filename 04.SMV
Filename 05.SMV
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■ SMV Video Converter
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1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive.
2 Select and click “SMV VIDEO CONVERTER” on the screen
(AutoRun) or
Open the “SMV Video Converter V4.0” folder on the CDROM and double-click “video2smv.exe”.
The “SMV Transcoder screen” appear.
3 Select the video file to convert.
The “Video screen” of the movie appear.
4 Set the smv file storage destination.
The smv file must download in to “MVIDEO” folder at the unit or
external devices (SD/MMC card) for playback.
5 Click the “Convert” button to start convert.
Caution:
● The SMV file must transfer into “MVIDEO” folder at the unit or SD/
MMC card for playback.
This products unable to playback the video data which place
outside the “MVIDEO” folder and any video format without
conversion to smv format.
● Media format can be converted but it depends on the codec in PC
(The movie must be able to playback on PC before convert it to
SMV format).
● Do not disconnect the unit from the PC during transfer.
● Do not slot in or remove the SD/MMC card during motion video
playback, it will interrupt the unit display.
Notes:
● You can adjust the video/audio quality level & video size at the
converter (customise).
● Use only supplied SMV converter in the CD-ROM. If use others
SMV converter is not guaranteed to playback on the unit.
● Media formats from disc must stored on PC before do the SMV file
convertion.
● SHARP cannot guarantee that all media formats will work on this
converter.
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Playing photo data
You can play photo (jpeg and bmp format) with this unit.
1 Press the POWER button to turn the power on. Press or
button to select “PHOTO” and press MENU button to
play photo data.
VIDEO
MUSIC
PHOTO
■ Zoom function
1 At still picture mode, hold down VOL + button for 1 second
or more, the photo will zoom out. To return to previous size,
press VOL – button for 1 second or more.
2 To shift the view and display the desired part of a zoomed
image, press the VOL +, VOL –, or button repeatedly.
FM Radio
Caution:
The photo file must store in “PHOTO” folder at the unit or SD/MMC
card for playback.
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● Press or button to change photo manually.
● Press button to start slide show.
● To stop slide shown press again button.
2 To select another files, press the MENU button. Press
or button to select the file and press button to view
the photo.
ROOT
Flash:/
Card:
a: /
PHOTO/
PHOTO/
Filename 01.jpg
Filename 02.jpg
Filename 03.jpg
Filename 04.bmp
Filename 05.bmp
Press the VOL button.
Press the button.
Press the button.
Press the VOL + button.
Notes:
● If photo size less than or equal to 128 x 128 pixels, zoom function
is not available.
● Maximum photo size is 5120 x 3840 pixels.
● During slide show, zoom function is not available
● JPEG Progressive Photo or BMP (other than 24Bit Depth) is not
support to playback by this unit. It might occur abnormal display
such as (Black/White Line) . In the case, open the file by
Photo Editor at PC and save as to other filename without
progressive setting (or with 24Bit Depth). Store again to the unit
and it might be able to playback.
Recording with the built-in microphone
Check the memory status beforehand. If the memory is low, move
some data to a PC to make some room.
Note:
This microphone is monaural and omnidirectional. However, it is recommended to direct
it towards the source for better recording.
1 Press the POWER button to turn the power on.
MUSIC
2 Press or button to select “Mic Record” and press
MENU button, recording will be started.
Mic Record
To interrupt recording:
Press button.
To resume recording, press the button again.
To save recording:
Press the MENU button. Data will be saved.
Note:
Data recorded with the built-in microphone are named automatically,
i.e V001.WAV, V002.WAV... etc.
Newly saved files are numbered sequentially following the largest
number among the existing file names. It is recommended to delete
or move some files to PC.
For long recording time, “Saving ...” indicator will appear after a few
seconds (Data saved).
R
0:02:20
/VOICE/V002.WAV
Remaining Time : 00:50:48
■ Changing sound quality for microphone recording
1 At main menu screen, press the or button to select
“SETUP” and press the MENU button.
2 Within 40 seconds, press the or button to select
“Record Settings” then press MENU button.
3 Within 20 seconds, press the or button to select
“Rate” and press the MENU button repeatly to select the
desired sound quality for recording.
To return to settings menu, select “Exit” and press the MENU
button.
MUSIC
Settings
PlayMode
Eq
Display
Power
Record Settings
Source: Mic
Rate: Middle
Normal Middle High
Record Settings
Exit
Settings
PlayMode
Eq
Display
Power
Record Settings
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Recording from the FM radio
Check the memory status beforehand. If the memory is low, move
some data to a PC to make some space.
To interrupt recording:
Press the button.
To resume recording, press the button again.
To save recording:
Press the MENU button.
Data will be saved.
Note:
Data recorded from the FM radio are named automatically, i.e F001.
WAV, F002.WAV ... etc.
Newly saved files are numbered sequentially following the largest
number among the existing file names. It is recommended to delete
Recording
or move some files to PC.
For long recording time, “Saving ...” indicator will appear after a few
seconds (Data Saved).
1 Tune in to the desired station.
2 Hold down button for 1 second or
more. Recording will be started.
View transferred text data
You can view the text data (txt format) with this unit.
1 Press the POWER button to turn the power on. Press or
button to select “EBOOK” and press MENU button.
● Press or button to view previous or next page
data.
2 To select another files, press the MENU button. Press
or button to select the file and press button to view
the file.
ROOT
Flash:/
Card:
a: /
EBOOK/
Note:
To return to main menu, hold down the MENU button for 1
second or more.
Caution:
● The text data must store in “EBOOK” folder at the unit or SD/
MMC card.
● This product is only support txt format data.
EBOOK/
Filename 01.txt
Filename 02.txt
Filename 03.txt
Filename 04.txt
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Deleting selected data Changing default settings
1 At main menu screen, press or button to select
“DELETE” and press MENU button.
DELETE
Del Files
Music
Movie
Photo
EBook
2 Within 20 seconds, press or button to select the
type of data that wanted to delete, and press MENU button.
Del Files
Del Files
Music
Music
Movie
Movie
Photo
Photo
EBook
EBook
ROOT
ROOT
Flash:/
Flash:/
Card
Card
:/
:/
a: /
a: /
FM/
FM/
VOICE/
VOICE/
MUSIC
MUSIC
WMA
WMA
Filename 01.MP3
Filename 01.MP3
3 Within 40 seconds, press the MENU button to select data.
Delete (X) marking will display for selected file(s).
a: /
FM/
VOICE/
MUSIC
WMA
Filename 01.MP3
Filename 01.MP3Filename 01.MP3
● To cancel marking, press MENU button.
4 Press button to delete data, a warning note will display.
Press or button to select “Yes” or “No”. Select
“Yes” if confirmed to delete file(s), and press MENU button.
File(s) deleted.
Delete the files?
Yes No
Caution: Deleted data cannot be restored.
Files Deleted!
You can change the default setting.
1 Press the POWER button to turn the power on.
2 Press or button to select “SETUP” and press the
MENU button.
Settings
PlayMode
Eq
Display
Power
Record Settings
Setting
Menu
Playmode Normal*
Eq Normal*
Display 1min*
Power Disable
Record
Settings
Lrc Lrc OFF
Languages English*
Selectable parameter
(* indicates default settings)
Repeat one
Repeat all
Shuffle Repeat
Preview
Rock
Pop
Jazz
Custom
2 mins
5 mins
always
1 Min
2 Mins
5 Mins*
10 Mins
Source : Mic
Rate : Normal
Middle*
High
Lrc ON*
Russian
German
French
Spanish
Italian
ChineseTRA (Traditional)
Portuguese
Description
Adjust of playback mode.
Adjust of playback sound quality.
Adjust LCD display saving mode.
Set auto-power off time.
The unit turns off automatically after
a time period in the stop mode.
Note: The auto-power off does not
work when listening to FM radio.
Set the microphone recording
sound quality.
Display of lyrics when lyrics is
available.
Set the display language for the
unit.
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Settings
Eq
Display
Power
Record Settings
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Factory
Setting
About Set information and memory
Exit Exit setting mode.
Setting
Menu
Selectable parameter
(* indicates default
settings)
No*
Yes
Description
Reset the unit to default settings.
information.
■ Changing the screen display time
You can change the screen display time for the saving mode.
1 Perform step 2 (SETUP) on page 27.
2 Within 40 seconds, press or
button to select “Display” and press
MENU button.
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■ Auto-power off
When the auto power off is set, the unit turns off automatically after
a time period in the stop or pause mode. (The auto-power off does
not work when listening to the FM Radio).
1 Press POWER button to turn the power on.
2 Press or button to select
“SETUP” and press MENU button.
3 Within 40 seconds, press or
button to select “Power” and press
MENU button.
Advanced Features
4 Within 20 seconds, press or
button to select a time period, press
MENU button.
Disable : Auto power off does not work.
1-2-5-10 Minutes : In the stop mode, the unit turns off
automatically after a set time period.
● The setting is completed.
● The main menu screen returns after 40 seconds or select
“Exit” and press MENU button.
PlayMode
Eq
Display
Power
Record Settings
Power
Disable
1 min
2 mins
5 mins
10 mins
Settings
3 Within 20 seconds, press or
button to adjust the display saving
mode time, press MENU button.
1-2-5 Minutes: Display illuminates for a
set time period.
Display
1 min
2 mins
5 mins
always
always: Display remains on.
● The setting is completed.
● The main menu screen returns after 40 seconds or select
“Exit” and press MENU button.
■ Checking memory status
You can check the unit (Internal) and SD/MMC card (External)
memory status before starting long hours of recording, etc.
1 Perform step 2 (SETUP) on page 27.
2 Within 40 seconds, press or
button to select “About” and press
MENU button.
3 Firmware version, memory capacity
(Total) and free space will display.
Int: Internal memory (unit)
Ext: External memory (SD/MMC card)
● The settings menu screen returns after 20 seconds or hold
down MENU button for 1 second or more.
Settings
Lrc
Languages
Factory Setting
About
Exit
Information
Version:875.851.XXX
Int. Free : XXX MB
Int. Total : XXX MB
Ext. Free : X MB
Ext. Total: X MB
■ Changing the Lyric display
You can off or on the lyric display (Audio Data with Lyric (LRC) only).
1 Perform step 2 (SETUP) on page 27.
2 Within 40 seconds, press or
button to select “Lrc” and press MENU
button.
3 Within 20 seconds, press or
button to off or on the lyric display and
press MENU button.
Lrc OFF: Lyric not display (off)
Lrc ON : Lyric display (on)
● The setting is completed.
● The main menu screen returns after 40 seconds or select
“Exit” and press MENU button.
Note:
The name of lyric songs should keep pace with the name of the song
data.
Settings
Lrc
Languages
Factory Setting
About
Exit
Settings
Lrc
Lrc
Lrc OFF
Lrc
Languages
Lrc ON
About
Exit
■ Reset the factory setting
You can reset all by the factory setting (default).
1 Press the POWER button to turn the power on.
2 Press or button to select “SETUP” and press the
MENU button.
Settings
PlayMode
Eq
Display
Power
Record Settings
3 Within 40 seconds, press or
button to select “Factory Setting” and
press MENU button.
4 Within 20 seconds, press or
button to select “Yes” and press MENU
button.
Settings
Lrc
Languages
Factory Setting
About
Exit
Factory Setting
No
Yes
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If the present song has the corresponding lyric file,
“L” indicator will appear at screen.
MP3L
● Select “No” to cancel.
● The main menu screen returns after 40 seconds or select
“Exit” and press MENU button.
Caution:
This function reset the following setting:
Language, volume, equaliser, repeat play, lyric, FM Station, FM auto
scan, FM area, record settings, auto-power off, contrast, backlight.
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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.
References
1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2 Select and click “FIRMWARE RECOVERY” on the screen
(AutoRun) or Select and click “WINDOWS 98SE DRIVER”
Open the “Firmware Recovery” folder on the CD-ROM and
double-click “setup.exe”.
3 Click the “Next” button.
The “License Agreement” screen appears.
4 Click “accept” and “Next” button.
The “Choose Destination” Location screen appears.
5 Click “Next” button.
The “Select Program Folder” screen appears.
6 Click “Next” button.
The “Ready to Install the Program” screen appears.
7 Click the “Install” button.
When the installation is completed, the “Install Shield Wizard
Complete” screen appears.
8 Click the “Finish” button.
■ Updating the firmware
If you have update firmware from website, follow below procedure.
1 Decompress the downloaded file.
2 Replace the file in “C:\Program Files\SHARP\WA-MP40_
400” with the decompressed file.
3 Connect the unit to a PC with the USB cable.
4 Start the update tool.
From the “Start” menu, click “All Programs”, “WA-MP40_400
MP3 Audio player”, and then “Firmware Download”.
5 Click the “Start” button.
● Check the box of “Format Data Area”. All the data will be
deleted. Move important data to a PC before updating the
firmware.
● Update starts.
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Troubleshooting
Many potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without
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 turn on.
● Is the battery exhausted?
● Is the unit in the hold mode?
● Has condensation formed inside the unit?
● Is the unit being influenced by mechanical shock or by static
electricity?
No sound is heard from the earphones.
● Is the volume set too low?
● Are the earphones correctly plugged in?
The FM radio makes unusual noises continuously.
● Is a TV or computer near the unit?
The display is difficult to see.
● Is the display contrast too low or too high?
■ Resetting the unit
If the unit does not work properly, reset it by pressing the
RESET button at the back of the unit.
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When the buttons are pressed, the unit does not respond.
● Is there playable audio data on the unit?
● Is the unit in the hold mode?
● Is the battery exhausted?
● Is the unit connected to a PC with the USB cable?
Sound skipping or loss.
● Is the battery exhausted?
The battery cannot be charged.
● Is the rechargeable battery in the unit?
The operation is unstable whilst the PC and the unit are
connected.
● Are you using the USB cable that was purchased separately?
● Is the unit correctly connected to the PC?
The USB connection display does not appear.
● Is the unit correctly connected to the PC?
If the unit still does not work properly, proceed to the firmware update
procedure (see page 30).
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Error messages
Maintenance
■ Cleaning
When the unit becomes dirty
Clean it with a soft cloth. When the unit is excessively dirty, use a soft
cloth dampened in water (external surfaces only).
Clean the plugs and the connecting sockets.
If the plugs or sockets are dirty, noise may be heard.
Cleaning will prevent noise.
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Caution:
● Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thinner, etc.). It
● Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause
ERROR MESSAGE MEANING
Low Power The battery level has run out.
Insufficient power to
operate external devices
Locked The HOLD switch is turned on.
may damage the cabinet finish.
malfunctions.
(Recharge the battery)
The battery level is low.
(can not operate SD/MMC card)
(Turn off the HOLD switch)
Disposal of the unit
The unit is equipped with a built-in battery.
If necessary, remove and dispose of the battery as well.
Follow local regulations regarding battery disposal.
Warnings:
● Never disassemble the unit unless you dispose of the built-in
battery.
● Do not connect other battery to the unit.
Explosion may result.
● Do not reinstall the removed battery.
● After disassembly, never use the unit and the battery for any
purposes.
■ Removing the built-in battery
1 Turn off the unit.
2 Disconnect the USB cable and earphone.
3 Remove the screws and open the cabinet.
4 Disconnect the cone wire from battery connector at the
unit.
5 Remove the battery.
● The battery is attached to the PCB by adhesive tape.
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Specifications
As 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 specification
figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may
be some deviations from these values in individual units.
Power source DC 3.7V: Rechargeable Lithium-ion-
polymer battery x 1
DC 5 V: USB bus power
Dimensions Width: 40 mm (1-9/16")
Height: 90 mm (3-1/2")
Depth: 12 mm (1/2")
Weight 42 g (1.48 oz.) without SD/MMC card
Sockets Earphones x 2 (impedance: 32 ohms)
USB port (Normal type)
Frequency response 20 - 20,000 Hz
Output power 5 mW + 5 mW (earphones: 32 ohms)
(maximum output level)
Battery life Continuous playback by fully charged
rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer battery:
Approx to 14 hours.
Frequency range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
Storage media 1 GB Flash Memory (WA-MP40)
2 GB Flash Memory (WA-MP400)
Digital Right
Management
Playback format Audio MP3 (MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer 3),
Recording format Voice recording,
PC interface Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1
System
requirements
Notes:
● A combination of sampling frequency and bit rate differs
depending on audio format.
● Continuous playback:
At 128 kbps, in MP3 format (earphone output: 0.1 mW + 0.1 mW,
backlight: not set to “Always”, equaliser: set to “Normal”).
● 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).
Windows Media DRM 9
bit rate: 12 - 320 kbps
WMA (Windows Media Audio),
bit rate: 64 - 192 kbps
WAV (PCM)
Video: SMV (SigmaTel Motion Video)
Photo: JPEG (non progressive),
BMP (Depth 24 Bit)
EBook: Txt
PCM (sampling frequency: 8 - 16 kHz)
FM recording,
PCM (sampling frequency: 44 kHz)
Pentium 2 - 300 MHz or higher
CD-ROM drive
150 MB free hard disc space
Microsoft Windows 98 Second
Edition/Millennium Edition/2000
Professional/XP Professional/XP
Home Edition standard installation
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