DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER
MODEL
WA-TR30(BK)/(W) WA-TR300(BK)/(W)
OPERATION MANUAL
mp3 kbps kHz
DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER
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WA-TR30(BK)/(W)
WA-TR300(BK)/(W)
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
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.
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 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
■ Trademarks
●IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International 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 registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
●All brand names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
■ Audio data
●Back up your audio data stored on this product periodically in case of accidental loss or alteration.
●SHARP shall not be liable for any damages or loss of audio data resulting from defects in this product or your computer.
■ 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-on- demand 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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General Information
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WA-TR30(BK)/(W) Accessories
WA-TR300(BK)/(W)
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Windows 98 Second Edition, |
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install a USB driver from this |
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Notes:
●USB cable may differ from illustrations shown above.
●Use the supplied earphones only.
●Use the supplied USB cable only (1m).
Contents
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■ General Information
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
■ Preparation for Use
Battery installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SD/MMC card installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Turning the unit on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Hold function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Changing the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting the unit to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
■ Windows Media Player
Ripping tracks from audio CD to PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 10 Transferring audio data from PC to the unit . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 13
■ Playback
Disconnecting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Playing transferred audio data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Advanced playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 15 Playing selected data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 16
■ FM Radio
FM transmitter function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Listening to the FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
■ Recording
Recording with the built-in microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Recording from the FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
■ Advanced Features
Deleting selected data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Changing default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 23 Checking memory status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
■ References
Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 - 25 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Precautions
■ Important
●Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing streets or near traffic.
●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.
● Do not play the unit at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against extended listening at high volume levels.
●Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
●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.
Caution:
●When recording important selections, make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is properly recorded.
●SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising from malfunction of this unit.
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cars with the doors and windows closed) or near heaters. (The |
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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 |
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● If the unit is used near radio tuners or TVs, noise and/or picture |
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interference may result. If you experience these problems, move |
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the unit away from such devices. |
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It is not recommended to put this unit into a rear |
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pocket, as this may damage the product when |
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sitting. |
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Using this unit near mobile phones may cause |
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noise pickup. If it occurs, move it away from |
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■ Copyright |
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Copyright laws protect sounds, images, computer programmes, |
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databases, other materials and copyright holders. |
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Duplicated material is limited to private use only. Use of materials |
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beyond this limit or without permission of copyright holders may |
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constitute copyright infringement, and be subject to criminal |
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punishment. |
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WA-TR30(BK)/(W) Controls and indicators
WA-TR300(BK)/(W)
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2. Neck Strap Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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3. Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4. Menu Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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8. Equaliser Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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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
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installation *2, Mac OSX 10.2.6 above |
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Windows Media® Player 9 Series or 10 |
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*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.
Battery installation
■ Storing the unit
1Open the battery cover.
2Insert the “AAA” battery according to the direction indicated in the battery compartment.
When inserting or removing the battery, push them towards the 
battery terminal.
3 Close the battery cover.
Battery Cover
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this should be happen, please take out the battery for a whilst, |
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insert it and restart the MP3 player. |
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● Installing the battery incorrectly may cause the unit to malfunction. |
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● Remove the battery if the unit will not be used for long periods of |
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● Replace the battery when it become weak and/or recording or |
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● Do not use rechargeable battery (nickel-cadmium battery, etc.). |
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WA-TR30(BK)/(W) SD/MMC card installation
WA-TR300(BK)/(W)
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1. Open the battery cover.
2. Insert the SD or MMC card.
3. Close the battery cover.
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● SHARP will not be held liable for the loss of data whilst the SD/ |
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●When the battery level is very low, the battery indicator will flash. Replace the alkaline battery with a new one.
● When the battery has run out completely “ 
Shut down...” will appear. Then, the power will be disconnected automatically.
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capacity for approximately 10 seconds after the power has been |
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● The number of bars shown in the battery indicator may increase |
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or decrease, depending on the operation being performed. This |
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Turning the unit on/off
■ To turn on the unit
Press the 
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button.
■ To turn off the unit
In any mode
1. Hold down the 
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Continue Holding On
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■ Volume control |
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■Volume auto set-in
●If you turn off and on the main unit with volume set to 18 or higher, the volume will start at 18.
●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.
■ Back to previous level/screen
Press Volume (+) button for return to previous level/screen.
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, switch the HOLD off.
● Whilst on mode, lock icon will appear if hold function is active.
Move the HOLD switch to the safety position (direction indicated by the arrows).
Release Hold
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!
Changing the display language
You can see information in a selected language.
English (*) |
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(*) indicates default setting
1 Press 
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button to turn the power on.
2Hold down the Menu button for 1 second or more to enter the main menu.
Main Menu |
Navigator |
FM Radio |
Voice Record |
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Note:
The display language setting is retained even after the unit is turned off.
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