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DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER MODEL WA-MP40(W)/(BK) DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER WA-MP400(W)/(BK) OPERATION MANUAL...
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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.
Introduction WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH 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 ■ Note ● IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right Business Machines Corporation.
Accessories Contents WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH ■ General Information Please confirm that only the following accessories are included. Page Accessories ......... . 2 Precautions .
RESET button at the back of the unit. ● SHARP will not be held liable for the loss of data whilst the SD/ MMC memory device is connected to the audio system.
Charging the rechargeable battery WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH 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.
● At low temperatures, continuous playing time is shortened. This product has a built-in battery. ● SHARP shall not be liable for any damages resulting from loss or ● The battery is rechargeable up to approximately 300 times. ● The battery life and the operating time may be shortened by usage alteration of audio data caused by malfunction, repairs, or conditions, long periods of disuse, etc.
Turning the unit on/off Hold function WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH ■ To turn on the unit 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 Press the POWER button.
Changing the display language WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH You can see information in a selected language. Within 20 seconds, press button to select the desired language and press MENU button. English (*) Spanish Russian Italian Languages German Chinese TRA English French Portuguese Russian German...
Connecting the unit to a PC WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH Notes: ● The buttons on the unit do not work if it is connected to a PC. Connect the unit to a PC to transfer file data. Disconnect the PC to operate on the unit. ●...
Disconnecting the unit Ripping tracks from audio CD to WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH Make sure to exit Windows Media Player before disconnecting the Using Windows Media Player, rip tracks from your favourite audio USB cable. CDs to a PC. Ripped tracks are stored on PC as audio data. You can For details, refer to the operation manual for the PC.
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Ripping tracks from audio CD to PC (continued) WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH ■ For Windows Media Player 9 Series Windows Media Player 10 Launch Windows Media Player. Example: Start → All Programs → Windows Media Player On the “Tools” menu, click “Options...” and then “Copy Music”...
Transferring file data from PC to WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) the unit ■ For Windows Media Player 10 ENGLISH You can transfer audio data (MP3, WMA or WAV), video data (SMV), Launch Windows Media Player. photo data (jpeg or bmp format) and text file (text format). 1.
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WA-MP40(W)/(BK) Transferring file data from PC to the unit (continued) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH ■ Folder 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”.
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WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH 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 Connect the unit to a PC (see page 10). Connect the unit to a PC (see page 10).
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WA-MP40(W)/(BK) Transferring file data from PC to the unit (continued) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH Caution: About DRM (Digital Rights Management): ● On Windows Media Player 10, to create subfolders with an artist ● This product supports Windows Media Digital Rights or album name automatically, click to display properties and Management 9 Series.
Playing transferred audio data WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH To interrupt playback: Connect to either one of the Press the button. Right Left headphone sockets To resume playback, press the button again. channel channel 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.
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Playing transferred audio data (continued) WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ■ Equaliser setting ■ Customising sound quality ENGLISH Hold down the MENU button for 1 seconds or more. Perform step 1 - 3 on page 18. MUSIC Within 20 seconds, press button to select “Custom” and press MENU button.
Advanced playback WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH ■ Repeat play or shuffle play Within 20 seconds, press to select a play mode, and press MENU button. Hold down the MENU button for 1 second or more. Normal: Normal playback MUSIC Repeat One: Repeat one data Repeat All: Repeat all data...
WA-MP40(W)/(BK) Playing selected data WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH You can select and play the audio data transferred from a PC or data Photo data recorded with the unit. Navigator ROOT a: / PHOTO/ Press the POWER button to turn the power on. PHOTO/ Filename 01.jpg F l a s h : /...
Listening to the FM radio WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ■ Manual Tuning and memorising a station ENGLISH ■ Tuning FM aerial: Press button to enter search mode. Press The earphone lead works as an FM aerial. Keep it button as many times as required to tune into the desired as straight as possible.
Playing transferred video data Listening to the FM radio (continued) WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH ■ Storing station automatically (auto scan) You can play motion video (SMV format) with this unit. With this function, the auto tuning memorises the received stations Press the POWER button to turn the power on. Press automatically.
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● 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. E-23...
Playing photo data WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH ■ Zoom function You can play photo (jpeg and bmp format) with this unit. Press the POWER button to turn the power on. Press At still picture mode, hold down VOL + button for 1 second button to select “PHOTO”...
Recording with the built-in microphone WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH ■ Changing sound quality for microphone Check the memory status beforehand. If the memory is low, move some data to a PC to make some room. recording Note: At main menu screen, press the button to select This microphone...
Recording from the FM radio View transferred text data WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH Check the memory status beforehand. If the memory is low, move You can view the text data (txt format) with this unit. some data to a PC to make some space. Press the POWER button to turn the power on.
Deleting selected data Changing default settings WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH You can change the default setting. At main menu screen, press button to select Press the POWER button to turn the power on. “DELETE” and press MENU button. Press button to select “SETUP” and press the DELETE MENU button.
WA-MP40(W)/(BK) Changing default settings (continued) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH ■ Changing the screen display time Setting Selectable parameter Description You can change the screen display time for the saving mode. Menu (* indicates default settings) Perform step 2 (SETUP) on page 27. Factory Reset the unit to default settings.
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WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH ■ Changing the Lyric display ■ Reset the factory setting You can off or on the lyric display (Audio Data with Lyric (LRC) only). You can reset all by the factory setting (default). Perform step 2 (SETUP) on page 27. Press the POWER button to turn the power on.
Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Decompress the downloaded file. Edition, install the upgrade tool as follows. Replace the file in “C:\Program Files\SHARP\WA-MP40_ Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 400” with the decompressed file. Select and click “FIRMWARE RECOVERY” on the screen Connect the unit to a PC with the USB cable.
If something seems to be wrong with this ● Is a TV or computer near the unit? product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. The display is difficult to see.
Disposal of the unit Error messages WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) The unit is equipped with a built-in battery. ENGLISH ERROR MESSAGE MEANING If necessary, remove and dispose of the battery as well. Follow local regulations regarding battery disposal. Low Power The battery level has run out. (Recharge the battery) Warnings: Insufficient power to...
Specifications WA-MP40(W)/(BK) WA-MP400(W)/(BK) ENGLISH As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves Digital Right Windows Media DRM 9 the right to make design and specification changes for product Management improvement without prior notice. The performance specification Playback format Audio MP3 (MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer 3), figures indicated are nominal values of production units.