Sharp WA-MP50H User manual

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PORTABLE DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER
MODEL
WA-MP50H
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.
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

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Special Notes
!Warning
"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.
"When recording important selections, make a prelimi-
nary test to ensure that the desired material is prop-
erly recorded.
"SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record-
ing arising from malfunction of this unit.
!Note
The letters in brackets contained in the model number
indicate the colour of the product only. Operation and
specifications are unaffected.
Note for users in Australia:
Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copy-
ing or broadcasting such material without permission of
the relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is pro-
hibited by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorise the
copying or broadcasting of copyright materials and noth-
ing in this OPERATION MANUAL should be implied as
giving that authority.
For other countries:
Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works
which must not be recorded without the authority of the
owner of the copyright. Please refer to the relevant laws
in your country.

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!Trademarks
"IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of Interna-
tional Business Machines Corporation.
"Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.,
registered in the United States and other countries.
"Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are regis-
tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
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 period-
ically 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 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.
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General Information
-Contents-
Contents
Page
!General Information
Outline of the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Controls and indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6
System requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
!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
!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
!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
Page
!FM Radio
Listening to the FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - 32
!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
!Advanced Features
Changing default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 42
Checking memory status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Sleep operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
To use as a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
!References
Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 47
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

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-Outline of the unit-
Outline of the unit
Transfer audio data to the unit before use.
1Preparation of the unit:
Insert the alkaline battery (see page 7).
2Preparation of audio data:
Convert tracks on audio CDs to audio data using Win-
dows Media Player 9 Series or 10 (see pages 12, 13).
For procedures, refer to the Windows Media Player
Users Guide.
Windows
Media Player
3Transferring audio data:
Connect the unit to a PC (see page 11), and transfer
audio data to the unit using Windows Media Player 9
Series or 10 (see pages 15, 16).
4Playing audio data on the unit (see pages 20, 21).
Windows
Media Player
If you use a PC running Windows 98
Second Edition, install a USB driver from
the supplied CD-ROM (see page 10).
Windows Media Player
Use Windows Media Player 9 Series or 10 to transfer au-
dio data from a PC to the unit.
This operation manual describes how to rip audio data
from audio CDs to a PC and how to transfer the audio
data from the PC to the unit.
For more details, refer to the Windows Media Player Us-
ers Guide.
"Sample screens, procedures or operations may vary
by the environment of your PC or version/settings of
Windows Media Player.
"Windows Media Player 10 is designed exclusively for
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional.
"If necessary, download Windows Media Player from
the Microsoft Web site and install it to your PC before-
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"For details, refer to the Microsoft Web site.

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-Accessories-
Accessories
Notes:
"Only the above accessories are included.
"The USB cable may differ from illustration shown
above.
"Use the supplied earphones only.
"Use the supplied USB cable only.
"Use the supplied audio cable. If you use commercially
available audio cables, they should be shorter than 3
m.
Earphones x 1
"AAA" size alkaline battery (LR03 or similar) x 1
USB Cable x 1 Audio cable x 1
Neck strap x 1 CD-ROM x 1
"If you use a PC running Windows 98 Second Edition,
install a USB driver from this supplied CD-ROM (see
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-Precautions-
Precautions
!Important
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.
!Storing the unit
Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following places.
"Places exposed to direct sunlight for many hours (espe-
cially in cars with the doors and windows closed) or near
heaters. (The cabinet may deform, change colour or the
unit may malfunction.)
"Places exposed to excessive dust.
"Places exposed to water.
"Places where temperatures are excessively high or low.
"Places (bathrooms) where the humidity is extremely high.
"Places with strong magnetic fields such as TVs or loud-
speakers.
"Places exposed to vibration.
"Places where sand can easily enter the inside of the unit
(beaches etc.).
"If the unit is used near radio tuners or TVs, noise and/or
picture interference may result. If you experience these
problems, move the unit away from such devices.
!Copyright
Copyright laws protect sounds, images, computer pro-
grammes, databases, other materials and copyright holders.
Duplicated material is limited to private use only. Use of
materials beyond this limit or without permission of copyright
holders may constitute copyright infringement, and be sub-
ject to criminal punishment.
"Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing
streets or near traffic.
"Do not use earphones whilst driving a ve-
hicle since it may be illegal or create a traf-
fic hazard. Always follow safety
regulations in your area.
"Do not play the unit at a high volume.
Hearing experts advise against extended
listening at high volume levels.
"If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume
or discontinue use.
"No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should
be placed on the apparatus.
"Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspectsof
battery disposal.
"This unit should only be used within the range of 5°C -
40°C (41°F - 104°F). 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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-Controls and indicators-
Controls and indicators
Reference page
1.Line Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2.Hold Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.Play Mode/Time/Information Indicator . . . . . . . 20
5.Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6.Character/Information Indicator . . . . . . . . 8, 9, 20
7.Play/Pause/Stop/Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 21
8.Menu Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 9, 22
9.Neck Strap Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
10.Earphones Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
11.USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 43
12.USB Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
13.Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
14.USB Port Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 43
!Attaching the neck strap
MIC
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USB
012-001-00:03
File name1
Artist name1
LINE IN HOLD
OPEN
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The display varies depending on the operation.
Note:
To protect the USB port, cover it with the USB
cap when not in use.
USB
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-System requirements-
!About menu button
Various operations are performed by moving the menu
button on the unit all around or pressing it.
System requirements
The following hardware and software are required to
transfer audio data from a PC to the unit.
Hardware and software requirements *1
If you move the menu button toward +...
Volume up, switching FM search/preset stations, se-
lecting a menu, etc.
If you move the menu button toward ...
Fast reverse, tuning, recalling a station, selecting a
menu, etc.
If you move the menu button toward ...
Fast forward, tuning, recalling a station, selecting a
menu, etc.
If you move the menu button toward -...
Volume down, switching FM search/preset stations,
selecting a menu, etc.
If you press the menu button...
Opening a menu, setting A-B repeat play, executing
functions, etc.
If you hold down the menu button...
Opening/closing a menu.
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Computer IBM PC/AT-compatible (not operable with
Macintosh)
OS Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition/
Millennium Edition/2000 Professional/XP
Professional/XP Home Edition standard
installation *2
Software Windows Media Player 9 Series or 10
Drive CD-ROM drive
Interface Available USB port (USB 2.0/1.1)
*1 Operation is not guaranteed on all the compatible
computers.
*2 Operation is not guaranteed on computers running up-
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Preparation for Use
-Using with the alkaline battery-
Using with the alkaline battery
!Inserting the battery
Notes:
"Do not replace the battery during operation.
"Do not use a nickel-cadmium battery.
"Remove the battery if the unit will not be used for long
periods of time. This will prevent potential damage due
to battery leakage.
"Installing the battery incorrectly may cause the unit to
malfunction.
Battery removal:
Open the battery cover and pull the battery.
!Checking the remaining amount of battery
level
The battery level is shown by the battery indicator during
operation.
"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, "Low Battery
Shut Down..." will appear. Then, the power will be dis-
connected automatically.
Notes:
"The battery indicator will not correctly display the
remaining capacity for approximately 10 seconds after
the power has been turned on.
"The number of bars shown in the battery indicator may
increase or decrease, depending on the operation
being performed. This is normal.
"The battery life and the operating time may be short-
ened by usage conditions, long periods of disuse, etc.
1Open the battery cover.
2Insert the "AAA" size alkaline battery (LR03) into
the battery compartment.
3Close the battery cover.
Do not force the battery
cover open too far. Insert
the side.
OPEN
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-Turning the unit on/off/Hold function-
Turning the unit on/off
!To turn on the unit
!To turn off the unit
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.
Move the HOLD switch to the safety position (direction
indicated by the arrow).
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.
Press the POWER button.
In the play or pause mode
1 Press the (POWER) button for 0.5 seconds or
more to exit the mode.
2 Hold down the POWER button for 2 seconds or
more.
In the stop, menu or FM mode
Hold down the POWER button for 2 seconds or more.
The display language can be changed (default: En-
glish). For details, see page 9.
POWER
012-001-00:03
File name1
Artist name1
POWER
Power Off
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Preparation for Use
-Changing the display language-
Changing the display language
You can see information in a selected language.
(*) indicates default setting.
Note:
The display language setting is retained even after the
unit is turned off.
1Press the POWER button to turn the power on
(see page 8).
2Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or
more.
Hold down the menu button for 0.5 seconds or more
to return to the play mode.
3Within 10 seconds, move themenu button toward
or to select "SETUP", and press it.
English (*)
Deutsch
Français
Español
Português
Italiano
Nederlands
Svenska
POWER
SOUND
SETUP
4Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward
+ or - to select "System", and press it.
5Within 10 seconds, move the menu button toward
+ or - to select "Language", and press it.
6Within 10 seconds, move the menu button to-
ward + or - to select the desired language, and
press it.
"The setting is completed.
"The playback screen returns after 10 seconds.
SETUP
System
Check Memory
System
Sleep
Language
RESTORE
Language
English
Deutsch
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Preparation for Use
-Installing a USB driver-
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 Win-
dows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edi-
tion.
1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive.
2Open the "wa-mp100_50" folder on the CD-ROM
and double-click "setup".
3Install the driver following the on-screen instruc-
tions. Click the "Next"
button.
Click the "Yes"
button.
Click the "Next" but-
ton.
Click the "Next" but-
ton.
Click the "Finish" but-
ton.
Click the "Finish" but-
ton.
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Preparation for Use
-Connecting the unit to a PC-
Connecting the unit to a PC
Connect the unit to a PC to transfer audio data.
Caution:
"Do not disconnect the USB cable whilst transferring
audio data from a PC. Audio data on the unit may
become corrupted.
"Operation is not guaranteed if the PC is connected to
two or more USB devices.
"Connect the USB cable to the PC's USB port. If con-
nected via a USB hub, operation cannot be guaran-
teed.
"We do not guarantee operation of the unit with self-
built PCs or PCs with modified motherboards.
"Make sure to use the supplied USB cable. Use of
other cables (two-way cables, extension cables, etc.)
degrades the quality of connection and may cause a
malfunction.
Note:
The buttons on the unit do not work if it is connected to a
PC. Disconnect the PC to operate on the unit (see page
19).
USB
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PC
To the USB port
USB cable
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1Slide the USB port lever until it stops to open the
USB port.
2Connect 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.
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Windows Media Player
-Ripping tracks from audio CD to PC-
Ripping tracks from audio CD to PC
Using Windows Media Player, rip tracks from your favou-
rite audio CDs to a PC. Ripped tracks are stored on PC
as audio data. You can enjoy music on the unit by trans-
ferring audio data from the PC.
!For Windows Media Player 9 Series
Note:
For details on Windows Media Player, refer to its Users
Guide.
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1Launch Windows Media Player.
Example:
Start All Programs Windows Media Player
2On the "Tools" menu, click "Options..." and then
"Copy Music", and select "Copy protect music".
3Click "OK".
4Insert an audio CD into the PC.
The audio CD may play automatically depending on
settings on the PC. In this case, stop playback.
5Click "Copy from CD" on the taskbar to show
tracks on the audio CD.
6Select the check boxes of tracks to rip.
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Windows Media Player
-Ripping tracks from audio CD to PC-
Ripping tracks from audio CD to PC (continued)
!For Windows Media Player 10
Note:
For details on Windows Media Player, refer to its Users
Guide.
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1Launch Windows Media Player.
Example:
Start All Programs Windows Media Player
2On the "Tools" menu, click "Options..." and then
"Rip Music", and select "Copy protect music".
3Click "OK".
4Insert an audio CD into the PC.
The audio CD may play automatically depending on
settings on the PC. In this case, stop playback.
5Click "Rip" on the taskbar to show tracks on the
audio CD.
6Select the check boxes of tracks to rip.
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Windows Media Player
-Transferring audio data from PC to the unit-
Transferring audio data from PC to the unit
!Folders !About folder tree
Windows Media Player 9 Series
Windows Media Player 10
This product supports:
"Up to 50 folders (including the "VOICE", "FM", "LINE-
IN" and "MIC" folders).
"Up to 550 files.
"Up to 30 characters as a folder name.
"Up to 30 characters as a file name.
When using Windows Media Player 9 Series, select
the desired folder to transfer audio data.
Note:
You can create subfolders if necessary (refer to the Win-
dows Media Player Users Guide). Create them in the lev-
el indicated in "About folder tree".
When using Windows Media Player 10, create the
"MUSIC" folder beforehandto create subfolders with
an artist or album name automatically.
Note:
To create subfolders with an artist or album name auto-
matically, click to display properties and select "Create
folder hierarchy on device".
Click this to display
properties.
Transfer audio data.
Transfer audio data to subfolders in the "MUSIC"
folder.
Root
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Music
Music
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Music
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Windows Media Player
-Transferring audio data from PC to the unit-
Transferring audio data from PC to the unit (continued)
!For Windows Media Player 9 Series
You can enjoy music on the unit by transferring audio data from the PC.
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1Connect the unit to a PC (see page 11).
2Launch Windows Media Player.
Example:
Start All Programs Windows Media Player
3Click "Copy to CD or Device" on the taskbar.
4From the drop-down list of "Items to Copy" win-
dow, select a list with desired audio data.
5Select the check boxes of audio data to transfer.
6Set the unit as a destination.
7Select a folder.
For folders, refer to page 14.
8Click the "Copy" button to start transfer.

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-Transferring audio data from PC to the unit-
!For Windows Media Player 10
Caution:
To create subfolders with an artist or album name auto-
matically, click to display properties and select "Create
folder hierarchy on device".
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1Connect the unit to a PC (see page 11).
2Launch Windows Media Player.
Example:
Start All Programs Windows Media Player
3Click "Sync" on the taskbar.
4From the drop-down list of "All Music", select a
list with desired audio data.
5Select the check boxes of audio data to transfer.
6Set the unit as a destination.
7Click the "Start Sync" button to start transfer.

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Transferring audio data from PC to the unit (continued)
Caution:
"Audio data on the unit is replaced by newly transferred
audio data if their file names are the same.
"Refer to "Connecting the unit to a PC" or "Disconnect-
ing the unit" when you connect/disconnect the unit to/
from a PC.
"Do not disconnect the unit from the PC during transfer.
Notes:
"For details on Windows Media Player, refer to its
Users Guide.
"The drive letter for the unit may change depending on
the environment of the connected PC.
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3):
MPEG is an international standard developed by Moving
Picture Experts Group, a working group of ISO.
WMA (Windows Media Audio):
WMA is an audio compression format developed by
Microsoft Corporation.
WAV (PCM):
An audio format widely used in Windows.
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 product due to their license agreements with
copyright holders.
"Some audio data may not be playable on this product.
File format of transferred audio data
"Depending on the setting of Windows Media Player,
audio data may be converted automatically for play-
back on portable devices.
"On Windows Media Player 10, you can change this
setting and transfer audio data without conversion. To
do so, click and select "Quality" to uncheck "Convert
files as required by this device (recommended)".
"If you transfer WAV files without conversion, it may
take more time to transfer, and use more memory
space on the unit.
"For details on Windows Media Player, refer to its
Users Guide.