Sharp WA-TR30BK User manual

DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER
MODEL
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OPERATION MANUAL
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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.
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.
Attention: Your prod-
uct is marked with
this symbol. It
means that used
electrical and elec-
tronic products
should not be mixed
with general house-
hold waste. There is
a separate collec-
tion system for
these products.
Information on Proper Disposal

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General Information
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 revenue-
generating 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
Accessories
Please confirm that only the following accessories are included.
Notes:
● USB cable may differ from illustrations shown above.
● Use the supplied earphones only.
● Use the supplied USB cable only (1m).
Contents
Page
■ 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
Earphones x 1
(with the ear pads)
USB Cable x 1
CD-ROM x 1 Quick Guide x 1
● If you use a PC running
Windows 98 Second Edition,
install a USB driver from this
supplied CD-ROM
(see page 8).

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Precautions
■ Important
● 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.
■ Storing the unit
Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following places.
● 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.)
● 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 loudspeakers.
● 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 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.
● 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.
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
Reference page
1. Earphones Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 17, 18, 20
2. Neck Strap Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4. Menu Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 14 - 23
5. Volume up/Back to Previous level/Screen . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 15
6. Power On/Off/Play/Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 13 - 21
7. Volume down Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
8. Equaliser Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 20
9. SD/MMC Card Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6
10. Track Skip/Tuning Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 13 - 23
11. Battery Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
12. USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
13. Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
14. Hold Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER
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Note:
To protect the USB port, cover it with the USB
cap when not in use.

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Preparation for Use
System requirements
The following hardware and software are required to transfer audio
data from a PC to the unit.
Hardware and software requirements *1
*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
Notes:
● Be sure to turn off the MP3 player 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 take out the battery for a whilst,
insert it and restart the MP3 player.
● Installing the battery incorrectly may cause the unit to malfunction.
● Remove the battery if the unit will not be used for long periods of
time. This will prevent potential damage due to battery leakage.
● Replace the battery when it become weak and/or recording or
playback is impaired.
● Do not use rechargeable battery (nickel-cadmium battery, etc.).
● Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed
to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
● Battery is not included.
Computer IBM PC/AT-compatible
OS Microsoft
®
Windows
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98 Second Edition/
Millennium Edition/2000 Professional/XP
Professional/XP Home Edition standard
installation *2, Mac OSX 10.2.6 above
Software Windows Media
®
Player 9 Series or 10
Drive CD-ROM drive
Interface Available USB port (USB 2.0/1.1)
1 Open the battery cover.
2 Insert 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.
MIC
OPEN
SD
Battery AAA
Battery Cover
SD/MMC Card

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Preparation for Use
SD/MMC card installation
SD/MMC card installation
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Insert the SD or MMC card.
3. Close the battery cover.
Notes:
● SHARP will not be held liable for the loss of data whilst the SD/
MMC memory device is connected to the audio system.
● Files compressed in MP3 and/or WMA format can be played
back when connected to the SD terminal.
● This SD/MMC memory’s format support FAT 16 or FAT 32.
● SHARP cannot guarantee that all SD/MMC memory devices will
work on this audio system.
● 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.
● The larger the capacity of the SD/MMC storage device, the longer
it will take for the data to be read.
● SD/MMC card are not included.
● SD/MMC card cannot be operate if battery power is low.
■ 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 “ Shut down...” will
appear. Then, the power will be disconnected 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 shortened by
usage conditions, long periods of disuse, etc.
Turning the unit on/off
■ To turn on the unit
■ To turn off the unit
In any mode
1. Hold down the / button for 3 seconds or more.
■ Volume control
■ 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.
03 Battery indicator
When the battery
level is high
When the battery
level is very low
Press the / button.
Whilst play or stop mode, press
Volume (– or +) button to decrease or
increase the volume.
Continue Holding On
To Power Off
Good B
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Preparation for Use
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.
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.
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.
Move the HOLD switch to the safety position (direction indicated by
the arrows).
Release Hold
Red
mark
Locked!
1
Press / button to turn the power on.
2
Hold down the Menu button for 1
second or more to enter the main
menu.
3
Within 20 seconds, press or
button to select “Settings” and press
Menu button.
4
Within 20 seconds, press or
button to select “Language” and
press Menu button.
5
Within 20 seconds, press or
button to select the desired language
and press Menu button.
English (*)
German Chinese TRA
Russian
French
Spanish
Italian
Portuguese
Main Menu
Navigator
Voice Record
FM Radio
Main Menu
About
Del Files
Settings
Settings
Language
Lyric
A
B
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Rec Set
English
LANGUAGE

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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 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/radiation.
Note:
The operation buttons on the main unit do not work if it is connected
to a PC. Disconnect from the PC to operate on the unit.
■ 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.
Open the USB port cover, connect
the unit to a PC with a USB
connection cable.
Whilst the unit is connected to the PC,
the screen below appears.
MIC
M
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DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER
USB connection cable
PC
To the USB port
FS
READY
Ver 875.833.XXX
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.
3Click the “Next” button.
The “What you want Windows to do?” screen appears.
4Select “Search for the best driver...” and click “Next”
button.
The “Windows will search for new drivers...” screen appears.
5Select “CD-ROM drive” and click “Next” button.
The “Windows driver file search for the device” screen appears.
6Click the “Next” button.
The “USB Mass Storage Device...” screen appears.
7Click the “Finish” button.

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Windows Media Player
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.
■For Windows Media Player 9 Series
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.
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Windows Media Player 9
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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.
7Click “Copy Music” to start ripping.

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Ripping tracks from audio CD to PC (continued)
■For Windows Media Player 10
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.
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Windows Media Player 10
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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.
7Click “Rip Music” to start ripping.

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Windows Media Player
Transferring audio data from PC to the unit
You can transfer audio data (MP3, WMA or WAV format) to the unit
or SD/MMC card.
1. Connect the unit to PC.
2. Open “My Computer” and copy or move the selected audio data to
the unit (TR30_300) or SD/MMC card (indicated as “Removable
Disc”).
Notes:
●This unit can be used as a USB storage device.
●“FAV.TXT” is system created file in the unit.
■Folders
■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
Flash
Recorded FM Radio programmes.
Data recorded with microphone.
Music data copy from PC.
VOICE
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MUSIC

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Windows Media Player
Transferring audio data from PC to the unit (continued)
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
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 names are the same.
●Refer to “Connecting the unit to the PC” or “Disconnecting the unit”
when you connect/disconnect the unit to/from a PC.
●Do not disconnect the unit from the PC during transfer.
1Connect the unit to a PC (see page 8).
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”, window shown
on the left, select a list with desired audio data.
5Select the check boxes of audio data to transfer.
6Set the unit as a destination.
7Select the folder.
For folder, refer to page 15.
8Click the “Copy” button to start transfer.
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1Connect the unit to a PC (see page 8).
2Launch Windows Media Player.
Example:
Start →All Programs →Windows Media Player
3Click “Sync” on the taskbar.
4From the drop-down list of “Sync List”, window shown on
the left, 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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Playback
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.
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)”.
●For details on Windows Media Player, refer to its User Guide.
Disconnecting the unit
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.

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WA-TR30(BK)/(W)
Playback
Playing transferred audio data
■Playback
To interrupt playback:
Press the / button.
To resume playback, press the / button again.
To stop playback:
Hold down / button for 1 second.
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.
Note:
To skip some data at one time, press the or button as many
times as required until the desired audio data appears.
■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.
Advanced playback
■Repeat play or shuffle play or preview
Whilst in stop mode, press the Menu button repeatly until the desired
play mode appears.
or
1Press / button to turn the power on.
2Use the or button to select
an audio data and press /
button. Playback starts.
(Playback Window)
LR
M
mp3 kHz
kbps
DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER
Left
channel
Right
channel
Connect to either one of the
headphone sockets
mp3 128 kbps 44kHz
Track 01
Anna
NOR
0 : 00 : 00
0 : 04 : 25
001
007
1Press / button to turn the power on.
2Hold down the Menu button for 1
second or more.
3Within 20 seconds, press or
button to select “Settings” and press
Menu button.
(Normal) (Repeat 1) (Repeat All) (Shuffle) (Preview)
1AS
Main Menu
Navigator
Voice Record
FM Radio
Main Menu
About
Del Files
Settings

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Playback
(*) indicates default setting
Note:
The unit plays each data for 10 seconds when play with preview
mode.
■Repeat A-B
You can play the desired portion repeatedly by specifying it during
playback.
Caution:
After perform repeat or preview play, be sure to press / button
to stop or pause the playback. Otherwise, it will playback
continuously.
Playing selected data
You can select and play the audio data transferred from PC or data
recorded with the unit.
■About folder tree
This product supports:
●Up to 140 folders (including the “VOICE” and “FM” folders).
●Up to 200 files (each folders).
●Up to 30 characters as a folder name.
●Up to 30 characters as a file name.
4Within 20 seconds, press or
button to select “Playmode” and
press Menu button.
5Within 20 seconds, press or
button to select a play mode setting,
press Menu button.
(*)Normal
Repeat 1
Repeat All
Shuffle
Preview
:
:
:
:
:
Normal playback
Repeat one data
Repeat all data
Play all data at random
Play all data for a 10 seconds
●The setting is completed.
●The playback screen returns after 20 seconds.
1Whilst playback, press Menu button. This registers the
start point (A).
2Press the Menu button again to enter the end point (B).
This starts A-B repeat from the start point (A) to the end point
(B).
3Press the Menu button again to return to the previous
playback mode.
Settings
Playmode
Eq
Contrast
Repeat All
PLAY MODE
1Hold down Menu button for 1 second or more.
2Within 20 seconds, press Menu button
to select “Navigator”.
3Within 20 seconds, press or
button to select “Flash” or “Card”,
then press Menu button.
4Within 20 seconds, select the data and
press / button, playback will
start.
or : Browser for folder or data.
Menu : Select a folder or data.
Volume (+) : Return to the previous level/screen.
Main Menu
Navigator
Voice Record
FM Radio
001/002
Flash:/
Card:/
001/004
FM:/
VOICE:/
File name 1
Flash
Recorded FM Radio programmes.
Data recorded with microphone.
Music data copy from PC.
VOICE
FM
MUSIC

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WA-TR30(BK)/(W)
Playback
Playing selected data (continued)
■Equaliser setting
Whilst stop or play mode, press the EQ button repeatly until the
desired sound mode appears.
Alternative method to change sound mode.
Note:
Distortion may occur depending on the equaliser setting.
In this case, change the type or turn down the volume.
(*) indicates default setting
■Customising sound quality
Note:
The “Custom” settings will remain in the memory even after you
switch to another equaliser mode.
1Press / button to turn the power on.
2Hold down the Menu button for 1
second or more.
3Within 20 seconds, press or
button to select “Settings” and press
Menu button.
4Within 20 seconds, press or
button to select “Eq” and press Menu
button.
5Within 20 seconds, press or
button to select an equaliser setting,
press Menu button.
(*)Normal : The sound is not modified
Rock : For rock music
Pop : For pop music
Jazz : For jazz
Custom : Sound quality can be customise (see page 16)
●The setting is completed.
●The playback screen returns after 20 seconds.
(Normal)
NOR ROCK POP JAZZ CUST
(Custom)
Main Menu
Navigator
Voice Record
FM Radio
Main Menu
About
Del Files
Settings
Settings
Playmode
Eq
Contrast
Rock
EQ
1Perform step 1 - 4 on page 16.
2Within 20 seconds, press or
button to select “Custom” and press
Menu button.
3Within 20 seconds, press or button to select the
frequency and press button.
4Within 20 seconds, press Volume
(– or +) button to increase or
decrease the gain level.
5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust each frequency.
6Within 20 seconds, press Menu button.
●The setting is completed.
●The playback screen returns after 20 seconds.
Custom
EQ
Custom
dB 0.0 1000Hz
80Hz: Bass setting
250Hz:
1000Hz: Midrange setting
4000Hz:
12000Hz: Treble setting
Custom
dB -6.5 1000Hz

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FM Radio
FM transmitter function
Notes:
●After unit is power off, the transmitter function will be off when the
unit is on back.
●The FM transmitter and FM receiver must be tune into the same
frequency.
●Adjust the channel if there is a signal interference.
Select any un-interfered channel from 88.1 to 89.3 MHz.
●Transmitter function will automatically off within 1 minute after in
the stop or interrupt mode of audio data.
●Keep the distance of the unit much close as possible to FM
receiver aerial for more sensitivity receiving.
●Select the frequency of FM transmitter which not near to FM
broadcasting station for reducing noise or signal interference.
●The transmitter function will regulate the volume and transmit to
FM receiver by this unit. If a big sound occur at FM receiver even
not adjust to maximum volume level, manually decrease the
volume level at this unit (FM transmitter).
●Earphones are not required to plug into the unit for FM
transmission. The FM transmitter aerial is built inside the unit.
This unit can be use as
a FM transmitter
You can enjoys music
sound at FM receiver
by playback at the unit.
1Press / button to turn the power on.
2Hold down the Menu button for 1
second or more.
3Within 20 seconds, press or
button to select “Settings” and press
Menu button.
4Within 20 seconds, press or
button to select “Transmitter
Frequency” and press Menu button
to enter transmitter frequency setup.
5Within 20 seconds, press or to
select the desired transmission
frequency then press Menu button.
M
EQ
mp3 kHz
kbps
DIGITALAUDIO PLAYER
FM
FM receiver
Main Menu
Navigator
Voice Record
FM Radio
Main Menu
About
Del Files
Settings
Settings
Backlight
Power
Transmitter Freq
OFF
FM TRANSMITTER
OFF 88.3Mhz 88.5Mhz88.1Mhz
89.3Mhz 89.1Mhz 88.9Mhz 88.7Mhz
6Transmission icon and select
frequency (*) will appear on screen
(playback window) when transmitter
function is setting on.
●Tune the FM receiver frequency same as transmitter setting.
●The unit playback music can be listening at FM receiver unit.
About playing audio data, see page 14.

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WA-TR30(BK)/(W)
FM Radio
Listening to the FM radio
■Tuning
■Manual Tuning and memorising a station
■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.
To exit Tuner mode:
Press Menu button.
FM aerial:
The earphones lead works as an FM aerial. Keep
it as straight as possible.
1Press the / button to turn the power on.
2Hold down the Menu button for 1 second or more. Press
button to select “FM Radio”, then press the Menu button.
1Press / button to enter search mode.
2Press or button as many times as required to tune
into the desired station. Press and hold down the Menu
button for more than 1 second to enter the preset tuning
saving mode.
M
mp3 kHz
kbps
DIGITALAUDIO PLAYER
Main Menu
Voice Record
Navigator
FM Radio
89.8
Mono
81 91 108
CH 02
FM Radio
Search
89.8
Mono
81 91 108
FM Radio
89.8
Mono
CH 02
81 91 108
81 91 108
Search
89.8
STEREO
Store
89.8
STEREO
CH 02
81 91 108
3Press or button to select the preset channel
number. Press the Menu button to store that station in
memory.
1Press / button to enter search mode. Hold down the
/ button for 1 second or more, auto scan will be
started.
●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 or button to select the desired preset station.
Store
89.8
Mono
CH 02
81 91 108
Store
89.8
Mono
CH 02
81 91 108
87 97 108
CH Mono
Search
87.5
Searching
100.0
87 97 108
CH 30 STEREO
FM Radio
88.2
87 97 108
CH 01 STEREO