WALKMAN User Guide
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Top page > Settings > Music Settings > Setting the sound quality

Setting the sound quality

Activating the Bass function
Setting the sound quality
Customizing sound quality

You can emphasize the low range (Bass function) by pressing the BASS/PLAY MODE button.
You can also change the sound quality according to the music genre, etc., by setting the equalizer.

Activating the Bass function

  1. BASS/PLAY MODE button

  1. Press the BASS/PLAY MODE button.

Each time you press the BASS/PLAY MODE button, the Bass function is activated or deactivated.
Hint

  • At high volume, the effect of the Bass function is limited for hearing safety.

Note

  • If you turn on the Bass function while the equalizer setting is activated, the equalizer setting is disabled. The equalizer setting will be resumed when the Bass function is turned off.

  • When the Bass function is activated, the power illuminator lights up [Details]. However, the power illuminator does not light up during FM reception [Details], or when the [LED] setting is set to [LED OFF] [Details].

Setting the sound quality

  1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Music Settings] [Equalizer] desired equalizer type.


Type - icon
Description
[None] - No icon
Sound quality setting is not activated. (Default setting)
[Heavy] -
Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound.
[Pop] -
Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals.
[Jazz] -
Emphasizes high and low ranges for a lively sound.
[Unique] -
Emphasizes high and low ranges, so that even soft sounds can be heard easily.
[Custom] -
User-customizable sound settings for which you can adjust each frequency range individually. See [Details] for details.

Note

  • If you turn on the Bass function while the equalizer setting is activated, the equalizer setting is disabled. The equalizer setting will be resumed when the Bass function is turned off.

  • While the Bass function is activated, you cannot change the equalizer setting.

  • If the equalizer setting you select causes distortion, turn down the volume.

Customizing sound quality

You can preset the value of the 5-band Equalizer as a [Custom] setting.

  1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Music Settings] [Equalizer] [Edit] displayed under [Custom].

  1. Rotate the shuttle switch to select the sound level (7 levels: -3 to +3) and press the button to confirm.

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