Selecting the sound effect (Effect)
When you play back music files or podcast files, you can set a suitable effect to be used when the music is played back.
- In the playback stop or playback mode of a music file or podcast file, select OPTION - “Effect,” and then press
.

- Press
or
to select effect you want for the playback, and then press
.
Descriptions of menu items
You can select one of the menu items available.
- OFF:
- Disables the effect function.
(Initial setting)
- Pop (
): - Stresses middle ranges, ideal for vocals.
- Rock (
): - Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound.
- Jazz (
): - Emphasizes high ranges for lively sound.
- Bass1 (
): - Emphasizes the bass sound.
- Bass2 (
): - Emphasizes the bass sound even more.
Note
-
The effect function works only when you play back music files or podcast files. When you play back recorded files, the effect function does not work.
- The effect function does not work when you are using the built-in speaker.


