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Setting the sound quality (CLEAR BASS) [Equalizer]

Setting the sound quality

Customizing sound quality

You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc.

Equalizer settings contain the CLEAR BASS setting. Increasing the CLEAR BASS setting value allows the player to reproduce dynamic deep bass without distortion, even at a high volume.

Setting the sound quality

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

	Type -	Description
	icon	Description
	icon
	[None] -	Sound quality setting is not activated. (Default setting) (*1)
	No icon
	No icon

	[Heavy] -	Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound.
		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.
		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 1]
	-	User-customizable sound settings for which you can adjust each frequency range
	[Custom 2]	individually. See [Details] for details.
	-

(*1) The default setting of players sold in the Latin America region is [Custom 1], and CLEAR BASS is set to level +3.

Note

If your personal settings saved as [Custom 1] and [Custom 2] seem to produce a different volume level than other settings, you may have to adjust the volume manually to compensate.

The [Equalizer] setting is not applied while playing a video or FM radio.

Customizing sound quality

You can preset the value of CLEAR BASS (bass) and 5 band Equalizer as [Custom 1] or [Custom 2].

1.From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Music Settings] [Equalizer] [Edit] displayed under [Custom 1] or [Custom 2].

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NWZ-E363/E364 Getting Started Content Transfer How to Use the SoftwareWindows Media Player Windows Explorer Drag-and-Drop Playing Music Music Videos/Photos FM Radio FM Radio SettingsListening to FM Radio FM Radio Option Menu Setting the Timer Timer Music Settings SettingsCommon Settings To Deal with a Trouble TroubleshootingPossible Causes of Symptoms Important Information What are Format and Bit Rate SpecificationsSpecifications Contents list Viewing Photos Music Option Menu Timer Cleaning Storing Data What are Format and Bit Rate Before first use About battery chargingAbout model names mentioned in this User Guide About Windows operating system and Windows Media Player Selecting a topic to display How to use this User Guide Printing out a Changing the font sizeReturning to a previous Videos/ Photos What you can do with Walkman Operation flow to enjoy music Transferring music from CDs using Windows Media PlayerTransferring music by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer Hint Operation flow to enjoy videos and photos Transferring videos/photos using Content TransferTransferring videos/photos using Windows Media Player Back to top To turn off the player Turning the player on and offTo turn on the player Battery charging status on the display Charging the batteryAbout the battery indicator Status Description Back to top Longer battery life settings About battery lifeAdjust data format and bit rate Turn off the player manually Language Messages and menus are displayed Selecting the display language Language Settings To display the current time Setting the current time Set Date-Time Parts and controls Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation About the software Content TransferBundled software Walkman Guide About the information area About the Home menu How to use the Home menu Back to top How to use the Home menu To return to the previous screen during operation To return to the Home menu during operation How to use the option menu Related Topics Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Related Topics Transferring music using Windows Media Player Related Topics Transferring music using Content Transfer Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation Transferring videos/photos using Content Transfer Viewing photos Photos Back to top Transferring music using Windows Explorer Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation Transferring videos/photos using Windows Explorer Related Topics Playing music Deleting songs Using the music option menu Back to top Music playback screen Browsing and using the music screenIndication icons of the music playback screen Icon Description Music list screen Operations on the music playback screenSong list screen Album list screen Operations on the music list screen Back to top Method Description Searching for songsSearch method Playing the songs in a playlist Playing all songs in random order Deleting songs Option items appearing on the music playback screen Using the music option menuOption items appearing on the music list screen Option Description/reference Items Cover art screen Detailed information screenDisplaying the cover art screen Cover Art Back to top Type icon Description Setting the play mode Play Mode Setting the sound quality Setting the sound quality Clear Bass EqualizerCustomizing sound quality Type Description Icon Press Type Description Listening with Clear Stereo Clear Stereo Adjusting the volume level Dynamic Normalizer Watching videos Videos Up to 1,000 video files can be displayed in the video lists Video playback screen Browsing and using the video screenIndication icons of the video playback screen Operations on the video playback screen Operations on the video list screen Video list screen Deleting videos Option items appearing on the video playback screen Using the video option menuOption items appearing on the video list screen Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation Setting the zoom function Zoom Back to top Setting the display of the video screen Display Setting the video orientation Video Orientation Page Viewing photos Photos Related topics Photo display screen Browsing and using the photo screenOperations on the photo display screen Photo list screen Operations on the photo list screen Playing a slide show Deleting photos Option items appearing on the photo display screen Using the photo option menuOption item appearing on the photo folder/photo list screen Back to top Photo orientation Photo Orientation Setting the display of the photo screen Display Setting the slide show play mode Slide Show Repeat Setting the interval of a slide show Slide Show Interval Listening to FM radio FM Radio Operations on the FM Radio screen Browsing and using the FM radio screen Presetting broadcast stations automatically Auto Preset Presetting broadcast stations manually Deleting preset broadcast stations Delete from Preset Using the FM radio option menu Setting the reception Scan Sensitivity Setting monaural/stereo Mono/Auto About the timer To cancel the alarm Setting the alarm Alarm 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Customer support Web site Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes There is no sound OperationData cannot be played Data cannot be deleted on the player Player does not respond to any button operations Transferred data is not displayed in its listNoise is generated Playback does not stop There is insufficient volumeTransferred data cannot be found Playback has stopped suddenly Cover art is not displayed Player’s power turned off, and then on againCannot format the player Player does not work properly Display Player cannot charge the battery PowerBattery life is short Charging completes very quickly Player turns off automatically Connection to a computer Cannot install the software Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer Folders cannot be renamed or deleted Transfer takes too long time FM broadcasts are unclear FM RadioReception is weak and sound quality is poor FM broadcasts are affected by interference Other Sleep timer is delayed Sleep timer does not work Messages On hold... Cancel Hold function to activate controls Declaration of Conformity Important product informationIf you have any questions about this product For users in France Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation Top page Important Information Precautions Caution 153 About sample data *1 Top page Important Information Precautions Notice for users Caring for others Road safetyPreventing hearing damage Software Top page Important Information Cleaning Notes on cleaning Walkman Storing data Upgrading the player’s firmware Important information on software License and trademark notice 161 Information on software applicable to GNU GPL/LGPL Important information on software Supported file format SpecificationsMusic Video Maximum recordable number of songs and time Approx Output headphonesMaximum recordable time of videos Approx Capacity User available capacity *1 Power source Operating temperatureBattery life continuous playback Player settings which affect battery life Dimensions w/h/d Dimensions w/h/d, projecting parts not includedDisplay Mass Supplied items System requirements What is bit rate? What is audio format?What is copyright protection? 170 What is video format? What is photo format?