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## Using the karaoke function

Activating the karaoke function
Operations while activating the karaoke mode

### Activating the karaoke function

1. From the Home menu, select [Settings] [Music Settings] [Karaoke/Language Study] desired setting type.

Type | Description
[Off] | Disables the karaoke and language study function.
[Language Study] | Activates the language study function [Details].
[Maximum Karaoke Mode] | Activates the karaoke function. The vocal of the song is suppressed as much as possible.
[Minimum Karaoke Mode] | Activates the karaoke function. The vocal of the song is suppressed, though still audible.

Note

- When [Karaoke/Language Study] is set to [Maximum Karaoke Mode] or [Minimum Karaoke Mode], the / button works for changing the key of a song and you cannot use the album scroll function. Also, the [Screen Off Timer] function will not start [Details].

- The DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function [Details] is disabled when [Karaoke/Language Study] is set to [Maximum Karaoke Mode] or [Minimum Karaoke Mode].

- The VPT (Surround) function [Details] is disabled when [Karaoke/Language Study] is set to [Maximum Karaoke Mode] or [Minimum Karaoke Mode].

- The effects of vocal suppression differ among songs. Depending on the song, the vocal may hardly be suppressed.

- When [Karaoke/Language Study] is set to [Maximum Karaoke Mode] or [Minimum Karaoke Mode], the lyrics of a currently-playing song that has an LRC file are displayed regardless of the lyric display setting [Details].

- When [Karaoke/Language Study] is set to [Maximum Karaoke Mode] or [Minimum Karaoke Mode], sound may be distorted or noise may occur depending on the songs. Songs over 128 kbps should contain less distortion and noise. Import music at over 128 kbps from CDs, etc., to your computer, and transfer to your “WALKMAN” again.

### Operations while activating the karaoke mode

You can change the key of a song to make it easier to sing.

1. Use the / buttons during playback to raise/lower the key.

Note

- After the song has finished, the key reverts to normal and the next song will be played back in the original key.

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About the karaoke function
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