Setting the Maximum Volume Limit
You can choose to set a limit for the maximum volume on iPod classic and assign
a combination to prevent the setting from being changed.
To set the maximum volume limit for iPod classic:
1
Choose Settings > Volume Limit.
The volume control shows the current volume.
2
Use the Click Wheel to select the maximum volume limit.
You can press Play to hear the currently selected song play while you select the
maximum volume limit.
3
Press the Center button to set the maximum volume limit.
A triangle on the volume bar indicates the maximum volume limit.
4
Press the Menu button to accept the maximum volume limit without requiring
a combination to change it. Or, on the Enter Combination screen, set a combination
to require that the combination be entered to change the maximum volume limit.
5
To enter a combination:
 Use the Click Wheel to select a number for the first position. Press the Center button
to confirm your choice and move to the next position.
 Use the same method to set the remaining numbers of the combination. You can use
the Next/Fast-forward button to move to the next position and the Previous/Rewind
button to move to the previous position. Press the Center button in the final position
to confirm the entire combination.
If you set a combination, you must enter it before you can change or remove the
maximum volume limit.
The volume of songs and other audio may vary depending on how the audio was
recorded or encoded. See “Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume Level” on page 37
for information about how to set a relative volume level in iTunes and on iPod classic.
Volume level may also vary if you use different earphones or headphones. With the
exception of the iPod Radio Remote, accessories that connect through the iPod Dock
Connector don’t support volume limits.
To change the maximum volume limit:
1
Choose Settings > Volume Limit.
2
If you set a combination, enter it by using the Click Wheel to select the numbers and
pressing the Center button to confirm them.
3
Use the Click Wheel to change the maximum volume limit.
4
Press the Play/Pause button to accept the change.
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Listening to Music
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To remove the maximum volume limit:
1
If you’re currently listening to iPod classic, press Pause.
2
Choose Settings > Volume Limit.
3
If you set a combination, enter it by using the Click Wheel to select the numbers and
pressing the Center button to confirm them.
4
Use the Click Wheel to move the volume limit to the maximum level on the volume bar.
This removes any restriction on volume.
5
Press the Play/Pause button to accept the change.
If you forget the combination, you can restore iPod classic. See “Updating and
Restoring iPod Software” on page 65 for more information.