User's Manual

Chapter 2 Music Features 33
 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 33
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.
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 66 for more information.
Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume Level
iTunes can automatically adjust the volume of songs, so they play at the same relative
volume level. You can set iPod classic to use the iTunes volume settings.
To set iTunes to play songs at the same sound level:
1 In iTunes, choose iTunes > Preferences if you’re using a Mac, or choose
Edit > Preferences if you’re using a Windows PC.
2 Click Playback and select Sound Check, and then click OK.