Adjusting the volume / Canceling the Auto Muting function

Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume knob () to adjust the volume.

Hint

  • The volume may be low when you use certain headphones. In this case, switch the output setting to [High Gain Output]. To change the setting, tap the menu items in the following order.

    – [Settings] – [Output Settings] ([Basic Settings]) – [High Gain Output] ([Headphone Output]).

    Then, tap the appropriate item for the headphones that you are using.

Auto Muting function

The player is equipped with an Auto Muting function. The Auto Muting function prevents excessive output (loud volume) from the headphones.
In the following cases, the Auto Muting function turns on and sound output stops. The MUTING lamp () flashes when the Auto Muting function turns on.

  • When you connect headphones to the player.
  • When you turn on the player while headphones are connected.
  • When you turn the [Direct Source (Direct)] function on or off while headphones are connected.
  • When you change the setting for [High Gain Output] while headphones are connected.
  • When the output destination changes from another device to the headphone jacks on the player while headphones are connected. (Example: from a Bluetooth device to the headphones, or from a USB audio device to headphones that are connected to the player)
  • When you switch the headphones from the headphone jack (Stereo Mini) to the headphone jack (Balanced Standard), or vice versa.

To turn the volume back up

Follow the message on the screen and perform the operations below.

  1. Turn the volume knob all the way to the left.

  2. Tap [Clear] on the screen.

  3. Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume.


To turn off the Auto Muting function

You can change the setting for the Auto Muting function so that the function does not turn on.

  1. Tap the menu items in the following order and remove the check mark for [Auto Muting].

    – [Settings] – [Output Settings] ([Basic Settings]) – [Auto Muting] ([Headphone Output]).

Even if you turn off the Auto Muting function, the function will turn on in the following cases. These are situations where the output level of the headphone jacks on the player changes drastically.

  • When you turn the [Direct Source (Direct)] function on or off while headphones are connected.
  • When you change the setting for [High Gain Output] while headphones are connected.

Note

  • If you turn off the Auto Muting function, the volume from the headphones may become extremely loud. Be very careful not to damage the headphones or your ears.

The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.

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