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Volume level increase - possible???

constantine_jk — Tue, 19 Apr 2005 19:45:13 GMT

I was thinking if the EU volume restriction, which is set for the hd1 & 3 models, is also set for the VP. I would imagine that it is

Therefore, the question is if anyone knows how to deactivate this limitation. It is know how to do it for the hd1 & hd3 (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=184051) but the instructions are no good for the VP, as it has different key arrangements etc :smileythinking:

Re: Volume level increase - possible???

@4967457401015621 — Tue, 19 Apr 2005 20:37:43 GMT

if you're feeling brave (!) try downloading and running the US firmware update - that's what i did with my ipod, I don't think it completley removed the limiter but it certainly helped. you'll probably also need to use the US version of sonicstage etc., depends on how much the volume means to you really.

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constantine_jk — Tue, 19 Apr 2005 21:38:22 GMT

if you're feeling brave (!) try downloading and running the US firmware update

I am not really sure that I can be brave enough and do it....:smileywhistling: Having read a lot of threads regarding software problems, it makes me a bit nervous to start playing with different versions. At the moment I am using SS2.3 and I have updated the VP firmware (EU versions) and so far so good.

Thanks anyway. I wish there was a way as for the hd models for increasing the volume......as it would be a mucg safer way of doing it.

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@4967457401015621 — Tue, 19 Apr 2005 21:49:10 GMT

Don't blame you! Personally I don't find the volume a problem, the only issue I do have is that when listening to it rhough a pair of cans, with ear plugs in and my drums in the background it's not loud enough. But other than that it's not a big enough issue to make it worth the risk.

Re: Volume level increase - possible???

constantine_jk — Tue, 19 Apr 2005 21:59:49 GMT

The volume is not a big issue for me either, as I find it ok in general terms but it would be nice to have a bit of extra volume when I use my Sennheiser hd215s.....

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hldomster — Tue, 19 Apr 2005 23:09:36 GMT

I wouldnt do it. that volume limitor is there for a reason, to protect your ears. It may well prevent you from going deaf in your old age.

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RubenBCN — Wed, 20 Apr 2005 09:58:35 GMT

US Firmware for VP?
Newer than 3.0.0.C171F version?
Could you please provide a link?
I use SS3.0 so maybe I'm brave enough (oh my...).

if you're feeling brave (!) try downloading and running the US firmware update - that's what i did with my ipod, I don't think it completley removed the limiter but it certainly helped. you'll probably also need to use the US version of sonicstage etc., depends on how much the volume means to you really.

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@4967457401015621 — Wed, 20 Apr 2005 10:27:06 GMT

I haven't tried it, and there's no reason why it'd be any more recent than the European update, but it may have the volume limiter removed (if there is one, EU regulations certainly meant the iPod had a volume limiter in the firmware). Sony US Good luck if you decide to try it, let us know how you get on. It's possible that it won't let you update, the iPod wouldn't change firmware backwards (EU firmware had version number x.1, US x.0 so it didn't recognise it as an update so wouldn't allow the firmware to be changed)

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@4967457401015621 — Wed, 20 Apr 2005 10:54:52 GMT

DON'T TRY IT! I Just did, it started the update procedure then the screen turned yellow and got the message ER005, no response to controls, wouldn't turn off, nothing!
I took it off its cradle, pressed the reset button.. backlight off.. screen not changing, but it has now restarted, no loss of data or anything, maybe a tiny bit louder, not really sure. I'm just happy my VP is still working! If you're still brave enough to try then go ahead, but I wouldn't recommend it, I don't know what the error meassage meant, it may be a faulty file or something.. but I don't think I'll bother trying again!

It might actually be louder - I'll compare with my brothers when I can.

Re: Volume level increase - possible???

Snalko — Wed, 20 Apr 2005 19:11:27 GMT

I have the EU update on my Vaio Pocket, and running SS 3.0 US, I am really curious if it really removes the EU volume limiter when I upgrade to the US version mentioned above.

Can anybody tell me if it really works, because I don't want to loose anymore musicfiles, what happened after switching from 2.3 SS (EU) to 3.0 SS (US), my pc didn,t recognize my Pocket anymore and had to format it so I lost all my 7000 tracks with albumcovers, it was a HARD lesson.

Re: Volume level increase - possible???

@4967457401015621 — Wed, 20 Apr 2005 20:02:16 GMT

I tried it, didn't lose any music but not sure it made it much louder - see the post above yours for more info! I might try again if/when a new firmware update comes out

Re: Volume level increase - possible???

samhiggs — Wed, 20 Apr 2005 20:48:13 GMT

I've updated the firmware again using the US update there may be an increase by I'm not too sure. I should really try with the standard supplied earphones cos I bought the DB's Sony ones to replace them. I'll keep you updated....:smileytongue:

Re: Volume level increase - possible???

@4967457401015621 — Wed, 20 Apr 2005 22:22:39 GMT

My brother and I think it may be a little louder, but not particularly significant. Did you get any kind of error when changing the firmware?

Re: Volume level increase - possible???

tankgirltaz — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:56:22 GMT

Have any of you tried attaching an extra volume control thing 2 ur headphones?
I have 1 from my old MD player that was never loud enough for me, a friend picked it up in Amsterdam airport,
it definatly increased the volume on my VP when I attached it to the head phones:smileyhappy:

Re: Volume level increase - possible???

grizedale — Thu, 14 Jul 2005 14:03:13 GMT

Go to Settings, Sound Settings and turn off AVLS. This is the volume delimiter which is a requirement of European MP3 players

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febs — Thu, 14 Jul 2005 14:31:22 GMT

AVLS is a recommended volume level but it is not very loud.It is designed so that you do not turn the volume up to loud to damage your eardrums.

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RubenBCN — Fri, 15 Jul 2005 10:21:34 GMT

My brother and I think it may be a little louder, but not particularly significant. Did you get any kind of error when changing the firmware?

I downloaded the US firmware and installed in my VP bought in Barcelona.
If there is an increasing of volume, it's hard to notice...

By the way, the VP works OK.

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Scratchy — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 02:48:13 GMT

My AVLS has been off since I got my Pocket and the volume is far too low. I have a Sony Mini Disc Recorder/Player which leaves my Pocket for Dead, both in Volume and sound quality.
Come on Sony give us an upgrade to listen to music the way it should be listened to Loud and Clear. Even an upgrade for Sonic Stage, which would allow us to increase the volume level at recording stage would be alright. But Please Do Something, this volume level is PATHETIC. We don't have volume limitors on our HI-FI's for when we use Cans, so why on Vaio's.
Get Real Give us More Volume, You know it makes Sence. Give the Customer what He Wants, not what You want.

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grizedale — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 07:26:45 GMT

I'm using Shure e2c Isolating earphones and I am finding the volume is way too much if any more than halfway with bass at second level and treble off, also when listening to ambient in a darkened room I need it to be no higher than 3 notches. All music is recorded in Atrac3 132kbps

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the_real_gazza — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 07:43:50 GMT

Yes I agree. I found the same problem with the stock earphones, but I too bought the sure E2C ear buds and find the volume now sits around a third output.

The only problem you need to be aware of, is that as these buds fit inside your ear canal you need to equalise the pressure by gently tilting them prior to removal. Otherwise dependant on the volume (sound pressure) you could damage your hearing upon removal.