iPod Classic 7th Gen Volume Limit EU?

I can't seem to up the volume level for my iPod Classic! The volume (default) is at about half of the available volume. I increase it and press "play" per the instructions to lock he volume at the maximum. But it doesn't stick.

Am I missing something, or is this iPod locked?

What do I do?

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