It's there by default (6)

I believe the answer is:

preset

(Other definitions for preset that I've seen before include "Already in" , "Determined beforehand" , "ready in advance" , "Adjust (control) before use" , "Initially adjust" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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