Yamaha CDR-HD 1500 owner manual CD/CD-R/CD-RW Compatible with this Unit

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CD/CD-R/CD-RW COMPATIBLE WITH THIS UNIT

Discs that can be used for recording on

this unit

Be sure to use only CD-R and CD-RW discs made by reliable manufacturers.

CD-R and CD-RW digital audio discs that display either of the following marks can be used with this unit.

FOR CONSUMER

FOR CONSUMER USE

FOR MUSIC USE ONLY

Discs that can be used for recording

CD-R discs can only be recorded on once, and the recorded material cannot be erased.

CD-RW discs can be recorded on, have the recorded material erased, and then recorded on again.

Discs that can be played back

In addition to CD-R and CD-RW digital audio discs described previously, commercially available CDs bearing the marks shown below can also be played on this unit. If you use the CDs that do not meet CD standards, this unit may operate properly.

Playback of the CD-R disc copied with the

Audio Master Quality Recording mode

The Audio Master Quality Recording mode enables you to create a CD with high quality sounds by increasing the linear velocity when copying. The CD-R discs copied with this mode meet the CD standards and can be played on a standard CD player. However, some CD recorders may not play back these CD-R discs properly.

Discs that cannot be used for recording on this unit

Discs bearing marks other than those shown above.

Discs intended for recording computer data.

Discs intended for professional use or labeled “FOR

PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY”.

79-minute CD-R disc

The actual recordable time of the CD-R disc with “80” written on its package is 79 minutes 57 seconds. This manual describes such CD-R disc as “79-minute CD-R disc”.

Finalization of CD-R/CD-RW discs

To play back CD-R discs on a standard CD player and CD-RW discs on CD-RW-compatible players, you need to perform the process known as “finalization”. In the finalization process, the Table of Contents (TOC) is written onto the discs.

Finalized CD-R discs

CD-R discs can be played on a standard CD player.

Further recording onto CD-R discs is not possible.

Some CD players may not play back the finalized CD-R discs properly due to differences in the playback system of different manufacturers.

Finalized CD-RW discs

CD-RW discs cannot be played on a standard CD player. CD-RW discs can be played back on CD-RW-compatible players such as this unit.

Tracks written on CD-RW discs can be erased, and additional tracks can be recorded after the TOC has been erased.

Erasure or loss of data

Yamaha and suppliers accept no liability for the loss of data written on the HDD and CD-R or CD-RW discs, or any problems caused as a result of using this unit. As a precaution, it is recommended that the discs are tested after they have been recorded on. Furthermore, under no circumstances do Yamaha and suppliers guarantee the reliability of the discs.

Playback on DVD players

Before playing back a finalized CD-R or CD-RW discs on a DVD player, please check whether the DVD player is compatible with CD-R or CD-RW discs or not. Refer to the owner’s manual of the DVD player for more information. CD-R or CD-RW discs cannot be played on a DVD player that is not compatible with CD-R or CD-RW discs.

IMPORTANT

Please check the copyright laws in your country to record from records, CDs, radio, etc. Recording of copyright material may infringe copyright laws.

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Contents CDR-HD1500 We Want You Listening For a Lifetime Explanation of Graphical SymbolsCompliance Information Statement Declaration of Conformity ProcedureAddress Orangethorpe Avenue Buena Park, CA Telephone Fax HDD/CD RecorderSpecial Instructions for U.K. Model IiiFor U.K. customers For Canadian CustomersCD/CD-R/CD-RW Compatible with this Unit To prevent a malfunction of this unit Handling of discsContents About this Manual FeaturesStructure About this manualPower Cable for U.S.A. model Supplied AccessoriesFront panel Names of Buttons and ControlsY Search/Skip EraseInput D Play/PauseFinalize Remote controlRepeat RandomGroup Skip Q Display Rear panel Digital connections ConnectionsAnalog connections MemoRemote control operation range Preparing the Remote ControlInstalling batteries 1 1 π Basic Operational FlowA d i n g To start playback automatically using external timer Now, please try various features of this unitTo copy from the HDD to CD-R/CD-RW discs To record external sources on the HDDTurning ON/OFF the Unit Press Power on the front panelSelecting the Operational Drive HDD/CDR To operate the HDD drive, press HDDWhen the unit is in the CDR operation mode Selecting the Group or Track ModeDisc Bookmark Multi JOGGroup Data on the HDDTrack DiscOperations Data on CDsGroup Track 0 1 Switching Display InformationPlaying Back the HDD or CD Useful Playback Operations Setting the play styleSearching by elapsed time Time Search A y Y l eTo cancel the Single Repeat setting When selecting Style GroupSingle Repeat P e a tN d o m Repeating playback of the selected group Full RepeatP e a t L l N d o mPress a Intro on the remote control To cancel the Intro Play settingT r o s A n T e r v a lRemoving tracks from the book- mark list Using the Bookmark ListPlaying back tracks in the book- mark list O k m a r k C l rUsing Headphones Using ON-SCREEN Display OSDCD Text Copying from a CD Onto the HDDCopying all tracks on a CD You can copy your favorite tracks on a CD onto the HDD Press Track NO./BOOKMARK Bookmark on the remote controlCopy Track NO./BOOKMARK BookmarkAll Synchro All-synchronized copying mode Setting the HDD copy modeMulti Synchro Multi-synchronized copying mode Selecting a target discSetting the HDD copy menu P y L e v e l P y M e t h o dV e l D B P y S p e e dRecording input audio source Recording time Using an external timer to recordTimer Standby appears on the display Setting for a timer recordingTo cancel timer recording setting, press a P a nWhen recording a digital input source Adjusting the recording levelWhen recording an analog input source Analog Following screen appears on the displayT a l ? W m a n yR i o d ? L G T H 4 0 d B Level Setting a condition for synchronized recordingN c h r o S e t u p M e E cTrack NO. Write Adding track markers during recording Manual track markingCopying all tracks in a group to a disc Copying from the HDD Onto a CD-R/CD-RW DiscW D i s c R WC o r d i n g 1 % 3 1Copying selected tracks on the HDD E n o u g h S p c Copying high quality sounds Audio Master Quality RecordingN t T r . L e v . REC A v a i l a b l eFull Auto Full auto-synchronized copying mode Setting the CDR copy modeThis unit returns to the CDR copy standby mode W m a n y ?Initial setting Analog Copy Setting the CDR copy menuDigital Move Moved to the CD-R or CD-RW disc by this methodA g i n g S p e e d Setting of the imaging speed applied for an analog copyImaging Speed 4x CopyA n g e D i s c s ! REC Duplicating a CDP l i c a t e Carry out steps 3 and 4 in Duplicating a CD E n o u g hA v a i l a b l e N a l i z e O K ? Finalizing a CD-R/CD-RW DiscPress w/d to start finalization Level meter shows the finalization progress on the displayErasing last tracks Erasing Data on a CD-RW DiscErasing all tracks Erasing TOCA s e D i s c Initializing a CD-RW discThis operation initializes a CD-RW disc Erase Disc ? appears on the displayCursor button operations in the edit menu List of Edit MenuEntering characters in the edit menu Entering the title characters by using the Multi JOG knobCorrecting the characters Rotate the Multi JOG knobAlbum New Editing AlbumsB u m E d i t Press Clear Memo I tEdit Stored 0 1 ≥ 0 0 P yN a m e Album CopyT l e 1 ? L e t eC k ? V e l U f f l e 0 0 1 1 ?B Level Track ShuffleTr. Interval Control to select the album to adjust its tracks1 1 ? A c k E d i t Editing TracksN a m e 0 0 1 1 ? Track Rename2 + 0 1 0 0 Track AdjustJ u s t 0 0 1 2 ? 5 a 0 1 0 0 T . E r 0 1 1 ?Track Erase Part EraseT . E r 0 B 0 2 0 0F i Selected part is erasedV i d e 0 0 1 1 ? M bTrack Combine Track DivideTrack Pack C kControl to select the disc to be organized Control to confirm the discO u t 0 0 1 1 ? I nU t Add FadeAssign a title T l e 0 0 1 1 ?Track Title Complete Editing DiscsS c E d i t Disc Erase 0 2 ≥ 0 0Disc Rename V i d e M b i n e 0 0 1 ?V . f r o m Disc CombineDisc Title Disc PackIf Disc Pack is selected P.66, the following screen appears You can assign a title to a recorded discPrevious editing operation and result are canceled Canceling Edit Operations UndoD o U n d o d a t aMenu Complete Multi JOG Menu C M o d eREC Level Enter CompleteFormatting the HDD HDD Format HDD UtilityT a l 2 5 0 h 4 m E dSystem Utility Initializing settings InitializeChecking the firmware version Firm. Version 0 J u nM m e r B r i g h t M m e r S e t u pM m e r R k D E O O u t p u tStarting playback automatically Auto Play Firm. UpdateT o P l a y T o P l a y O f fTroubleshooting This unit does not operate Turn off the power of this unit and then turn on again afterDisplay Messages Reading Timer StandbyStandby Track No.FullTOC GlossaryScms Album New List of System MenuRules of digital recording Rules of Digital Recording and Notes on SystemSpecifications Observera AchtungAttenzione PrecauciónInstallation procedures Required specifications of the HDDEnglish Formatting the HDD

CDR-HD 1500 specifications

The Yamaha CDR-HD 1500 stands out as a versatile and innovative CD recorder and hard disk drive unit that caters to both audio enthusiasts and professional users alike. With its sleek design and robust functionality, it serves as an essential tool for those looking to create high-quality audio recordings.

One of the main features of the CDR-HD 1500 is its integrated 80GB hard disk drive, which provides ample storage for digital recordings. This feature allows users to record directly to the hard drive, enabling high-fidelity sound capture without the need for physical media. The hard drive can store thousands of hours of audio, making it ideal for archiving entire music collections, transferring vinyl records, or creating compilation CDs.

Another notable characteristic is the optical CD recorder, capable of creating audio CDs from both the hard drive and directly from analog sources. Users can connect their audio equipment via the two analog inputs or utilize the built-in digital input options, which include optical and coaxial connections. This versatility ensures that users can digitize their music collection from numerous sources while preserving sound quality.

The CDR-HD 1500 employs advanced technologies for an enhanced listening experience, including Yamaha's 24-bit WAV format, which maintains audio fidelity during recording and playback. Additionally, it supports MP3 encoding, offering users a more compressed format suitable for digital devices while still providing exceptional sound quality.

Another significant feature is the user-friendly interface, which is designed for straightforward navigation. The intuitive control panel allows users to easily browse tracks, create playlists, and manage recordings. The LCD display provides essential information, including track details and recording status, enhancing the overall user experience.

The CDR-HD 1500 also includes various editing functions, such as track splitting and fade in/out features. These tools give users the flexibility to adjust their recordings to suit their preferences, thus making it a powerful tool for audio production.

Overall, the Yamaha CDR-HD 1500 combines robust recording capabilities with user-friendly features and superior audio quality. Whether for home use or professional applications, it represents an invaluable addition to any audio setup, bridging the gap between analog and digital formats while catering to a wide range of user needs.