Yamaha CDR-HD 1500 owner manual Features, About this Manual, Structure, About this manual

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FEATURES

♦Beautiful design and easily-viewable front panel display

♦Supporting 10x speed HDD recording, 8x speed CD-R copying, and 4x speed CD-RW copying

♦Supporting high-capacity HDD (up to 400 GB HDD)

♦Long continuous recording of external input source

♦Digital (coaxial and optical) and analog input jacks

♦Copying high-quality sounds with Audio Master Quality Recording (when copying onto CD-R discs)

♦Bookmark feature for easy accesses to favorite tracks

♦Timer playback (Auto Play) and timer recording features using a commercially available timer

♦On-screen display feature for easy operations

♦Various edit menus to customize music data on the HDD

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

■Structure

This owner’s manual is composed of following sections.

1. GETTING STARTED

This section explains necessary preparations such as remote control and connection. Please read this before using this unit.

2. BASIC OPERATIONS

This section explains frequently used operations such as group/ track selection or playback features.

3. HDD RECORDING

This section explains how to copy data from CDs to the HDD or record external playback sources onto the HDD.

4. CD-R/CD-RW COPYING

This section explains how to copy data from the HDD to a CD-R or CD-RW disc, duplicate a CD (copy from a CD to a CD-R/CD-RW), or finalize a CD-RW disc.

5. EDITING

This section explains how to edit data (albums, tracks, and discs) on the HDD. For the guideline, please refer to “LIST OF EDIT MENU” (P.50).

6. OTHER FEATURES

This section explains how to check the HDD information or change the system settings.

7. APPENDIX

This section provides you with the information about system setting of this unit and troubleshooting.

■About this manual

•This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part for the reason of the improvement in operativity ability, and others. In this case, the product has priority.

•Some of the illustrations and names of the package contents etc written in this manual may differ from the actual products and the names written on the package etc.

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Contents CDR-HD1500 Explanation of Graphical Symbols We Want You Listening For a LifetimeDeclaration of Conformity Procedure Compliance Information StatementAddress Orangethorpe Avenue Buena Park, CA Telephone Fax HDD/CD RecorderIii Special Instructions for U.K. ModelFor U.K. customers For Canadian CustomersCD/CD-R/CD-RW Compatible with this Unit Handling of discs To prevent a malfunction of this unitContents Features About this ManualStructure About this manualSupplied Accessories Power Cable for U.S.A. modelNames of Buttons and Controls Front panelErase Y Search/SkipInput D Play/PauseRemote control FinalizeRepeat RandomGroup Skip Q Display Rear panel Connections Digital connectionsAnalog connections MemoRemote control operation range Preparing the Remote ControlInstalling batteries 1 1 π Basic Operational FlowA d i n g Now, please try various features of this unit To start playback automatically using external timerTo copy from the HDD to CD-R/CD-RW discs To record external sources on the HDDPress Power on the front panel Turning ON/OFF the UnitSelecting the Operational Drive HDD/CDR To operate the HDD drive, press HDDSelecting the Group or Track Mode When the unit is in the CDR operation modeDisc Bookmark Multi JOGData on the HDD GroupTrack DiscOperations Data on CDsGroup Track Switching Display Information 0 1Playing Back the HDD or CD Setting the play style Useful Playback OperationsSearching by elapsed time Time Search A y Y l eWhen selecting Style Group To cancel the Single Repeat settingSingle Repeat P e a tRepeating playback of the selected group Full Repeat N d o mP e a t L l N d o mTo cancel the Intro Play setting Press a Intro on the remote controlT r o s A n T e r v a lUsing the Bookmark List Removing tracks from the book- mark listPlaying back tracks in the book- mark list O k m a r k C l rUsing ON-SCREEN Display OSD Using HeadphonesCD Text Copying from a CD Onto the HDDCopying all tracks on a CD Press Track NO./BOOKMARK Bookmark on the remote control You can copy your favorite tracks on a CD onto the HDDCopy Track NO./BOOKMARK BookmarkSetting the HDD copy mode All Synchro All-synchronized copying modeMulti Synchro Multi-synchronized copying mode Selecting a target discSetting the HDD copy menu P y M e t h o d P y L e v e lV e l D B P y S p e e dRecording input audio source Using an external timer to record Recording timeSetting for a timer recording Timer Standby appears on the displayTo cancel timer recording setting, press a P a nAdjusting the recording level When recording a digital input sourceWhen recording an analog input source Analog Following screen appears on the displayT a l ? W m a n yR i o d ? Setting a condition for synchronized recording L G T H 4 0 d B LevelN c h r o S e t u p M e E cAdding track markers during recording Manual track marking Track NO. WriteCopying from the HDD Onto a CD-R/CD-RW Disc Copying all tracks in a group to a discW D i s c R W3 1 C o r d i n g 1 %Copying selected tracks on the HDD Copying high quality sounds Audio Master Quality Recording E n o u g h S p cN t T r . L e v . REC A v a i l a b l eSetting the CDR copy mode Full Auto Full auto-synchronized copying modeThis unit returns to the CDR copy standby mode W m a n y ?Setting the CDR copy menu Initial setting Analog CopyDigital Move Moved to the CD-R or CD-RW disc by this methodSetting of the imaging speed applied for an analog copy A g i n g S p e e dImaging 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 Finalizing a CD-R/CD-RW Disc N a l i z e O K ?Press w/d to start finalization Level meter shows the finalization progress on the displayErasing Data on a CD-RW Disc Erasing last tracksErasing all tracks Erasing TOCInitializing a CD-RW disc A s e D i s cThis operation initializes a CD-RW disc Erase Disc ? appears on the displayList of Edit Menu Cursor button operations in the edit menuEntering the title characters by using the Multi JOG knob Entering characters in the edit menuCorrecting the characters Rotate the Multi JOG knobAlbum New Editing AlbumsB u m E d i t Press Clear Memo I tEdit Stored P y 0 1 ≥ 0 0N a m e Album CopyT l e 1 ? L e t eC k ? U f f l e 0 0 1 1 ? V e lB Level Track ShuffleTr. Interval Control to select the album to adjust its tracks1 1 ? Editing Tracks A c k E d i tN a m e 0 0 1 1 ? Track Rename2 + 0 1 0 0 Track AdjustJ u s t 0 0 1 2 ? T . E r 0 1 1 ? 5 a 0 1 0 0Track Erase Part Erase0 B 0 2 0 0 T . E rF i Selected part is erasedM b V i d e 0 0 1 1 ?Track Combine Track DivideC k Track PackControl to select the disc to be organized Control to confirm the discI n O u t 0 0 1 1 ?U 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 M b i n e 0 0 1 ? V i d eV . f r o m Disc CombineDisc Pack Disc TitleIf Disc Pack is selected P.66, the following screen appears You can assign a title to a recorded discCanceling Edit Operations Undo Previous editing operation and result are canceledD o U n d o d a t aC M o d e Menu Complete Multi JOG MenuREC Level Enter CompleteHDD Utility Formatting the HDD HDD FormatT a l 2 5 0 h 4 m E dInitializing settings Initialize System UtilityChecking the firmware version Firm. Version 0 J u nM m e r S e t u p M m e r B r i g h tM m e r R k D E O O u t p u tAuto Play Firm. Update Starting playback automaticallyT o P l a y T o P l a y O f fTroubleshooting Turn off the power of this unit and then turn on again after This unit does not operateDisplay Messages Timer Standby ReadingStandby Track No.FullTOC GlossaryScms List of System Menu Album NewRules of Digital Recording and Notes on System Rules of digital recordingSpecifications Achtung ObserveraAttenzione PrecauciónRequired specifications of the HDD Installation proceduresEnglish 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.
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