This unil has Ihe digilal-analog com/erler (DAC) mode. When the DAC mode is lumed on, Ihc unit oulputs audio sources (audio signals input

fron/the input jacks) fi'om the bolh digital (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) and analog (ANALOG)jacks.

COMPLETE MULTI JOG MENU

COMPLETE

INPUT

INPUT ANALOG D _/un

REC LEVEL

1

Press MENU

while this

unit is in the stop mode.

4, Press INPUT to select the input sources (OPTICAL,

 

The display changes for the menu item selection.

COAXIAL, or ANALOG).

 

 

2.

Rotate the MULTI JOG knob (press +/-, or on the

Tile lamp lot tile selected input lights up ;rod tile unit outputs

the input source fi'om ANALOG LINE OUT and DIGITAL

 

remote control) to select "DAC Mode",

 

OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jacks.

 

 

 

 

 

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3, Press the MULTI JOG knob (ENTER on the remote control) to enter the DAC mode.

When OPTICAL orCOAXIAL is selected, the MULTI JOG knob functions as a volume control.

When ANALOG is selected, the ANALOG REC LEVEL

control l/lnctions as a vo]ume controh

5, Any of the following operation cancel the DAC mode

and start normal operation.

Press _>/_Dto pla> tile drive that had hecn selected helk_re entering the DAC mode.

Press m or COMPLETE to set this unit in the stop mode.

Press MENU to return to the menu item selection.

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Yamaha CDR-HD1500 owner manual COAXIAL, or Analog, Remote control to select DAC Mode

CDR-HD1500 specifications

The Yamaha CDR-HD1500 is a sophisticated combination of CD recorder and hard disk drive, designed to enhance the way users manage their music collection. This innovative device caters to audiophiles and casual listeners alike, providing flexibility and convenience for recording and playing back audio.

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