NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

Front panel

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NATURAL SOUND HDD/CD RECORDER

 

 

 

 

MULTI JOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUSH ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEXT/TIME

MODE

MENU

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRACK NO.

COMPLETE

CLEAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOOKMARK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL REC LEVEL

 

 

 

HDD

CDR

COPY

 

 

 

 

 

PHONES

 

LEVEL

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT ANALOG REC LEVEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECFINALIZE ERASE OPTICAL

 

 

 

 

 

A.M.Q.R.

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

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MAX

 

 

 

 

 

MIN

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w MULTI JOG knob/DIGITAL REC LEVEL control

Turns on/off this unit (P.14).

2HDD

Sets the unit to the HDD operation mode (P.14).

3CDR

Sets the unit to the CDR drive operation mode (P.14).

4COPY

Sets the unit to the copy standby mode.

5Front panel display

Displays information on the current playback or recording. You can switch information by pressing TEXT/TIME (P.18).

6Disc tray

Normally, press to switch between the GROUP and TRACK modes, and rotate to select a group (disc or album) or track.

In the menu screen, rotate to select items or adjust parameters, and press to decide.

eMENU

Displays the menu screen corresponding to the current status of the unit.

rCLEAR

Deletes the selected item or clears the setting.

tPHONES jack

Connect headphones (P.25).

yPHONES LEVEL control

Set a disc on here when playing a CD, recording track data from a CD to the HDD, or copying track data from the HDD to a CD-R or CD-RW disc.

7v (Open/Close)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

8TRACK NO./BOOKMARK

Adds track markers (P.37) or bookmarks (P.24) to favorite tracks.

9TEXT/TIME

Switches display information (P.18).

0COMPLETE

Confirms specified operations or selected items.

qMODE

Press the button when configuring the settings of the playback, recording, and copy modes.

Adjusts the headphone volume when connecting headphone to the PHONES jack (P.25).

uA.M.Q.R.

Turns on/off the Audio Master Quality Recording (P.41, 46) when copying data onto a CD-R disc.

iREC

Sets the unit to the recording standby mode.

ot/e (Skip/Search)

Press to skip to the beginning of a current track (press repeatedly to skip to a previous track), and press and hold to fast-rewind the current playback (P.19).

pFINALIZE

Starts to finalize a CD-R or CD-RW disc (P.47).

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Yamaha CDR-HD 1500 owner manual Names of Buttons and Controls, Front panel

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.

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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.

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