CONTENTS

1. GETTING STARTED

 

FEATURES

2

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

2

Structure

2

About this manual

2

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

3

NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

4

Front panel

4

Remote control

6

Display

8

Rear panel

9

CONNECTIONS

10

PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL

11

Installing batteries

11

Remote control operation range

11

2. BASIC OPERATIONS

 

BASIC OPERATIONAL FLOW

12

TURNING ON/OFF THE UNIT

14

SELECTING THE OPERATIONAL DRIVE

 

(HDD/CDR)

14

SELECTING THE GROUP OR TRACK MODE

15

Data on the HDD

16

Data on CDs

17

SWITCHING DISPLAY INFORMATION

18

PLAYING BACK THE HDD OR CD

19

USEFUL PLAYBACK OPERATIONS

20

Searching by elapsed time (Time Search)

20

Setting the play style

20

Repeating playback of a track (Single Repeat)

21

Repeating playback of the selected group (Full Repeat)

22

Playing back randomly (Random Play)

22

Playing back only the beginning parts of tracks

 

(Intro Play)

23

USING THE BOOKMARK LIST

24

Adding tracks to the bookmark list

24

Playing back tracks in the bookmark list

24

Removing tracks from the bookmark list

24

USING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)

25

USING HEADPHONES

25

3. HDD RECORDING

 

COPYING FROM A CD ONTO THE HDD

26

Copying all tracks on a CD

26

Copying selected tracks on a CD

27

Selecting a target disc

28

Setting the HDD copy mode

28

Setting the HDD copy menu

29

RECORDING FROM AN EXTERNAL COMPONENT

 

ONTO THE HDD

31

Recording input audio source

31

Using an external timer to record

32

Adjusting the recording level

34

Setting the HDD recording mode

35

Adding track markers during recording

 

(Manual track marking)

37

4. CD-R/CD-RW COPYING

1

COPYING FROM THE HDD ONTO A

 

CD-R/CD-RW DISC

38

Copying all tracks in a group to a disc

38

2

Copying selected tracks on the HDD

40

Copying high quality sounds

 

 

(Audio Master Quality Recording)

41

3

Setting the CDR copy mode

42

Setting the CDR copy menu

43

DUPLICATING A CD

45

Duplicating with high quality sounds

 

4

(Audio Master Quality Recording)

46

FINALIZING A CD-R/CD-RW DISC

47

 

ERASING DATA ON A CD-RW DISC

48

 

Erasing last tracks

48

5

Erasing all tracks

48

Erasing TOC

48

 

Initializing a CD-RW disc

49

6

5. EDITING

 

LIST OF EDIT MENU

50

Cursor button operations in the edit menu

50

7

Entering characters in the edit menu

51

EDITING ALBUMS

52

 

EDITING TRACKS

58

 

EDITING DISCS

66

 

CANCELING EDIT OPERATIONS (UNDO)

70

 

6. OTHER FEATURES

 

CONVERTING DIGITAL/ANALOG OUTPUT SIGNALS

 

(DAC MODE)

71

HDD UTILITY

72

Checking HDD information (HDD Info.)

72

Formatting the HDD (HDD Format)

72

SYSTEM UTILITY

73

Checking firmware version (Firm. Version)

73

Initializing settings (Initialize)

73

Setting the display brightness (Dimmer Setup)

74

Setting the video output (VIDEO Output)

74

Starting playback automatically (Auto Play)

75

Updating the firmware version (Firm. Update)

75

7. APPENDIX

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

76

DISPLAY MESSAGES

78

GLOSSARY

80

LIST OF SYSTEM MENU

81

RULES OF DIGITAL RECORDING AND NOTES ON

 

SYSTEM

82

Rules of digital recording

82

Notes on system

82

SPECIFICATIONS

83

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Yamaha CDR-HD 1500 owner manual Contents

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.