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Boulder 1021 Owner's Manual

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Thank You

We at Boulder Amplifiers would like to thank you for selecting the 1021
Network Disc Player for your audio system.
The 1021 represents the concerted efforts of numerous Boulder craftsmen,
designers, engineers and technicians working to bring you the very finest
audio playback components in the world. We are certain it will provide
years of enjoyment.
Please take a few minutes to read through this owner's manual prior to
the installation and use of your 1021. This will help you to understand the
basic functions and abilities of the Player and allow you to maximize the
exceptional performance for which it was designed.
3235 Prairie Avenue, Boulder, CO 80301 USA
tel: 303-449-8220
e-mail: sales@boulderamp.com
web: www.boulderamp.com
Jeffrey P. Nelson, President
Boulder Amplifiers
Rev. 2.0

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Summary of Contents for Boulder 1021

  • Page 1: Thank You

    Please take a few minutes to read through this owner’s manual prior to the installation and use of your 1021. This will help you to understand the basic functions and abilities of the Player and allow you to maximize the exceptional performance for which it was designed.
  • Page 3 1021 via the rear panel Ethernet port with no loss of fidelity. The 1021 network system consists of three basic parts: a server (a home computer or media server), a renderer (the 1021) and a control point (a remote user interface).
  • Page 4 Connecting the 1021 to Your Network Because there are many different ways to operate the 1021 within a networked audio system, you will need to discuss all options with your dealer. Once you have settled on a system option, please locate the portion of this manual that refers to the configuration you will use for basic installation instructions.
  • Page 5 1021. The AC power cord and Left and Right analog output cables should also be connected. 3. Install the 1021 where it will be permanently located. 4. Locate the position where the network router will be permanently installed.
  • Page 6 Power down the computer after the installation is complete. You should now connect your computer to the 1021 network via a CAT-5 Ethernet cable. 9. You must now choose the file format you wish to use to store any music you rip to your computer from existing CDs.
  • Page 7 Ethernet. This may take a minute or two. No manual I.P. address assignment is necessary. 11. At this time you should check the I.P. address of the 1021. To navigate to this page of the Network Menu, press the Options button on the remote control or the front panel of the 1021.
  • Page 8 For a list of recommended server software suites, please see page 24. Connecting the 1021 to a Networked NAS Media Server that is Coupled to a Windows-based Personal Computer. For a list of recommended NAS servers, please see page 25.
  • Page 9 1021 near the location where it will be permanently installed. Connect one end of a CAT-5 data cable to the Ethernet port on the rear panel of the 1021. The AC power cord and Left and Right analog output cables should also be connected.
  • Page 10 For a list of recommended server software suites, please see page 24. 8. You should now connect your computer to the 1021 network via a CAT-5 Ethernet cable. 9. The NAS sever must now be set up for your network according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 11 When the 1021 is turned ON, it will automatically connect to the Ethernet. No manual I.P. address assignment is necessary. 12. At this time you should check the I.P. address of the 1021. To navigate to this page of the Network Menu, press the Options button on the remote control or the front panel of the 1021.
  • Page 12 In the section labeled “Select a Media Renderer…,” the 1021 should appear as “Boulder 1021.” When you touch the 1021, a check mark should appear to the left of the 1021 icon to indicate you have selected it. Scroll down the screen to the section labeled “Select a Media...
  • Page 13 1021 near the location where it will be permanently installed. Connect one end of a CAT-5 data cable to the Ethernet port on the rear panel of the 1021. The AC power cord and Left and Right analog output cables should also be connected.
  • Page 14 Power down the computer after the installation is complete. You should now connect your computer to the 1021 network via a CAT-5 Ethernet cable. 9. You must now choose the file format you wish to use to store any music you rip to your computer from existing CDs.
  • Page 15 Ethernet. This may take a minute or two. No manual I.P. address assignment is necessary. 11. At this time you should check the I.P. address of the 1021. To navigate to this page of the Network Menu, press the Options button on the remote control or the front panel of the 1021.
  • Page 16 For a list of recommended server software suites, please see page 24. Connecting the 1021 to a Networked NAS Media Server that is Coupled to an Apple/Mac-based Personal Computer. For a list of recommended NAS servers, please see page 25.
  • Page 17 1021 near the location where it will be permanently installed. Connect one end of a CAT-5 data cable to the Ethernet port on the rear panel of the 1021. The AC power cord and Left and Right analog output cables should also be connected.
  • Page 18 24. 8. You should now connect your computer to the 1021 network via a CAT-5 Ethernet cable. 9. The NAS sever must now be set up for your network according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 19 Ethernet. No manual I.P. address assignment is necessary. 12. At this time you should check the I.P. address of the 1021. To navigate to this page of the Network Menu, press the Options button on the remote control or the front panel of the 1021. Use the Navigate Up or Navigate Down button and then press Enter once the Network Menu option is highlighted.
  • Page 20 1021 near the location where it will be permanently installed. Connect one end of a CAT-5 data cable to the Ethernet port on the rear panel of the 1021. The AC power cord and Left and Right analog output cables should also be connected.
  • Page 21 It is not possible to connect the 1021 to your network wirelessly. It may be possible, however, to connect your NAS server to the network via a wireless connection.
  • Page 22 If your NAS server does not have an internal disc drive, a computer must be used to rip music onto the NAS server. This computer must be set up so that all music downloaded and ripped from existing discs will be organized by your media managing software and stored on the NAS server.
  • Page 23 When the 1021 is turned ON, it will automatically connect to the Ethernet. No manual I.P. address assignment is necessary. 11. At this time you should check the I.P. address of the 1021. To navigate to this page of the Network Menu, press the Options button on the remote control or the front panel of the 1021.
  • Page 24 In the section labeled “Select a Media Renderer…,” the 1021 should appear as “Boulder 1021.” When you touch the 1021, a check mark should appear to the left of the Boulder 1021 icon to indicate you have selected it. Scroll down the screen to the section labeled “Select a Media Server….”...
  • Page 25 The table below shows a number of DLNA and UPnP server software suites that are known to work in different capacities with the 1021 at the time of this writing. This matrix should be used to select the server software that is best for the operating system, music formats, music resolutions and control point you will be using.
  • Page 26 The table below shows NAS servers that are known to work in different capacities with the 1021 at the time of this writing. This matrix should be used to select the NAS server that is best for the media manager, music formats, music resolutions and control point you will be using.