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  • Page 1 1021 Disc Player Owners Manual...

  • Page 3: 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 Disc Player, and allow you to maximize the exceptional performance for which it was designed.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Features of the 1021 Disc Player Safety Awareness Unpacking the 1021 Initial Inspection Carton Contents Removal of the 1021 from the Carton AC Mains Voltage Rear Panel of the 1021 LCD Display Disc Tray Status Indicator LED Connecting the 1021 to Your System...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Power Up via Boulder Link 12-8 Boulder Link Messages 12-8 Specifications   13-2 Warranty 14-2...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Features of the 1021 Disc Player Every Boulder product far exceeds expectations, and to that end the 1021 is truly a Boulder. The design of the 1021 incorperates number of innovations that elevated the performance of the 1021 well beyond other players.

  • Page 7: Safety Awareness

    Boulder product. •    Never attempt to modify, alter, or otherwise change the function or design of any Boulder product. To do so will immediately void any warranty coverage. •    Never block or impede airflow through the top cover or around any heatsinks.

  • Page 9: Unpacking The 1021

    In order to install the 1021, both boxes must be opened and the unit removed from the inner box. Be sure to open the 1021 near the place where it will be installed so that it does not have to be carried.
  • Page 11 Pull the tab on the end of each piece of tape so that the foam inner-wrap can be easily removed. Remove the foam wrap and lay the 1021 flat on its feet. Inspect the 1021 for any damage. We strongly suggest that you save all the packing materials. If...

  • Page 13: Ac Mains Voltage

    AC Mains Voltage It is very important to check that the 1021 is configured for the proper operating voltage. Damage to the unit may occur if it is connected to the incorrect AC mains voltage. Verify that the AC input identified on the rear panel as shown below is the same as the AC mains voltage in your area.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel Of The 1021

    The 12V trigger connection will allow you to turn on an amplifier with an equivalent connection by simply turning on the 1021. The amplifier will also turn off when the 1021 is placed in Standby Mode. Please contact your dealer for further information regarding this connection.
  • Page 17 It is not advisable to use a plasma display with the 1021 for long periods of time as it may “burn in” the Track List on the display. The following features and controls are present on the front panel:...
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  • Page 19: Lcd Display

    Front Panel of the 1021 LCD Display. The 1021 features a large, bright 6.5-inch (11cm) VGA display. Artist, track, and album information as well as track list information is shown here. The programming and setup menus are also displayed here. The following features and icons are present on the 1021’s display:...

  • Page 21: Disc Tray

    Status Indicator LED. When the 1021 is in Standby mode, this LED cycles from green to red to amber. When the 1021 is powering up, the LED will alternately blink red and green rapidly. When the 1021 is ac- tive, it remains amber.
  • Page 23 Play List programming and reset the Track List Volume Up. This button will raise the output level of the 1021 if the volume option is set to “Variable.” Volume Down. This button will lower the volume output level of the 1021 if the volume option is set to “Variable.”...
  • Page 25 Front Panel of the 1021 tandby. This button toggles the 1021 between Active and Standby modes. Power Up or Active Mode...
  • Page 27 There should be at least 3.5” of space on all sides if the 1021 is to be placed in a rack or enclosure.

  • Page 29: Connecting The 1021 To Your System

    When the internal volume control is activated, the 1021 is capable of driving the inputs of a power amplifier directly. To connect the 1021 directly to a power amplifier (without the use of a preamplifier), the volume control must first be set to “Variable” in the menu system (see page 11-12).
  • Page 31 Connecting a Second Set of Outputs The 1021 is outfitted with two pairs of output connectors to drive sec- ondary amplifiers, recorders, or subwoofers. Both pairs of outputs will operate in tandem and cannot be controlled independently, whether the volume control is in Fixed or Variable mode.
  • Page 33 CD Text. In order to do so, the 1021 must be connected via CAT-5 (or better) data cable to a computer network with an active Internet connection.
  • Page 35 Connecting the 1021 to Your System Connecting an External Display The 1021 Disc Player has a large, 6.5” display that is easy to read from a distance. The 1021 is also capable of driving an external display de- vice (such as a computer or video monitor or projector).

  • Page 37: Remote Control

    Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control The 1021 Remote Control is powered by three (3) AAA batteries. To install or replace batteries in the remote control, it is necessary to separate the two halves of the remote housing.
  • Page 39 Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Standby. Options. Open/Close. Navigate Up. Navigate Right/Fast Forward. Navigate Down. Navigate Left/Fast Reverse. Enter. Volume Up. Volume Down. Play. Pause. Skip Back. Skip Forward. Stop. Numeric Keypad. The Numeric Keypad includes buttons numbered 0 – 9 and allows you to access any track on the disc directly.
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  • Page 41: Playing A Disc

    Although it features a large number of playback options, the 1021 is a very simple machine to use. The 1021 operates like a traditional CD player, so it is not necessary to go through all of the menu options or setup tools before playing music.
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  • Page 43 Basic Operation Pressing the button a second time or pressing Play will make the player resume playback. If the player is left in Pause mode for too long, it will automatically stop playback to preserve the disc mechanism. Stop button. •...
  • Page 44 11-1...

  • Page 45: Advanced Operation

    Advanced Operation The 1021 includes a number of features that are not available in any other disc player. The following is a list of the more advanced playback features. Direct Track Access. To select and play a track directly, use the Numeric Keypad...
  • Page 46 11-3...

  • Page 47: Creating A Playlist

    Stop button twice To clear or erase the playlist, press the while the disc is still in the 1021. If the disc is ejected and removed before the Stop button is pressed twice, the 1021 will remember your programmed playlist. The next time that CD is inserted in the 1021, it will load and play only the programmed playlist unless the Stop button is pressed twice.
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  • Page 49: Options

    Random Play icon. Press the Enter button. The Random Play icon should then turn green. Once the Play button is pressed, the 1021 will then play all tracks from the disc (or the tracks that have been programmed if a Playlist has been entered) in random order.
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  • Page 51: Repeat Play

    Enter button again. The end of the selection will be marked by a red “B” on the Progress Bar. The 1021 will now continuously repeat the portion of the disc between the pro- grammed “A”...
  • Page 52 11-9...

  • Page 53: Disc Scan Playback

    The Disc Scan Playback icon should then turn green. The 1021 will be- gin playing the first few seconds of each track (for instructions to pro- gram the length of each track that the 1021 will play, please see page 2-14). Press the Options button. Once the desired track has been located or to turn the Disc Scan Function off, press the Play button.
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  • Page 55: Setup And Programming

    Display Menu The Display Menu allows you to adjust the functions and settings that affect the display of the 1021. To navigate the Display Menu, use the Navigate Up or Navigate Down button and then press Enter once the desired option is highlighted. The following options are available in...
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  • Page 57: Track List Menu

    Setup and Programming To set the Fullscreen Feedback mode, use the Navigate Left or Navigate Right button to turn the system On or Off. Back to Prev Menu Pressing the Enter button while Back to Prev Menu is highlighted will take you back to the Main Setup Menu. Back to Player Pressing the Enter button while Back to Player is highlighted will exit the menu system and take you back to the Track List...
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  • Page 59 Setup and Programming Off. Show Number The Show Number option turns the track number indication on the left-hand side of the Track List display On or Off. Turning the track numbers off increases the amount of space available for track names, however it may be desirable for the track numbers to be displayed if longer MP3 discs are being played.
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  • Page 61 Setup and Programming Show Artist The Show Artist option turns the artist name indication in the Track List display On or Off. This option will show the artist name in each track listing. It may be preferable to turn this feature on if compilation discs are played or if discs with a large number of MP3 tracks are played.
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  • Page 63: Audio Menu

    Audio Menu The Audio Menu allows you to adjust the functions and settings that affect the audio outputs of the 1021. To navigate the Audio Menu, use the Navigate Up or Navigate Down button and then press Enter once the desired option is highlighted. The following options are...
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  • Page 65 Setup and Programming If the 1021 will be connected directly to an amplifier, the volume control mode should be set to Variable. Note: If the 1021 will be connected directly to an amplifier, do NOT set the volume control mode to Fixed. This will result in maximum output and may lead to damage to your loudspeakers.
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  • Page 67: Player Menu

    The Scan Duration option determines the length of time in seconds that the 1021 will play the introduction of each track before moving on to the next track when the 1021 is placed in Scan mode. The length of time can be set to 2s, 5s, 10s, 20s or 60s.
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  • Page 69 Track List. If enabled, upon reinsertion of the disc, the 1021 will then begin playing the disc from the start of the remembered track.
  • Page 70 12-17...
  • Page 71 The following options are available in the Network Menu: Link The Link option indicates whether or not the 1021 is connected to an active Ethernet connection. If an active Ethernet connection is present, the Link option will read Up. If an active Ethernet connection is not present, the Link option will read Down.
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  • Page 73: Boulder Link Menu

    If the 1021 will not be connected to the Internet, it is advisable to set this option to Last. This will decrease the amount of time it takes for the 1021 to locate and display any available track information. To adjust the Use Internet Lookup setting, use the Navigate Left or Navigate Right button to toggle the system between First and Last.
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  • Page 75 Setup and Programming The Boulder Link ID can be set for values of 16 through 31. To select an ID number, use the Navigate Left or Navigate Right button to select the specific ID number you prefer. For further information regarding Boulder Link, please see page 13-2.
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  • Page 77: Factory Reset Menu

    Device List Menu The Device List Menu indicates the Master/Slave status of the 1021 and if any other Boulder products are connected via the Boulder Link system. Amplifiers are indicated as “AMP,” followed by their Boulder Link ID number (for example, AMP 01).
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  • Page 79 Setup and Programming Back to Player The Back to Player menu option will exit the menu system and return the display to the Track List. To activate the Back to Player command, highlight the Back to Player menu option and press the Enter button. 12-26...
  • Page 80 13-1...

  • Page 81: Boulder Link

    Boulder Link buss. This prevents an “echo” from being generated on Boulder Link. The 1021 breaks rule #2 in that even though it is able to decipher remote Volume Up/Down actions, it also sends remote Volume Up/Down transmissions out via Boulder Link to be utilized by any preamplifier that is connected to the system.
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  • Page 83: Using A Preamplifier With Boulder Link

    Boulder Link Using a Preamplifier with Boulder Link To use a preamplifier with the 1021 Disc Player, the preamp, the disc player, and the remote control must all have the same IR remote address (NOT Boulder Link address). For further information regarding the IR remote address of each Boulder product, please contact your dealer.
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  • Page 85: Connecting Older Generation Products Via Boulder Link

    Setting Boulder Link ID Numbers Each component in a linked system is required to have a unique Boulder Link ID number. The 1021 ID is preset to 23 at the factory and/or when a Factory Reset sequence is executed. The 1021’s Boulder Link ID Number is programmed in the Boulder Link submenu.
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  • Page 87: Power Up Via Boulder Link

    “MASTER,” the 1021 will display “THERE IS NO MASTER!” In this case, the 1021’s rear panel MASTER/SLAVE switch should be set to MASTER. It may take up to 30 seconds for the 1021 to recognize the switch change.
  • Page 88 13-9...
  • Page 89 Boulder Link. Its Boulder Link cable may have become disconnected, or it may have been disconnected from AC mains power. “UNIT 1 IS ONLINE” means that the slave is now responding via Boulder Link in a normal manner and has been recognized by the master. 13-10...
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  • Page 91: Specifications

    VOLUME CONTROL RANGE .........80 dB in 1.0 dB Steps DISPLAY OUTPUT .........640x480 VGA 15-Pin Connector INTERNET ............... RJ45 Ethernet Connector SYSTEM ............Boulder Link, 12V Trigger, IR In SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO ......114 dB, 22-22k Hz, Unweighted THD+N, 0dBFS ..........less than 0.0016%, 20 Hz to 20k Hz FREQUENCY RESPONSE ............-0.5 dB at 20kHz...
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  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy Unit does not power AC cord not Connect power plugged in or is cord to AC mains not turned on; no or rear panel, turn power connection power ON via to AC mains. Master AC Switch on rear panel.
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  • Page 95 Troubleshooting Not all tracks on A play list has been Press the STOP disc are played created and must button twice to be cancelled. cancel the play list No remote control Batteries in remote Replace remote or IR response control are dead, control batteries something is with fresh set,...
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  • Page 97 Warranty For warranty information, please contact your Boulder dealer. 16-2...

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