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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual 1021 Disc Player...

  • 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

    Table of Contents Introduction……………………………………………………………………………..6 Features of the 1021 Disc Player…………………………………..………..6 Safety Awareness……………………………………………………………………...7 Unpacking the 1021………………………………...………………………………...8 Initial Inspection………………………………………………………………..8 Removal of the 1021 from the Carton…………………………………….8 Carton Contents……………………………………………………………….9 AC Mains Voltage……………………………………………………………………..9 Rear Panel of the 1021………………………………………………………………..9 Serial Number…………………………………………………………………..9 AC Mains Power Connection……………………………………………….9 Master AC Switch……………………………………………………………...9...
  • Page 5 Factory Reset Menu…………………………………………………………32 Back to Player………………………………………………………………...32 Boulder Link……………………………………………………………………………32 Using a Preamplifier with Boulder Link……………………………………34 Connecting Boulder Link……………………………………………………34 Connecting Older Generation Products via Boulder Link……………34 Setting Boulder Link Switches………………………………………………35 Setting Boulder Link ID Numbers…………………………………………..35 Power Up via Boulder Link………………………………………………….35 Boulder Link Messages………………………………………………………36 Specifications…………………………………………………………………………37...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Features of the 1021 Disc Player Every Boulder product goes well beyond expectations, and to that end the 1021 is a truly a Boulder. The design of the 1021 revolved around a number of innovations and design decisions that elevated the level of the basic CD player well beyond traditional levels.

  • Page 7: Safety Awareness

    • conductor AC mains power cord. It is not recommended that extension cords be used with this the 1021. Never operate the 1021 with the top cover removed. There are no • user serviceable parts inside. Never attempt to repair the 1021 yourself. In the event of a •...

  • Page 8: 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 9: Carton Contents

    Three (3) AAA batteries (in the Remote Control) 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.

  • Page 10: Digital Output Connection

    8. 12V Trigger Connections. 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 11: Vga Display

    The following features and controls are present on the front panel: 1. VGA Display. The 1021 features a large, bright 6.5” VGA display. Artist, track, and album information as well as tracklist information is shown here. The programming and setup menu controls are also located here.

  • Page 12: Infrared Remote Receiver

    Bar shows the entire duration of the track (the dark gray line), the point in time where the track is playing is shown by the Redline, and the Buffer Bar shows how far ahead the 1021 has read the disc (the light gray line). The Redline Display also shows the elapsed track time during playback on the left-hand side of the Progress Bar and the remaining track time on the right-hand side of the Progress Bar.

  • Page 13: Installing The 1021

    Installation of the 1021 is simple and straightforward. Be sure all cables to be connected to the 1021 are already in place. Note: as the 1021 is very heavy, it is advisable to have two people install the 1021 to prevent damage.

  • Page 14: Connecting The 1021 To Your System

    Connecting the 1021 to Your System in the next section. Connecting the 1021 to Your System The 1021 Disc Player is a very versatile machine and can be connected to your audio/video system in a number of different ways. To maximize the performance of your 1021 Disc Player, please follow the appropriate instructions for your system and use.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Second Set Of Outputs

    Connect the Left channel interconnect cable (usually white) to one of the Left channel output connectors of the 1021. As both connectors are the same, it does not matter which left channel connector is used. The other end of the cable should be connected to the left channel amplifier input.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Ir Input

    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 device (such as a computer or video monitor or projector).

  • Page 17: Connecting The 1021 To Ac Mains

    1021 Disc Player (???? x ????). Please contact your Boulder dealer for further information regarding the External Display connection to your computer, video monitor, or home theater video display system. Connecting the 1021 to AC Mains Once all of the necessary rear panel connections have been properly secured, the 1021 can then be connected to AC mains and powered up.
  • Page 18 4. Replace the cover and reinstall the three (3) screws. The remote of the 1021 features all of the commands necessary to operate any function of the 1021. The following commands are included on the remote. Unless otherwise noted, the Remote Control operates exactly the same as the Front Panel Buttons.

  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    (about __ seconds) and will then be ready for operation. Playing a Disc Though it features a large number of playback options, the 1021 is a very simple machine to use. The 1021 operates just like a traditional CD player, so it is not necessary to go through all of the menu options or setup tools to play music.

  • Page 20: Advanced Operation

    To stop playback, press the Stop button. • Advanced Operation The 1021 includes a number of features that are not available on any other disc player, as well as some more common features. The following is a list of more advanced playback features.

  • Page 21: Creating A Playlist

    Creating a Playlist It is possible to create custom playlists with the 1021 and select and play only tracks that you have selected. The 1021 will remember programmed playlists and will play the last programmed playlist when that disc is inserted in the player at a later date (unless cancelled prior to playing).

  • Page 22: Display Navigation

    To activate Random Playback, enter the Options list and move the highlighting to the Random Play icon. Press the Enter button. Random Play icon should then turn green. Once the Play button is pressed, the 1021 will then play all tracks from the disc (or only the tracks...

  • Page 23: Repeat Playback

    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 track between the programmed “A” and “B”...

  • Page 24: Disc Scan Playback

    (for instructions to program the length of each track that the 1021 will play, please see page __). Press the Options button. Once the desired track has been located or to turn the Disc Scan Function off, press the Enter button.

  • Page 25: Display Menu

    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 and Navigate Down buttons and then press Enter once the desired option is highlighted. The following options...

  • Page 26: Audio Menu

    Pressing the Enter button while Back to Player is highlighted will exit the menu system and take you back to the Track List display. Track List Menu The Track List Menu allows you to adjust the way the Track List display functions.

  • Page 27: Track List Menu

    Show Title The Show Title option turns the track title indication in the Track List display On and Off. This may be preferable if the discs that are being played have no metadata or track information is not available to be displayed. To adjust the Show Title setting, use the Navigate Left and Navigate Right buttons to toggle the system between On and Off.
  • Page 28 Audio Menu The Audio Menu allows you to adjust the functions and settings that affect the audio output of the 1021. To navigate the Audio Menu, use the Navigate Up and Navigate Down buttons and then press Enter once the desired option is highlighted. The following options...
  • Page 29 The Volume option enables or disables the 1021’s internal volume control. If the 1021 is to be connected to a preamplifier, the volume control mode should be set to Fixed. If the volume control is set to Fixed, the output of the 1021 cannot be adjusted.

  • Page 30: Player Menu

    Use Internet Lookup The Use Internet Lookup option allows you to set the priority in which the 1021 checks for track, artist, and album information by either looking to the internet for information (First), or...
  • Page 31 CD Text on the disc or by looking at the internally stored database of track information (Last). 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.

  • Page 32: Boulder Link

    Boulder Link Control The Boulder Link Control submenu displays the position of the Master/Slave switch on the rear panel. No settings can be changed from this submenu. The switch position must be changed on the rear panel. For further information regarding Boulder Link, please see page __.

  • Page 33: Boulder Link Menu

    1021 is brought out of Standby mode. Power amplifiers can also send messages to the 1021, which are then shown on the display. When the 1021 is installed in a Boulder Link enabled system with a Boulder preamplifier, the volume control of the preamplifier will respond to commands from a remote control, however the 1021 volume setting will not change.

  • Page 34: Using A Preamplifier With 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 attached.

  • Page 35: Setting Boulder Link Switches

    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...

  • Page 36: Boulder Link Messages

    2, and 3 instead of 13, 14, and 15. An amplifier set to ID 15 will take 47 seconds to turn on. A 1021 set to “SLAVE” will display “THIS UNIT SLAVE #______.” If there is no component set to “MASTER,” the 1021 will display “THERE IS NO MASTER!”...
  • Page 37 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.

  • Page 38: Specifications

    Specifications...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...

  • Page 40: Warranty

    Boulder Amplifiers, Inc. through one of its authorized dealers. In order to have this product repaired or replaced, the original purchaser must first obtain the prior authorization of Boulder Amplifiers, Inc. or one of its authorized dealers. Purchaser must then return the product, PACKAGED IN ITS ORIGINAL CARTON, FREIGHT PREPAID to: Boulder Amplifiers, Inc.
  • Page 41 IMPLIED WARRANTIES LAST, IN WHICH CASE THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS SHALL NOT APPLY. Boulder Amplifiers, Inc. does not authorize any third party, including any dealer or representative, to assume any liabilities on its behalf or to make any warranties on its behalf unless specifically authorized to do so in writing.

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