Connecting The 1021 Installing The 1021 1021 Front Panel 1021 Rear Panel AC Mains Voltage 1021 Disc Player Owners Manual Unpacking The 1021 Safety Awareness Introduction
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Thank You We at Boulder Amplifiers would like to thank you for selecting the 1021 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; and 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.
Table of Contents Thank You Introduction Features of the 1021 Disc Player Safety Awareness Unpacking the 1021 3 1-1 1-1 2-1 3-2 AC Mains Voltage Rear Panel of the 1021 4-2 5-2 Initial Inspection Carton Contents Removal of the 1021 from the Carton LCD Display Disc Tray Status Indicator LED Connecting the 1021 to Your System Remote Control Power Up or Active Mode Playing a Disc Basic Operation Advanced Operation Creating a Playlist Options Random Play R
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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. These innovations in the include: • Multiple format playback capabilities, including: MP3, FLAC, OGG Vorbis, WAV, AIFF, and standard CD (PCM) data. • Large, dimmable, full-color LCD display.
• To reduce the risk of shock, always use a properly grounded three-conductor AC mains power cord. It is not recommended that extension cords be used with the 1021. Introduction • To reduce the risk of electrical shock or failure, never expose this product to rain, moisture, or damp conditions. Safety Awareness Safety Awareness • Never operate the 1021 with the top cover removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside. • Never attempt to repair the 1021 yourself.
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Unpacking the 1021 Initial Inspection Inspect the shipping container for damage. If the shipping carton, packing materials, player, or accessories are damaged or missing, notify your dealer immediately. Unpacking The 1021 Note: many shippers require notification and inspection within tewnty-four (24) hours of delivery to determine the nature of damaged incurred. Carton Contents The following items should be included with the 1021: 1. One (1) AC Mains power cord suitable for use in your location. 2.
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Unpacking the 1021 3. Remove each of the foam end-caps. 4. Lay the unit so that it is flat and the sealing tape is facing upwards. 5. Pull the tab on the end of each piece of tape so that the foam inner-wrap can be easily removed. 6. Remove the foam wrap and lay the 1021 flat on its feet. 1021 Rear Panel We strongly suggest that you save all the packing materials. If the 1021 must be returned to your dealer or to Boulder Amplifiers, the original packing material must be used for shipment to avoid damage.
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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.
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Rear Panel of the 1021 1. Serial Number. The serial number of the unit is engraved on the right-hand side of the rear panel. Write the serial number here for your records: ___________. 2. AC Mains Power Connection. The 1021 AC mains power connection is a grounded (three-prong) 15A IEC connector. It is not recommended that the ground be lifted on the 1021. 3. Master AC Switch. This switch powers the 1021 ON or OFF. 4. Fuses.
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Rear Panel of the 1021 connection is of equal sound quality. Left channel connections are marked “Left Outputs” and right channel connections are marked “Right Outputs.” The 1021 can be connected to a preamplifier, processor, or directly to an amplifier. 10. Ethernet Connection. The 1021 can be connected to your home computer network to locate and download any missing or available artist, track and album information for use on the display.
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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: 1. Artist Name and Album. If available, the name of the performing artist and album will be displayed here.
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Front Panel of the 1021 will navigate to the 1021’s setup menu. 8. Volume Display. The 1021 includes an internal DSP-based volume control. With this the 1021 can be configured for variable output to drive an amplifier without the use of a preamplifier. This portion of the display always shows the output level of the 1021 in decibels (dB). 9. Redline Display. The 1021 reads CDs in a unique way, always reading data ahead of what you are actually listening to.
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Front Panel of the 1021 1. Navigate Left/Fast Reverse. This button is used to navigate the menu system and to scan backward through tracks. 2. Navigate Up. This button is used to navigate the menu system. 3. Navigate Down. This button is used to navigate the menu system. 4. Navigate Right/Fast Forward. This button is used to navigate the menu system and to scan forward through tracks. 5. Enter. This button is used to make selections within the menu system or to select tracks when creating a Play List.
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Front Panel of the 1021 15. Standby. This button toggles the 1021 between Active and Standby modes.
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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. 1. Place the 1021 on the shelf or stand where it will be permanently installed. If the Player is going to be installed in a cabinet or rack, please be aware that adequate ventilation is necessary or damage to the player may occur.
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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. All connections should always be made with the rear panel Master AC Switch in the OFF position.
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Connecting the 1021 to Your System Note: the volume control MUST be set to Variable mode or possible system damage may occur! 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.
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Connecting the 1021 to Your System 1. Special Boulder balanced-to-unbalanced adaptors (model: ABL) are available. Please contact your Boulder dealer to purchase adaptors. 2. Interconnect cables can be re-terminated with an unbalanced connection on one end. Please contact your cable dealer for more information regarding this method.
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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 device (such as a computer or video monitor or projector). To use the external display feature of the 1021, the monitor or projector must have a VGA input connection. All graphic information will be sent at the native resolution of the 1021 Disc Player (640 x 480).
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A hand-held infrared remote control is included with the 1021. This remote control is machined out of aerospace-grade aluminum and is heavy. Please be careful not to drop the remote on furniture or flooring. Remote Control Remote Control If you notice that your remote control seems not to be working properly, the batteries are probably low. Check the batteries periodically and replace them before they are “dead.” Fully discharged batteries are prone to leaking and may cause damage to the remote control.
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Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Remote Control 1. Standby. 2. Options. 3. Open/Close. 4. Navigate Up. 5. Navigate Right/Fast Forward. 6. Navigate Down. 7. Navigate Left/Fast Reverse. 8. Enter. 9. Volume Up. 10. Volume Down. 11. Play. 12. Pause. 13. Skip Back. 14. Skip Forward. 15. Stop. 16. 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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Basic Operation 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. Basic Operation To bring the player out of Standby mode, press the Standby button on the front panel or the remote. The player will go through its power up sequence for a few seconds and will then be ready for operation.
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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. • To cancel playback, press the Stop button.
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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. To select and play a track directly, use the Numeric Keypad on the remote control and type in the number of the track you wish to play, then press the Play button on the remote control (if you do not press Play, the player will automatically begin playing that track after two (2) seconds). 2. Navigating the Track Listing.
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Advanced Operation Creating a Playlist Advanced Operation You can create a Playlist for any disc for selecting and ordering the tracks to be played. In this mode, only tracks in the programmed playlist will be played. The 1021 will remember programmed playlists and will play the last programmed playlist when that disc is inserted at a later date (unless cancelled by pressing the Stop button twice while that disc is in the machine).
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Advanced Operation Options The right-hand side of the display includes a number of Options icons that allow you to customize playback to your preferences. The Options icons include Random Playback, Repeat, Scan, and Setup Tools. 1. On the remote control or front panel, press the Options button. One of the Options icons should now be highlighted in pale yellow. 2. Pressing the Navigate Up or Navigate Down button on the remote control will now move the highlighting up or down the Options list.
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Advanced Operation Repeat Play To activate Repeat Play, enter the Options list and move the highlighting to the Repeat Play icon. Select the mode of Repeat Play you wish to use by using the Navigate Left or Navigate Right button. The mode of Repeat Play will appear within the circular arrow icon. Pressing the Enter button will turn the icon green and activate Repeat Play.
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Advanced Operation Disc Scan Playback To activate Disc Scan Playback, enter the Options list and move the highlighting to the Disc Scan Playback icon. Press the Enter button. The Disc Scan Playback icon should then turn green. The 1021 will begin playing the first few seconds of each track (for instructions to program the length of each track that the 1021 will play, please see page 2-14). Press the Options button.
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Setup and Programming display will now show the Main Setup Menu, which includes the Display Menu, Track List Menu, Audio Menu, Player Menu, Network Menu, Boulder Link Menu, Factory Reset Menu, and Back to Player. To select one of the submenus in the Main Setup Menu, use the Navigate Up or Navigate Down button to move the highlighted selection up or down the list. The highlighted item will turn blue and the text will enlarge. When you have highlighted the desired submenu, press the Enter button.
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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 Track List Menu The Track List Menu allows you to adjust the way the Track List display functions.
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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. Show Title The Show Title option turns the track title indication in the Track List display On or Off.
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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. To adjust the Show Artist setting, use the Navigate Left or Navigate Right button to toggle the system between On and Off.
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Setup and Programming To set the Wrap or Scroll mode, use the Navigate Left or Navigate Right button to select Wrap, Scroll Once, or Scroll Cont. 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 Setup & Programing Pressing the Enter button while Back to Player is highlighted will exit the menu system and take you back to the Track List display.
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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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Setup and Programming Player Menu The Player Menu is used to view or adjust functions related to basic player functions. To navigate the Player 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 the Player Menu: Previous Track Timer For example, the default setting is three seconds (3s).
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Setup and Programming Remember Last Track The Remember Last Track option enables the 1021 to remember which track was playing when the disc was last stopped and ejected before it had played through the entire Track List. If enabled, upon reinsertion of the disc, the 1021 will then begin playing the disc from the start of the remembered track. To enable or disable the Remember Last Track function, use the Navigate Left or Navigate Right button to turn the system On or Off.
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Setup and Programming Back to Prev Menu Pressing the Enter button while Back to Prev Menu is highlighted will take you back to the Player 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 display. The Network Menu is used to view or adjust functions related to Ethernet networking.
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Setup and Programming looking for metadata or CD Text on the disc or 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. 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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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. 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.
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Setup and Programming The Baud Rate submenu can be set to 4800 or 62500. The default setting is 62500. To select a baud rate, use the Navigate Left or Navigate Right button to select a specific rate. Consult your dealer before changing this setting. 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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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. Setup & Programing To activate the Back to Player command, highlight the Back to Player menu option and press the Enter button.
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Boulder Link Boulder Link is a means of interconnecting most Boulder products so that their microprocessors can communicate and pass important information. Among the key features, Boulder Link allows sequential turn-on of power amplifiers and other products when the 1021 is brought out of Standby mode. When the 1021 is set as the Master, power amplifiers can also send messages to the player, which are then shown on the display.
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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. The 1021 volume control should be set to “Fixed,” except in the scenario described in the following paragraph.
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Boulder Link Connecting Older Generation Products via Boulder Link If you are using the 1021 Disc Player with certain other Boulder products, a Boulder Link Adapter Box (BLAB) may be required to make the connection. Although the connectors are mechanically different between the series, they are electrically the same, thus allowing the various series to be mixed. Please contact your Boulder dealer for further information. The Boulder Link Master/Slave switch is located on the rear panel.
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Boulder Link Power Up via Boulder Link With each component connected together with a Boulder Link cable and individually connected to the AC mains, pressing the 1021’s front panel Standby button will begin the turn-on sequence of all components. When a “MASTER” 1021 is powered up, it will search for any “SLAVE” units connected to it. As the master finds each slave, the slave’s ID number will be shown on the display.
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Boulder Link “AMPLIFIER CLIP” means that the amplifier’s output has momentarily reached its output voltage limitation. “UNIT 1 IS OFFLINE” means that the slave is no longer responding via Boulder Link. Its Boulder Link cable may have become disconnected, or it may have been disconnected from AC mains power. Boulder Link “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.
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Specifications FORMATS....................................................CD, CD-R, DVD-R, DVD+R, FLAC, WAV (PCM), AIFF, MP3, OGG Vorbis DIGITAL OUTPUT................................................. 1 x AES3, Converts to S/PDIF ANALOG OUTPUTS.............. 2 Pairs Balanced, Adaptable to Unbalanced OUTPUT LEVEL..............................4.0V Balanced, 2V Unbalanced @ 0dBFS VOLUME CONTROL RANGE..........................................80 dB in 1.0 dB Steps DISPLAY OUTPUT..................................
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Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy Unit does not power up AC cord not plugged in or is not turned on; no power connection to AC mains. Player switches Standby mode Player set up to switch to Standby if inactive for a specific length of time Output set to Variable in Setup menu Output set to Fixed in Setup menu Connect power cord to AC mains or rear panel, turn power ON via Master AC Switch on rear panel. In Setup menu, change standby timer to desired delay or OFF.
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Troubleshooting No remote control or IR response A play list has been created and must be cancelled.
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Warranty Warranty For warranty information, please contact your Boulder dealer.
