Boulder Amplifiers 865 manual Setting Boulderlink Switches, Setting Boulderlink ID Numbers

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SETTING BOULDERLINK SWITCHES

Every Boulderlink system must have one “MASTER” component, and only one component can be set to MASTER. Usually this is the preamplifier or CD Player. Power amplifiers and other products not having a MASTER/SLAVE switch can never be “MASTER.”

On the 865, the Boulderlink MASTER/SLAVE switch will normally be set to MASTER.

SETTING BOULDERLINK ID NUMBERS

Each component is required to have a unique Boulderlink ID number. The 865 ID is preset to 0 at the factory and/or when a master reset sequence is executed.

Each Boulder power amplifier has a thumbwheel switch on the rear panel. Start by setting the first switch to 0 or 1 and then going up from there without any duplication. Use of the lowest numbers will speed up turn on as each amplifier is allowed about 3 seconds before the next. This spreads out the power line inrush currents thus preventing house circuit breakers from unnecessary tripping. In addition to the 865, up to 15 power amplifiers may be connected together in one Boulderlink cable daisy chain.

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Contents Page Boulder Integrated Amplifier Page Table of Contents Remote Control Recording Introduction Getting StartedQuick Start Placement of the 865 Integrated Amplifier Connecting to the Mains Outlet Connecting a Balanced Analog Source PolarityConnecting AN Unbalanced Source Connecting the Auxiliary Outputs Getting Started Connecting Your Loudspeakers Setting the Boulderlink Switch Powering UP OperationInput Selections Volume Balance Mute Display Remote Control BatteriesVOLUME, Balance and Mute Source SelectionProgramming Input NamesProgramming Input Level Calibration Input Balance Calibration Theater Mode Start VolumeAuxiliary Outputs Mode Programming by the Display ButtonRemote ID Boulderlink IDBoulderlink Speed Reset to Factory Defaults Connecting Boulderlink BoulderlinkBoulder Link Setting Boulderlink Switches Setting Boulderlink ID NumbersPower UP VIA Boulderlink Boulder Link Boulderlink Messages Boulder Link Connecting a Recording Device RecordingAppendix Boulder 865 Integrated Amplifier Specifications Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy Appendix