Burnt out my Boss BR 1180 How do I repair?

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or optical audio cable.

Best Buy has 'em.
or Home Depot.
Amazon.
Ebay... they're not expensive.

1. Check the Headphone Output:
   • Make sure that the headphone output jack is clean and free of any debris. Sometimes, dirt or dust can accumulate and affect the signal.
2. Output Mode:
   • Double-check the output mode settings on your Boss BR 1180. There might be a setting that affects the stereo output, so ensure that it is set correctly.
3. Output Routing:
   • Verify that the output routing settings are correct. Check if there's a setting that might be causing the output to be directed to only one side.
4. Master Output:
   • Check the master output settings to ensure they are balanced. If there's an imbalance in the master output settings, it could affect the stereo playback.
5. Factory Reset:
   • Consider performing a factory reset on your Boss BR 1180. This can often resolve software-related issues that might be causing the playback problem.
6. External Monitor:
   • If possible, connect the recorder to an external speaker or monitor system using the appropriate outputs to see if the issue persists.
7. Contact Support:
   • If none of the above steps resolves the issue, it might be a hardware problem within the unit. You might need to contact Boss support or a professional technician for further assistance or repairs.

TRY CHANGING THE VOLUME SWITCH.

Check your power supply to the unit. Low voltage COULD cause this.

Also make sure a setting is not "looping" the audio back into itself.

I'm not sure which entry will get to you, so... The likely defective part is the voltage regulator. This should be fixble by any shop that handles audio gear. No special test equipment or parts are required. The regulator circuit should be fairly standard and simple. Where are you located so I can recommend a shop? Dan

This Is real simple grab a cable that goes from rca jacks to a headphone jack then plug the rca jacks into the br-1180's audio out jack and then plug the other end into your computers mic port.
Download Audacity From www.Audacity.com and then use it to capture you audio and then you can burn that when complete.
Its real simple I do it all the time even though I have the br-1180cd the cd burner burns real quiet so I don't use it. The cable can be bought at radio shack, best buy, wal-mart and I have even seen them at 99 cent only stores.
If you have more question let me know This Is my main unit so I know a lot about it.
Sincerely,
Michael Scott

Hey mike yeah you can hook a regular cdr drive to the ribbon but the problem is if its not a slim it most likely wont fit inside the unit. Also the built in c.d r is way over rated mine has it and I still bounce it all onto my computer and then burn it from there. The one on the br-1180cd burns very quiet.

Midi doesn't actually "make sound". If your trying to record the patterns you made on the DR-5 to the recorder you need to use an audio output(I don't remember if they are RCA or 1/4" on the DR-5.) The midi output would be used to"trigger sounds" in another device that has sounds built in, or you could also trigger sounds in a program that supports midi input.

I Own This Unit And I Tell You What I Love It And Cant See Myself Using A Computer Anytime Soon. You Can Open It Up And Check For Loose Connections By Removing The Screws Shown Here


Youll Wanna Remove The Disk Drive Cover First Indicated By The Blue Dots. Once Inside There Arent Many Connections To Check But Now You Can Unplug The Hard Drive And Try Powering The Unit On Again. See If You Get The Same Result. Once Thats Done Plug The Hard Drive Back In And Try Again To See If It Works.
If It Doesn't Call Roland Theyre Costumer Support Is Awesome And They Can At least Give You An Idea Of What May Be Wrong.

Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938
323-890-3700

Also Very Helpful Is This Guide On How To Remove The Hard Drive And Replace It Found Here.
I Hope Some Of This Helps.

before you go out and buy a new hd try intializing your system.
unfortunaly you will lose all saved info, but you will either way. this test may save you some money.
with your 1180 in the off position press and hold the track 5 button below the fader and the redo/undo button that is just to the left of the rotarty knob and below the power button. while holding these two buttons press the power button and continue to hold the track 5 button and the undo redo buttons untill the test menu is showing. its takes about 15- 30 sec. in the test menu rotate the value knob till you see 23 initialize HDD and press ok. this process may take up to 30 mins. if this doesnt fixya then contact roland for a replacement.