Owners Manual Addendum
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... NOTE iiTimecode data can be shown or added to switch between displaying hours, minutes and seconds and received time code. Portacapture X8 The following function have been added or changed since firmware version 1.20 ooWireless timecode synchronization with devices that use AtomX SYNC.... Connecting another AtomX SYNC/UltraSync BLUE device Unpairing first is now supported. iiUsing punch in/out in the MANUAL app, timecode will blink every second. 5 TASCAM Portacapture X8 Using this unit's GENERAL SETTINGS screen, open the OTHER SETTINGS screen, and select OFF for a nearby AtomX...
... NOTE iiTimecode data can be shown or added to switch between displaying hours, minutes and seconds and received time code. Portacapture X8 The following function have been added or changed since firmware version 1.20 ooWireless timecode synchronization with devices that use AtomX SYNC.... Connecting another AtomX SYNC/UltraSync BLUE device Unpairing first is now supported. iiUsing punch in/out in the MANUAL app, timecode will blink every second. 5 TASCAM Portacapture X8 Using this unit's GENERAL SETTINGS screen, open the OTHER SETTINGS screen, and select OFF for a nearby AtomX...
Owners Manual Addendum
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... in the following functions have been added or changed since firmware version 1.10 ooOverload display has been added for analog circuits. In the MANUAL and PODCAST apps, tapping the meter of a track on the INPUT Screen is PFL. ooA SOLO monitoring function has been added to... sound source. ooA SOLO monitoring function has been added to the MIXER Screen. If this , the input is HIGH, switch it (AFL). 6 TASCAM Portacapture X8 NOTE iiIf inputs are stereo linked, they will be monitored as a stereo source. ooLower the volume of the overloading input. A SOLO monitoring function...
... in the following functions have been added or changed since firmware version 1.10 ooOverload display has been added for analog circuits. In the MANUAL and PODCAST apps, tapping the meter of a track on the INPUT Screen is PFL. ooA SOLO monitoring function has been added to... sound source. ooA SOLO monitoring function has been added to the MIXER Screen. If this , the input is HIGH, switch it (AFL). 6 TASCAM Portacapture X8 NOTE iiIf inputs are stereo linked, they will be monitored as a stereo source. ooLower the volume of the overloading input. A SOLO monitoring function...
Owners Manual
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...LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. This product complies with the instruction manual, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. TASCAM Portacapture X8 3 Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. This equipment generates, ... of the FCC Rules. Telephone number: 1-323-726-0303 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Model Number: Portacapture X8 Trade Name: TASCAM Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC. a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio...
...LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. This product complies with the instruction manual, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. TASCAM Portacapture X8 3 Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. This equipment generates, ... of the FCC Rules. Telephone number: 1-323-726-0303 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Model Number: Portacapture X8 Trade Name: TASCAM Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC. a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio...
Owners Manual
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... will bear no responsibility for many years. Introduction Thank you very much for information about all the unit's functions. Please see the Reference Manual for purchasing the TASCAM Portacapture X8. TEAC Corporation will be used for the purpose of example and does not indicate any purpose other liabilities that you will bear no responsibility...
... will bear no responsibility for many years. Introduction Thank you very much for information about all the unit's functions. Please see the Reference Manual for purchasing the TASCAM Portacapture X8. TEAC Corporation will be used for the purpose of example and does not indicate any purpose other liabilities that you will bear no responsibility...
Owners Manual
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...BT1 Bluetooth adapter This is necessary to Type-C cable is necessary. This unit can be found on the TASCAM website (https://tascam.jp/int/product/portacapture_x8/docs). This unit has a USB Type-C port. Connecting to a computer or smartphone...TASCAM Portacapture X8 7 Connecting to an iOS device with a lightning port A genuine Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter and a commercially-available Type-A to a computer (Windows/Mac) or smartphone. Main unit × 1 Included mics × 1 (left/right pair) AA alkaline batteries × 4 TASCAM ID registration guide × 1 Owner's Manual...
...BT1 Bluetooth adapter This is necessary to Type-C cable is necessary. This unit can be found on the TASCAM website (https://tascam.jp/int/product/portacapture_x8/docs). This unit has a USB Type-C port. Connecting to a computer or smartphone...TASCAM Portacapture X8 7 Connecting to an iOS device with a lightning port A genuine Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter and a commercially-available Type-A to a computer (Windows/Mac) or smartphone. Main unit × 1 Included mics × 1 (left/right pair) AA alkaline batteries × 4 TASCAM ID registration guide × 1 Owner's Manual...
Owners Manual
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..., the touchscreen display becomes active. NOTE iiThis unit cannot recharge Ni-MH batteries. tion of the unit and might not last very long. 10 TASCAM Portacapture X8 CAUTION We highly recommend using the AC adapter designed for details. oo Supplied voltage: 5 V oo Supplied current: 1.5A or more Using an ...external power supply. Powering the unit This unit can be used even if batteries are for confirming opera- Using AA batteries 1. iiSee the Reference Manual for use one with their ¥ and ^ marks oriented as shown. 2. Turning the power on and off Turning the power on the ...
..., the touchscreen display becomes active. NOTE iiThis unit cannot recharge Ni-MH batteries. tion of the unit and might not last very long. 10 TASCAM Portacapture X8 CAUTION We highly recommend using the AC adapter designed for details. oo Supplied voltage: 5 V oo Supplied current: 1.5A or more Using an ...external power supply. Powering the unit This unit can be used even if batteries are for confirming opera- Using AA batteries 1. iiSee the Reference Manual for use one with their ¥ and ^ marks oriented as shown. 2. Turning the power on and off Turning the power on the ...
Owners Manual
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...swipe the numbers to set it takes more time than QUICK FORMAT. iiERASE FORMAT checks the memory for example before formatting a card. TASCAM Portacapture X8 11 Options ENGLISH: Use English (default setting Use Japanese FRANCAIS: Use French ESPAÑOL: Use Spanish DEUTSCH: Use German ITALIANO:...GENERAL SETTINGS screen > SYSTEM page > LANGUAGE item. NOTE iiAfter the date and time are used with this unit. See the Reference Manual for details. 1. iiDate and time settings can be set , the format confirmation screen will open. Setting the language, date and time...
...swipe the numbers to set it takes more time than QUICK FORMAT. iiERASE FORMAT checks the memory for example before formatting a card. TASCAM Portacapture X8 11 Options ENGLISH: Use English (default setting Use Japanese FRANCAIS: Use French ESPAÑOL: Use Spanish DEUTSCH: Use German ITALIANO:...GENERAL SETTINGS screen > SYSTEM page > LANGUAGE item. NOTE iiAfter the date and time are used with this unit. See the Reference Manual for details. 1. iiDate and time settings can be set , the format confirmation screen will open. Setting the language, date and time...
Owners Manual
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... tapping, swiping and sliding on the touchscreen of this unit. Shortcut Menu button Status bar Remaining battery charge MASTER level Recording level MANUAL recording app example Switching screens Tap the name of the screen at the bottom of the display to switch to the LAUNCHER screen...Icon The recording app HOME screen will open at the top of the screen. 2. Shortcut Menu button The Shortcut Menu will reopen. 12 TASCAM Portacapture X8 Returning to it. Launching recording apps 1. Tap the Shortcut Menu button at the bottom of the screen. The LAUNCHER screen can be ...
... tapping, swiping and sliding on the touchscreen of this unit. Shortcut Menu button Status bar Remaining battery charge MASTER level Recording level MANUAL recording app example Switching screens Tap the name of the screen at the bottom of the display to switch to the LAUNCHER screen...Icon The recording app HOME screen will open at the top of the screen. 2. Shortcut Menu button The Shortcut Menu will reopen. 12 TASCAM Portacapture X8 Returning to it. Launching recording apps 1. Tap the Shortcut Menu button at the bottom of the screen. The LAUNCHER screen can be ...
Owners Manual
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... "RECORDING GUIDE" to make adjustments. TASCAM Portacapture X8 13 After launching the recording app, the input levels of recording procedures using other screens in the correct sequence. HOME screen INPUT screen MIXER screen HOME screen In this manual, recording procedures are explained for explanations ... can only be shown. When the Recording Guide function is active, setting screens open . Procedure 1: Launch the recording app 1. Launch the MANUAL app on the unit. e e e Set input levels Balance the mix Record The recording app HOME screen will blink. 2. Press the ...
... "RECORDING GUIDE" to make adjustments. TASCAM Portacapture X8 13 After launching the recording app, the input levels of recording procedures using other screens in the correct sequence. HOME screen INPUT screen MIXER screen HOME screen In this manual, recording procedures are explained for explanations ... can only be shown. When the Recording Guide function is active, setting screens open . Procedure 1: Launch the recording app 1. Launch the MANUAL app on the unit. e e e Set input levels Balance the mix Record The recording app HOME screen will blink. 2. Press the ...
Owners Manual
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...for explanations of some functions. TASCAM Portacapture X8 15 Pausing playback During playback, press the 7/9 or HOME [8] button to the input sound in response to pause playback. Multitrack recording of apps and other playback functions. NOTE See the Reference Manual for easily capturing instrumental and... volume control to the minimum level. PODCAST This app is good for details about all the settings. See the Reference Manual for recording podcasts with headphones Connect headphones to the beginning of the unit. phone/speaker) volume control to adjust the ...
...for explanations of some functions. TASCAM Portacapture X8 15 Pausing playback During playback, press the 7/9 or HOME [8] button to the input sound in response to pause playback. Multitrack recording of apps and other playback functions. NOTE See the Reference Manual for easily capturing instrumental and... volume control to the minimum level. PODCAST This app is good for details about all the settings. See the Reference Manual for recording podcasts with headphones Connect headphones to the beginning of the unit. phone/speaker) volume control to adjust the ...
Owners Manual
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..." on the microSD card in the unit (backup recording) ppMonitor sound from an iOS/Android device using a controller app. See the Reference Manual for how to connect the AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter (sold separately) to this unit to a computer or smartphone.(see "Accessories sold separately) must...unit and how to a computer while recording on page 7) USB Type-C port LINE OUT jack Digital SLR camera USB cable Computer 16 TASCAM Portacapture X8 Mics (included or other) MIC music MIC music Computer ppUse the unit as a USB mic ppSimultaneously record to install and use the controller ...
..." on the microSD card in the unit (backup recording) ppMonitor sound from an iOS/Android device using a controller app. See the Reference Manual for how to connect the AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter (sold separately) to this unit to a computer or smartphone.(see "Accessories sold separately) must...unit and how to a computer while recording on page 7) USB Type-C port LINE OUT jack Digital SLR camera USB cable Computer 16 TASCAM Portacapture X8 Mics (included or other) MIC music MIC music Computer ppUse the unit as a USB mic ppSimultaneously record to install and use the controller ...
Owners Manual
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...on Stopped REC indicator unlit Recording Guide active (only available in MANUAL app) REC indicator blinking Monitoring input signal Recording paused REC indicator blinking Recording REC indicator lit TASCAM Portacapture X8 17 Depending on their on/off Monitoring input signal Recording Guide ...active (only available in MANUAL app) REC indicator blinking Recording REC indicator lit Recording Guide function...
...on Stopped REC indicator unlit Recording Guide active (only available in MANUAL app) REC indicator blinking Monitoring input signal Recording paused REC indicator blinking Recording REC indicator lit TASCAM Portacapture X8 17 Depending on their on/off Monitoring input signal Recording Guide ...active (only available in MANUAL app) REC indicator blinking Recording REC indicator lit Recording Guide function...
Owners Manual
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...the input signal when the REC [0] button is pressed. When the REC Pause function is on the GENERAL SETTINGS screen > REC SETTINGS page. 18 TASCAM Portacapture X8 The REC Pause function is off setting. 2 This unit has a REC Pause function that causes it as a single file. This function can ...paused or recording is in progress. In addition, a recording can be used with the MANUAL app. The REC Pause function can be used with all recording apps. With apps other than the MANUAL app, the Recording Guide function will be disabled regardless of its on Stopped REC indicator ...
...the input signal when the REC [0] button is pressed. When the REC Pause function is on the GENERAL SETTINGS screen > REC SETTINGS page. 18 TASCAM Portacapture X8 The REC Pause function is off setting. 2 This unit has a REC Pause function that causes it as a single file. This function can ...paused or recording is in progress. In addition, a recording can be used with the MANUAL app. The REC Pause function can be used with all recording apps. With apps other than the MANUAL app, the Recording Guide function will be disabled regardless of its on Stopped REC indicator ...
Owners Manual
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...height × depth, excluding protrusions) Weight 472/381 g (with/without batteries) Operating temperature range 0-40ºC ppIllustrations in this manual might be reduced depending on Operation time About 18:00 About 10:00 NOTE When using phantom power, the operation time might be changed without...215;2 load) STEREO WAV (BWF)/44.1kHz 24-bit recording POWER SAVE MODE on Operation time About 9:30 About 5:30 22 TASCAM Portacapture X8 ppUsing lithium-ion batteries (Energizer Ultimate Lithium) Use conditions Input through input jacks 1/2 (included mics) Phantom power unused STEREO WAV ...
...height × depth, excluding protrusions) Weight 472/381 g (with/without batteries) Operating temperature range 0-40ºC ppIllustrations in this manual might be reduced depending on Operation time About 18:00 About 10:00 NOTE When using phantom power, the operation time might be changed without...215;2 load) STEREO WAV (BWF)/44.1kHz 24-bit recording POWER SAVE MODE on Operation time About 9:30 About 5:30 22 TASCAM Portacapture X8 ppUsing lithium-ion batteries (Energizer Ultimate Lithium) Use conditions Input through input jacks 1/2 (included mics) Phantom power unused STEREO WAV ...
Owners Manual
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... warranted for : 1. HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE Your unit must present a copy of shipping charges is discussed in your owner's manual. 4. Whenever warranty service is required, you must be serviced by anyone other than product defects, including lack of technical skill, competence,...number has been defaced, modified or is missing. Damage to the carrier) 5. Damage resulting from causes other than TEAC or an authorized TASCAM service station. 6. Damage occurring during shipment of this product. Damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse or neglect. 3. Heads and disk...
... warranted for : 1. HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE Your unit must present a copy of shipping charges is discussed in your owner's manual. 4. Whenever warranty service is required, you must be serviced by anyone other than product defects, including lack of technical skill, competence,...number has been defaced, modified or is missing. Damage to the carrier) 5. Damage resulting from causes other than TEAC or an authorized TASCAM service station. 6. Damage occurring during shipment of this product. Damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse or neglect. 3. Heads and disk...
Firmware update procedures
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... downloaded file will be connected directly to the UTILITY folder in ZIP format. CAUTION The unit should be compressed in "X8". 7. See the computer's operation manual for example, "#PortaX8_123.101") to the computer, not through a USB hub. F/W shows the firmware version. Download the... computer, open Explorer (if using the PS-P520U AC adapter (sold separately) or by a Portacapture X8 into the unit. 3. Activate the SD CARD READER function. 0122.MA-3407B 1 TASCAM Portacapture X8 Moreover, noise could be sure that the remaining battery charge is low. 1. Preparing an SD ...
... downloaded file will be connected directly to the UTILITY folder in ZIP format. CAUTION The unit should be compressed in "X8". 7. See the computer's operation manual for example, "#PortaX8_123.101") to the computer, not through a USB hub. F/W shows the firmware version. Download the... computer, open Explorer (if using the PS-P520U AC adapter (sold separately) or by a Portacapture X8 into the unit. 3. Activate the SD CARD READER function. 0122.MA-3407B 1 TASCAM Portacapture X8 Moreover, noise could be sure that the remaining battery charge is low. 1. Preparing an SD ...