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Operation is not possible using the unit 
controls

Confirm that the 

¤

/HOLD switch is not set 

to HOLD.

When the microSD card reader function is active 
on the display, other operations are not possible.

The microSD card is not recognized.

Confirm that the microSD card is inserted 
completely.

No sound is output

Confirm the unit's headphone/speaker output 
level.

Check the monitoring system connections and 
volume level.

No sound is output from the speaker in the 
following conditions.

The 

 (headphone/speaker) volume value 

is set to “0”.

The GENERAL SETTINGS screen > I/O Settings 
page > SPEAKER is set to “OFF” (See “GENERAL 
SETTINGS screen” on page 29).

The unit is recording or in recording standby

The LINE OUT or headphones jack is in use.

Recording is not possible

Confirm that the microSD card has enough 
open space.

Recording becomes impossible when the total 
number of files reaches 5000.

The input sound is extremely quiet or loud

Check input level settings. (See “Recording and 
playing files” on page 27)

Check the output levels of connected external 
equipment.

A file cannot be erased

A protected (read only) file cannot be erased.

This unit’s files do not appear on the 
computer.

Confirm that the unit is properly connected to 
the computer using its USB port. The unit might 
not operate properly if connected through a 
USB hub.

Confirm that the unit screen shows “microSD 
card reader”.

The wrong language was set accidentally

Slide the 

¤

/HOLD switch toward the 

¤

 

icon until the unit turns off. Then, while pressing 
the HOME [

8

] button, slide the 

¤

/HOLD 

switch toward the 

¤

 icon again.

The language selection menu will appear, and 
you will be able to select the language.

Noise is occurring

If this unit is near a mobile phone, TV, radio, 
power amplifier or other device with a large 
transformer, noise could occur with this unit or 
other devices nearby. (See “IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS” on page 19)

Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble with the operation of this 
unit, please check the following before seeking 
repair. If these measures do not solve the problem, 
please contact the store where you bought the 
unit or TASCAM customer support service.

Power will not turn on

Confirm that batteries are installed correctly.

Confirm that the TASCAM PS-P520U AC adapter 
(sold separately) power plug and the USB connector 
are securely connected. The unit might not operate 
properly through a USB hub.

The unit turns off automatically

Confirm that the automatic power saving 
function is disabled.

The automatic power saving function can be 
turned on/off using the GENERAL SETTINGS 
screen > POWER/DISPLAY page > AUTO POWER 
item.

Since this unit complies with the European 
Standby Power Regulations (ErP), the automatic 
power saving function operates regardless of 
whether the unit is being powered by an AC 
adapter or batteries. If you do not want to use 
the automatic power saving function, set it to 
“OFF”. (The factory default setting is “30 min”.)

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Summary of Contents for Portacapture X6

Page 1: ...see the Reference Manual for information about all the unit s functions You can also download the Reference Manual from the TASCAM website Portacapture X6 https tascam jp int product portacapture_x6...

Page 2: ...edia compact discs digital versatile discs semiconductor chips hard drives memory cards and the like An independent license for such use is required For details please visit http mp3licensing com o o...

Page 3: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 i i i i TEAC i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i TASCAM Portacapture X6 3...

Page 4: ...i i i i i i i i 2000m Portacapture X6 Pb Hg Cd Cr6 PBB PBDE 1 CHASSIS 2 PCB Assy 3 4 SEAL 5 GB T26572 GB T26572 4 TASCAM Portacapture X6...

Page 5: ...CMIIT ID 2021DJ6698 RF CMIIT ID 2021DJ6698 2 4GHz 2 2 5 mW TEAC TASCAM Portacapture X6 5...

Page 6: ...M 3 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 microSD 9 9 10 10 microSD 11 11 12 14 14 14 15 USB 15 15 16 17 17 TASCAM 17 17 17 17 18 USB 18 USB 18 18 18 TEAC TEAC Portacapture X6 https tascam jp int product portacaptu...

Page 7: ...o microSD microSD microSD TASCAM https tascam jp int product portacapture_x6 docs TASCAM o o USB USB C USB Windows Mac i i USB iOS USB A C USB C C C USB micro B micro B C USB A A C o o PS P520U TASCA...

Page 8: ...AK BT1 14 3 4 XLR MIC EXT IN 3 4 LINE OUT i 1 4 i HOLD microSD USB C PEAK REC HOME 8 MARK REC 0 7 9 8 TASCAM Portacapture X6...

Page 9: ...i i i i microSD microSD microSD USB 1 4 2 X Y A B X Y A B TASCAM Portacapture X6 9...

Page 10: ...USB PS P520U USB C TASCAM PS P520U PS P520U A C PS P520U i i 5 V i i 1 5A HOLD HOME LANGUAGE LANGUAGE i 1 2 10 TASCAM Portacapture X6...

Page 11: ...9 microSD OK o o microSD 1 2 HOME 1 2 TASCAM Portacapture X6 11...

Page 12: ...14 HOME HOME e e e i i i i HOME i i 1 1 HOME 2 1 REC 0 REC 2 12 TASCAM Portacapture X6...

Page 13: ...3 MIC 3 4 4 GAIN GAIN 12 dB 2 dB PEAK 4 1 REC 0 REC 2 HOME 8 REC 3 1 2 PAN o o TASCAM Portacapture X6 13...

Page 14: ...7 9 I O 7 9 HOME 8 7 9 HOME 8 i ASMR AK BT1 iOS AK BT1 14 TASCAM Portacapture X6...

Page 15: ...LINE OUT USB USB Windows Mac o o USB o o microSD o o o o o o microSD USB 7 USB USB C i TASCAM o o o o TASCAM PS P520U USB USB o o i i i i ErP 30 o o HOLD HOLD o o microSD microSD o o microSD TASCAM P...

Page 16: ...o 3 o o o o 0 dB o o o o 14 o o 0 40 o o i i i i i i i i i i i i i i o o o o o o o o o o o o o o i i 0 i i I O 14 i i i i LINE OUT o o microSD o o 5000 o o 12 o o o o o o USB USB o o SD card reader 16...

Page 17: ...u MIC EXT IN 3 5 mm 1 8 10 k OFF i 1 8 k ON 20 dBV 0 dBV 67 dBV TASCAM TASCAM TEAC https teac global com TASCAM URL microSD 64 MB 2 GB microSDHC 4 GB 32 GB microSDXC 48 GB 512 GB i i 10 SD FAT16 SDHC...

Page 18: ...45 mW 0 1 N 32 0 4 W USB USB C USB 2 0 USB 2 0 USB USB 44 1 48 96 kHz 24 bit 6 2 AK BT1 4 USB TASCAM PS P520U 7 5 W v5 0 10 2 4 GHz o o EVOLTA 1 2 44 1 kHz 24 bit WAV BWF 13 5 1 2 3 4 48 V i 3 mA 2 44...

Page 19: ...periods CAUTION Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes Do not place any objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as...

Page 20: ...If the battery fluid leaks wipe away any fluid on the battery compartment before inserting new batteries Do not disassemble a battery The acid inside the battery could harm skin or clothing Wireless...

Page 21: ...initializing microSD cards 26 Basic screen operations 26 Recording and playing files 27 Useful functions 29 LAUNCHER 29 Controlling this unit from a smartphone 30 Connecting cameras 30 Connecting comp...

Page 22: ...You can also contact TASCAM customer support o USB cables for communication or data transfer This unit has a USB Type C port A USB cable must be prepared to connect this unit to a computer Windows Mac...

Page 23: ...dphone speaker volume headphone jack LINE OUT jack MIC EXT IN jack Input jack 4 Input jack 3 Tripod mounting threads 1 4 inch Battery compartment AA batteries HOLD switch microSD card slot USB Type C...

Page 24: ...ir and marks as shown in the battery compartment 2 Reattach the battery compartment cover Quick Start Guide Setting the built in mics Using the built in microphones This unit s built in mics are adjus...

Page 25: ...first time the unit is started a screen to set the display language will open From the second time the HOME screen of the app selected from the LAUNCHER screen when the unit was last turned off will...

Page 26: ...he LAUNCHER screen will open The LAUNCHER screen can be used to launch various recording apps and setting screens Launching recording apps 1 As shown in the illustration below swipe the middle of the...

Page 27: ...Set input levels Balance the mix Record NOTE i By default recording guide activated recording cannot be started before proceeding through the guided steps to the MIXER screen i If the recording guide...

Page 28: ...ure 4 Start recording 1 Press the REC 0 button on the unit to start recording When recording starts the REC indicator will become lit 2 Press the HOME 8 button on the unit to stop recording When recor...

Page 29: ...output from the built in speaker and headphones Useful functions We explain some additional functions in this section See the Reference Manual for details about their use and more functions LAUNCHER...

Page 30: ...nit They can be used to synchronize audio when editing video files Digital SLR camera LINE OUT jack Connecting computers and smartphones by USB The following functions are possible when connected by U...

Page 31: ...oSD card reader The wrong language was set accidentally o Slide the HOLD switch toward the icon until the unit turns off Then while pressing the HOME 8 button slide the HOLD switch toward the icon aga...

Page 32: ...s close to 0 dB the built in speaker will output at near maximum volume o If more volume is needed connect an external speaker with a built in amp or an amp with a speaker connected to it The date tim...

Page 33: ...higher when plug in power is ON Nominal input level 20 dBV GAIN setting at minimum Maximum input level 0 dBV Minimum input level 67 dBV Analog audio output Line output unbalanced LINE OUT jack Connec...

Page 34: ...2 load 44 1kHz 24 bit stereo WAV BWF recording AUTO POWER SAVE mode off About 5 5 hours NOTE When using phantom power the operation time might be reduced depending on the mics being used Dimensions 7...

Page 35: ...ry repairs are covered by the warranty we will pay return surface shipping charges to any destination within the United States LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Any implied warranties INCLUDINGWARRANTI...

Page 36: ...ietario Nombre del propietario Address Adresse Adresse Indirizzo Direcci n Dealer s name Nom du revendeur Name des H ndlers Nome del commerciante Nombre del establecimiento Dealer s address Adresse du...

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