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TASCAM Portacapture X8
3 - Preparation
3 - 1 Inserting and removing microSD cards
Inserting microSD cards
Insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot on the right side to
enable playback and recording by this unit.
NOTE
microSD cards can be inserted when the unit is on or off.
1.
Open the microSD slot cover.
2.
Insert the microSD card label side up.
3.
Close the microSD slot cover.
Removing microSD cards
Turn the unit off or stop operation before removing a microSD card.
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CAUTION
Never remove a microSD card when the unit is operating (including
recording, playing back, or writing data to the microSD card). Doing
so could cause proper recording to fail, data to be lost, and sudden
loud noises from monitoring equipment, which might damage the
equipment, harm hearing or cause other trouble.
1.
Press the microSD card in gently to make it to come out.
2.
Pull the microSD card out.
3 - 2 Preparing the power supply
Notes about power supplies
This unit can be powered by 4 AA batteries, a TASCAM PS-P520U AC
adapter (sold separately) or the included USB cable (USB bus power).
Alkaline, Ni-MH or lithium AA batteries can be used.
NOTE
This unit does not have a battery charging function when using an
AC adapter.
Using AA batteries
1.
Remove the battery compartment cover, and install 4 AA batteries
with their
¥
and
^
marks as shown in the battery compartment.
2.
Reattach the battery compartment cover.
Set the type of battery in order to show the amount of power remaining
and allow the unit to determine whether enough power is available
for proper operation. (“Setting the AA battery type (BATTERY)” on page
73)
NOTE
The included alkaline batteries are for confirming operation of the
unit. For this reason, they might not last very long.