TASCAM Portacapture X8
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2 - Names and functions of parts
2 - 3 Left side
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Input jacks 3/4
These are balanced analog XLR mic/standard TRS input jacks.
XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
e
EXT IN jack
Use a stereo mini jack cable to connect this to the line output jack of
an audio device, for example.
r
LINE OUT jack
Use this to connect with the line input jack of an amp or other equip-
ment.
t
(headphone) jack
Connect headphones to this jack.
y
(headphone/speaker) volume
Use this to adjust the volume output from the built-in speaker or the
(headphone) jack.
2 - 4 Right side
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USB Type-C port
This is a Type-C USB port.
Use a commercially-available USB cable to connect a computer or
smartphone. (page 25)
Power can be supplied to the unit through the USB port.
When using an AC adapter, connect it to this port. (page 19)
i
microSD card slot
Insert microSD cards into this slot.
o
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/HOLD switch
Slide this switch toward the
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icon to turn the unit on and off
(put it into standby). Set it to the HOLD position to activate the hold
function. Neither the touchscreen nor any buttons can be used when
HOLD is active.
V
CAUTION
Before turning the unit on, lower the volumes of connected equip-
ment to their minimum levels.
Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises, which could harm
hearing or result in other trouble.
p
Input jacks 5/6
These are balanced analog XLR mic/standard TRS input jacks.
XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
2 - 5 Rear
a
PEAK indicator
This lights when the input level exceeds the peak level.
s
Bluetooth device connector
Connect an AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter (sold separately) here.
d
REC indicator
This blinks when in recording standby and lights when recording.
f
Built-in speaker (mono)
Use this built-in speaker to listen to recordings.
Sound will not be output from the speaker in the following conditions.
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GENERAL SETTINGS screen > I/O SETTINGS page > SPEAKER item
set to OFF
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When not playing back
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When headphones are connected
