Tascam Portacapture X8, Owner'S Manual

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Inserting microSD cards
Open the microSD slot cover and insert a microSD card.
NOTE
microSD cards are delicate media.
In order to avoid damaging microSD cards, take the
following precautions when handling them.
o
Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold places.
o
Do not leave them in extremely humid places.
o
Do not let them get wet.
o
Do not put things on top of them or twist them.
o
Do not hit them.
o
Do not remove or insert them during recording, play-
back, data transmission or other access.
o
When transporting them, put them into cases, for
example.
The included mics become usable by turning their lock
rings completely until they are tight.
The included mics will not be recognized if their lock
rings have not been turned completely.
Always use the included mics together as a pair.
NOTE
p
Reverse these procedures to disconnect the mics.
p
The angles of the included mics cannot be adjusted.
p
The included mics cannot be rotated.
TIP
Input jacks 1/2 support plug-in power and can be used
to connect lavalier mics with standard 3.5mm (1/8”) TRS
plugs (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND).
Quick Start Guide
Connecting the included mics
The included mics can be connected in two ways.
X-Y connection
This enables recording with a clear stereo field and reduced
phase difference.
A-B stereo connection
This enables recording with a wide left–right stereo field.
1.
Connect the mics so that their the metallic discs face
the same direction as the touchscreen.
Metallic disc
Metallic disc
Metallic disc
Metallic disc
X-Y connection A-B stereo connection
2.
Turn their locking rings to fix them in place.
Lock ring
Lock ring
Lock ring
Lock ring
X-Y connection A-B stereo connection
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