TASCAM Portacapture X8
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4 - Connections
4 - 6 Using the built-in speaker
To listen to the playback sound through the built-in speaker, set the
GENERAL SETTINGS > I/O SETTINGS > SPEAKER item to ON.
NOTE
If anything is connected to either the LINE OUT jack or the (head-
phone) jack or both, sound will not be output from the speaker even
if SPEAKER is set to ON.
4 - 7 Adjusting the playback volume
Use the
(headphone/speaker) volume control to adjust the volume
output from the built-in speaker and (headphone) jack.
NOTE
o
To listen to the playback sound through the built-in speaker, set the
GENERAL SETTINGS screen > I/O SETTINGS page > SPEAKER item to
on. This is off when shipped new from the factory.
o
Sound will not be output through the speaker when the unit is
recording, in recording standby, in recording guide mode or when
headphones are connected.
o
Setting
(headphone/speaker) volume to 0 will mute the sound.
4 - 8 Connecting computers and smart-
phones
The following functions can be used when connected by USB to a com-
puter (Windows/Mac) or smartphone.
o
Use the unit as a USB mic
o
Simultaneously record to a computer while recording on the microSD
card in the unit (backup recording)
o
Monitor sound from the computer
o
Use as a microSD card reader (only when connected to a computer)
NOTE
A USB cable must be prepared to connect this unit to a computer
(Windows/Mac) or smartphone.(see “USB cables (for communication
or data transmission)” on page 7)
Computer
USB cable
USB Type-C port
o
Stream live mixes of sounds playing back from a computer and input
through mics connected to this unit (loopback function)
MUSIC
MIC
MUSIC
MIC
Mics (included
or other)
Computer
See “USB connection” on page 66 for details about use.
