Microsd Cards; Precautions For Use; Note About Formatting; Accessories Sold Separately - Tascam Portacapture X8 Reference Manual

1 - 5 microSD cards

A card is necessary to record and play files with this unit. Prepare one for
use.
This unit uses microSD cards for recording and playback.
This unit can use microSD cards that are Class 10 or higher and compati-
ble with microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC standards.
A list of microSD cards that have been confirmed for use with this unit
can be found on the TASCAM website (https://tascam.jp/int/product/
portacapture_x8/docs). Alternatively, please contact TASCAM customer
support service.

Precautions for use

microSD cards are delicate media.
In order to avoid damaging microSD cards, take the following precau-
tions 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, playback, data trans-
mission or other access.
o Always put memory cards in cases when transporting them.

Note about formatting

microSD cards formatted by this unit are optimized to improve perfor-
mance during recording. Use this unit to format the microSD cards to be
used with it. Errors might occur when recording with this unit using a
microSD card formatted by a computer or other device.

1 - 6 Accessories sold separately

This product does not include the following items.
Please purchase any that you need for your uses.

USB cables (for communication or data transmission)

A USB cable must be prepared to connect this unit to a computer (Win-
dows/Mac) or smartphone.
This unit has a USB Type-C port.
Prepare a USB cable suitable for the USB port of the computer or smart-
phone being used.
o USB cables designed only for charging cannot be used.
Connecting to an iOS device with a lightning port
A genuine Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter and a com-
mercially-available Type-A to Type-C cable are necessary.
Connecting to a computer or smartphone with a USB Type-C port
A commercially-available Type-C to Type-C cable is necessary.
Connecting to a smartphone with a USB micro-B port
A commercially-available micro-B to Type-C cable is necessary.
Connecting to a computer with a USB Type-A port
A commercially-available Type-A to Type-C cable is necessary.

PS-P520U AC adapter

This is necessary to operate this unit using AC power.
NOTE
This unit does not have a battery charging function when using an
AC adapter.

AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter

This is necessary to control this unit from a smartphone or tablet using
Bluetooth connection.
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