Table Of Contents; Introduction; Note About The Reference Manual - Tascam Portacapture X8 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM Portacap-
ture X8.
Before using this unit, read this Owner's Manual carefully so
that you will be able to use it correctly and enjoy working
with it for many years. After you have finished reading this
manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.
You can also download this Owner's Manual from the TAS-
CAM website.

Note about the Reference Manual

This Owner's Manual explains the main functions of this
unit. Please see the Reference Manual for information about
all the unit's functions.
You can download the Reference Manual from the TASCAM
website.
TASCAM website
https://tascam.jp/int/product/
portacapture_x8/docs
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TASCAM Portacapture X8
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................. 3
Introduction ............................................................................................ 6
Note about the Reference Manual .............................................. 6
Items included with this product .................................................... 7
Accessories sold separately ............................................................... 7
Names of Parts ........................................................................................ 8
Quick Start Guide .................................................................................. 9
Connecting the included mics ..................................................... 9
Inserting microSD cards .................................................................. 9
Powering the unit ............................................................................10
Turning the power on and off .....................................................10
Setting the language, date and time .......................................11
Formatting (initializing) microSD cards ...................................11
Basic screen operations .................................................................12
Recording and playing files .........................................................13
Useful features ......................................................................................15
LAUNCHER .........................................................................................15
Controlling this unit from a smartphone ................................16
Connecting cameras ......................................................................16
Connecting computers and smartphones by USB ..............16
Recording operation flow ................................................................17
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................19
Precautions for placement and use ..............................................20
Beware of condensation ...................................................................20
Cleaning the unit .................................................................................20
About TASCAM customer support service .................................20
Specifications/rated values ..............................................................20
Recorder specifications .................................................................20
Analog audio input ratings ..........................................................20
Analog audio output ......................................................................21
Control input/output ratings ......................................................21
Audio performance ........................................................................21
Recording times (in hours: minutes) ........................................21
Other ....................................................................................................22
Information is given about products in this manual
only for the purpose of example and does not indicate
any guarantees against infringements of third-party
intellectual property rights and other rights related
to them. TEAC Corporation will bear no responsibility
for infringements on third-party intellectual property
rights or other liabilities that occur as a result of the
use of this product.
Properties copyrighted by third parties cannot be
used for any purpose other than personal enjoyment
and the like without the permission of the right
holders recognized by copyright law. Always use this
equipment properly.
TEAC Corporation will bear no responsibility for rights
infringements committed by users of this product.