Controlling This Unit From A Smartphone - Tascam Portacapture X8 Owner's Manual

Controlling this unit from a smartphone

When an AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter is connected to the
Bluetooth device connector of this unit, this unit can be con-
trolled from an iOS/Android device using a controller app.
Procedure 1: Installing the dedicated smartphone
app
1.
Connect the smartphone to the Internet.
2.
Search for "X8 CONTROL" on the App Store for an iOS
device. Then, download and install it.
For Android devices, please get the APK file from the
TASCAM website.
https://tascam.cn/cn/product/portacapture_x8/
download
p Please be aware that you are responsible for any trans-
mission costs related to Internet connection.
Procedure 2: Connecting with this unit using
Bluetooth
1.
Remove the cover from the Bluetooth connection
device port on this unit, and install an AK-BT1 in it.
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o Insert it so that the connector is toward the
screen.
2.
Enable Bluetooth connection on the smartphone or
tablet.
NOTE
Refer to the operation manual of the Bluetooth device for
procedures.
3.
Use the smartphone or tablet to launch Portacapture
Control.
Bluetooth device screen
4.
If the unit is not turned on, turn it on.
5.
On the unit, turn the GENERAL SETTINGS screen >
OTHER SETTINGS page > BLUETOOTH item on.
When connection completes, the display of the
smartphone or tablet will automatically switch to the
operation screen.
The AK-BT1 access indicator (blue) shows the connec-
tion status.
Indicator Status
Unlit Not paired
Blinking Waiting to pair
Lit Paired