Tascam Portacapture X6 32-Bit 6-Channel Multitrack Field Recorder - Manual (Page 53)

TASCAM Portacapture X6
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15 - Various settings
15 - 8 Using the automatic power saving
function
This can be set using the GENERAL SETTINGS screen > POWER/DISPLAY
page > AUTO POWER item.
When on, the unit automatically turns off after 30 minutes have elapsed
since the last activity or operation.
NOTE
This function only works when the unit is stopped. This function will
not cause the unit to turn off during recording or playback.
15 - 9 Selecting the power source
This can be set using the GENERAL SETTINGS screen > POWER/DISPLAY page
> POWER SOURCE SELECT item.
BATTERY
Operate using battery power. Do not use USB power supply.
AUTO (DEFAULT)
USB power supply will be used when available.
CAUTION
When connecting this unit with an iOS device, set this to BATTERY.
NOTE
Always put batteries in this unit before selecting BATTERY as the
power source.
15 - 10 Setting the AA battery type (BAT-
TERY)
This can be set using the GENERAL SETTINGS screen > POWER/DISPLAY
page > BATTERY item.
Use this to set the type of battery used.
This setting is used to show the amount of remaining battery charge and
determine if the unit has enough power for normal operation.
ALKALI
Alkaline batteries (default)
Ni-MH
Nickel-metal hydride batteries
LITHIUM
Lithium batteries
15 - 11 Power saving (energy conservation)
mode
This can be set using the GENERAL SETTINGS screen > POWER/DISPLAY
page > POWER SAVE MODE item.
POWER SAVE MODE
When this is on, the settings will become as follows, reducing power
consumption.
BACKLIGHT: 30 sec
BRIGHTNESS: MID
INDICATORS: PEAK LED OFF
CONTRAST: 10
Phantom voltage: All off (not shown)
Sampling frequencies: Only 44.1/48kHz sampling frequencies can be
selected (A pop-up message will not be shown.)
BACKLIGHT
This sets the display backlight.
OFF: Backlight always off
5–30 sec: Backlight turns off automatically after set time without
operation
ALWAYS: Backlight always on
BRIGHTNESS
This sets the display brightness.
INDICATORS
This sets how the REC and PEAK indicators light.
ALL ON: Both REC LED and PEAK LED light.
PEAK LED OFF: The PEAK LED will not light.
REC LED OFF: The REC LED will not light.
ALL OFF: Both REC and PEAK LEDs will not light.
CAUTION
POWER SAVE MODE will not be turned off automatically. When
switching to a power supply with 1.5 A current or higher, turn the
POWER SAVE MODE off as necessary.
NOTE
When the POWER SAVE MODE setting is off, BACKLIGHT, BRIGHTNESS
and INDICATORS settings can be made.
15 - 12 Adjusting the display contrast (CON-
TRAST)
This can be set using the GENERAL SETTINGS screen > POWER/DISPLAY
page > CONTRAST item.
Slide the slider left and right to set the contrast between 0 and 20.