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Zaxcom Deva 16, Deva 5.8 User Manual

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF FIGURES ............................................................................................................................................. 17
TABLE OF TABLES ............................................................................................................................................... 18
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 19
OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
USER MANUAL CONVENTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 19
SYSTEM FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH THE DEVA-5.8 ................................................................................................................................................ 20
WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH THE DEVA-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 21
DEVA SOFTWARE RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 21
MEDIA / ACCESSORY RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 21
Harddisk Drive ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
CompactFlash Reader/Drive ................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
TOUCHSCREEN INTERFACE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 22
ANALOG INPUTS ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
ANALOG INPUT LIMITER ............................................................................................................................................................................ 22
DIGITAL INPUTS ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
MIXING ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
RECORDING ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
CAMERA / LINE IN CONNECTOR.............................................................................................................................................................. 22
METERING ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
FIREWIRE PORT.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
RF INTERFERENCE PROTECTION .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
TIMECODE .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
INPUT SAMPLING-RATE CONVERSION ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
SEQUENCE OF DEVA COMPONENTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
PRODUCT SUPPORT ................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
CHAPTER 2 – EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................... 25
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 25
LEFT SIDE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 27
RIGHT SIDE DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................................................................................... 29
CHAPTER 3 – SOFTWARE GUIDE .................................................................................................................... 30
BOOT-UP SEQUENCE PAGE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 30
MENU NAVIGATION .................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
INDEX OF NOMAD PAGES ......................................................................................................................................................................... 31
INDEX OF DEVA SCREEN OBJECTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 32
HOME PAGE ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 35
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Using the Deva front panel: ................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Using the Mix-12 embedded keyboard: ............................................................................................................................................................ 36
Using an attached keyboard: ................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Enter Segment data entry field Shortcuts ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
Cur field.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Segs field ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Folder field ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Solo Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Arm / Disarm a Recording Track ....................................................................................................................................................................... 39
MAIN MENU PAGE ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
DISK MIX PAGE ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
DISK LIMITER SETTINGS PAGE ................................................................................................................................................................... 45
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Attack button Shortcuts ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Decay button Shortcuts ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 46
Thresh button Shortcuts ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Ratio button Shortcuts ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Gain button Shortcuts ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
OUTPUT MIX PAGE .................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Play buttons ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 49
Stop buttons ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 50
Rec buttons ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 50
OUTPUT LIMITER SETTINGS PAGE ............................................................................................................................................................. 51
Attack button Shortcuts ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Decay button Shortcuts ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 52
Thresh button Shortcuts ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Ratio button Shortcuts ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Gain button Shortcuts ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
OUTPUT ROUTING PRESETS PAGE ............................................................................................................................................................ 53
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FADERS PAGE .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 54
Arm / Disarm a Recording Track ....................................................................................................................................................................... 54
(KNOB / TOUCH) FADER ASSIGN PAGE ................................................................................................................................................... 55
TIMECODE PAGE ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Enter Timecode button Shortcuts ..................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Enter User-Bits button Shortcuts ....................................................................................................................................................................... 58
TIMECODE RUN MODE PAGE .................................................................................................................................................................... 59
SETUP PAGE ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
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SAMPLE RATE PAGE .................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
RECORD TRACK SELECT PAGE .................................................................................................................................................................. 63
OPERATING MODE PAGE........................................................................................................................................................................... 64
REMOTE COMMAND MONITOR PAGE...................................................................................................................................................... 66
METER MENU PAGE .................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
METER LABELS PAGE ................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Meter (#) Label buttons Shortcuts .................................................................................................................................................................... 69
INPUT METER MENU PAGE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 70
OUTPUT METER MENU PAGE .................................................................................................................................................................... 71
METER ASSIGNMENTS PAGE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 72
METER (#) ASSIGNMENT PAGE .................................................................................................................................................................. 73
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HEADPHONE OPTIONS PAGE .................................................................................................................................................................... 74
HEADPHONE MIX PAGE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 75
FACTORY PRESETS PAGE ............................................................................................................................................................................ 78
(LOAD / SAVE) USER PRESETS PAGE .......................................................................................................................................................... 79
TIME/DATE PAGE ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 80
Set Time button Shortcuts ................................................................................................................................................................................... 80
Set Date button Shortcuts ................................................................................................................................................................................... 80
MEMORY PAGE ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 82
MIX12 SETUP PAGE .................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
ZAXNET SETUP PAGE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 84
USER INTERFACE SETTINGS PAGE ............................................................................................................................................................. 85
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INPUT CONFIGURE PAGE (ANALOG INPUTS SELECTED) ......................................................................................................................... 87
Enabling the Highpass Filter ................................................................................................................................................................................. 87
High Pass (#) Hz button Shortcuts .................................................................................................................................................................... 88
ANALOG INPUT (#) PAGE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 89
Setting Phantom Power ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 89
Delay button Shortcuts ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
HPF button Shortcuts ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
ANALOG INPUT (#) – DYNAMICS PAGE .................................................................................................................................................. 91
Attack button Shortcuts ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
Decay button Shortcuts ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 92
Thresh button Shortcuts ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 92
Ratio button Shortcuts ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 92
Gain button Shortcuts ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 92
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ANALOG INPUT (#) – EQ PAGE ............................................................................................................................................................... 94
Level field Shortcuts .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 95
Freq field Shortcuts ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 95
Q field Shortcuts .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 95
ANALOG INPUT (#) – BUS PAGE ............................................................................................................................................................. 97
INPUT CONFIGURE PAGE (DIGITAL INPUTS SELECTED) .......................................................................................................................... 98
Enabling the Highpass Filter ................................................................................................................................................................................. 98
High Pass button Shortcuts .................................................................................................................................................................................. 99
DIGITAL INPUT (#) PAGE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 100
Delay button Shortcuts ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 100
HPF button Shortcuts ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 100
DIGITAL INPUT (#) – DYNAMICS PAGE .................................................................................................................................................. 102
Attack button Shortcuts ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 102
Decay button Shortcuts ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 103
Thresh button Shortcuts .................................................................................................................................................................................... 103
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Ratio button Shortcuts ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 103
Gain button Shortcuts ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 103
DIGITAL INPUT (#) – EQ PAGE ............................................................................................................................................................... 104
Level field Shortcuts ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 105
Freq field Shortcuts ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 105
Q field Shortcuts .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 105
DIGITAL INPUT (#) – BUS PAGE ............................................................................................................................................................. 107
INPUT CONFIGURE PAGE (LINE LVL INPUTS SELECTED) (DEVA-16 ONLY) ........................................................................................ 108
(ANALOG / DIGITAL) INPUT DELAY PAGE ............................................................................................................................................. 109
Enter Delay button Shortcuts ........................................................................................................................................................................... 109
(ANALOG / DIGITAL) INPUT TRIM PAGE ................................................................................................................................................ 111
MY DEVA PAGE ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 112
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INTERNAL DISK UTILITIES PAGE .............................................................................................................................................................. 113
DISK FOLDERS PAGE ................................................................................................................................................................................. 114
Name Folder button Shortcuts ......................................................................................................................................................................... 115
FOLDER “???” CONTENTS PAGE .............................................................................................................................................................. 116
Enter Seg # button Shortcuts ............................................................................................................................................................................ 116
FORMAT MENU WARNING PAGE ........................................................................................................................................................... 118
FORMATTING DIALOG BOX ..................................................................................................................................................................... 119
MIRROR DRIVE PAGE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 120
Segment number data entry field Shortcuts ................................................................................................................................................... 120
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MIRROR FILE TYPE PAGE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 122
FORMAT MIRROR DRIVE CAUTION PAGE .............................................................................................................................................. 123
TRACKS TO MIRROR PAGE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 124
MIRROR FOLDERS PAGE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 125
ADVANCED MIRROR OPTIONS PAGE ..................................................................................................................................................... 126
CUE MODE PAGE ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 127
Enter Segment data entry field Shortcuts ....................................................................................................................................................... 127
Cur field.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 129
Segs field ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 129
Folder field ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 129
Arm / Disarm a Recording Track ..................................................................................................................................................................... 130
SCENE TAKE NOTE PAGE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 131
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Enter Segment data entry field Shortcuts ....................................................................................................................................................... 131
Scene button Shortcuts ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 132
Take button Shortcuts ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 132
Note button Shortcuts ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 132
Segment button Shortcuts ................................................................................................................................................................................. 132
ABOUT DEVA PAGE.................................................................................................................................................................................. 134
KEYBOARD PAGE ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 135
BATTERY MENU PAGE .............................................................................................................................................................................. 137
Low Battery Voltage button Shortcuts ........................................................................................................................................................... 137
HEADPHONE VOLUME PAGE ................................................................................................................................................................... 138
FALSE START DIALOG ............................................................................................................................................................................... 139
DEVA SERVICE MENU WARNING PAGE .................................................................................................................................................. 140
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DEBUG SCREEN DIALOG BOX ................................................................................................................................................................. 141
*B AND *P DIAGNOSTIC FLAGS ............................................................................................................................................................. 142
CHAPTER 4 – SETTING UP THE POWER AND AUDIO CONNECTIONS .............................................. 143
POWER ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 143
Battery Chemistry ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 143
TIME AND DATE ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 144
ANALOG / DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 144
Setting the High Pass Filter value ...................................................................................................................................................................... 145
Setting the High Pass Filter Frequency on Multiple Channels .................................................................................................................... 145
Adjusting the Trim using the Analog / Digital Input Trim page ................................................................................................................. 145
Adjusting Individual Trim Levels Using the Input (#) page ......................................................................................................................... 146
Adjusting the Delay Using the Input Delay page ........................................................................................................................................... 146
Adjusting the Delay Using the Input (#) page ................................................................................................................................................ 146
ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS .................................................................................................................................................................... 146
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 147
CAMERA / LINE IN CONNECTOR............................................................................................................................................................ 147
ASSIGNING INPUTS TO RECORDING TRACKS AND OUTPUTS ............................................................................................................. 148
OVERVIEW OF INPUT SIGNALS ................................................................................................................................................................ 149
OVERVIEW OF OUTPUT SIGNALS ........................................................................................................................................................... 149
CHAPTER 5 – SETTINGS FOR RECORDING ................................................................................................. 150
STORING THE DATA ................................................................................................................................................................................ 150
SETTING THE PRE-RECORD DURATION ................................................................................................................................................. 150
SET THE TONE LEVEL AND DESTINATIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 150
HOME PAGE METERS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 150
Change the Meter Orientation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 151
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CHAPTER 6 – USING ZAXNET ........................................................................................................................ 155
Meter Color Schemes ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 151
MONITORING WITH HEADPHONES ....................................................................................................................................................... 151
Invert Phase ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 152
Storing the Mix in a User Preset ...................................................................................................................................................................... 152
Loading a Mix Saved in a User Preset.............................................................................................................................................................. 152
TIMECODE PAGE ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 154
ZAXNET SETUP ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 155
ZAXNET ENABLE ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 155
SLAVED / NON-SLAVED OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 155
TRANSMITTER GAIN SETUP ...................................................................................................................................................................... 155
WIRELESS AUDITION & WIRELESS RE-RECORD .................................................................................................................................... 156
CHAPTER 7 – NEW SYSTEM CAPABILITIES ................................................................................................ 157
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 157
IMPROVEMENTS ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 157
KNOWN FIRMWARE ISSUES ..................................................................................................................................................................... 158
CHAPTER 8 – SHORTCUT KEYS ..................................................................................................................... 159
COMMON DATA ENTRY FIELD SHORTCUTS LIST ................................................................................................................................. 159
COMMON KEYBOARD PAGE SHORTCUTS LIST ..................................................................................................................................... 159
FRONT PANEL SHORTCUTS .................................................................................................................................................................... 159
MIX-12 EMBEDDED KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS ........................................................................................................................................ 160
ATTACHED KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 160
BOOT-UP SHORTCUTS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 161
HOME PAGE SHORTCUTS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 161
DISK LIMITER SETTINGS PAGE SHORTCUTS ............................................................................................................................................ 163
OUTPUT LIMITER SETTINGS PAGE SHORTCUTS ..................................................................................................................................... 163
TIMECODE PAGE SHORTCUTS ................................................................................................................................................................. 163
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METER LABELS PAGE SHORTCUTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 164
TIME/DATE PAGE SHORTCUTS ................................................................................................................................................................ 164
INPUT CONFIGURE PAGE SHORTCUTS ................................................................................................................................................... 164
(ANALOG / DIGITAL / LINELVL) INPUT (#) PAGE SHORTCUTS ............................................................................................................ 164
(ANALOG / DIGITAL) INPUT (#) – DYNAMICS PAGE SHORTCUTS ...................................................................................................... 164
(ANALOG / DIGITAL) INPUT (#) – EQ PAGE SHORTCUTS ................................................................................................................... 165
(ANALOG / DIGITAL) INPUT (#) – BUS PAGE SHORTCUTS ................................................................................................................. 166
(ANALOG / DIGITAL) INPUT DELAY PAGE SHORTCUTS ....................................................................................................................... 166
DISK FOLDERS PAGE SHORTCUTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 166
FOLDER “???” CONTENTS PAGE SHORTCUTS ........................................................................................................................................ 166
MIRROR DRIVE PAGE SHORTCUTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 166
CUE MODE PAGE SHORTCUTS ................................................................................................................................................................ 167
SCENE TAKE NOTE PAGE SHORTCUTS .................................................................................................................................................. 167
BATTERY MENU PAGE SHORTCUTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 167
HEADPHONE VOLUME PAGE SHORTCUTS ............................................................................................................................................. 168
DEBUG SCREEN (1967) PAGE SHORTCUTS ........................................................................................................................................... 168
CHAPTER 9 – EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 169
CHAPTER 10 – CONNECTOR PINOUTS ....................................................................................................... 173
POWER CONNECTOR (XLR-4) ............................................................................................................................................................. 173
HEADPHONE OUTPUT CONNECTOR (1/4” STEREO PLUG) ................................................................................................................. 173
ANALOG INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTORS (XLR-3) ........................................................................................................................... 174
ANALOG OUTPUT CONNECTOR (DB-25) ........................................................................................................................................... 175
SERIAL/GPI CONNECTOR (DB-9) .......................................................................................................................................................... 175
LINE IN / CAMERA CONNECTOR (HIROSE-10) ..................................................................................................................................... 176
TIMECODE CONNECTOR (LEMO-5) ..................................................................................................................................................... 177
AES DIGITAL INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTORS (DB-15)..................................................................................................................... 177
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CHAPTER 11 – FIRMWARE INFORMATION ................................................................................................. 178
FIRMWARE ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 178
FIRMWARE HISTORY ................................................................................................................................................................................ 180
CHAPTER 12 – ZAXCOM WARRANTY POLICY AND LIMITATIONS ..................................................... 183
Table of Figures
FIGURE 2-1 FRONT PANEL IMAGE .................................................................................................................................................................25
FIGURE 2-2 LEFT SIDE IMAGE .........................................................................................................................................................................27
FIGURE 2-3 DEVA-16 & DEVA-5.8 RIGHT SIDE IMAGES ..............................................................................................................................29
FIGURE 3-1 BOOT-UP SEQUENCE PAGE ........................................................................................................................................................30
FIGURE 3-2 HOME PAGE .................................................................................................................................................................................35
FIGURE 3-3 MAIN MENU PAGE ......................................................................................................................................................................40
FIGURE 3-4 DISK MIX PAGE ...........................................................................................................................................................................42
FIGURE 3-5 DISK MIX – LIMITER COLUMN PAGE ..........................................................................................................................................44
FIGURE 3-6 DISK LIMITER SETTINGS PAGE ....................................................................................................................................................45
FIGURE 3-7 OUTPUT MIX PAGE .....................................................................................................................................................................47
FIGURE 3-8 OUTPUT MIX – LIMIT COLUMN PAGE .......................................................................................................................................49
FIGURE 3-9 OUTPUT MIX – OUTPUT ROUTING COLUMNS PAGE ..............................................................................................................49
FIGURE 3-10 OUTPUT LIMITER SETTINGS PAGE ...........................................................................................................................................51
FIGURE 3-11 OUTPUT ROUTING PRESETS PAGE ..........................................................................................................................................53
FIGURE 3-12 TOUCH FADER PAGE ................................................................................................................................................................54
FIGURE 3-13 KNOB / TOUCH FADER ASSIGN PAGE ....................................................................................................................................55
FIGURE 3-14 TIMECODE PAGE .......................................................................................................................................................................57
FIGURE 3-15 TIMECODE RUN MODE PAGE ..................................................................................................................................................59
FIGURE 3-16 SETUP PAGE ...............................................................................................................................................................................60
FIGURE 3-17 SAMPLE RATE PAGE ...................................................................................................................................................................62
FIGURE 3-18 RECORD TRACK SELECT PAGE ................................................................................................................................................63
FIGURE 3-19 OPERATING MODE PAGE .........................................................................................................................................................64
FIGURE 3-20 COMMAND MONITOR PAGE ...................................................................................................................................................66
FIGURE 3-21 METER MENU PAGE ..................................................................................................................................................................67
FIGURE 3-22 EXAMPLES OF HOME PAGE LAYOUTS ......................................................................................................................................67
FIGURE 3-23 EFFECTS OF THE COLOR SCHEMES BUTTON ..........................................................................................................................68
FIGURE 3-24 METER LABELS PAGE .................................................................................................................................................................69
FIGURE 3-25 INPUT METER MENU PAGE .......................................................................................................................................................70
FIGURE 3-26 OUTPUT METER MENU PAGE ..................................................................................................................................................71
FIGURE 3-27 METER ASSIGNMENTS PAGE .....................................................................................................................................................72
FIGURE 3-28 METER (#) ASSIGNMENT PAGE ................................................................................................................................................73
FIGURE 3-29 HEADPHONE OPTIONS PAGE ..................................................................................................................................................74
FIGURE 3-30 HEADPHONE MIX PAGE (PART 1) ...........................................................................................................................................75
FIGURE 3-31 HEADPHONE MIX PAGE (PART 2) ...........................................................................................................................................76
FIGURE 3-32 FACTORY PRESETS PAGE ..........................................................................................................................................................78
FIGURE 3-33 (LOAD / SAVE) USER PRESETS PAGE ........................................................................................................................................79
FIGURE 3-34 TIME/DATE PAGE ......................................................................................................................................................................80
FIGURE 3-35 MEMORY PAGE ..........................................................................................................................................................................82
FIGURE 3-36 MIX-12 SETUP PAGE .................................................................................................................................................................83
FIGURE 3-37 ZAXNET SETUP PAGE ...............................................................................................................................................................84
FIGURE 3-38 USER INTERFACE SETTINGS PAGE ............................................................................................................................................85
FIGURE 3-39 EFFECTS OF THE COLOR THEME BUTTON..............................................................................................................................86
FIGURE 3-40 EFFECTS OF THE BIG STN BUTTON ........................................................................................................................................86
FIGURE 3-41 INPUT CONFIGURE PAGE (ANALOG INPUTS SELECTED) .......................................................................................................87
FIGURE 3-42 ANALOG INPUT (#) PAGE ........................................................................................................................................................89
FIGURE 3-43 ANALOG INPUT (#) - DYNAMICS PAGE ..................................................................................................................................91
FIGURE 3-44 ANALOG INPUT (#) - EQ PAGE ..............................................................................................................................................94
FIGURE 3-45 ANALOG INPUT (#) - BUS PAGE.............................................................................................................................................97
FIGURE 3-46 INPUT CONFIGURE PAGE (DIGITAL INPUTS SELECTED) .........................................................................................................98
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FIGURE 3-47 DIGITAL INPUT (#) PAGE ...................................................................................................................................................... 100
FIGURE 3-48 DIGITAL INPUT (#) - DYNAMICS PAGE ................................................................................................................................ 102
FIGURE 3-49 DIGITAL INPUT (#) - EQ PAGE ............................................................................................................................................. 104
FIGURE 3-50 DIGITAL INPUT (#) - BUS PAGE ........................................................................................................................................... 107
FIGURE 3-51 INPUT CONFIGURE PAGE (LINE LEVEL INPUTS SELECTED) ................................................................................................. 108
FIGURE 3-52 (ANALOG / DIGITAL) INPUT DELAY PAGE .......................................................................................................................... 109
FIGURE 3-53 (ANALOG / DIGITAL) INPUT TRIM PAGE ............................................................................................................................. 111
FIGURE 3-54 MY DEVA PAGE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 112
FIGURE 3-55 INTERNAL DISK UTILITIES PAGE ............................................................................................................................................ 113
FIGURE 3-56 DISK FOLDERS PAGE .............................................................................................................................................................. 114
FIGURE 3-57 FOLDER “???” CONTENTS PAGE ........................................................................................................................................... 116
FIGURE 3-58 FORMAT MENU WARNING PAGE ......................................................................................................................................... 118
FIGURE 3-59 FORMATTING DIALOG BOX ON TOP OF FORMAT MENU WARNING PAGE ..................................................................... 119
FIGURE 3-60 SCREEN DISPLAY OF THE PRIMARY DRIVE FORMAT PROCESS ............................................................................................ 119
FIGURE 3-61 MIRROR DRIVE PAGE ............................................................................................................................................................. 120
FIGURE 3-62 MIRROR FILE TYPE PAGE ....................................................................................................................................................... 122
FIGURE 3-63 FORMAT MIRROR DRIVE PAGE ............................................................................................................................................. 123
FIGURE 3-64 TRACKS TO MIRROR PAGE.................................................................................................................................................... 124
FIGURE 3-65 MIRROR FOLDERS PAGE ........................................................................................................................................................ 125
FIGURE 3-66 ADVANCED MIRROR OPTIONS PAGE .................................................................................................................................. 126
FIGURE 3-67 CUE MODE PAGE ................................................................................................................................................................... 127
FIGURE 3-68 SCENE TAKE NOTE PAGE ...................................................................................................................................................... 131
FIGURE 3-69 ABOUT DEVA PAGE ............................................................................................................................................................... 134
FIGURE 3-70 GENERIC KEYBOARD PAGE ................................................................................................................................................... 135
FIGURE 3-71 BATTERY MENU PAGE ........................................................................................................................................................... 137
FIGURE 3-72 HEADPHONE VOLUME PAGE ................................................................................................................................................. 138
FIGURE 3-73 FALSE START DIALOG ON TOP OF HOME PAGE .................................................................................................................. 139
FIGURE 3-74 DEVA SERVICE MENU PAGE................................................................................................................................................... 140
FIGURE 3-75 DEBUG SCREEN PAGE ............................................................................................................................................................ 141
FIGURE 10-1 XLR-4F POWER CONNECTOR PIN NUMBERING .............................................................................................................. 173
FIGURE 10-2 HEADPHONE PLUG CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 173
FIGURE 10-3 XLR-3M (LEFT) AND XLR-3F (RIGHT) AUDIO INPUT & OUTPUT CONNECTOR PIN NUMBERING ............................ 174
FIGURE 10-4 DB-25M ANALOG OUTPUT CONNECTOR PIN NUMBERING .......................................................................................... 175
FIGURE 10-5 MINI DB-9 15M SERIAL/GPI CONNECTOR PIN NUMBERING .......................................................................................... 175
FIGURE 10-6 HIROSE-10M LINE IN / CAMERA CONNECTOR PIN NUMBERING .................................................................................... 176
FIGURE 10-7 LEMO-5M TIMECODE CONNECTOR PIN NUMBERING .................................................................................................... 177
FIGURE 10-8 MINI DB-15M DIGITAL INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTORS PIN NUMBERING ............................................................. 177
FIGURE 11-1 FIRMWARE INSTALL PART 1 .................................................................................................................................................. 179
FIGURE 11-2 FIRMWARE INSTALL PART 2 .................................................................................................................................................. 179
Table of Tables
TABLE 3-1 INDEX OF NOMAD PAGES ...........................................................................................................................................................31
TABLE 3-2 DISK ICON COLOR CODE ...........................................................................................................................................................37
TABLE 3-3 INDICATOR DESCRIPTIONS .........................................................................................................................................................42
TABLE 3-4 INDICATOR DESCRIPTIONS .........................................................................................................................................................47
TABLE 3-5 INDICATOR DESCRIPTIONS .........................................................................................................................................................56
TABLE 3-6 INDICATOR DESCRIPTIONS .........................................................................................................................................................97
TABLE 3-7 INDICATOR DESCRIPTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 107
TABLE 3-8 MIRROR STORAGE MEDIA FORMAT TIME................................................................................................................................ 123
TABLE 3-9 DISK ICON COLOR CODE ........................................................................................................................................................ 128
TABLE 10-1 XLR-4F PIN DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................................................................... 173
TABLE 10-2 HEADPHONE PLUG PIN DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................. 173
TABLE 10-3 XLR-3 PIN DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................................................... 174
TABLE 10-4 DB-25M PIN DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................................... 175
TABLE 10-5 MINI DB-9M PIN DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................ 175
TABLE 10-6 HIROSE 10-PIN DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................................ 176
TABLE 10-7 LEMO-5M PIN DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................................ 177
TABLE 10-8 MINI DB-15M PIN DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................................... 177
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Chapter 1 – Introduction
Overview
The Zaxcom Deva is a high-resolution audio mixer and recorder for reality television surround recording and ENG. Lightweight and power efficient, it replaces multiple mixers and portable recorders that are currently used to mix audio for recording to camera via RF link or hardwired cable.
The Deva has an extensive software and hardware history based on the continuous refinement of our location recording technology.
The functions of mixing, recording and audio effects are seamlessly integrated providing features, functionality and audio quality unobtainable with separate solutions. Deva's eight mix busses are a perfect match for the new generation of ENG cameras that record four to eight tracks of audio.
The Deva is ideal for use with Holophone™ and SoundField™ microphones. This section describes the Deva’s physical features and their location.
User Manual Conventions
Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used:
button – refers to an on-screen (VIRTUAL) object that represents a parameter that can be changed
and/or viewed.
CF card – refers to any CompactFlash card that meets the tests outlined in CompactFlash Cards
{p.21}.
cycle – is used when the selection rotates through several different possible selections. cycle the power – refers to turning power to the unit ‘OFF’, waiting a few seconds and then turning the
power ‘ON’.
default setting – refers to the value that is loaded into the associated parameter, in the event that the
Restore Factory Defaults button {p.82} is pressed. The value is highlighted.
key – refers to a PHYSICAL object on the unit for the Operator to change and/or view a
parameter or to navigate through the menu pages.
(A key) + (B key) – Simultaneously press the two keys. (key press shortcut sequence) – It is necessary to move through the menu pages to get to the page where
changes are to be made. The most efficient way to indicate this is through the sequence of keys/buttons to be pressed. For example: (SHIFT + SETUP keys Meters button) means to simultaneously press the SHIFT and SETUP keys then press the Meters button in the page that is displayed.
{p.##} – refers to the page number on which the item is described. toggle – is used when the selection switches between two possible selections.
NOTE: A green NOTE is a helpful hint or bit of information.
IMPORTANT: A blue IMPORTANT note indicates something more important than a green NOTE.
CAUTION: A yellow CAUTION note indicates a situation that, if ignored, could cause a significant problem.
WARNING: A red WARNING note indicates a situation that, if ignored, could cause damage to you, your
equipment and/or your reputation.
System Features
Deva-5.8 Specific
10 recording tracks 10-pin Hirose connector for direct connection to supported cameras
Deva-16 Specific
6 analog outputs
16 recording tracks 10-pin Hirose connector for an additional 4 line-level analog inputs 8 analog outputs
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Common Features
Tracks are recorded onto an internal hard-disk drive Track archiving is available using:
o Internal CompactFlash™ o Internal DVD-RAM drive o External FireWire™ 400 device
Bit-depth: 24-bits Timecode frame-rates available: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97NDF, 29.97DF, 30NDF, 30DF Sample-rates available (KB): 44.1, 47.952, 48, 48.048, 88.2, 96, 96.096, 192 8 analog mic / line inputs with 48V phantom power, each 10 mA max 8 digital inputs 8 digital outputs 8 hardware faders Built-in 16-channel mixer Mix to disk or outputs, pre- or post-fader, with or without phase inversion The Deva makes it possible for you to keep your recorded audio on the set, allowing Production to instantly
reference previous recordings. Disputes with Post regarding recording issues can be cleared up immediately and extra copies of recorded audio can be produced in case of lost, damaged or stolen material.
Record to an external FireWire device without an additional computer. It can generate 4 versions of AES-31 Broadcast Wave Format files for use in Post:
o Polyphonic – 24-bit o Polyphonic – 16-bit o Monophonic – 24-bit o Monophonic – 16-bit
The Deva offers direct Avid and ProTools compatibility. This saves a tremendous amount of time loading files
for Post Production.
Metadata (Scene, Take, Note, Roll Number) can be entered into the Deva using the touchscreen display, Mix-12
control surface, Cameo mixer or external keyboard. This data is contained within the audio recording and is transferred with the audio into the Avid Post Production system. All metadata can be easily edited on the Deva to assure Post gets the correct information for each Take.
The Deva supports the FAT-32 disk format. Archive media created using the Deva is directly accessible using
either Macintosh or Windows computers without the necessity of using third-party software drivers.
Lightweight rugged design Weight: 7.4 lbs (2.76 kg) without battery Size, while looking at the screen (H x W x D): 3.78” x 10.8” x 8.1” (96 mm x 274.3 mm x 205.7 mm) Battery runtime: up to 6 hours on a Lithium-Ion NP1 Full color, backlit graphic liquid crystal display – daylight viewable
What’s included with the Deva-5.8
Hard-disk drive in caddy case (Primary Storage) CompactFlash slot (Secondary Storage) Built-in DVD-RAM drive (Archive Storage) FireWire 400 connection (for External Storage) AES input/output cables External 110/220 volt power supply Effects package (EQ, notch filter, compressor and delay on each channel)
Deva-5.8 Options
CD-ROM containing this PDF User’s Manual
Spare HD caddy case Deva HD caddy to USB adapter PortaBrace bag Six channel analog output cable Mix-8 Mix-12
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What’s included with the Deva-16
Hard-disk drive in caddy case (Primary Storage) CompactFlash slot (Secondary Storage) Built-in DVD-RAM drive (Archive Storage) FireWire 400 connection (for External Storage) AES input/output cables Channel 9 – 12 analog input cable External 110/220 volt power supply Effects package (EQ, notch filter, compressor and delay on each channel) CD-ROM containing this PDF User’s Manual
Deva-16 Options
Spare HD caddy case Deva HD caddy to USB adapter PortaBrace bag Eight channel analog output cable Mix-8 Mix-12
Deva Software Recommendations
The currently recommended versions are:
The latest version on the Zaxcom website.
7.52
6.03U
5.44O
WARNING: Do NOT use any version before 5.44O.
Media / Accessory Recommendations
Hard Disk Drives
We currently ship the Western Digital WD1600BEVE 2.5” 160GB drive (they’re currently available on
CompactFlash Cards
Amazon.com).
We recommend SanDisk and Transcend cards. Don’t use cards with “double write speed” features. Any modern card, 8 GB and larger, should work equally well. Do not use cards from questionable manufacturers as they will wear out quickly due to the lack of a good wear leveling algorithm.
If you are planning to record at 96 kHz or 192 kHz, choose a card that claims 10 MB per second SUSTAINED write speed (MAX write speed does NOT count).
Once you have the cards in hand, you should test their ability to keep up with the recording process:
sampling-rates lower than 96 kHz – record all tracks for 10 minutes with pre-record set to 10 seconds at a
higher sampling-rate than you expect to use.
sampling-rates 96 kHz and 192 kHz – record 6 – 8 tracks for 10 minutes with pre-record set to 10 seconds at
the desired sampling-rate.
If the unit kicks out of record, the card could not keep up.
Also, after recording, check how long the Disk icon (on the Home page {p.35}) stays Red after you press the STOP key. It should stay Red for about 0.5 seconds as it finishes writing the last bit of data to the card. If it stays
Red for 1 second or more, you will want to be careful to not go into record while it is still Red, otherwise the
Deva may become confused (nothing serious, it just may still say Stop in the Home page {p.35} while it’s still recording with the REC key lit up).
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FireWire Devices
Harddisk Drive
We recommend Lacie drives, at the moment. From the Apple store the G-Tech Mini Drive and Smartdisk Firelite have been reported to work.
Some FireWire drives may need to have the Firewire Power button cycled to have them recognized. Some non­bus powered drives still require FireWire Power to be ON in order to work reliably.
CompactFlash Reader/Drive
The Lexar FireWire 800 with an 800 400 cable has been reported to work.
Keyboards
Here are our recommendations:
PS/2 keyboard from Cherry Corp: G84-4100LCMUS-2 from www.cherrycorp.com 89-Key Mini-USB Keyboard from Micro Center: 810739 from www.MicroCenter.com
Touchscreen Interface
Deva’s full color touchscreen interface is the key to ultimate functionality. It provides instant control of over 300 mixer cross-points and over 200 user parameters. It’s easy to read in direct sunlight and offers a lock feature to prevent accidental operation.
Analog Inputs
Deva incorporates eight very low noise, low distortion microphone preamps with 48V phantom power. Many Emmy® and Oscar® winning productions have been recorded with the Zaxcom preamp. The transformerless design enhances audio quality by eliminating low frequency distortion common in transformer-based microphone preamps. Each of the eight inputs can be switched between mic-level and line-level operation and feature a powerful 48V phantom power supply.
Analog Input Limiter
The Deva's analog input limiter prevents high-level audio from clipping the A/D converter in the analog domain.
Digital Inputs
The Deva has four AES input pairs with sample-rate conversion, allowing each input to have a different sampling­rate. This is key on location, where it’s not always possible to lock external AES sources.
Mixing
Deva can mix sixteen inputs to eight output busses and record up to sixteen tracks* on the internal hard-disk drive. The mixer has infinite routing capability. Any input can be routed to any output pre-fader, post-fader, with or without the phase inverted. The Mix-12 control surface can also be used to form an all digital location recording and mixing package.
* Deva-5.8 – maximum 10 tracks, Deva-16 – maximum 16 tracks
NOTE: Deva does all of the mixing, the attached Mix-8 / Mix-12 is a control surface only and does not do any
mixer processing. The connection between the Deva and the Mix-8 / Mix-12 carries control surface communications only.
Recording
The Deva records to the Primary Drive using the Mobile Audio Recording Format (MARF) II. MARF was developed to be fault tolerant, ensuring that should power be lost while recording, ALL audio up to that point will be recoverable. The MARF system and its audio-centric operation have eliminated several of the reliability issues associated with FAT32 recording.
While the backup process is enabled, the audio files are copied to the Mirror Drive, which is in standard FAT32 format. The Mirror media can be given to Post or copied to any computer.
Camera / Line In Connector
Deva-5.8
The Camera connector (10-pin Hirose) connects directly to the 10-pin Hirose audio connector located on most cameras, providing a two-channel camera feed (a copy of line outputs 5 & 6) and a mono audio return. In addition,
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with the appropriate cabling, it can be connected through an STA100/150 Stereo Adapter to a TRX900AA transmitter to provide a two-channel camera RF link with return audio and timecode transmission.
All audio connections are balanced line-level, which eliminates the mic level ground loop noise common in FM wireless systems. It outputs the signal at 0 dBu, making it directly compatible with most cameras without the use of external amplification.
Deva-16
The Line In connector (10-pin Hirose) provides for line-level inputs 9 – 12. When activated they are patched into and replace digital inputs 1 – 4, respectively.
Metering
The Deva provides metering of all input channels and output busses in four different formats, based on user preference. Channel metadata is superimposed on meters to aid in meter identification. Signal levels are color coded to aid in rapid identification of overload conditions. Touching a meter selects individual channels for PFL solo monitoring.
FireWire Port
The Deva acts as a master to control and supply power for an external FireWire device.
RF Interference Protection
The Deva was designed from the ground up to operate in close proximity to sensitive receivers. Wireless devices can coexist in the sound bag with the Deva running from the same power source.
Timecode
A full-featured SMPTE timecode interface is standard. All common frame-rates and timecode sampling-rates are supported. In addition, the Deva includes the auto-load function, allowing the unit to automatically enter Record and Stop modes based on incoming timecode. Be aware, unlike other manufacturer’s equipment, the Deva’s timecode clock continues to run and maintain accurate timecode after the power is turned ‘OFF’.
Input Sampling-rate Conversion
The Deva will accept any unlocked AES signal with a sampling-rate of 44.1 to 192 kHz. The dynamic range of the sample-rate conversion is 124 dB, offering completely transparent conversion of digital audio from one sample-rate to another.
Sequence of Deva Components
To better aid the user in using and understanding his Deva recorder, the following list describes the Analog to Analog sequence for each component that sees your audio:
1. Input connector
2. Input Limiter
3. Input Gain
4. Analog-to-Digital Converter
5. Prefader Meter
6. Input Compressor
7. Delay Processor
8. Equalization Processor
9. Linear Fader
10. Digital Input Router
11. Disk Limiter
12. Input Meter
13. Home Meter
14. Recorder Track
15. Digital Output Router
16. Output Fader
17. Output Limiter
18. Output Meter
19. Digital-to-Analog Converter
20. Output Connector
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Obviously, a digital input or output is going to follow the same sequence, bypassing the analog input or output portion (highlighted), as appropriate.
Product Support
Download the latest Firmware from: http://www.zaxcom.com/software-updates Download the latest User Manuals from: http://www.zaxcom.com/instruction-manuals Submit Technical Questions at: http://www.zaxcom.com/submit-a-technical-question Submit information for Repair Services at: http://www.zaxcom.com/repairs Join the Zaxcom Forum at: http://www.zaxcom.com/forum
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Chapter 2 – Exterior Description
Front Panel Description
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Figure 2-1 Front Panel Image
1. Internal DVD Drive
The button will request that the media be eject.
2. Faders 1 – 7
These are seven dedicated hardware faders. Each can be assigned to any channel or combination of channels in your Deva.
NOTE: For those of you that have wanted to tighten loose faders, it takes a 1.27mm Allen wrench.
3. Internal CompactFlash Media Slot
Pressing the button (on the left side) once puts it in the extended position. Pressing it again will eject the currently installed CompactFlash card.
4. Color Touchscreen
The touchscreen is the Deva’s main interface. Most selections are made and displayed using it. You can use either a PDA stylus or your finger to make selections.
NOTE: If you should find the touchscreen freezing (and not because of the temperature), it could be caused
by dust or dirt sneaking in along the edge of the touchscreen. Try sliding a business card around the edge and gently sweeping out under the bezel.
5. Slate Microphone
6. Function keys CUE key
Pressing this takes you to the Cue Mode page {p.127}.
C.TAKE key
Pressing this marks the current Take as a Circled Take.
FALSE START key
Pressing this takes you to the False Start dialog {p.139}.
MENU / ESC key
When this key is pressed determines what its action will be:
o While in the Home page {p.35}, it displays the Main Menu page {p.40}. o While in a parameter page, such as the Sample Rate page {p.62}, it will navigate to the previous page
level. In this example, that is the Setup page {p.60}.
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o While in a data entry field, such as the Meter (#) Label buttons on the Meter Labels page {p.69} and
you’re making a change, it functions as the Escape key by discarding the unsaved change you have started
and closing, in this example, the Keyboard page {p.135} that was opened to make the change.
TIME CODE key
This takes you to the Timecode page {p.57}.
S.T.N. (Scene Take Note) key
Pressing this takes you to the Scene Take Note page {p.131}.
HEADPHONE key
If Fader 8 is assigned to a channel, the first press displays the Headphone Volume page {p.138}. The next press displays the Headphone Mix page {p.75}. The next press, the previously displayed page is re-displayed.
ENTER key
This confirms data entry.
7. Transport Control keys
REC key – Sets the operating mode to RECORD PLAY key – Sets the operating mode to PLAY STOP key – Sets the operating mode to STOP
NOTE: If the Headphone Alarm Tone button {p.74} is set to ON, pressing the REC key will sound a single
beep in the headphones only. Pressing the STOP key will sound two beeps.
8. SHIFT / BACKSPACE key
This key is used in conjunction with others to perform additional tasks. For example, if it is pressed and held while pressing one of the Input (#) meters & buttons {p.39}, it allows one or more recording channels to be armed / disarmed.
9. Numeric keypad
These provide an alternative means of entering numeric data such as timecode, metadata and equalization values.
10. Headphone volume / Fader 8
This is the eighth fader. When it is not assigned to a channel, it controls the headphone volume. When assigned to a channel, the headphone volume can be adjusted using the HPH key and the Headphone
Volume page {p.138}.
11. Slate Mic Activation
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Left Side Description
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Figure 2-2 Left Side Image
1. Battery Compartment
The Black knob rotates clockwise to lock the battery compartment door. It will only accept an NP-1 type battery. You can use Li-Ion or NiMH batteries, as long as you observe the warnings below.
NOTE: It is possible to insert the battery incorrectly. The only indication it is in wrong is the unit will not
power up. To install the battery correctly, turn it so the contact end is facing toward the opening and the surface with the contacts is turned toward the External Power connector.
NOTE: Consider, once you have inserted the battery and closed the door, pushing the battery ejector pin
on the opposite side just a bit. This will press the battery against the inside of the battery door helping to keep the door from unlatching and opening-up.
2. External Power connector (XLR-4M)
(See Power Connector (XLR-4) {p.173}.)
WARNINGS:
1) Do NOT install an internal battery with a voltage higher than 16.8 VDC.
2) Do NOT connect the external power connector to a source higher than 18.0 VDC.
Those are the ABSOLUTE upper limits. If you exceed either of these limits by even 0.1 VDC, you will
BLOW the unit’s power supply and require it to be sent in for maintenance. The warranty will be VOID if it is determined that the power supply was blown by violating either of these warnings.
3. AES (digital) input connector (DE-15 or mini DB-15)
Connect the supplied AES input cable to this connector. The cable provides four pairs of AES input. (See
AES Digital Input / Output Connectors (DB-15) {p.177}.)
4. Hard Disk Drive in Carrier
The carrier holds the Primary Drive where all audio is initially recorded.
5. Power Switch and Power LED
When the power switch is ‘ON’ and power is available, the green LED illuminates.
6. AES (digital) output connector (DE-15 or mini DB-15)
Connect the supplied AES output cable to this connector. The cable provides four pairs of AES output. (See
AES Digital Input / Output Connectors (DB-15) {p.177}.)
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7. IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connector
Connect any FireWire 400 device (external HDD or CD/DVD-RAM drive) here. If required, power for the device can be turned ‘ON’ from the My Deva page {p.112}.
8. Reference 1 connector (BNC)
Reserved for the future.
9. Wordclock Output connector (BNC)
Connect an external device requiring Wordclock output here.
10. Serial / GPI connector
Connect an external control device, such as the Mix-12 control surface here.
11. Timecode connector (LEMO-5)
(See Timecode Connector (LEMO-5) {p.176}.)
12. USB port
Connect a Zaxcom approved USB keyboard here.
NOTE: What appears to be a USB port is REALLY a PS2 keyboard connector in USB camouflage.
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Right Side Description
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 3. Deva-16 Right Side Deva-5.8 Right Side Differences
Figure 2-3 Deva-16 & Deva-5.8 Right Side Images
1. Analog Outputs (Deva-16 = 8 channels, Deva-5.8 = 6 channels) (DB-25)
This connector outputs 8 (or 6) channels of line-level audio. You can select the channels assigned to these outputs from the My Deva page {p.112}. (See Analog Output Connector (DB-25) {p.175})
2. Headphone Output (1/4” stereo jack)
Optimal 100 ohm impedance. (See Headphone Output Connector (1/4” stereo plug) {p.173}.)
3. Line Inputs 9-12 Connector (Deva-16) / Camera Connector (Deva-5.8) (Hirose-10)
(See Line In / Camera Connector (Hirose-10) {p.175}.)
NOTE: For the Deva-5.8, the two return monitor feeds are summed to mono.
4. Mic / Line Inputs 1 through 8 (XLR-3M)
Each balanced input is internally padded to handle either mic-level or line-level signals. The signal level is selected using the Analog Input (#) page {p.89}. (See Analog Input / Output Connectors (XLR-3) {p.174}.)
NOTE: Lower headphone impedance results in a higher headphone output level.
5. Battery Ejection Pin
This pin ejects the NP-1 battery from its compartment.
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Chapter 3 – Software Guide
The Deva is a very sophisticated recording device. The heart of the system is the software used to operate the device. This chapter describes every Deva page and the parameters within each.
Boot-up Sequence page
Page purpose: This page shows the processing necessary to initialize the Deva.
How to get here: Turn ‘ON’ the Deva.
=== Ver: vX.XX <MMM DD YYYY HH:MM:SS> === SMALL ROM ID=014F IsAtmel=0 CDReadSects:55AA BlockSize=512(15872MB) INT=0.00V EXT=12.28V FW=12.10V VCC=4.95V Flash system init…(AudPLD=B)(MainPLD=D) KEYPRESS = 672 Loading saved settings… ====DSP SPEED = 294.912 ====
Initializing battery backed clock… Synchronizing clocks… Initializing audio…
HD S#=SB144GGRKRRE7V HD Model=Hitachi HTS541616J9AT00 Capacity=137.4 GB DVD drive test: passed waiting for Menu key release…
Figure 3-1 Boot-up Sequence page
Page Notes
Referring to Figure 3-1 (above):
The first line indicates information about the firmware version currently installed: the version #, and the date
and time the version was created.
The third line only appears if an internal backup CF card is installed. On the right side, the size of the currently
installed card is displayed (in parentheses). It does NOT indicate the remaining free space on the card.
In the fifth line:
o AudPLD= refers to the hardware revision for the Audio Board. In this example, it is the 2
nd
revision.
o MainPLD= refers to the hardware revision for the Main Processor Board. In this example, it is the 4
th
revision.
The fourth line from the bottom displays the Primary Drive’s capacity. The second line from the bottom displays the Primary Drive folder currently selected to hold your audio files.
Consider verifying it is correct, as needed.
NOTE: The battery voltage is checked during boot up. If it is less than 9 V, the Deva will ask if you want to
continue. This prevents the Deva from corrupting the current recording folder, should it reboot continuously with a dying battery.
Page Level Shortcuts
MENU key – Press and hold it to pause the startup sequence until you release it, allowing you to read all of the
information.
Boot Keys
Holding down one of the following keys during bootup changes the Deva’s behavior:
F6 key – causes the Deva (v6.06C or later) to reconstruct corrupted folders. This should allow folders to
be mirrored in the normal way.
0 key – forces 48 kHz mode (in v3.56 and later) (also forces Deva to read corrupted folders). 9 key – enables 192 kHz recording speed. This is somewhat obsolete. The current approach is to run the
DSP in fast mode and enable the 192 kHz selection.
STOP key – forces a restore to factory defaults.
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