Power; Internal Batteries; External Batteries; Battery Display - Zaxcom Deva 5.8 Owner's Manual

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Chapter 2

Setting Up the Power and Audio Connections

This section describes how to connect external microphones, line devices and the proper settings on the

Deva required to make these connections work.

Deva 5.8 has factory default presets so you can power up the machine and start recording. When you

power on the Deva, it takes 3-5 seconds to start-up. The default setting has the home screen appear once

the Deva has finished its startup sequence, however you can change this using the User Interface Settings.

Power

An external A/C power supply comes with the unit, if you are going to use the Deva in a situation where

there is no power, an internal or external battery can be used.

The Deva uses a single NP-1 style battery. All types of NP-1 batteries can be used, including newer style

lithium ion batteries.

Important: The Deva does not charge the NP-1 battery when a battery is installed and external power is used.

The Deva can also use external batteries as long as they supply the proper voltage of 9.5-18 VDC. External

batteries are connected using a four-pin XLR and the power input connector on the left panel of the Deva.

Whenever the power input connector has an adequate power source connected, it is the source of power

for the Deva.

Hint:

If you need to run on battery power for an extended period of time, and need to record during this time,

connect an external battery to Deva when the internal battery is low. When an external power source is

used, the Deva automatically switches to this power source. This enables you to continue recording while

you switch out the internal battery.

The home screen displays the source of power and voltage.

Home Screen

Figure 4

When the voltage of any internal or external power source drops below the custom defined threshold, the

battery indicator changes to red. When the voltage of the power source drops below 9.5 volts the Deva

powers itself off.

Home Screen

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