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Chapter 2
Warning: When the Deva shuts itself off due to power loss or insufficient power. The audio tracks are left in the "open" state.
When the unit is turned back on, it automatically scans these files and close them. However, this process can take
several minutes.
Battery Chemistry
When using newer chemistry batteries, such as lithium-ion, you must be aware of their unique power
curve. Up until the point where these batteries are exhausted, they show a full-charge. When using these
types of batteries, it is best to test how long it normally takes for the battery to discharge fully, and use this
time as your guide along with the battery meter.
Setting the Battery Threshold
The Battery Menu is accessed by pressing the battery indicator on the Home Screen.
Home Screen > Battery Menu
Figure 5
The graph shown in the Battery Menu displays the voltage and how long the battery has been used. The
curve is unique for each type of battery used (liON, NiMH). To change the threshold when the battery
indicator changes to red on the Home screen, do the following:
1.
Press the Low Battery Voltage button.
2.
Using the keypad, enter the threshold voltage
3.
Either Press the Low Battery Voltage button again, or Press the Enter key on the keypad.
4.
Press Stop to return to Home screen.
Current Draw
The Deva draws approximately 900 mA while recording. This current increases if powering an external
FireWire drive or when mirroring to the optional internal DVD-RAM drive.
Audio Input
The Deva supports both analog and digital audio inputs. The right side of the Deva has eight analog XLR
inputs. The AES digital input connector is on the left side of the Deva and requires the breakout cable
supplied by Zaxcom.
Battery Menu
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