Chapter 4 - Setting Up The Power And Audio Connections; Power; Internal Power; External Power - Zaxcom Deva 16 User Manual

Zaxcom Deva User's Manual_______________________________________________________Chapter 4
Chapter 4 – Setting Up the Power and Audio Connections
This section describes how to connect external mic- and line-level devices, and enter the proper settings to make
these connections work.
NOTE: If you aren't sure how to get to any of the menu pages mentioned in the remainder of this user manual,
refer back to the specific reference page in chapter 2. There, in an item titled How to get here:, you will
find the sequence of key / button presses to move through the menu to get to that specific page.
The Deva has factory default settings that allow the operator to power up and start recording in approximately 14
seconds. One of the defaults causes the
sequence. This can be changed with the

Power

The Deva can be connected to an A/C power supply, or to an internal or external battery.

Internal Power

The Deva uses a single NP-1 style battery. All chemistries are supported, including the newer Lithium-Ions. See
the Left Side Description
IMPORTANT: Although all battery chemistries are supported, this is only for accepting power from them. The
Deva does not have a built-in charger.

External Power

The Deva can use external power, connected to the XLR-4M, as long as it supplies the proper voltage. See the
Left Side Description
Whenever the power input connector has an adequate power source connected, it is the source of power for the
Deva.
NOTE: 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 swap out the internal battery.
NOTE: Alternatively, if you are down to your last battery and you don't completely trust the external power
source, install your battery and connect the external power source. If the external source should fail, the
Deva will automatically switch to internal power until the external source returns.

Battery Display

The Home page
When the voltage of any internal or external power source drops below the user-defined level, the color of the
battery indicator changes to Red. When the power source voltage drops below 9.5 volts, the unit shuts down.
IMPORTANT: When the unit shuts itself 'OFF' due to power loss or insufficient power, the audio tracks are
left in the "open" state. When turned back 'ON', it automatically scans for those files and closes them. This
process can take several minutes and nothing else can be done until it has completed.

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 this type of battery, 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 page
Home page
User Interface Settings page
{p.27} for the Battery Compartment's location and POWER SOURCE WARNINGS.
{p.27} for the External Power connector's location and POWER SOURCE WARNINGS.
{p.35} displays the source of power and its voltage.
{p.137} is accessed by pressing the Battery icon button on the
{p.35} to appear once the Deva has finished its startup
{p.85}.
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Home page {p.35}.