Operating Mode Page; Page Notes; Page Level Shortcuts; Transport Operation Button - Zaxcom Deva 16 User Manual

Chapter 3_______________________________________________________Zaxcom Deva User's Manual

Operating Mode page

Page purpose:
How to get here:
(MENU key  Setup button  Operating Modes button)

Page Notes

None

Page Level Shortcuts

None

Transport Operation button

Normal
Auto-load – The Deva REC key is disabled. The Deva is now looking for an external TC source to control
NOTE: While in Auto-load mode, the REC key blinks at regular intervals (~6 secs) to remind you of the choice.
IMPORTANT: Obviously, as part of the Auto-load selection, this requires the appropriate timecode cable /
wireless kit connection with the camera that will be controlling the recording.
NOTE: As part of the Auto-load selection, the Deva jams the local Reader / Generator with the incoming TC.

GPi1 Remote Roll button

Pressing it enables / disables external transport control using a contact closure switch:
Off
Rising Edge – Places the Deva into Record mode when the contact is opened.
Falling Edge – Places the Deva into Record mode when the contact is closed.
NOTE: See
and RS-422.

Serial Remote Roll button

Pressing it enables (On) or disables (Off) the remote control of the Deva using the serial port.

Serial Port Mode button

It is used in conjunction with the Serial Remote Roll. Pressing it toggles the protocol used over the serial port:
RS-232 or RS-422.
This page manages several of the Deva's operating parameters.
– All functions are controlled by the main transport buttons.
going into and out of Record mode, such as an HD camera's recorder. When the camera goes
into Record mode, the Deva also goes into Record mode.
– Normal Deva Operating mode.
Chapter 10 {p.173}) for information about pin-outs for the connector. This includes GPi1, RS-232

Figure 3-19 Operating Mode page

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