Owner`s manual

Deva IV and Deva V Owner’s Manual

Chapter 5

o WAV MONO files (BWF-M).

This creates a separate WAV file for each track recorded. When using this option with UDF formatted

VD-RAM discs, the files and discs may not be readable on Mac OS computers.

o WAV MONO F files

This format is a custom format to ensure recorded audio will playback correctly on Fostex DV40

equipmen

o WAV POLY (BWF-P) files.

This creates a single file combining all the tracks recorded

o Wav Poly F files

This format is a single file combi

ning all the tracks recorded with the custom changes necessary to

playback correctly on a Fostex DV40.

Note: The

Wav Poly F mode always stamps the WAV file at 48000 Hz even if the file was recorded at 48048Hz. Selecting

this mode when recording at 48000 hz has no effect.

o ZAX Files

This format is a custom non-lossy format. Creates.ZAX files which require the use of Zaxcom’s ZAX

le Utility to convert to standard broadcast wave or MP3 files.

o Time Code stamp pull up

Pulls up time code on mirrored audio. This option

is used in conjunction with the file type.

o Time Code stamp pull down

Pulls down time code on mirrored audio. This option

is used in conjunction with the file type.

File Resolution

Allows you select 16 or 24 bit resolution for the mirroring process.

Sampling Rate

Opens a window that allows you to select any sampling

rate. Options are 44.1, 47.952, 48, 48.048, 96,

96.096 and 192K.

Note: Y

ou should always record your audio at the highest sampling rate you intend to write to any of the external, or DVD-

RAM drives.

Erase Disk

Erases (and formats) the disc. this button. A dialog a

ppears asking if you want to format a UDF or FAT32

disc. The UDF format is required for discs destined for a DV40, you should use FAT32 unless your disc is

going to a DV40 device. You will be asked for confirmation before proceeding.

Important: DVD-RAM discs come pre-formatted as UDF 2.0. While deva can write to these discs, many computers

cannot read UDF2.0 discs. Always format discs using the Erase function in the DEVA before using them.

The DEVA displays “Non-DEVA” in the mirror status button when the DEVA sees a disc that it did not

format.

Mirror Mode

Enables the 'Mirroring' process which writes the audi

o to the selected drive.