Owner`s manual

Deva IV and Deva V Owner’s Manual
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o Simultaneous multi-disk multi-format recording
o Multi-sample rate recordings
Direct to hard disk recording with backup to DVD is the most reliable way to record location audio. The
DEVA recording system gives you peace of mind knowing that temperature, humidity, motion and environ-
mental contamination have no effect on the recordings y
ou will make to a sealed hard disk recorder.
o DEVA allows you to keep your recorded audio on the set, allowing production to instantly reference
pre
vious recordings. Disputes with post regarding recording issues can be immediately cleared up and
extra copies of recorded audio can be produced in case of lost, damaged or stolen material.
o Output 4 types of AES-31 Broadcast
Wave files to post.
o DEVA offers direct Avid and Pro-Tools compatibility. This sa
ves a tremendous amount of time loading
files in post production.
o Scene, Take, Note and roll number Metadata can be entere
d into the DEVA using the touch screen
display, Cameo mixer or external keyboard. This data goes directly into the Avid post production
system. All metadata can be easily edited on the DEVA to assure post gets the correct information for
each take.
o The DEVA supports FAT32 and UDF disk formats. So, DVD-RAM disks and FireWire hard drives
cr
eated b
y the DEVA are directly readable on Macintosh and Window computers without using third
party software drivers.
o A color touch screen display is a highlight of the new DEVA. This intuitive control system is the most
dir
ect and flexible method of control. New software features can be added to the DEVA creating new
buttons and controls on the touch screen.
Hints on Using Your Deva
The DEVA uses a high resolution PDA-style touch screen to access software functions. In most cases you
can use your finger to make selections, or use any brand of PDA stylus.
There are two ways to navigate from menu to menu. One is to push the menu button on the front panel.
The oth
er is to touch the status display in any screen. The status display, in the upper right corner of the
touch screen, shows whether DEVA is in stop, play or record mode.
Note: Touching the status button or pushing the menu button does not change the mode the DEVA is currently using. It is
saf
e to make either selection while recording.
Throughout this manual the following conventions are used:
o Toggle is used when the selection rotates through a number of possible selections. For example, File
Re
solution toggles between 16 Bits and 24 Bits.