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Zaxcom Deva User’s Manual_______________________________________________________Chapter 6
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Chapter 6 – Using ZaxNet
ZaxNet setup
ZaxNet only requires a hardware connection from the timecode output of the Deva to the timecode input of the
IFB100 transmitter. The IFB transmitter must be set to a unique Group ID that matches the Group ID in the
wireless transmitters.
Each wireless transmitter in the ZaxNet system must have a unique Unit ID. The Unit ID associates the
transmitter with the matching input on the recorder that the receiver for that transmitter is connected to. For
example, a receiver that is listening to a transmitter with ID code #4 will be connected to analog input number 4
on the recorder and will be controlled by fader #4 on a Mix-12 or Mix-8. The recorder’s analog inputs use Unit
IDs 1 – 8 and digital inputs use Unit IDs 9 – 16. If a Deva-16 is being used, line inputs 1 – 4 use Unit IDs 9 – 12.
The transmitter’s Group ID must match the IFB100’s Group ID. See the Wireless User Manual for the Group ID
and Unit ID parameters.
Each wireless transmitter must have a MiniSD card (or MicroSD card, as appropriate) installed and must have the
recording option enabled for the ZaxNet system to control the recorder that is integrated into the transmitter.
ZaxNet enable
The ZaxNet signal is embedded in the timecode output of the recorder. Enabling ZaxNet starts the commands
flowing to the IFB transmitter through its timecode input.
The ZaxNet Enable button is on the ZaxNet Setup page {p.84}. Turn it “ON” to enable the function.
Slaved / Non-slaved operation
The Transport Slaved button is on the ZaxNet Setup page {p.84}. If the wireless recorder’s transport is slaved
to the Deva, the wireless record / stop function will be in sync with the Deva. This is desirable if Actor privacy is
the most important concern. If the wireless transport is not slaved to the Deva, the wireless will be in record
mode all of the time. This is the safest way to use ZaxNet as the wireless will back up the audio even if the Deva
does not go into record. If the system is not slaved, the IFB transmitter must be used to restart wireless
recording if the wireless is required to replay audio. If the slave mode is enabled, the wireless will go into record
each time the Deva goes into record.
Note that the IFB100’s Pacifier page has 4 transport modes selectable by the UP or DOWN key: PLAY, STOP,
REC and “----“. The “----“ mode allows the TRX and/or Deva to adjust the transport mode in whatever way might
be appropriate. Otherwise the IFB will try to force a specific transport mode. When forcing the units to go back
into record after a ZaxNet playback operation, pressing the UP key forces the units into record while pressing the
DOWN key restores the IFB to its default state of “----“.
Transmitter gain setup
The microphone pre-amp gain of the TRX series transmitters can be remotely controlled from either the
recorder’s faders or from the trim knobs on the Mix-12 or Mix-8.
To control the wireless gain from the trim knobs on the Mix-12 or Mix-8, enter the Input Configure page
(Analog Inputs selected) {p.87} and select one of the analog or digital channels. The Mix12 Input Trim Select
button selects whether the trim knob on the mixer controls the transmitter input gain (Tx ZaxNet) or the Deva
pre-amp for the channel (Normal):
Tx ZaxNet – the on-screen graphic trim pot in the Analog Input (#) page {p.89} controls the recorder’s
pre-amp for the associated channel, the Mix-12 trim knob for the channel controls the
transmitter’s pre-amp for the channel and the Mix-12 linear fader controls the channel’s
contribution to the recording channel’s level.
Normal – ZaxNet is not enabled for this channel and the wireless kit associated with it, if any.
To control the transmitter’s pre-amp gain from the recorder’s faders, select the Faders page {p.54}. Then select
the Fader Assign button. Press the (Fader / ZaxNet Trim) button to change it to ZaxNet Trim. Pressing a
cross-point will route the transmitter’s pre-amp gain to the hardware fader on the recorder. Any hardware fader
can control any of the transmitters. Multiple transmitters can be assigned to a single pot. Master faders are not
allowed in this mode.
A transmitter cannot be assigned to a recorder’s fader and a Mix-12 / Mix-8 fader at the same time. The last
assignment will automatically disable the assignment from the other device.