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1. PLAY e PLAY mode audio occasionally out of sync e Playlist occasionally reports timecode as 00 00 00 00 Eject and re insert e the SSD to correct e FS700 RAW files occasionally show vertical line on right edge of frame e Recording is unaffected e FS700 RAW 60p files occasionally play with jitter De select and e re select to correct Recording is unaffected e Multiple clip playback not supported in RAW formats e Canon UHD RAW occasionally plays back black image De select and re select to correct Recording is unaffected RECORD ARRIRAW 4 3 mode is currently unsupported POST FS RAW files appear green when imported directly into SoeedGrade This is corrected in Speedgrade 2015 Pending Adobe update import via dynamic link from Premier Canon Cinema 4K half RAW 100 120 does not work in Adobe or Resolve Working with Adobe and BMD to resolve In Resolve 11 Lite FS7 and FS700 RAW CinemaDNG files may appear underexposed please follow the setup guide found here FS7 Workflow Guide by Nick Shaw https convergent design com odyssey7q knowledge base html kbartid 28 NOTE Updating firmware on an Odyssey monitor recorder requires the use of an SSD If an Odyssey monitor recorder is currently running firmware version 5 10 100 March 2015 or 2015 5 May 2015 then a qualified Samsung SSD see list above as well as an Odyssey SSD can be used to perform the update Samsung SSDs require the Convergent Design SSD Handle kit to moun
2. To activate the Odyssey after initial purchase go to Convergent Design com create a free user account and add the device to your account When you add a device to your account you will be provided with the Basic Activation Key for that device Once this is completed any time you wish to purchase or rent a Record Option return to the Convergent Design website and purchase or rent the option through our online store Upon payment the website will present an activation key which can then be entered into the Odyssey by tapping the appropriate selection under the Activation menu To see if a selection has been enabled tap on the option s button to see if ACTIVE appears Convergent Design com 19 Menu System The ODYSSEY Menu allows you to access basic device settings This is where you can view and enter activation keys set date time amp metadata format amp recover SSDs and view information about the device such as the firmware version and serial number It is accessed by tapping A then tapping ODYSSEY ACTIVATION Option Description For activating Odyssey required FS700 FS7 RAW RAW output of Sony FS7 or FS700 RAW output of Canon C500 or C300 MK2 RAW output of ARRI ALEXA RAW output of various industrial and specialty use cameras such as IO Industries or IndieCam MULTI STREAM Available in a future firmware update Record up to four HD signals simultaneously Multi
3. Convergent Design com 71 68 56 78 74 62 75 72 60 83 79 66 40 9 33 Record Time Capacities RAVE With the purchase of the Odyssey RAW Bundle or rental of a recording option upgrade available online the Odyssey7Q is capable of recording RAW output from certain cameras The chart below indicates maximum record time in minutes based on the use of two 512 GB SSDs 1TB For 512 GB one 512 GB SSD or two 256 GB SSDs divide in half For 256 GB divide by four For 2TB two 1TB SSDs multiply by two Record time capacities vary based on format Recording Format FS 4K RAW 50 FS 2K RAW 200 FS 4K RAW to 4K Apple ProRes 422 HQ 4K gt 4K 157 FS 4K RAW to UHD Apple ProRes 422 HQ 4K gt UHD 168 FS 4K RAW to 2K Apple ProRes 422 HQ 4K gt 2K 629 FS 4K RAW to HD Apple ProRes 422 HQ 4K gt HD 670 FS 4K RAW to 4K Apple ProRes 422 4K gt 4K 220 FS 4K RAW to UHD Apple ProRes 422 4K gt UHD 264 FS 4K RAW to 2K Apple ProRes 422 4K gt 2K 964 FS 4K RAW to HD Apple ProRes 422 4K gt HD 1060 FS 4K RAW to 4K Apple ProRes 422 LT 4K gt 4Kk 328 FS 4K RAW to UHD Apple ProRes 422 LT 4K gt UHD 408 FS 4K RAW to 2K Apple ProRes 422 LT 4K gt 2K 1324 FS 4K RAW to HD Apple ProRes 422 LT 4K gt HD 1516 FS 2K RAW High Speed to HD Apple ProRes 422 HQ 2K gt HD FS 2K RAW High Speed to HD Apple ProRes 422 2K gt HD FS 2K RAW High Speed to HD Apple ProRes 422 LT 2K
4. Recordin Apple ProRes HQ 422 LT Supports recording of two HD video streams Additional specifications will be made available upon release simultaneously Included as part of Odyssey RAW Bundle Will be available for purchase and or daily rental in the near future INCLUDED IN ODYSSEY RAW BUNDLE APOLLO OPTION 1080p 24 25 30 1080i 50 60 720p 50 60 All video streams must match in resolution and frame rate Multi Camera Live Switch using OLED touchscreen or optional keypad Recording Live Record four HD streams plus Live Switch or Quad View Switching Record two 4K UHD video streams simultaneously No genlock required streams timecode matched ne Record in Apple ProRes HQ 422 LT s pisa Output as matched clips or single multicamera file simultaneously along with a fifth channel of a quad split m NE f view or live switch Additional specifications will be made available upon release Soon Available for purchase or daily rental NOT INCLUDED IN ODYSSEY RAW BUNDLE Convergent Design com 8 Record Time Capacities Apple ProRes amp Uncompressed DPX ProRes 422 HQ ProRes 422 ProRes 422 LT The Odyssey can record numerous video and data formats such as Apple ProRes and uncompressed DPX which are included free with the Odyssey The chart below indicates maximum record time in minutes based on the use of two 512 GB SSDs 1TB F
5. with custom lengths available by special order Odyssey Ultra Thin SDI Cable CD OD SDI http convergent design com accessories 51 ultra thin sdi cable html Odyssey Utility Drive The Odyssey Utility Drive is designed as a lower cost alternative to the Odyssey Premium SSD media for secondary tasks The Odyssey Utility Drive can be used for Odyssey firmware updates Odyssey 3D LUT files and other future functionality The Odyssey Utility Drive will not record video files It is intended for Odyssey owners who do not wish to tie up an Odyssey SSD with utility features or for Odyssey owners who use their devices primarily as monitors and do not need to purchase large capacity recording media Odyssey Utility Drive CD SSD UTILITY C Convergent Design com 46 Accessories Odyssey SSD to USB 3 0 adapter To connect an Odyssey SSD to a computer for downloading files the computer needs to be able to mount an eSata 2 0 connection For computers without such connectivity the Convergent Design SSD to USB 3 0 Adapter is an inexpensive cable style adapter to allow the Odyssey SSD to connect to a USB 3 0 port 6Ghz transfer speed NOTE While the Convergent Design USB 3 0 Adapter can be connected to a USB 2 0 port download speeds will be extremely slow requiring many hours to offload an SSD Odyssey SSD to USB Adapter CD SSD USB3 http convergent design com accessories 38 usb 3 0 ssd adapter html ODYSSEY RACK MOUNT KIT The
6. A green bar connects the buttons for the monitoring tools to indicate when they are reading the LUTted image Likewise the individual video outputs can always display the original image LUT OFF always display a LUTted image LUT ON or mimic whatever is displayed on the OLED including the overlay of the monitoring tool on the image MIRROR OLED In a future free firmware update it will also be possible to choose to record video files to the SSD with a LUT applied CUSTOM LUTS The Odyssey7Q also supports custom 3D LUTs imported into the device Standard cube aka Image Cube files are supported in 17x17x17 33x33x3 and 65x65x65 bit depths These can commonly be generated in programs such as Resolve or Pomfort LiveGrade LOADING CUSTOM LUTS LUTs must be saved on a computer and then imported into the CD LUT Utility available for download on the Convergent Design website for translation into the Odyssey LUT format Load LUTs onto an Odyssey SSD or Utility Drive and mount in the Odyssey7Q Select IMPORT FROM SSD in the LUT menu to read SSD for LUTs LUTs can be PREVIEWED by tapping on individual file name but a destination folder must be selected in order to load LUTs onto the Odyssey7Q There are three folders for imported LUTs and up to 150 LUTs can be stored within them LUT RANGE The video signal from 0 to 100 can be represented by the Legal Range from 64 to 940 or by the Extended Range from 0 to 1023 A Legal
7. Cyan or Magenta colored stripes and the underlying image is visible in between the stripe lines Brightness range for each Zebra pattern can be individually selected with a high and low setting or that Zebra pattern can be switched off Ranges can overlap and any exposure value not selected will be represented as it appears in the underlying image There is a reference bar at the bottom of the image indicating the exposure range each Zebra pattern represents TOOLS LUT OPTIONS The Zebras tool can be set to measure the source video signal or the video with a LUT applied to it This is a replication of a control in the LUT menu and adjusting it affects all Monitoring Tools The Monitoring Tools False Color Monochrome Zebras Spot Meter Waveform Histogram Vectorscope can always read the original input signal LUT OFF always read the LUTted image LUT ON or switch between them depending on what is displayed on the OLED MIRROR OLED A green bar connects the buttons for the monitoring tools to indicate when they are reading the LUTted image MORE TOOLS This setting alternates the button on the Lower Tool Bar one button to the right of the timecode display between the ZEBRA tool and the SPOT METER tool Tapping button activates Spot Meter Holding button brings up the Spot Meter settings Spot Meter is an exposure reference tool presenting a brightness reading at a selected part of the image in both brightness Luma as well as the thr
8. This is a replication of a control in the LUT menu and adjusting it affects all Monitoring Tools The Monitoring Tools False Color Monochrome Zebras Spot Meter Waveform Histogram Vectorscope can always read the original input signal LUT OFF always read the LUTted image LUT ON or switch between them depending on what is displayed on the OLED MIRROR OLED A green bar connects the buttons for the monitoring tools to indicate when they are reading the LUTted image MORE TOOLS This setting alternates the button on the Lower Tool Bar to the left of the HIDE button between the HISTOGRAM tool and the VECTORSCOPE tool Hide hide menus amp screen overlays video C Convergent Design com While the Odyssey s OLED screen provides an excellent image with intuitive touch screen controls and information displays sometimes one does not want to see it all The Hide function can be set to make either the controls amp displays disappear or the video image go black A tap anywhere on the screen brings the full display back 55 Menu System SSD 1 xe EW UJ US NO SSD2 PLAYLIST 141 C 00 20 57 gt PLAY JU s lt w r 1 XS MENU BUTTON 7 REC PLAY TOGGLE 2 SYSTEM STATUS 8 CLIP METADATA 3 MARKER CONTROLS PLAY MODE ONLY 9 PLAYLIST 4 SSD1 STATUS 10 AUDIO 5 SSD SAFE EJECT 6 SSD2 STATUS Marker Controls Play Mode Only MARA 4 CJ Clip Notes such as Good Take can be made for each clip Text plus Good or MA
9. Waveform Vectorscope Histogram False Color exposure view Zebra Spot Meter three mode Focus Assist Pixel Zoom up to 12 1 LUTs and Frame Guides MULTI STREAM MONITORING up to four HD video signals can be input and viewed simultaneously quad split or live switched choose between inputs for full screen display The Apollo Option a future paid upgrade option will allow recording of four HD video signals simultaneously along with a fifth channel of a Quad Split view or a Live Switch all in Apple ProRes HQ 422 LT FLEXIBLE I O two dedicated 3G SDI inputs two dedicated 3G SDI outputs two switchable 3G SDI input outputs one HDMI input one HDMI output Active Cross Conversion means that all outputs are always active regardless of which input is used Recording HIGH CAPACITY RECORDING Two high speed solid state Drives SSD available in 256GB 512 GB and 1TB Capacities allow for extended recording 4K UHD 2K HD VIDEO RECORDING Record 4K 4096x2160 UHD 3840x2160 2K 2048x1080 and HD 1920x1080 1280x720 Video in Apple ProRes 422 HQ The Odyssey7Q can record 4K UHD 10 bit or 1080p60 10 bit over HDMI 2K HD 4 4 4 RGB VIDEO RECORDING Record 2K 2048x1080 and HD 1920x1080 video up to 50p 59 94p in 12 bit or 10 bit in uncompressed DPX stacks Apple ProRes 4444 XQ or Apple ProRes 4444 RAW RECORD OPTIONS Optional recording features available at any time for purchase Odyssey RAW Bundle or daily rental
10. 48 Future Firmware Update for 4 3 Support NOTE ARRIRAW above 30fps requires two SSDs to simultaneously record In a future firmware update only one SSD will be required for all frame rates More Info Convergent Design com products odyssey raw arri alexa html CANON Cinema RAW data is recorded as RMF files 4K RAW to 4K Apple ProRes 10 Bit 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 QHD RAW to UHD Apple ProRes 10 Bit 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 Supported 4K QHD RAW 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 60 4K Half RAW 50 59 94 100 120 2K 1080p 12 bit 10 bit 4 4 4 support 23 98 24 25 29 97 NOTE CANON RAW 50 60p and Half RAW 100 120p both C500 only require two SSDs to simultaneously record More Info Convergent Design com products odyssey raw canon c500 html Convergent Design com 7 Recording Capabilities IO Industries Flare 2KSDI 2K HD 10 Bit RAW 23 98 60p Indiecam indieGS2K 2K HD 10 Bit RAW 60 120p Indiecam indieGS2K HD 10 Bit RAW 23 98 60p Indiecam indieGS2K HD 12 Bit RAW 23 98 60p NOTE RAW data is recorded as DNG files NOTE Video outputs do not require Record Option More Info Convergent Design com products recording options pov raw html Available with a Future Firmware Release DUAL STREAM e 1080p 24 25 30 1080i 50 60 720p 50 60 Recording Both video streams must match in resolution and frame rate
11. ARRIRAW 4 3 48fps and Sony FS700 2K RAW 200fps and 240fps Basic Instructions for Using CD Clip Merger Software 1 Create a folder to hold your footage on our Hard Disk Drive or Raid System giving ita name meaningful to you such as Project Name Camera A 2013 09 12 2 Open the CLIPS Odyssey folder on your first SSD and copy all of the folders to the folder created in Step 1 Do not copy the folder itself copy the contents of the folder 3 Open the CLIPS Odyssey folder on your second SSD and copy all of the folders to the folder created in Step 1 Do not copy the folder itself copy the contents of the folder 4 Run the CD Clip Merger Program Additional instructions are available in the Readme file included in the download CD Apple ProRes Transfer Utility Updated to v1 10 for Apple ProRes 4444 compatibility and LUT metadata tagging Copies Apple ProRes files recorded on the Odyssey and merges files within each clip Also optimizes Apple ProRes clips for playback and editing Version 1 5 and later supports Markers and Clip Notes functions in PLAY Mode Markers and Notes are exported to a Final Cut XML file for FCP7 FCPX Adobe Premiere and Resolve 10 amp 11 Note While not required offloading files from SSDs using this tool is a more efficient workflow than other methods Installation Instructions 1 Download the CD Apple ProRes Transfer Tool installation files from the Convergent Design website on th
12. Accessories me 48 RELEASE NOTES 49 Firmware Version 2015 8 aaa 49 Firmware Version 2015 7 UU aaa Dih Earlier Versions nn 32 LIMITED WARRANTY 53 APPENDIX 54 Monitor Record Options nn 54 Online Resources 55 convergent Convergent Design Inc design 4525 Northpark Drive Colorado Springs CO 80918 Tel 720 221 3861 Email CDSupport convergent design com Website Convergent Design com Updated November 16 2015 2 27 PM Firmware Release v2015 11 BEFORE YOU BEGIN USING THE ODYSSEY WE STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU REVIEW THE INCLUDED QUICK START GUIDE WE ALSO STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING 11 13 Always record to the INTERNAL MEDIA OF THE CAMERA this is critical for proper timecode and ideal for dual media backup DO NOT REMOVE THE FOUR SCREWS FROM REAR OF CASE This may result in damage to the OLED panel Such damage is not covered by warranty Power and Cabling Make sure you have PROPER POWER 6 5 34VDC plugged in to the proper power port left side of recorder and that 3G rated SDI cables are used Power source must be able to provide up to 24 watts at all times to the Odyssey When powering the Odyssey from an ARRI ALEXA camera we recommend using the 24V R S Fischer 3 output from the ALEXA using the optional Convergent Design cable Familiarize yourself with the equipment and test prior to shooting Before using the SSDs it is IMPERATIVE TO FORMAT them in the Odyssey Formatting SSD media is a DESTRUCTIVE PRO
13. Apple ProRes HQ 422 LT 23 98p 24p 25p 29 97p 2K HD 2048x1080 1920x1080 Uncompressed video in DPX stacks 12 bit 10 bit 4 4 4 23 98p 24p 25p 29 97p 30p 2K HD 2048x1080 1920x1080 Uncompressed video in DPX stacks 10 bit 4 2 2 recorded as 4 4 4 23 98p 24p 25p 29 97p 30p 50p 59 94p 60p 2K HD 2048x1080 1920x1080 Apple ProRes 4444 amp 4444 XQ 23 98p 24p 25p 29 97p 30p 50p 59 94p 60p 2K HD 2048x1080 1920x1080 Apple ProRes HQ 422 LT 23 98p 24p 25p 29 97p 50p 59 94p 60p 50i 60i HD 1280x720 Apple ProRes HQ 422 LT 50p 60p 4K UHD video over 4 x SDI feeds 2 x SDI feeds source dependent or HDMI 4K UHD Video over HDMI supersampled to 2K HD Recorded as Apple ProRes 4K Video over HDMI up to 24p UHD Video over HDMI up to 30p 10 bit 2K HD video over SDI up to 60p HD 1080 over HDMI up to 60p HD 720 over HDMI up to 60p MULTI STREAM HD SDI and HDMI accepted 1080p psf 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50i 60i Video Monitoring SDI and HDMI accepted 720p 50 60 Note This is a monitoring mode only Display four independent 1080 or 720 HD streams simultaneously Quad split Includes capability to mix 1080 The Apollo Option amp 720 signals future availability will allow Multi Stream OLED display divided into quadrants or a single input may be selected for full screen display Live switch Recording between inputs dir
14. Convergent Design Odyssey Rack Mount Kit accepts one or two Odyssey units Monitors face forward for easy viewing and tilt forward for access to SSDs A pass through patch bay is included on the back along with short jumper cables for complete connectivity Odyssey Rack Mount Kit CD OD RACK ODYSSEY SCREEN PROTECTORS The Convergent Design Odyssey Screen Protector is a stick on peel off clear shield for the glass screen on the Odyssey It includes the inked labeling for the connectors and controls on the device This is a replacement item for the screen protector that ships installed on the Odyssey Replacement Odyssey7 Screen Protector CD OD SP7 Replacement Odyssey7Q Screen Protector CD OD SP7Q Replacement Odyssey7Q Screen Protector CD OD SP7QPLUS http convergent design com accessories 85 odyssey screen protector html ODYSSEY MICROFIBER CLEANING CLOTH Cloth for cleaning the Odyssey screen CD OD MFC For information on where to buy these accessories and other Convergent Design products please visit the Dealers section of our website at Convergent design com dealers ODYSSEY Remote Trigger The Convergent Design Odyssey Remote Trigger is a pushbutton active remote start stop trigger for Odyssey monitor recorders The trigger button illuminates while recording The trigger plugs into the RMT port on the left side of the Odyssey and comes in a six foot standard cable length Custom cable lengths and breakout cables for triggering multipl
15. adjust the clock as needed till the next record is performed Rentals are unit specific by the unit serial number and must be purchased via our website Once a rental key is input into a unit there is no way of retrieving or transferring the rental to another unit To activate a rental simply enter the 8 character key into the unit s activation section To check the status of an active rental touch the codec box When a rental period has two days remaining the rental text will change to yellow When a rental period has one day remaining the time will display in the form of minutes and will be flash for the last hour When there is one minute remaining if a record is started that entire clip will be recorded without a watermark regardless of length up to a maximum of 80 mins In other words will let you finish your last take which can be a maximum of filling up both drives based on a RAW format After the final clip the time remaining will change back to a white 0 mins For more information or to purchase Rental Options please visit our the Recording Options page of our website Convergent Design com products recording options For support with Rental Options visit us online at Convergent Design com su Convergent Design com 12 SSD Media Convergent Design SSD Media To enable recording on the Odyssey Convergent Design Odyssey SSDs or third party SSDs qualified by Convergent Design must be used Odyssey SSDs are av
16. amp 240fps in 2K Apple ProRes HQ 422 LT FS7 2K RAW HS gt 2K APPLE PRORES e Supports 100 120 200 amp 240fps in 2K Apple ProRes HQ 422 LT NEW FEATURES ODYSSEY7Q 7Q 7 SPOTIMETER e New Advanced Monitoring Tool for determining precise color and luminance ADDITIONAL TEST PATTERNS e EBU 75 and 100 Color Bar Options IMPROVED MONITORING TOOLS OVERLAY OPTION e Frame Guides now available for video output e Graticule lines 8 marks included on metering tools video outputs e Available for SDI and HDMI outputs Convergent Design com 49 Release Notes C300 MARK II CLOG2 PRESET LUTS ADDED e Canon EE 709 CL2 WDR e BT 709 Canonlog2 to BT 709 WideDR 33 Ver1 0 cube e CanonLog 2 Rec 709 to Wide Dynamic Range Rec 709 CANON_EE_CIN_CL2_WDR e CinemaGamut CanonLog2 to BT 709 WideDR 33 Ver1 0 cube e CanonLog 2 CinemaGamut to Wide Dynamic Range Rec 709 CANON C500 CLOG PRESET LUTS UPDATED e Canon EE 709 CL1 WDR e BT 709 Canonlog to BT 709 WideDR 33 Ver1 0 cube e CanonLog 1 Rec 709 to Wide Dynamic Range Rec 709 CANON_EE_CIN_CL1_ WDR e CinemaGamut CanonLog to BT 709 WideDR 33 Ver1 0 cube e CanonLog 1 CinemaGamut to Wide Dynamic Range Rec 709 PANASONIC V LOG PRESET LUT UPDATED e VariCam35 HS series GH4 amp DVX200 FIXES amp IMPROVEMENTS FIXED Rare access issue with RAW rental options FIXED Issue with improperly marked 2K HS RAW gt HD Apple ProRes files FIXED Rare interference issue with HDMI display FIXED
17. cannot be transferred between units RAW Recording FS 4K 2K RAW recorded as DNG files FS 4K RAW 23 98 25 29 97 50 59 94 FS 2K RAW 23 98 25 29 97 50 59 94 100 119 88 200 239 76 Apple ProRes Recording derived from RAW camera output FS 4K RAW gt 4K Apple ProRes 23 98 25 29 97 50 59 94 FS 4K RAW gt UHD Apple ProRes 23 98 25 29 97 50 59 94 FS 4K RAW gt 2K Apple ProRes 23 98 25 29 97 50 59 94 FS 4K RAW gt HD Apple ProRes 23 98 25 29 97 50 59 94 FS2K RAW High Speed gt 2K Apple ProRes 100 119 88 200 239 76 FS 2K RAW High Speed gt HD Apple ProRes 100 119 88 200 239 76 440 Frame Burst Mode FS700 Only FS 4K RAW 440 Frame Burst 100 119 88 FS 4K RAW Burst gt 4K Apple ProRes 100 119 88 FS 4K RAW Burst gt UHD Apple ProRes 100 119 88 FS 4K RAW Burst gt 2K Apple ProRes 100 119 88 FS 4K RAW Burst gt HD Apple ProRes 100 119 88 NOTE High data rate of RAW at 4K50p 4K59 94p 4K100p burst 4K119 88p Burst 2K200p and 2K239 76p require recording to two SSDs simultaneously NOTE 2K High Speed ProRes currently cannot span SSDs In this mode the Odyssey7Q will only allow recording with one SSD mounted More Info Convergent Design com products odyssey raw sony fs700 html ARRIRAW data is recorded as ari files ARRIRAW 16 9 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 48 50 59 97 60 ARRIRAW 4 3 23 98 24 25 29 97 30
18. file name issue with ALEXA SUP 11 01 FIXED Apple ProRes playback skipping and judder FIXED horizontal lines in Multi Stream Monitoring mode FIXED internal LTC timecode with Indiecam and IO Industries RAW modes FIXED LUT On Off clean SDI HDMI output in FS700 RAW mode FIXED display image tearing in ARRIRAW 48 50 60p FIXED timecode in FS700 FS7 2K HS gt HD Apple ProRes FIXED Vectorscope in 4K Apple ProRes and ARRIRAW modes FIXED analog audio input mixing with playback audio IMPROVED ARRIRAW Detection IMPROVED Touchscreen response IMPROVED Vectorscope magnification increments IMPROVED HDMI SDI Source detection IMPROVED 1080p24 detection with Canon C100 IMPROVED Reduced power consumption in Apple ProRes recording modes SOFTWARE CD APPLE PRORES TRANSFER TOOL V1 10 e Support for Apple ProRes 4444 XQ and 4444 e Windows and Mac versions available FS RAW POST WORKFLOW LUT WORKFLOW UPDATE e New LUTs for matching FS7 FS700 RAW recording to Apple ProRes recording e New documentation and video tutorials on Convergent Design website NEW CANON CLOG AND CLOG2 ADDITIONAL PRESETS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD e View LUT downloads on our website at https www convergent design com download luts html KNOWN ISSUES Record Trigger from Panasonic DVX200 not currently supported If signal is lost while recording in Dual Stream Monitoring mode ending current recording may take up to 10 seconds In Dual Stream Monitoring Analog Audio is only Suppor
19. for when the SSD was not properly dismounted from the Odyssey This includes physically removing the SSD without running the eject sequence sudden loss of power to the Odyssey or improper powering down of the Odyssey The Recover process accesses any incomplete files on the SSD and when possible properly closes them NOTE FORMATTING OF SSDs SHOULD ALWAYS BE PERFORMED ON THE ODYSSEY Set the appropriate time IMPORTANT FOR RECORDING OPTION Set the appropriate date RENTALS Restore all default settings Resets metadata fields Does not effect firmware Resets all settings version or record options Deletes User LUTs Displays the firmware version serial number warranty status and which Options are activated Check our website regularly to ensure you are running the current firmware The remainder of the A menu replicates controls available on the Upper Tool Bar when the Odyssey is in RECORD mode Lemm ems ea tam 4 E gt Convergent Design com 3 d 4 20 Menu System SETUP Controls for Camera Type Recording Format and Trigger Replication of RECORD STATUS button controls for details see page 21 INPUTS Controls for video and timecode inputs Replication of INPUT OUTPUT STATUS button Input Control Settings for details see page 19 OUTPUTS Controls for video outputs Replication of INPUT OUTPUT STATUS button Output Control Settings for details see page 20 AUDIO Controls for Audio settin
20. image sources including alpha channels and includes the following Target data rate of approximately 330 Mbps for 4 4 4 sources at 1920 x 1080 and 29 97 fps Perceptually indistinguishable from the original material Apple ProRes 422 HQ The Apple ProRes 422 HQ codec offers the utmost possible quality for 4 2 2 or 4 2 0 sources without an alpha channel and provides the following Target data rate of approximately 220 Mbps 1920 x 1080 at 60i Higher quality than Apple ProRes 422 Apple ProRes 422 The Apple ProRes 422 codec provides the following Target data rate of approximately 145 Mbps 1920 x 1080 at 60i Higher quality than Apple ProRes 422 LT Apple ProRes 422 LT The Apple ProRes 422 LT codec provides the following Roughly 70 percent of the data rate of Apple ProRes 422 smaller file sizes than ProRes 422 Higher quality than Apple ProRes 422 Proxy NATIVE APPLE PRORES SUPPORT Adobe CC 2014 Final Cut Pro 7 Autodesk Smoke Apple FCP X Aperture Black Magic DaVinci Resolve Sony Vegas Cineform Studio The Foundry Nuke Convergent Design com 45 Post Production FS7 FS700 RAW Support DNG Sequences All FS7 FS700 RAW recording on the Odyssey is recorded as a 12 bit linear CinemaDNG file With DNG files timecode and clip metadata is stored in every frame as well as in the XML file within each clip All audio is recorded 48Hz 16 bit Uncompressed WAV audio It is
21. tools activated such as Waveform C Convergent Design com 24 Menu System CUSTOMIZE HDMI TIMECODE OUT Allows for signal overlay onto HDMI OUT video LUT OFF sends out the video signal or representation of the RAW data signal with no alteration LUT ON applies the LUT image adjustment as selected in the LUT menu MIRROR OLED applies whatever overlays are present on the OLED panel including LUT and monitoring tools activated such as Waveform On Off control to activate an onscreen timecode window display over SDI and HDMI outputs Record Status Record Mode ONLY 4K gt 4K PRORES Displays current recording format Tapping button brings up detailed information on recording format and frame rates as well as controls for setting monitoring and recording modes f a rented Record Option is in use the remaining time is noted here Mode Record Options MONITOR gt RECORD RECORD STREAM VIDEO CODEC Convergent Design com Tapping status boxes brings up a list of selections for each Choice of CAMERA determines MONITOR gt RECORD selections for that camera CAMERA also determines Trigger Timecode and LUT integration Available cameras Sony FS7 FS700 Sony F3 F5 and F55 and others Canon C500 and others ARRI ARRI Alexa POV RAW IndieCam and IO Industries Other sundry HD video sources Panasonic RED Multi Stream up to 4 HD video sources monitoring only Displays options for t
22. 7 23 Canon QHD Raw 60 58 48 29 24 Canon AK RAW to AK Apple ProRes 422 HQ 157 151 126 Enon QHD RAW to UHD Apple ProRes 422 HQ 168 161 134 T Canon 4K RAW 6 4K Apple ProRes 422 220 212 176 EE Canon QHD RAW to UHD Apple ProRes 422 264 252 212 Jot Canon 4K RAW to 4K Apple ProRes 422 LT 328 316 264 I P Canon QHD RAW to UHD Apple ProRes LT 408 392 324 mai POV 2K 10 bit RAW o 252 242 202 121 101 POV HD 10 bit RAW 269 258 215 129 107 64 54 POV HD 12 bit RAW 222 213 178 106 89 Convergent Design com 11 Recording Option Rentals L Rental Activation Keys Rental Activation Keys may be purchased though our website for Sony FS7 FS700 RAW Canon C500 Cinema RAW the ARRI Alexa ARRIRAW and POV RAW recording options Please visit the links in the Recording Capabilities section for more information Parameters for Rentals Rentals are based on a 24 hr period Rentals can be added to the unit in daily 24 hour increments up to a maximum of 30 days at a time A rental starts the first time a record is performed in the rental codec then the 24 hour clock starts Note that during a 24 hr rental period you will not be allowed to adjust the clock after the first record Thus users must set a central time or choose a timezone that will best fit all of their given locations in that 24 hr period After 24 hours a user may
23. ATE http convergent design com accessories 50 teradek battery plate kit html C Convergent Design com 45 Accessories Odyssey Sun Hood The Convergent Design Odyssey Hood is a sturdy but flexible three sided sunshade specifically designed for the Odyssey The hood attaches to the side 1 4 20 mount sockets on the Odyssey If there is another item such as a mount that uses these side sockets the Odyssey Hood s bolts can be removed and the other item s bolts can be passed through the Hood into the Odyssey The Odyssey Hood folds flat for storage and can rest atop the Odyssey within the Odyssey Case When the Hood is folded the mounting bolts do not protrude long enough to make contact with any surface so as not to scratch the Odyssey screen in transport Odyssey Sun HOOD CD OD HOOD http convergent design com accessories 88 odyssey7 7g sun hood html Odyssey Aluminum Table Stand The Convergent Design Odyssey Aluminum Table Stand attaches to the Odyssey While only five ounces it is tall enough to protect the cables and connectors attached to the bottom of an Odyssey The design tilts back the screen for comfortable viewing while also centering the weight over the stand for balance The stand can support an Odyssey alone or with any Convergent Design battery mount with full clearance and stability There is also a standard 5 8 socket with tie down bolt to mount the stand onto a standard light stand or baby pin The stand
24. CESS any existing data will be lost during format Ensure that the camera s viewfinder data is not being recorded IF YOU SEE VIEWFINDER DATA ON THE ODYSSEY monitor then it will be recorded In a future update if your camera can provide both clean and data overlayed video feeds it will be possible to monitor one while recording the other NEVER DELETE ANY FILES OFF AN SSD FROM A COMPUTER except when going through a firmware update procedure While we recommend that you always maintain the latest firmware on your Odyssey WE DO NOT RECOMMEND UPDATING FIRMWARE IF YOU ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF A SHOOT unless specifically instructed to do so by our Technical Support staff When offloading media ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP COPY ideally to a RAID1 drive Be sure to allow the Odyssey to finish closing a Record file before taking any further action Always safely eject SSD Media by pressing the button before removing SSD media from the Odyssey C Convergent Design com 2 Package Contents Included with Odyssey7Q e Odyssey7Q Monitor Recorder e Odyssey Universal Power supply SSD Media and other accessories are sold separately C Convergent Design com 5 HOM HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE ProRes 422 HQ ProRes ve Monitoring PROFESSIONAL MONITOR 7 7 1280x800 OLED panel featuring true blacks and accurate color with a full range color gamut for REC709 or DCI P3 viewing IMAGE ANALYSIS TOOLS
25. ED screen Tapping the smaller image will alternate the two video streams between the larger and smaller view Each individual video stream can also be viewed without the other visible The OLED and GUIDE buttons are replaced with DUAL A and B buttons Tapping A or B shows only that video stream Tapping DUAL shows the selected dual display mode Holding the DUAL button brings up the DUAL STREAM settings In DUAL STREAM mode the SDI video outputs can be set to two different modes In Mirror OLED mode the SDI outputs display the same signal path of the OLED screen showing the selected dual display mode or individual video streams depending on the selection of the DUAL A or B buttons In A gt A B gt B mode the SDI A HDMI input is output directly to SDI A OUT and the SDI B input is output directly to SDI B In this mode it is not possible to view Monitoring Tools LUT or Timecode Window over SDI and only true Progressive or Interlace signals will be output PSF will be shown as Progressive The HDMI output always remains in Mirror OLED Tapping button activates the chosen LUT on the OLED display Holding button brings up the LUT menu A Look Up Table LUT is a set of exposure contrast and color offsets to adjust an image Originally designed as a tool to indicate on one display how an image would appear on a different type of display LUTs have expanded to also become tools to preview color grading decisions The Odyssey7Q includes numerou
26. ERS RECORD BUTTON Tap Record Button on Upper Toolbar to start stop recording CAMERA Use camera s trigger to stop start recording trigger output must be enabled on camera TIMECODE Use detection of timecode incrementing to start stop recording Odyssey TIMECODE must be set to SDI HDMI or LTC and timecode source set to Record Run REMOTE Use the Convergent Design Remote Trigger accessory to start stop recording PROJECT RATE Determines playback frame rate from the SSDs Note that all incoming frames are always recorded Project Rate only determines the intended playback speed which can always be changed in post The Project Rate can follow the incoming source frame rate or be set to a specific rate for faster or slower than real time playback FOLLOWS INPUT is the default setting automatically aligning to the incoming framerate at speeds 60p and below At higher incoming frame rates 100 200p signals have a default Project Rate of 25p and 120p 240p signals default to 24p This allows an even division of frames for smooth playback Available Project Rates FOLLOWS INPUT default setting 23 98 FPS 24 00 FPS 25 00 FPS 29 97 FPS 30 00 FPS 48 00 FPS 50 00 FPS 59 94 FPS 60 00 FPS TRIGGER button Record Mode ONLY C Convergent Design com Displays status of recording mode When button is Red with a white circle it is ready to record When Gray there is no signal available to record While recording the button is B
27. HD video inputs These IO ports allow additional inputs or additional outputs for the Odyssey HDMI IN HDMI 1 4 input from HDMI video source SDI B IO BNC connector for 3G SDI input output B In Multi Stream monitoring mode the Odyssey can accept up to four HD video inputs These IO ports allow additional inputs or additional outputs for the Odyssey SDI A OUT BNC connector for 3G SDI output A SDI B OUT BNC connector for 3G SDI output B AUDIO IN 3 5mm mini phone stereo socket for analog audio in This input will be enabled in a free future firmware update AUDIO OUT 3 5mm mini phone stereo headphone socket Odyssey7Q Top There are two Solid State Drive SSD slots SSD1 and SSD2 Only Convergent Design Odyssey SSDs or qualified third party SSDs can be used to capture video on the Odyssey The Odyssey Utility Drive can be used for firmware updates and other future functions but not to record video files To mount SSD insert connector end first with the label facing forward and the handle near flush with the back of the Odyssey Push gently but firmly until the handle flange is flush with the top of the Odyssey It is a snug fit but the SSD should insert smoothly C Convergent Design com 14 Odyssey Anatomy Odyssey7Q Left Side There are two Function buttons F1 LOCK and F2 SHUT DOWN F1 LOCK Lockout control for the Odyssey touchscreen Push to engage and SCREEN LOCK will appear in the center of the touchscree
28. RKERS Bad notes Markers are flagged reference points within a file Single flags as well as in out points can be marked Used in conjunction with the Convergent Design EE w Apple ProRes Transfer Utility 1 4 or above markers are translated into Final Cut Lea aa 7 and FCPX XML files These can be imported into Final Cut 7 FCPX and Adobe kosa pam Premiere Up to 16 In and 16 Out points can be marked in a single clip but more than one pair of In and Out points can only be read by FCPX Input Output Status Displays current SDI HDMI output status and settings Tapping button brings up detailed information on F 2 the Input Output Status and allows selection of input and output settings Replication of INPUT OUTPUT STATUS button from RECORD mode for details see page 24 Playlist Play Mode Only Tapping button displays a list of recorded files Files can be selected for playback and can be continuously played back in a Loop AW g o8 _ 5007020223 14 55 09 X 45007090224 00 24 10 _ 65007090225 00 32 INPUT PROJECT TIMECODE TIME OF DAY 22 27 27 97 00 00 00 02 08 JUL 14 06 48 29 97 29 97 00 00 00 00 23 JUL 14 11 34 29 97 29 97 00 00 00 02 23 JUL 14 1 11 65007090226 00 01 29 97 29 97 00 00 00 00 24 JUL 1 12 386PR000492 00 19 LJ MULTIPLE Mm mi 29 87 29 97 00 00 00 00 24 JUL 14 1 C Convergent Design com 56 Professional Monitor Recorder Lower Tool Bar Play Mode A different tool
29. Range representation can carry values outside the 0 100 range An Extended Range representation cannot LUTs are designed to expect either a Legal or Extended Range input and produce a Legal or Extended Range output The designations LL Legal in Legal out or EE Extended In Extended Out are sometimes used in LUT names to indicate this The Odyssey preset LUTs are all EE Custom LUTs may not be The LUT RANGE control allows selection of the range type of LUT being used METADATA Tapping the METADATA button opens the LUT FILE METADATA menu For each LUT a Project or camera can be marked and a notes field is also available 50 Menu System Focus Zoom Timecode 00 12 16 04 C Convergent Design com MANAGE LUTS Tapping the MANAGE LUTS button opens the LUT Management menu Custom LUTs can be deleted from the folders and folders can be renamed Tapping button activates Focus Assist Holding button brings up the Focus Assist settings There are three styles of Focus Assist available PEAKING Edge detection based on contrast with variable sensitivity Image can be displayed with edges highlighted in red green blue black white or yellow Or only detected edges can be displayed as white with other image elements in black REVEAL A more aggressive complex focus detection system Sharper objects highlighted with a variable sensitivity control Can be combined with Peaking under that control s menu ENHANCE
30. Simple edge enhancement display Allows for easier judging of focus by artificially augmenting sharpness on the OLED display Pixel Zoom enlarges a section of the image on the OLED panel to better judge focus and other aspects of the image The resolution of the video area of the OLED panel is 1280x720 1 1 zoom and 2 1 zoom enlarge a select section of the image to a pixel for pixel crop 1 1 shows a 1280x720 crop from a 2K HD signal 2 1 shows a 1280x720 crop from a 4K UHD signal Hyper Zoom modes show a reference window on the image and an enlarged representation of the image within that window on the lower right corer of the OLED screen Hyper Zoom modes include 4 1 6 1 8 1 10 1 and 12 1 When the Odyssey7Q is set to a 4K gt HD SuperSampling mode the Pixel Zoom functions reference the original higher resolution image To adjust the area of the image referenced in any Pixel Zoom mode drag a finger or stylus on the OLED screen The movement can be selected to drag the image within the window or to move the window over the image In 1 1 and 2 1 tap Zoom Window box to re center image In Hyper Zoom modes select from six colors for the outline of the reference window At the center of the Lower Tool Bar is a counter displaying timecode This counter displays hours minutes seconds and frames in the format 00 00 00 00 A Timecode Window display can be overlaid on the SDI and HDMI outputs This is selectable in the OUTPUT menu on the Upper To
31. USER MANUAL OD Y E YO C 0 nve ge ent Apple ProRes 4444 XQ za Apple ProRes 4444 S r O e S Apple ProRes 422 HQ Apple ProRes 422 HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE Apple ProRes 422 LT Updated November 16 2015 2 27 PM Firmware Release 2015 11 INTRODUCTION PACKAGE CONTENTS OVERVIEW Features RECORDING CAPABILITIES Included Free with Odyssey Q RECORD TIME CAPACITIES Apple ProRes amp Uncompressed DPX RECORDING OPTION RENTALS Rental Activation Keys SSD MEDIA Convergent Design SSD Media ODYSSEY ANATOMY Physical Caharcteristics ODYSSEY REMOTE TRIGGER GETTING STARTED Odyssey Activation MENU SYSTEM Odyssey xy Menu Convergent Design com Odyssey7Q User Manual v2015 8 1 WORKING WITH MEDIA 37 Recording to SSD Media me of Loss of Power During a Record na A Downloading Media asza gt OTHER FILES ON SSD MEDIA aaa 3 File Storage me 38 SOFTWARE UTILITIES 39 CD Data Unpacker me 33 CD Clip Merger miu gt CD Apple ProRes Transfer Utility 23 CD 3D LUT Converter me 40 POST PRODUCTION 41 Working with Recorded Files me 41 Uncompressed Support DPX sequence X Ua 41 Apple ProRes mes 42 FS700 RAW Support DNG Sequences m 43 FS700 RAW Dealing with RAW Files UU 43 FS700 FCP X Import Settings nn 44 Canon C500 4K RAW Support me 44 ARRI Alexa ARRIRAW Support ae 44 ACCESSORIES 45 Convergent Design Accessories na 45 Third Party
32. Y NDF Odyssey internal clock non drop frame counting TIME OF DAY DF Odyssey internal clock drop frame counting SEED RECORD RUN Set timecode counter increments while recording TEST PATTERN Displays reference image on OLED and video outputs Choose between SMPTE EBU 75 and EBU 100 color bars AK 2K VIEWING Determines monitoring of 17 9 video signals on OLED and video outputs Available Viewing Options LETTERBOX 17 9 Shows full frame with black borders above and below image NOTE Reduction of image may cause aliasing in monitored image CENTER CUT 16 9 Shows center 16 9 portion of 17 9 frame C Convergent Design com 25 Menu System ANAMORPHIC DESQ Horizontally stretches image to correct for use of optical anamorphic lenses Image altered on OLED screen as well as SDI and HDMI outputs Does not affect recording Options are labeled in squeeze multiplier and displayed aspect ratio Full Frame options always show full width and height of recorded signal Center Extraction options show popular extracted frames OFF image unaltered FULL FRAME 1 33x 2 37 1 1 33x horizontal stretch 2 37 1 aspect ratio 1 5x 2 67 1 1 5x horizontal stretch 2 67 1 aspect ratio 2 0x 3 56 1 2 0x horizontal stretch 3 56 1 aspect ratio CENTER EXTRACTION 1 33X 1 78 1 Stretches center 4 3 image to cover 16 9 frame 2 0x 2 39 1 2 0x stretch with image zoom amp borders to crop to 2 39 1 2 0x 2 67 1 2 0x stretc
33. ailable in 256GB 512GB and 1TB Odyssey SSDs are available for purchase separately and one 256GB SSD is included with purchase of an Odyssey7Q Odyssey SSDs 256GB Odyssey SSD CD SSD 256GB 512GB Odyssey SSD CD SSD 512GB 1TB Odyssey SSD CD SSD 1TB Qualified Third Party SSD Media Convergent Design has qualified five models of Samsung SSDs for use in Odyssey monitor recorders Only qualified SSDs or Odyssey SSDs will function in Odyssey 7 7 monitor recorders SSDs mount into the Odyssey monitor recorders with a latching handle SSD handle kits are available for purchase separately Qualified Third Party SSD Models Samsung 850 PRO in 128GB 256GB 512GB and 1TB capacities Samsung 850 EVO in 1000GB capacity Certified vs Qualifieds SSD Media Odyssey SSDs are certified to work in Odyssey monitor recorders Convergent Design tests and sells these SSDs so the company has oversight to warranty their performance The above listed Samsung SSDs are qualified to work in Odyssey monitor recorders While multiple samples have been tested extensively by Convergent Design we do not directly sell this media so Convergent Design cannot warrantY individual 3rd party SSDs Convergent Design Customer Support is available to our clients 24 7 but we may not be able to successfully support third party product to the same extent as our own products Odyssey Utility Drive The Odyssey Utility Drive is designed as a lower cost alternative to the Odys
34. also functions as a chest offset when an Odyssey is worn with a neck strap so the operator doesn t have to look uncomfortably straight down Odyssey Aluminum Table Stand CD OD AL TS http convergent design com accessories 36 odyssey7 7q aluminum table stand html Odyssey Protective Case The Convergent Design Odyssey Case is based on a Nanuk 910 case with custom foam insert The use of precision cut rigid foam means less is needed for protecting the gear The main cutout for an Odyssey includes removable layers of rigid foam to allow the Odyssey to fit snugly when bare or with a variety of battery plates and 3rd party accessory mounts This includes all Convergent Design mounting plates including the Teradek Bolt Adapter Plate complete with wireless receivers mounted and all cables plugged in An additional cutout is large enough to hold SSDs cables USB adapter batteries Teradek Bolt transmitters etc Odyssey Protective Case CD OD CASE http convergent design com accessories 37 odyssey case html Odyssey Ultra Thin SDI Cable The Odyssey Ultra Thin SDI Cable is a flexible and lightweight cable for use with the Odyssey The SDI cable is rated for 3G signals and is useful in camera mounted installations where its thinness and flexibility will help keep it out of the way for operators Despite its small size the SDI Cable is quite rugged and can even be tied in knots without effecting performance Standard lengths are 18 and 36
35. ames in this mode OPERATION e SSD Detection is longer than previous 5 10 seconds e Loading of SSD LUTS can take up to 30 seconds e Occasionally LUT deletion does not work correctly Deleted LUTs may reappear after power cycle Resetting LUTs in gt ODYSSEY gt RESET menu will delete all imported LUTs PREVIOUS KNOWN ISSUES AUDIO SDI HDMI outputs occasionally will not carry audio Cycle Odyssey power to restore SDI HDMI audio occasionally will have a static pop when powering up Audio will occasionally swap tracks when recording in DPX Using Analog Audio and HDMI video occasionally SDI HDMI and headphone outputs do not carry audio Audio output headphones occasionally flips channels MONITOR e Focus Assist in Edge Enhanced mode and recording Apple ProRes 422 HQ shows edges as white instead of selected color e PIXEL ZOOM in RAW or DPX occasionally causes stretching of image e Recording is unaffected e Switching between ARRIRAW 1 5G DL and 3G DL occasionally can make the image incorrect on the OLED screen Disconnect amp reconnect one of the SDI inputs to correct Recording is unaffected e SDI HDMI outputs have a pink line in image on Canon C500 2K 12 bit 10 bit video Recording is unaffected e O Industries RAW files do not send color balance metadata to the Odyssey7Q so images appear incorrect Recorded metadata color balance is set to 5600K but is not baked in C Convergent Design com 52 Release Notes
36. ample to Apple ProRes 23 98p 25p 29 97p e Camera trigger amp HDMI timecode in HD Only NEW FEATURES ODYSSEY7Q ODYSSEY7Q FS7 FS700 HIGH SPEED RAW gt APPLE PRORES SUPPORT FS7 FS700 e 4K RAW gt 4K Apple ProRes 50p amp 60p added e 4K RAW gt UHD Apple ProRes 50p amp 60p added e 2K RAW HS gt HD Apple ProRes 100p 120p 200p 240p Only one SSD can be mounted for recording 2K HS Apple ProRes Only Odyssey int TC supported Seed Time of Day DF amp NDF FS700 only e 4K RAW Burst gt 4K Apple ProRes 100p amp 120p e 4K RAW Burst gt UHD Apple ProRes 100p amp 120p NOTE Requires Odyssey RAW Bundle or Sony FS RAW Option CANON C300 MKII RAW SUPPORT e 4K RAW recording up to 30p e QHD RAW recording up to 30p e 4K RAW gt 4K Apple ProRes up to 30p e QHD RAW gt UHD Apple ProRes up to 30p NOTE Requires Odyssey RAW Bundle or Canon RAW Option C Convergent Design com 51 Release Notes NEW FEATURES ODYSSEY7Q ODYSSEY7Q ODYSSEY7 VECTORSCOPE e Analog or Digital Trace e Trace display in green or color true CbCr e Variable Zoom 1 0x 15 0x Finger Drag left right e Zoom Presets 1 2 5 10 15x Finger Drag up down FIXES amp IMPROVEMENTS FIXED Audio issues in 1080i59 94 playback FIXED 4K to 2K HD Downscale Line at the bottom of image IMPROVED Color Bars IMPROVED Odyssey Menu Font KNOWN ISSUES e 2K Raw 23 98 60p is not supported in 2K Raw HS to HD ProRes e On C
37. anon XC10 camera trigger and HDMI timecode are not supported in UHD but work in HD KNOWN ISSUES FROM 2015 7 MONITOR e 4K HDMI input HDMI output has lines in the image Note SDI output is unaffected Recording is unaffected e Color Bars on powering up unit with video source connected can result in a black screen Disconnect SDI or HDMI to remedy Some Preset LUTs may need to have Extended Legal ranges adjusted when selected Image Analysis Tool Overlays are slower than previous firmware Lines on the display Graticules for Image Analysis Tools are not currently displayed on the video outputs Anamorphic Desqueeze is not supported in Canon Half Raw at this time e When PSF output is selected OLED display is interlaced PLAY e Playback of Sony 4K RAW on Odyssey7Q only occasionally shifts image slightly horizontal Recording is unaffected RECORD e Remove 3 2 Pulldown is not supported in DPX e Occasionally when viewing or recording 4K UHD gt 2K HD SuperSample lines can appear on the OLED display Recorded files as unaffected e IN FS700 4K Raw Burst mode 100p 120p ten extra frames are recorded at the end of each clip Occasionally these are bad frames This will be corrected in future firmware from 450 frames to proper 440 frames e IN FS700 4K Raw Burst mode 100p 120p gt 2K HD Apple ProRes the amount of frames that are recorded may vary based on trigger type and clip to clip Note the Odyssey always records 420 fr
38. ate amp cadence ie 1080 progressive 30fps e Remove 3 2 pulldown is not supported at the this time recorded as 60i e HDMI can only be paired with SDI B overwrites SDI A e SDI A or HDMI must be present in order to see or record SDI B e Dual Stream Recording Option will come in a future firmware update APPLE PRORES 4444 4444 XQ e 2K 10 12 bit RGB up to 50p 59 94p e 1080 10 12 bit RGB up to 50p 59 94p e Currently available for video sources only SDI Level B e Supported cameras include Sony F3 F5 F23 F35 F55 Canon C300mkll C500 plus numerous others TIMECODE WINDOW OVERLAY OPTION e Available for SDI and HDMI outputs EXPANDED REMOTE TRIGGER FUNCTION e Remote Trigger now enabled in all Record amp Playback Modes e Raw amp Raw gt Apple ProRes e HD 2K UHD 4K Apple ProRes e HDMI 4K UHD gt 2K HD Apple ProRes EXPANDED LTC FUNCTION Linear Timecode now enabled in all Record Modes Raw amp Raw gt Apple ProRes HD 2K UHD 4K Apple ProRes HDMI 4K UHD gt 2K HD Apple ProRes MULTI STREAM MONITORING LUTS e LUT function enabled in Dual Stream amp Multi Stream Monitoring modes SYNC PLAYBACK OPTION FOR APPLE PRORES 50P 60P e Option to skip every other frame in playback of 50p 60p Apple ProRes files for real time playback speed with audio sync e Currently available in all 2K amp HD Apple ProRes modes NEW FEATURES ODYSSEY7Q 7Q ODYSSEY RAW BUNDLE FS700 2K RAW HS gt 2K APPLE PRORES e Supports 100 120 200
39. bar will appear at the bottom of the screen in Play Mode TOOLS 5 STEP D STEPS 00 12 16 72 Tools Scrub Buttons Play Mode Only TOOLS SCRUB Toggles Lower Tool Bar between PLAYBACK CONTROLS and IMAGE ANALYSIS TOOLS For information on TOOLS please see LOWER TOOL BAR RECORD MODE on p 28 Playback Controls Play Mode Only lt PREV Playback controls are activated when TOOLS is selected There are five deck style play controls a lt PREV and NEXT gt skip to the previous or next file in a selected playlist lt STEP and STEP gt move a paused video file to the previous or next frame j gt amp toggle between play and pause Timecode All Modes At the center of the Lower Tool Bar is a counter displaying timecode This counter displays hours minutes seconds and frames in the format 00 00 00 00 09 12 16 04 Scrub Bar Play Mode Only Activated by toggling the TOOLS SCRUB Button The lower right tool bar is a bar that represents the full video file The number on the left notes the time within the video file currently cued The number on the right indicates the total time of the clip A vertical line graphically represents the cue point within the file 05 59 14 55 Drag a finger across the bar to move through the file A finger dragged on the video image area itself is a more fine tuned control To play the file from the selected point use the deck controls C Convergent Design com 57 Wor
40. d signal or the signal from any of the device s outputs The Odyssey7Q display is capable of presenting the full contrast and color gamut of both the REC709 and DCI P3 standards Assuming a standard properly attenuated video signal from the camera source the display defaults are 100 for SATURATION CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS Red Green Blue GAINS and R G B BIASES Adjustable ranges are 50 140 REC 709 Unless otherwise noted any standard video source accepted by the Odyssey7Q should be a REC709 compliant signal not DCI P3 which is for digital cinema displays ORIENTATION controls the vertical orientation of the image on the OLED display TEST PATTERN replaces the video signal with SMPTE or EBU color bars This is the only control that also affects the video outputs MORE TOOLS Alternates buttons on the Lower Tool Bar between different monitoring functions Alternate OLED amp GUIDE with DUAL STREAM FALSE COLOR with MONOCHROME ZEBRAS with SPOT METER and HISTOGRAM with VECTORSCOPE Exchange controls operate independently and are available in each effected tool s menu C Convergent Design com 28 BASE standard is Medium and COLOR GAMUT is Menu System Guide Dual Stream DUAL STREAM LUT LUT C Convergent Design com Tapping button activates Frame Guides Holding button brings up the Frame Guides settings Presets available are 1 33 1 1 85 1 and 2 39 1 Press CREATE CUSTOM GUIDE to bring up the Custom Guide m
41. ded take Tapping button brings up detailed 656 BRANDS information of the last take recorded Audio Status All Modes C Convergent Design com 27 Menu System L Displays audio levels Tap button for Audio Display Control settings Audio Meters settings SHOW display audio levels as BARS or numerical VALUES BAR COLORS set yellow level to 20 or 18 dB METERS turn ON or OFF audio levels display AUDIO Options AUDIO CHANNELS AUDIO SOURCE HEADPHONE OUT dB ANALOG MIX IN ANLG GAIN IN dB Lower Tool Bar Record Mode Currently locked to two channels Future firmware updates will allow up to eight audio channels Allows selection of audio input source SDI HDMI embedded in incoming signal ANALOG analog 2 channel input via AUD IN port Currently available only for HD Apple ProRes recording Volume adjustment of AUD OUT port For analog audio input via AUD IN port select between STEREO UNBALANCED two discreet channels or MONO BALANCED one source to record over both channels Adjust analog audio input levels for AUD IN port In addition to being a high quality recorder of multiple formats the Odyssey is also a full featured production monitor The Lower Tool Bar activates and controls the monitoring tools and image analysis functions 00 12 16 72 OLED OLED Tapping button brings up OLED monitor settings Controls are for the Odyssey OLED panel only and will not affect the recorde
42. ding is unaffected e Switching between ARRIRAW 1 5G DL and 3G DL occasionally can make the image incorrect on the OLED screen Disconnect amp reconnect one of the SDI inputs to correct Recording is unaffected e O Industries RAW files do not send color balance metadata to the Odyssey7Q so images appear incorrect Recorded metadata color balance is set to 5600K but is not baked in PLAY Very fast scrubbing can show bad colors The image corrects after scrubbing completed Multiple clip play is currently supported only in DPX and Apple ProRes 422 HQ Scrubbing RAW or DPX files occasionally causes the image to pixelate The image corrects after scrubbing completed FS700 2K RAW files occasionally show improper colors on initial selection of a clip De select and then re select the clip to correct e FS700 RAW files occasionally show vertical line on right edge of frame Recording is unaffected e F700 4K RAW 50p files occasionally do not play back audio Recording is unaffected e FS700 RAW 30p and 60p files occasionally play with jitter De select and re select to correct Recording is unaffected RECORD e Audio at the last few frames of an Apple ProRes 422 HQ file occasionally records static Add two seconds of pre and post roll to shots to avoid e ARRIRAW 4 3 mode is currently unsupported Firmware Version 2015 8 NEW FEATURES ODYSSEY7Q CANON XC10 SUPPORT e UHD Apple ProRes 23 98p 25p 29 97p e UHD gt HD SuperS
43. e Odysseys are available for special order Odyssey Remote Trigger CD OD REMOTE C Convergent Design com 47 Accessories Third Party Accessories Convergent Design works with numerous manufacturers for additional support products for the Odyssey Monitor Recorders While we have provided information and support Convergent Design makes no claim and accepts no responsibility in the use of these products These products are available through these manufacturers own dealers See the complete list with links to the manufacturers websites at Convergent Design com SATA Adapters THUNDERBOLT Seagate GoFlex Model STAE128 or STAE129 We have measured 325 375MB sec transfer rates to a fast RAID drive depending on your configuration USB 2 0 3 0 Seagate GoFlex Model STAE104 or Calvary USB 3 0 Adapter Model CAUSM2001 An ExpressCard 34 to USB 3 0 adapter may be required for full USB 3 0 compatibility However USB 2 0 works fine to copy firmware updates to the SSD Convergent Design com 48 Release Notes Firmware Version 2015 11 NEW FEATURES ODYSSEY7Q HD DUAL STREAM MONITORING e View two HD video signals while recording one in Apple ProRes HQ 422 LT e Record in 1080p 1080i or 720p up to 50 59 94 up to 1080p50 e View two SDI signals or one SDI amp one HDMI SDI A SDI B or HDMI SDI B e Select either input for recording no switching during record Note e Both sources must match resolution frame r
44. e SOFTWARE UTILITIES page at Convergent Design com support firmware downloads software utilities html 2 Uncompress the zip file and open up the ProRes Transfer folder 3 Run the ProResTransfer jar application Note The ProRes Transfer Tool uses Java Mac users need to download and install Java JRE 1 6 from the Apple website here http support apple com kb DL1572 Notes about Version 1 5 e Support for 47 95p and 48p files e Ability for user to change Project Rate during mov file transfer Files default to recorded rate e Markers expanded to include Clip Notes and Good Bad notation Convergent Design com 40 Software Utilities Notes about Version 1 4 4 e FCP X fix for 4k and UHD Minor issue with the format string used in the import e FCP X Added an Out marker to clarify the IN OUT duration e FCP X Made IN markers green Out makers red and Markers blue by using different marker states e Updated the doc to reflect the above changes Notes about Version 1 4 2 e FCP 7 Project Bin and Sequence removed Just bare movies are imported in selected project e Added elements so you don t see the import pop up e FCP X Changed project event name to clip name Added project name to note e FCP 7 Project Bin and Sequence removed Just bare movies are imported in selected project e Added elements so you don t see the import pop up e FCP X Changed project event name to clip name e Added pr
45. e Cable Optional Accessory Convergent Design Premium 2 5 SSDs with power loss protection in 256GB 512GB and 1 TB sizes 420Mb sec write 500Mb sec read speed compatible with USB 3 0 and Thunderbolt Adapters SSDs and adapters sold separately Select Samsung SSDs also supported Apple ProRes 422 HQ Apple ProRes 422 Apple ProRes 422 LT 4K UHD 10 bit YCC 422 up to 30 fps 2K 1080p 10 bit YCC 422 up to 60 fps 1080i 10 bit YCC 422 up to 60i 720p 10 bit YCC 422 up to 60 fps Uncompressed DPX stacks 2K 1080p 12 bit RGB 444 up to 30 fps 2K 1080p 10 bit RGB 444 up to 60 fps Apple ProRes 4444 XQ Apple ProRes 4444 2K 1080p 12 bit RGB 444 up to 60 fps 2K 1080p 10 bit RGB 444 up to 60 fps Odyssey RAW Bundle required ARRIRRAW ALEXA Classic Canon Cine RAW C300 MK2 C500 Sony FSRAW FS7 FS700 Indiecam RAW IO Industries RAW Additional recording formats are available with the purchase of the Odyssey RAW Bundle C Convergent Design com LS Recording Capabilities Included Free with Odyssey7Q The Odyssey can record a variety of video signals With the purchase of the Odyssey RAW Bundle or rental of individual recording options available online the Odyssey is capable of recording RAW output from certain cameras With an optional multi stream upgrade available in the near future the Odyssey will also be able to record up to four HD video signals simultaneously Video Recording 4K UHD 4096x2160 3840x2160
46. ectly Inputs are SDI A SDI B SDI A I O SDI B I O and HDMI signals auto detected SDI A must always be present HD video signals do not need to be Genlocked HD video signals do not need to match frame rates or resolutions Apple ProRes Recordin ProRes PP Odyssey7Q supports recording in Apple ProRes 4444 XQ Apple ProRes 4444 Apple ProRes 422 HQ Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 422 LT Files are saved in MOV format Apple ProRes 4444 XQ 12 bit 444 RGB recording at 500mbps 2K HD Apple ProRes 4444 12 bit 444 RGB recording at 330mbps 2K HD Apple ProRes 422 HQ 10 bit 422 YCC recording at 220mbps 4K UHD 2K HD Apple ProRes 422 10 bit 422 YCC recording at 147mbps 4K UHD 2K HD Apple ProRes 422 LT 10 bit 422 TCC recording at 100mbps 4K UHD 2K HD Convergent Design com 6 Recording Capabilites R AVE Odyssey RAW Bundle available online All recording option upgrades are available for demo on the Odyssey7Q but will appear with a blue or pink line watermark across the recorded image Recording options are available to purchase as a permanent license Odyssey RAW Bundle or rent on a daily basis from the Convergent Design website at Convergent Design com products odyssey raw html Please note that record option upgrades rental or purchase are delivered in the form of activation keys that are specific to the unit for which they are purchased and
47. ee separate color channels Red Green and Blue The Spot Meter can be set to display a single measurement target two measurement targets or eight measurement targets To adjust the position of the targets drag a finger or stylus on the OLED screen The spot size is adjustable in pixels to 1x1 8x8 or 16x16 The brightness values can be set to read in an 8 bit structure a 10 bit structure or in IRE values When in the two measurement targets mode a chart display shows the comparative values from each target A graphic comparison display can be set to show the two target values side by side or the differential between them The chart appears in the upper left or right corner of the OLED screen Its position can be alternated by tapping on the chart NOTE The Spot Meter cannot be enabled while recording TOOLS LUT OPTIONS The Spot Meter tool can be set to measure the source video signal or the video with a LUT applied to it This is a replication of a control in the LUT menu and adjusting it affects all Monitoring Tools The Monitoring Tools False Color Monochrome Zebras Spot Meter Waveform Histogram Vectorscope can always read the original input signal LUT OFF always read the LUTted image LUT ON or switch between them depending on what is displayed on the OLED MIRROR OLED A green bar connects the buttons for the monitoring tools to indicate when they are reading the LUTted image MORE TOOLS This setting alternates the butt
48. enu Name and save up to four custom frame guides Left Right control sets frame sides Top Bottom control sets frame lids Linking adjusts Left Right or Top Bottom together Rectangle eliminates lines outside inner box Select colors between White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Up to four custom frame guides plus one preset frame guide can be displayed at the same time Available in HD 4 2 2 gt HD ProRes mode only Odyssey Dual Stream Monitoring function allows viewing of two HD video streams while recording one Available inputs are SDI A SDI B and HDMI Connecting to HDMI input overrides the SDI A input making available combinations SDI A SDI B or HDMI SDI B Select which input to record either SDI A HDMI or SDI B Dual Stream signals are automatically detected upon input Both signals must match in resolution 1080 or 720 frame rate 24 25 30 50 or 60 and cadence progressive or interlace SDI B input is only available if a signal is present in SDI A or HDMI inputs A future firmware update will offer option of DUAL Stream Recording allowing both video signals to be recorded simultaneously This option will be included in the Odyssey RAW Bundle Dual Stream Monitoring adjustments The two video streams can be viewed simultaneously in Side by Side Top Bottom or Picture in Picture configurations The Picture in Picture mode allows selection of the smaller image to be positioned on the lower left or lower right of the OL
49. for individual record option licenses Odyssey RAW Bundle Includes e ARRIRAW ALEXA e CANON RAW C500 C300mkIl e SONY RAW FS7 FS700 e POV RAW Indiecam and IO Industries cameras C Convergent Design com 4 Display SDI Video I O HDMI Video I O LUT Support Focus Assist Zebras False Color Monochrome Waveform Histogram Spot Meter Vectorscope Pixel Zoom Frame Adjust Multi Stream Display Digital Audio I O Analog Audio I O Timecode User Interface DC Power Input Power Draw Weight and Size Operating Temperature Output Downscaling Record Triggers Recording Media Dual SSD Slots Recording Formats 422 video Recording Formats 444 video Recording Formats RAW data 7 7 OLED 1280x800 RGB 8 bit panel 16 million colors wide gamut 3400 1 contrast 176 viewing true blacks HD SDI 3G support Single Dual link 2 inputs 2 outputs 2 Bi Directional can be inputs or outputs Full size BNCs HDMI I O Version 1 4a support up to 1080p30 422 8 bit LUTs for Log formats from ARRI Blackmagic Design Canon Panasonic and Sony plus up to 140 custom 3D LUTs in CUBE format Video Edges Peaking Edges Only Enhanced Edges user choice of color Red Green or Blue Dual adjustable zebra exposure indicators selectable colors False Color with 6 programmable levels 8 adjustable ranges Grayscale monitoring mode view Luma or individual red green or blue color channels L
50. g been connected to a computer then recording to the SSD can continue without issue OTHER FILES ON SSD MEDIA In addition to holding recorded files from the Odyssey the SSDs are used to load data onto the Odyssey monitor recorder Periodic firmware updates can be downloaded from the Convergent Design website and copied onto an SSD which when mounted in the Odyssey will initiate the update process Custom 3D LUTs can be created in various programs and converted for use in the Odyssey7Q using the CD 3D LUT Utility These LUT files can be copied onto an SSD which when mounted on an Odyssey7Q will be available to then be saved into the internal memory using the LUT menu system It is recommended not to keep such files stored on SSDs you will be using for recording files from the Odyssey7Q Folders holding such files can be stored on your computer or you can use a separate Odyssey SSD inexpensive third party SSD or an Odyssey Utility Drive to store such files Convergent Design com 38 Working With Media File Storage The Odyssey SSDs support read rates of 500 Mbytes sec Keep in mind you will be limited by the slowest media in the transfer process For example eSATA 3GBps interface cards have a max performance of 270Mbps and eSATA 1 5GBps have a max performance of 130Mbps Typical Hard Drives non RAID generally perform anywhere in the range of 80 130MbpsFor maximum performance make sure you are using eSATA 6 GBps USB 3 0 or T
51. gent Design Odyssey Remote Trigger is a pushbutton active remote start stop trigger for Odyssey monitor recorders Remote Trigger feature has been enabled in firmware version 5 10 100 in HD ProRes recording only The trigger button illuminates while recording The trigger plugs into the RMT port on the left side of the Odyssey and comes in a six foot standard cable length Contact your dealer about ordering part number CD OD REMOTE Custom cable lengths and breakout cables for triggering multiple Odysseys are available for special order Scan for online Knowledgebase article You may also have a custom cable made if you need a special length or would like to trigger multiple units with one remote Please see the wiring diagram and other information below Blue GPIO Remote Trigger Power 5v White Rx Remote Trigger Detect SWI NKK KB15CKWO1 5C JC 520 10001 100 J1 Rh P Blue White Tx Tally Light 3 3v Shild GND Hirose MQ172X 4SA CV 50 515 10035 100 R1 ek 511 10080 100 White Blue GND V VSS SW1 Pin Positions Button Backside J1 Pin Positions Plug Backside Hirose MQ172X 4SA CV 50 515 10035 100 NKK KB15CKW01 5C JC Convergent Design com 17 Getting Started Odyssey Activation Convergent Design requires each Odyssey to be registered via our website This is so that we can provide notices of free firmware updates issue alerts for critical issues and track rental
52. ght of the timecode display between the FALSE COLOR tool and the MONOCHROME DISPLAY tool Tapping button activates Monochrome Holding button brings up the Monochrome settings Monochrome represents the individual color channels Red Green Blue or the overall brightness Luma in a gray scale image TOOLS LUT OPTIONS The Monochrome tool can be set to measure the source video signal or the video with a LUT applied to it This is a replication of a control in the LUT menu and adjusting it affects all Monitoring Tools The Monitoring Tools False Color Monochrome Zebras Spot Meter Waveform Histogram Vectorscope can always read the original input signal LUT OFF always read the LUTted image LUT ON or switch between them depending on what is displayed on the OLED MIRROR OLED A green bar connects the buttons for the monitoring tools to indicate when they are reading the LUTted image MORE TOOLS This setting alternates the button on the Lower Tool Bar to the right of the timecode display between the FALSE COLOR tool and the MONOCHROME DISPLAY tool 52 Menu System Zebra Spot Meter C Convergent Design com Tapping button activates Zebras Holding button opens Zebras settings A Zebra stripe is an exposure tool to indicate any part of the image that is at a particular brightness There are two Zebra stripe patterns and Each Zebra pattern can be represented in Black White Red Green Blue Yellow
53. gs Replication of AUDIO STATUS button for details see page 23 Congratulations You are through the x menu Everything gets easier from here Please note that many of these controls are also available in the rest of the Upper Toolbar Upper Tool Bar Record Mode Tapping the REC PLAY Button toggles the Upper Tool Bar between Play mode and Record mode Upper Toolbar selections are different in Play Mode than in Record Mode Some buttons appear in all modes while others will only appear in a certain mode Upper Tool Bar Controls Record Mode 1 ZE MENU BUTTON 7 SSD SAFE EJECT 2 SYSTEM STATUS 8 SSD2 STATUS INPUT OUTPUT STATUS REC MODE 3 9 REC PLAY TOGGLE ONLY 4 RECORD STATUS REC MODE ONLY 10 CLIP METADATA 5 TRIGGER BUTTON REC MODE ONLY 11 LAST TAKE 6 SSD1 STATUS 12 AUDIO C Convergent Design com 21 Menu System System Status All Modes 12 2V Displays critical specs of Odyssey7Q Input voltage Current wattage draw of Odyssey varies with A rs mode current temperature of main processor Tapping button brings up more detailed information including the ABOUT menu of the Odyssey7Q The Odyssey has a wide internal operating temperature window up to 65 Celsius 149 Fahrenheit The Odyssey uses its magnesium case to passively shed excess heat ma BA There are no vents or fans in the Odyssey7Q Even under most harsh conditions the Odyssey should TEMP 31 lt 60 C not suffer an
54. gt HD FS700 High Speed Burst Mode 440 frames 100p 4 4s or 120p 3 7s FS 4K RAW Burst to 4K RAW 155 takes in 1TB FS 4K RAW Burst to 4K Apple ProRes 422 HQ FS 4K RAW Burst to 4K Apple ProRes 422 FS 4K RAW Burst to 4K Apple ProRes 422 LT FS 4K RAW Burst to UHD Apple ProRes 422 HQ FS 4K RAW Burst to UHD Apple ProRes 422 FS 4K RAW Burst to UHD Apple ProRes 422 LT FS 4K RAW Burst to 2K Apple ProRes 422 HQ FS 4K RAW Burst to 2K Apple ProRes 422 FS 4K RAW Burst to 2K Apple ProRes 422 LT FS 4K RAW Burst to HD Apple ProRes 422 HQ FS 4K RAW Burst to HD Apple ProRes 422 FS 4K RAW Burst to HD Apple ProRes 422 LT Convergent Design com 10 49 192 151 161 603 643 212 252 924 1016 316 392 1272 1456 40 160 126 134 503 536 176 212 772 848 264 324 1060 1212 24 96 76 81 301 322 106 126 460 508 158 196 636 728 20 80 63 67 251 268 88 106 384 424 132 162 528 605 48 161 254 364 12 37 57 79 39 63 91 148 228 316 156 252 364 40 24 20 134 81 67 212 127 106 303 182 151 10 31 48 66 33 53 75 124 192 264 132 212 300 Record Time Capacities Recording Format ARRIRAW 16 9 9 87 72 4 36 Canon AK RAW 56 54 45 27 23 30 25 Canon 4K Half RAW 54 as 2
55. h with image zoom to crop to 2 67 1 LEGALIZE HDMI Adjusts for incoming video signals that may extend beyond the broadcast legal range of 0 100 IRE Output Control Settings The settings of the OUTPUTS menu allow adjustments to the video outputs of the Odyssey7Q The OUTPUTS menu is accessed by tapping then tapping OUTPUTS VIDEO PSF OUT On Off control to switch video outputs from True Progressive p to Progressive Segmented Frames psf signal structure This improves compatibility with some third party equipment RECORD TALLY On Off control to activate Tally record status indicator over SDI and HDMI outputs Tally appears as colored bar at bottom of image Green Tally indicates ready to record and Red Tally indicates recording in progress CUSTOMIZE SDI A Allows for signal overlay onto SDIA OUT video LUT OFF sends out the video signal or representation of the RAW data signal with no alteration LUT ON applies the LUT image adjustment as selected in the LUT menu MIRROR OLED applies whatever overlays are present on the OLED panel including LUT and monitoring tools activated such as Waveform CUSTOMIZE SDI B Allows for signal overlay onto SDI B OUT video LUT OFF sends out the video signal or representation of the RAW data signal with no alteration LUT ON applies the LUT image adjustment as selected in the LUT menu MIRROR OLED applies whatever overlays are present on the OLED panel including LUT and monitoring
56. he currently selected camera See the MONITOR gt RECORD OPTIONS chart in APPENDIX p59 for full list of options in this menu selection Available in HD 4 2 2 gt HD ProRes mode only Odyssey Dual Stream Monitoring function allows viewing of two HD video streams while recording one Available inputs are SDI A SDI B and HDMI Connecting to HDMI input overrides the SDI A input making available combinations SDI A SDI B or HDMI SDI B Select which input to record either SDI A HDMI or SDI B Dual Stream signals are automatically detected upon input Both signals must match in resolution 1080 or 720 frame rate 24 25 30 50 or 60 and cadence progressive or interlace SDI B input is only available if a signal is present in SDI A or HDMI inputs Dual Stream Monitoring adjustments are in the OLED menu A future firmware update will offer option of DUAL Stream Recording allowing both video signals to be recorded simultaneously This option will be included in the Odyssey RAW Bundle Displays current recording format In compressed recording tap status box for list of options In Apple ProRes 422 available compression levels are HQ 422 and LT To record 2K HD Apple ProRes in 4444 XQ or 4444 select in the MONITOR gt RECORD menu 25 Menu System RECORD TRIGGER Allows selection of record trigger mechanism for Odyssey7Q Note that some cameras do not output trigger signals over SDI or HDMI AVAILABLE RECORD TRIGG
57. hunderbolt to a RAID configuration Suggested RAID Configuration Video Format Video Data Rate Real Time Playback Edit ARRI 2K 1080p24 4 4 4 10 Bit DPX 186 6 MB Sec 300 1080p25 4 4 4 10 Bit 194 4 MB Sec 300 1080p30 4 4 4 10 Bit 233 3 MB Sec 400 1080p50 10 Bit 400 MB Sec 600 1080p60 10 Bit 500 MB Sec 600 HD Compressed Apple ProRes 422 30MB Sec 100 2K RAW 23 98 120 500 MB Sec 600 AK RAW 23 98 29 97 500 MB Sec 600 4K RAW 50 60p 2K 200 240p 850 MB Sec 1000 Convergent Design com 59 Software Utilities Convergent Design has free file utility programs CD Transfer CD Clip Merger CD ProRes Transfer Tool and CD 3D LUT Converter available for download for both Mac amp PC on our website https convergent design com support firmware downloads software utilities html CD Data Unpacker Higher frame rate 8 12 bit 1920x1080 2048x1080 DPX files are recorded in Packed files CD Data Unpacker Utility copies and converts 1080p 59 94 and 1080p 60 DPX files and clips The DPX files are converted from a Packed to Unpacked data format Other DPX frame rates and other files formats do not need unpacking CD Clip Merger Some high data rate formats need to be striped aka RAIDed across two SSDs when recording in the Odyssey After offloading these file folders onto a local drive on a computer CD Clip Merger combines matching RAIDed folders into single file folders Odyssey RAIDed recording formats include
58. important to correctly set the white balance of the camera as this is baked into the RAW file FS7 FS700 RAW in DaVinci Resolve Premiere and Importing 3D LUTs Detailed tutorial documentation and instructional videos are available on the Convergent Design website Canon C500 C300mkil 4K RAW Support All Canon C500 amp C300mkill 4K recording on the Odyssey is recorded as 10 bit Cinema RAW file Also note that with RMF files timecode and Clip Metadata is stored in every frame as well as in the XML file within each clip All audio is recorded 48Hz 32 bit Uncompressed WAV audio It is important to correctly set the white balance of the camera as this is baked into the RAW file NATIVE CINEMA RAW SUPPORT Assimilate Scratch Lab Black Magic DaVinci Resolve Canon Cinema RAW Development Adobe CC 2014 ARRI Alexa ARRIRAW Support All ARRI Alexa ARRIRAW recordings on the Odyssey are recorded as 12 bit ARRIRAW file also NOTE that with ARRI files Timecode and Clip Metadata is stored in every frame as well as in the XML file within each clip All audio is recorded 48Hz 16 bit uncompressed wAV audio NATIVE ARRIRAW SUPPORT Adobe CS6 Adobe CSCC 2014 Black Magic DaVinci Resolve The Foundry Nuke AutoDesk Smoke Cineform Studio ColorFront OnSet Dailies Assimilate Scratch Lab Eyeon Fusion For a more extensive list on ARRIRAW and workflow please visit ARRI s website at Convergent Design com 44 Accessories Conve
59. ing Media Always make sure to properly Safe Eject to dismount SSDs before removing from Odyssey While the Odyssey drives are exclusive Convergent Design products they utilize a standard 2 5 SATA interface No expensive proprietary download stations are required Consumer card adapters such as Seagate GoFlex adapters see Third Party Accessories in this manual are available with Thunderbolt or USB 3 0 interface Thunderbolt is fastest and USB 3 0 is most common and self powering Firewire 800 is not recommended as it will take a very long time to download files Convergent Design offers a USB 3 0 SSD Adapter CD SSD USB3 through authorized dealers and distributors This device allows you to access files on the Convergent Design SSDs on any computer with a USB 3 0 or USB 2 0 port Please note that USB 2 0 ports have much slower data transfer rates After Safe Ejecting an SSD from the Odyssey7Q and mounting it to a computer it is important to copy all files you wish to save After copying all desired files the SSD should be remounted in the Odyssey and reformatted DO NOT RESUME RECORDING ON THE SSD WITHOUT FIRST REFORMATTING Many computers will automatically load hidden files onto the SSD that can adversely affect performance and clip file numbers might be repeated If the SSD is reloaded and not reformatted then new files recorded may be unrecoverable If an SSD is Safe Ejected from an Odyssey and then remounted in the Odyssey without havin
60. itialize depending on the mode it is set to If the Odyssey does not self initialize push the PWR ON button next to the power socket on the lower left corner of the Odyssey As part of the initializing process SMPTE color bars may appear briefly on the screen If there is a signal input into SDI A IN that matches the record format the Odyssey is set to then the image should appear on the screen If there are SSDs mounted in the Odyssey then a DETECTING SSD message will appear on the lower left of the screen If the SSD needs to be re initialized or formatted a second message may appear If the Trigger Button in the Upper Tool Bar appears as a red box surrounding a white circle then the Odyssey is ready to record Convergent Design com 18 Getting Started While it may seem an odd time to note this it is important to know that there is a preferred method to shutting down the Odyssey On the left side of the case the F2 SHUT DOWN button should be pressed This prompts a confirmation to SAFELY POWER DOWN UNIT Powering down in this fashion properly closes the files and directory system on the SSDs preventing corruption If the Odyssey should ever suffer a failure and the F2 SHUT DOWN sequence does not function properly the unit can be Force Power Off by holding the PWR ON button by the power socket on the lower left corner of the Odyssey or simply by pulling the power connector out of the power socket If the Odyssey is ever p
61. king With Media Recording to SSD Media The SSDs will automatically Span from SSD1 to SSD2 This means that if a file is recording to SSD1 and fills the available memory the recording will continue uninterrupted on SSD2 The exception to this is when recording in a high data rate mode that requires both SSDs to be recorded to simultaneously such as FS700 Record Option 2K RAW 240fps For more information on record times and SSD capacity see Record Time Capacities A future free firmware update will also allow the option of simultaneous dual recording in which both SSDs record identical files for backup purposes Loss of Power During a Record You should never power off the camera while recording Many camera s including the ALEXA disable the user from doing so while recording Included in the Odyssey is a recovery mechanism In case of power loss you may lose the last few frames of the recording but not the entire last take You will receive several error messages due to the loss of source If the unit fails to close the last clip and return to normal operation once the source has returned you will need to remove the power from the unit then re power the unit After any failure of this type the device will automatically mark the SSDs as full once power is restored to the unit You will need to offload the footage before you will be able to continue recording in order to help ensure proper recovery of the previous recordings Download
62. lue with a white square and the background of the entire top menu is Red If REC Button is selected as the trigger then tapping button triggers record start stop KE BRELA BMRECORD TRIGGER BMRECORD BUTTON or tap on Record Status gt NACO DEEE gt LIL Ke 26 Menu System SSD1 Status All Modes Displays record time available given current settings HH MM Tapping button brings up detailed information on SSD1 status Formatting and rebuilding options are also available here Safe Eject All Modes Prompts a confirmation to Safely Eject one or both of the SSDs This is the proper method for dismounting and ejecting SSDs so that the files and directories can be closed properly SSD2 Status All Modes EJ Displays record time available given current settings HH MM Tapping button brings up detailed information on SSD2 status Formatting and rebuilding options are also available here Rec Play All Modes Displays current status as to whether Odyssey is in RECORD or PLAY mode Tapping button toggles PLAY between modes NOTE Playback Mode changes the upper and lower tool bars See Play Mode below Clip metadata All Modes CLIPO900 Displays current recording format Tapping button brings up detailed information on recording type and 605 000 frame rates If a rented Record Option is in use the remaining time is noted here Last Take button Record Mode ONLY LAST TAKE Displays timecode start and elapsed time of last recor
63. n s Upper Tool Bar Push F1 again to disengage Engaging F1 also re calibrates the touchscreen F2 SHUT Preferred method to power down the Odyssey Properly closes files on the SSDs and performs other DOWN maintenance functions see Getting Started Powering Down Push to activate prompt asking SAFELY POWER DOWN UNIT In a future free firmware update it will be possible to program these buttons for additional functions Odyssey7Q Right Side There are three connector ports top to bottom USB HDMI OUT and RMT USB An access point for servicing by Convergent Design HDMI OUT Output to an HDMI compatible device RMT A remote control connection to the Odyssey In a future free firmware update the RMT port will allow control interface with functions of the Odyssey KENSINGTON LOCK PORT A rectangular hole above the RMT port is for accepting a Kensington Security Lock Mounting The Odyssey features three 4 20 threaded sockets one on the lower rear of the case and one each on the left and right sides of the case Do not exceed 11mm of depth when inserting a bolt otherwise damage may occur to the Odyssey Additionally there are four M3 threaded sockets on the rear of the case and two M4 sockets on each of the sides of the case C Convergent Design com 15 an O aja g9 lt lt an q u u gt O Mechanical Drawings 16 Convergent Design com Odyssey Remote Trigger The Conver
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65. o with a LUT applied to it This is a replication of a control in the LUT menu and adjusting it affects all Monitoring Tools The Monitoring Tools False Color Monochrome Zebras Spot Meter Waveform Histogram Vectorscope can always read the original input signal LUT OFF always read the LUTted image LUT ON or switch between them depending on what is displayed on the OLED MIRROR OLED A green bar connects the buttons for the monitoring tools to indicate when they are reading the LUTted image Tapping button activates Histogram Holding button brings up Histogram settings A Histogram is an exposure tool indicating brightness by volume of image across a horizontal plane The brighter the image the farther it is to the right The more of an image registering at a particular brightness the taller the line graph at that brightness It can be set for overall brightness Luma with the three color channels separated RGB Parade or as the individual color channels only Red Green or Blue The Histogram can be displayed across the majority of the OLED screen or in the lower right corner In the large display the Histogram can display Luma RGB Parade as color overlaps or the individual color channels Red Green or Blue In the small display Luma and RBG Parade overlap can be displayed On the large display graticules indicates exposure value references in 10 increments with an additional reference for 109 The full range displayed is fr
66. oject name to note CD 3D LUT Converter Convert 3D Look Up Table LUT files in cube format to Convergent Design binary file format for use in the Odyssey7Q and Odyssey7Q monitor recorders Appropriate cube files can be created in programs such as DaVinci Resolve and Pomfort LiveGrade 3D LUTs can be accepted in 17x 33x 48x and 65x formats Versions are available for Mac and Windows The CD 3D LUT Converter is a Java based utility and Java software is required to be installed on the host computer to run the program The Mac version requires Java JRE1 6 or higher and the Windows version requires Java JRE6 or higher Convergent Design com 41 Post Production Working with Recorded Files There are numerous post systems and NLEs that can read natively the various file formats recorded by the Odyssey Some NLEs may require plug ins in order to read certain file formats Blackmagic Design Resolve software is available for free and can read all formats recorded by the Odyssey File Structure 386 M ICLIPSf OL alr EHE imi rr E FAVORITES 7 JCLIPS ___ __ ODYSSEY gt Z f A CLIP0000576 AirDrop Cg CLIP0000578 m 7 LIP0000579 PAN Applications regine Uncompressed Support DPX sequence All Uncompressed recordings on the Odyssey are recorded as 10 bit RGB 4 4 4 DPX this is for all sources regardless if the source is 8 bit 10 bit 4 2 2 4 4 4 With 12 bit cameras the files are recorded as a 16 bi
67. ol Bar 51 Menu System False Color Monochrome C Convergent Design com Tapping button activates False Color Holding button brings up False Color settings False Color is an exposure reference tool attributing different colors to various brightness portions of the image Available colors are Red Yellow Pink Green Blue and Purple A video signal is measured in a scale from 7 to 109 often marked as a or with the suffix IRE Brightness range for each color can be individually selected with a high and low setting or that color can be switched off Ranges can overlap and any exposure value not selected will be indicated in a monochrome brightness There is a reference bar at the bottom of the image indicating the exposure range each color represents TOOLS LUT OPTIONS The False Color tool can be set to measure the source video signal or the video with a LUT applied to it This is a replication of a control in the LUT menu and adjusting it affects all Monitoring Tools The Monitoring Tools False Color Monochrome Zebras Spot Meter Waveform Histogram Vectorscope can always read the original input signal LUT OFF always read the LUTted image LUT ON or switch between them depending on what is displayed on the OLED MIRROR OLED A green bar connects the buttons for the monitoring tools to indicate when they are reading the LUTted image MORE TOOLS This setting alternates the button on the Lower Tool Bar to the ri
68. om 7 to 109 TOOLS LUT OPTIONS The Histogram tool can be set to measure the source video signal or the video with a LUT applied to it This is a replication of a control in the LUT menu and adjusting it affects all Monitoring Tools The Monitoring Tools False Color Monochrome Zebras Waveform Histogram Vectorscope can always read the original input signal LUT OFF always read the LUTted image LUT ON or switch between them depending on what is displayed on the OLED MIRROR OLED A green bar connects the buttons for the monitoring tools to indicate when they are reading the LUTted image MORE TOOLS This setting alternates the button on the Lower Tool Bar to the left of the HIDE button between the HISTOGRAM tool and the VECTORSCOPE tool 54 Menu System Vectorscope VEC Tapping button activates Vectorscope Holding button brings up Vectorscope settings A Vectorscope measures the color spectrum represented in the video signal Different hues are represented by the rotation around the circle Different saturations are represented by the distance from the center to the perimeter of the circle Reference targets represent specific values in both hue and saturation Two diagonal lines bisect the Vectorscope circle The I line passes from orange to blue hues and roughly represents the tonal reference for common skin tones The Q line passes from green to magenta and is useful in indicating imbalance between those
69. on on the Lower Tool Bar one button to the right of the timecode display between the ZEBRA tool and the SPOT METER tool 55 Menu System Waveform Histogram C Convergent Design com Tapping button activates Waveform Holding button brings up Waveform settings A Waveform is an exposure tool used for measuring the brightness of the image throughout the frame It can be set for overall brightness Luma with the three color channels separated RGB Parade or as the individual color channels only Red Green or Blue The Waveform display aligns left right to the image on the OLED display In Multi Stream mode if two images are displayed side by side then the Waveform can be used to compare the signals The Waveform can be displayed across the majority of the OLED screen or in the lower right corner In the large display the RGB Parade shows three individual waveforms side by side in their appropriate colors while in the small display the three colors overlap The Waveform background can be switched between translucent and opaque to allow the video image to be visible behind the Waveform display for reference A graticule overlay indicates exposure value references in 10 increments in the large display and 20 increments in the small display both with an additional reference for 109 The full range displayed is from 7 to 109 TOOLS LUT OPTIONS The Waveform tool can be set to measure the source video signal or the vide
70. opposing hues The Vectorscope can be displayed as a small circle in the lower right corner of the OLED or a large circle filling the center of the OLED The background can be black or translucent so that the source video is visible The I Q lines can be displayed or shut off The color reference targets can be located at 75 or 100 saturation levels to accommodate different incoming reference signals The Vectoscope can display in an Analog or Digital format In Analog the video image is scanned from left to right and this trace is represented as a continuous line connecting the different color references in the signal In Digital only the color references are displayed The Vectorscope trace can display in green or in a true color true CbCr representation that indicates both the hue and saturation The Vectorscope signal representation can be zoomed in order to better see subtle variations and to accurately align to certain reference charts Adjust the zoom by a finger drag on the OLED screen Dragging a finger from left to right zooms from 1 0x to 15 0x in 0 1 increments Dragging a finger from bottom to top zooms from 1 0 to 15 0 in 1 0 increments A magnification indicator is displayed in the upper right corner of the image while the Vectorscope is active NOTE The Vectorscope cannot be enabled during recording TOOLS LUT OPTIONS The Vectorscope tool can be set to measure the source video signal or the video with a LUT applied to it
71. or 512 GB one 512 GB SSD or two 256 GB SSDs divide in half For 256 GB divide by four For 2TB two 1TB SSDs multiply by two Record time capacities vary based on format Recording Format 2K Apple ProRes 4444 XQ 268 256 214 128 106 HD Apple ProRes 4444 XQ 288 278 230 138 114 2K Apple ProRes 4444 382 366 306 182 152 HD Apple ProRes 4444 412 396 330 198 164 4K Apple ProRes 422 HQ 157 151 126 UHD Apple ProRes 422 HQ 168 161 134 2K Apple ProRes 422 HQ 629 603 503 301 251 1080p Apple ProRes 422 HQ 670 643 536 322 268 1080i Apple ProRes 422 HQ 642 536 720p Apple ProRes 422 HQ 724 604 Apple ProRes 422 Included FREE 4K Apple ProRes 422 220 212 176 UHD Apple ProRes 422 264 252 212 2K Apple ProRes 422 964 924 772 460 384 1080p Apple ProRes 422 1060 1016 848 508 424 1080i Apple ProRes 422 1016 848 720p Apple ProRes 422 924 772 Apple ProRes 422017 Included FREE O f ff ff 4K Apple ProRes 422 LT 328 316 264 UHD Apple ProRes 422 LT 408 392 324 2K Apple ProRes 422 LT 1324 1272 1060 636 528 1080p Apple ProRes 422 LT 1516 1456 1212 728 604 1080i Apple ProRes 422 LT 1456 1212 720p Apple ProRes 422 LT 1456 1212 2K Uncompressed DPX RGB 444 12 bit 2K Uncompressed DPX RGB 444 10 bit 1080p Uncompressed DPX RGB 444 12 bit 1080p Uncompressed DPX RGB 444 10 bit Information provided for comparison purposes only Features and specifications are subject to change without notice
72. or repaired at Convergent Design s sole discretion This warranty service will be performed at no charge to the registered owner provided the product is shipped prepaid to Convergent Design Convergent Design reserves the right to determine whether a needed repair is subject to the warranty as per its provisions stated herein Transit damage caused by inadequate packing violates the warranty The warranty will be void if in the opinion of Convergent Design the product has been damaged through accident misuse misapplication or as a result of service or modification not authorized in writing by Convergent Design Opening the unit and breaking the warranty seals voids the warranty unless specifically authorized in advance by Convergent Design THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND ARE ITEMS FOR WHICH CONVERGENT DESIGN DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY Damage due to the use of an AC power supply other than the one supplied or use of any inappropriate power source Damage due to overheating conditions The unit will attempt to shut down if powered on in the event of overheating before damage can occur Damage due to exposure to water or other liquids or excessive dust or sand Damage caused by dropping or other rough handling Damage caused by any over voltage conditions or reverse voltage conditions Any physical damage to the OLED and or Touch Screen including scratches Damage to any connector by using excessive fo
73. owered down in this fashion it is important to run a recovery on the SSDs in the Odyssey menu at MENU ODYSSEY SSDs RECOVER SSD1 gt RECOVER SSD2 Setting Up amp Using the Odyssey The touch screen of the Odyssey features all of the device s controls in a straightforward easy to navigate structure Each box is a virtual button Tap it briefly to activate deactivate it or hold it for a few seconds to open up the menu defining its function The controls at the top of the display Upper Tool Bar are the recording playback and formatting administration The controls at the bottom of the display Lower Tool Bar are the image analysis adjustments The Odyssey Menu Starting on the left tapping the Il button brings up the initial setup menus for the Odyssey Don t be intimidated by the number of selections in the section This is by far the most in depth section of the Odyssey touchscreen menus More information about the Odyssey Menu System is available on the following pages Out of the box the Odyssey is in DEMO MODE and must be owner registered with Convergent Design On the Odyssey a watermarking blue bar will appear on the lower third of the image both on the OLED and in the recording while in DEMO MODE The Record Options are also available in their own DEMO MODE even once the unit is activated so that they may be tested but will show a blue bar in the frame Activation of each Record Option eliminates the blue bar
74. rce or rough handling Any loss or corruption of video or audio data recorded on the unit or any loss or corruption of data that is in any way associated with the Odyssey C Convergent Design com 54 Appendix Monitor Record Options SONY FS7 FS700 HD 2K 4 2 2 gt HD 2K ProRes MOV FS 4K RAW gt HD ProRes MOV FS 4K RAW gt 2K ProRes MOV FS 4K RAW gt 4K ProRes MOV FS 4K RAW gt UHD ProRes MOV FS 4K 2K RAW gt RAW DNG HD 2K 4 2 2 4 4 4 gt 4 4 4 DPX SONY 4K UHD 4 2 2 gt 4K UHD ProRes MOV HD 2K 4 2 2 gt HD 2K ProRes MOV HD 2K 4 2 2 4 4 4 gt 4 4 4 DPX CANON CANON C500 4K QHD RAW gt RAW RME CANON C500 4K QHD RAW gt 4K UHD ProRes MOV HD 2K 4 2 2 gt HD 2K ProRes MOV HD 2K 4 2 2 4 4 4 gt 4 4 4 DPX ARRI ALEXA ARRIRAW gt ARRIRAW ARI HD 2K 4 2 2 gt HD 2K ProRes MOV HD 2K 4 2 2 4 4 4 gt 4 4 4 DPX POV RAW INDIECAM RAW gt RAW DNG IO INDUSTRIES 2K HD RAW gt RAW DNG OTHER AK UHD 4 2 2 gt 4K UHD ProRes MOV HD 2K 4 2 2 gt HD 2K ProRes MOV HD 2K 4 2 2 4 4 4 gt 4 4 4 DPX PANASONIC 4K UHD 4 2 2 gt 4K UHD ProRes MOV HD 2K 4 2 2 gt HD 2K ProRes MOV HD 2K 4 2 2 4 4 4 gt 4 4 4 DPX RED 4K UHD 4 2 2 gt 4K UHD ProRes MOV HD 2K 4 2 2 gt HD 2K ProRes MOV HD 2K 4 2 2 4 4 4 gt 4 4 4 DPX MULTI STREAM 4x HD MONITORING no recordi
75. rgent Design Accessories All Convergent Design products are available through our worldwide dealer network Visit us online at Convergent Design com dealers to find our nearest authorized dealer Power Supply Options The Odyssey can accept DC power ranging from 6 5 34v This means that small camcorder batteries large camera bricks and even large block batteries or belts can be used to power the device Depending on monitor and record modes the power draw from the Odyssey can range from 8 15w Even small camcorder batteries can power the Odyssey for several hours The Odyssey is supplied with a Convergent Design AC power supply This is a universal switching power supply that can be used throughout the world and comes complete with several interchangeable plug connectors Only use a Convergent Design AC power supply on the Odyssey Odyssey Replacement AC Power Supply CD OD AC PS The Odyssey uses a Neutrik 3 pin connector for power input Convergent Design has modified this connector for reliability strength and protection from shorting Convergent Design supplies cables to 3rd party manufacturers of battery plates and other Odyssey accessories ONLY USE A CONVERGENT DESIGN POWER CABLE ON THE ODYSSEY Optional Power Cables Anton Bauer D Tap 12v power cable to Odyssey 18 CD OD DTAP XLR 4 generic 12v power cable to Odyssey 18 CD OD XLR Fischer 3 ARRI 24v power cable to Odyssey 18 CD OD Fischer Flying lead bare wire pig
76. s 3D LUTs for previewing the LOG video outputs of several popular cameras in standard REC709 contrast and color The RAW record options also feature monitoring LUTs SELECTING LUTS Holding LUT button brings up the LUT menu LUTS can be selected from an SSD the PRESET LUTS folder or one of three custom LUT folders for details see below A list of available LUTs from each source will appear in the menu and a LUT can be selected by tapping on it Additional LUTs can also be downloaded from the Convergent Design website 29 Menu System C Convergent Design com ROUTING LUTS Once a LUT is selected it can be output to various locations Tapping LUT button activates the LUT on the OLED display In the LUT menu CUSTOMIZE OUTPUTS brings up the LUT routing controls SDI A OUT SDI B OUT and HDMI OUT can be individually addressed for LUT output as can the MONITORING TOOLS LUT OFF sends out the video signal or representation of the RAW data signal with no alteration LUT ON applies the LUT image adjustment as selected in the LUT menu MIRROR OLED applies whatever overlays are present on the OLED panel including LUT and monitoring tools activated such as Waveform This means that the Monitoring Tools False Color Monochrome Zebras Waveform Histogram Vectorscope can always read the original input signal LUT OFF always read the LUTted image LUT ON or switch between them depending on what is displayed on the OLED MIRROR OLED
77. s or purchases of record options Upon first initializing of the Odyssey see INITIALIZING below a prompt will appear asking if the device is to be Activated at this time or if it is to be used in DEMO mode In DEMO mode the Odyssey is fully functional however a blue or pink bar watermark will appear in any recorded video In order to Activate the Odyssey after initial purchase go to Convergent Design com to create a free account and activate your unit When you have logged into your new account or logged into your existing account you will be able to Add a Device to your account and you will be provided the Basic Activation Key for your device The Activation prompt will appear upon every initialization of the Odyssey until the device is Activated When Activate is selected follow the prompts to Activate the Odyssey using the Basic Activation Key you were given on the website QUICK LINKS REGISTRATION Create a free account on Convergent Design com ACTIVATION Add a Device to your account and receive the Basic Activation Key ACCOUNT INFO Visit your Dashboard to view your device and account information Also make sure your Odyssey has the latest firmware posted here FIRMWARE Convergent Design com support firmware downloads html See Firmware Updates under the Appendix below for more information on how to install new firmware on your Odyssey Initializing Plug in power to the Odyssey It should take about 5 10 seconds to in
78. sey Premium SSD media for secondary tasks The Odyssey Utility Drive can be used for Odyssey firmware updates and future functionality such as 3D LUT files The Convergent Design SSD Utility Drive will not record video files It is intended for Odyssey owners who do not wish to tie up an SSD with utility features or for Odyssey owners who use their devices as monitors and do not need to purchase the more expensive recording media Utility Drive for Odyssey CD SSD UTILITY SSD for Firmware Updates Convergent Design periodically issues firmware updates for the Odyssey improving and adding functions An Odyssey SSD qualified third party SSD or Odyssey Utility Drive is required to make firmware updates Convergent Design com 15 Odyssey Anatomy Odyssey7Q Bottom There are eleven connector ports on the bottom side of the Odyssey7Q left to right RAA A 000 PWR ON Power input socket to Odyssey see Getting Started Power Just in front of the PWR ON port is a button which is a Force Power On Off control Hold button five seconds to force power off This is only to be used if standard power on or off procedures fail see Getting Started Initializing SDI A IN BNC connector for 3G SDI input A SDI B IN BNC connector for 3G SDI input B LTC IO BNC connector for Linear Timecode input output SDI A IO BNC connector for 3G SDI input output A In Multi Stream monitoring mode the Odyssey can accept up to four
79. stream monitoring is active with UNIT activation Notes Tap to reveal a key code prompt To activate the Odyssey after initial purchase go to Convergent Design com create an account and add the device Once this is completed anytime one wishes to purchase or rent a recording option return to the Convergent Design website and follow the prompts The website will present a code which can then be entered into the Odyssey7Q on the activation menu page To see if a selection has already been enabled tap on that option s button to see if ACTIVE appears DEMO MODE ALL AVAILABLE RECORD OPTIONS ARE FUNCTIONAL IN A DEMO MODE BUT IF THE OPTION HAS NOT BEEN ACTIVATED THE IMAGE FOR THAT OPTION WILL APPEAR WITH A LARGE BLUE BAR WATERMARK ON SCREEN WHEN RECORDING THIS BAR IS RECORDED IN THE IMAGE FILE Permanently erases everything on SSD1 FORMATTING IS A DESTRUCTIVE PROCESS Permanently erases everything on SSD2 AND WILL ERASE ANY FILES CURRENTLY ON THE SSD Permanently erases everything on both BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD cards ALL FILES BEFORE FORMATTING Non destructively recovers rebuilds file Use only in extreme cases system of SSD1 such as if a computer Non destructively recovers rebuilds file corrupts the SSDs file system of SSD2 system PLEASE NOTE Formatting should be performed at the start of use of any new SSDs and the start of any new project Recovery is
80. t DPX for more universal compatibility Also note that with DPX files timecode and Clip Metadata are stored in every frame as well as in the XML file within each clip All audio is recorded 48Hz 16 bit Uncompressed WAV audio Also Note 1080p59 94 60p 1080p119 120 and 12 bit files are recorded as Packed so our CD unpacker utility will need to be used before the files can be used in any editor NATIVE 10 BIT 16 BIT DPX SUPPORT Adobe CS6 Adobe CSCC 2014 Black Magic DaVinci Resolve Grass Valley Eduis Does not support 16 Bit Apple Color Cineform Studio The Foundry Nuke AutoDesk Smoke ColorFront OnSet Dailies Xnview Does not support 16 Bit Assimilate Scratch Lab DJViewer Avid DS Eyeon Fusion PLUGINS FOR DPX SUPPORT Glue Tools Apple FCP Pro Apple FCP Pro X Meta Fuse Avid Media Composer Convergent Design com 42 Post Production Apple ProRes The Odyssey can record in Apple ProRes 422 HO Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 422 LT compressed codecs This allows for high quality recording while avoiding high data rates of working with uncompressed video Apple ProRes 4444 XQ The highest quality version of Apple ProRes for 4 4 4 4 image sources including alpha channels and provides the following Target data rate of approximately 500 Mbps for 4 4 4 sources at 1920 x 1080 and 29 97 fps The highest quality Apple ProRes Apple ProRes 4444 An extremely high quality version of Apple ProRes for 4 4 4 4
81. t in an Odyssey monitor recorder Odyssey monitor recorders running earlier firmware versions must use an Odyssey SSD to perform the update Earlier Versions Please see our website for release notes for earlier firmware versions Convergent Design com 53 Limited Warranty Convergent Design warrants Odyssey and all included accessories against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year for registered units and 3 months for units used as rentals from the original date of purchase Convergent Design disclaims all other warranties Convergent Design will not be liable for damages of any kind including but not limited to compensation or reimbursement on account of failure of the unit or any of its accessories or its recording media external storage systems or any other media or storage systems to record or playback content of any type Also Convergent Design will not be liable for a failure of the unit to properly record or play back for any reason Convergent Design s total liability in all cases is limited to the actual purchase price If you discover a defect please refer to our Return Merchandise Policy below During the warranty period Convergent Design at its option will repair or replace product or product components which in its opinion prove defective provided the unit is returned freight charges prepaid to Convergent Design Parts and components used in the repair process may be recycled
82. tail power cable to Odyssey 36 CD OD Flying http convergent design com products accessories html Battery PLATE OPTIONS Convergent Design offers a series of rear plates for the Odyssey that accept various manufacturers small camcorder batteries Odyssey battery plate for SONY L Series batteries CD OD SLPlate Odyssey battery plate for SONY U Series batteries CD OD SUPlate Odyssey battery plate for Canon BP 9x Series batteries CD OD CBPlate Odyssey battery plate for Panasonic CGA Series batteries CD OD PCGAplate Odyssey battery plate for JVC Camcorder style batteries CD OD JVCplate http convergent design com products accessories html Teradek Battery Plates Convergent Design also makes battery plates that can also hold and power a pair of Teradek Bolt video receivers along with the Odyssey Two camcorder batteries one for the Odyssey one for the Teradeks are used or a single large battery These plates are shipped in kits that include short SDI cables and power cables for the Odyssey and Teradeks Teradek battery plate for 2x Sony L Series batteries CD OD BOLT SLPLATE Teradek battery plate for 2x Sony U Series batteries CD OD BOLT SUPLATE Teradek battery plate for 2x Canon BP 9x Series batteries CD OD BOLT CBPLATE Teradek battery plate for 2x Panasonic CGA Series batteries CD OD BOLT PCGAPLATE Teradek battery plate for IDX V mount batteries CD OD BOLT IDXPLATE Teradek battery plate for Anton Bauer 3 stud batteries CD OD BOLT ABPL
83. ted on HDMI SDI A Skip Frame 50 60p is not supported in 4K Raw gt 4K UHD Apple ProRes Occasionally when changing frame rates or when the source is removed the OLED will change to a green taupe gt To correct reconnect a video source switch to playback and then back to live or cycle power DPX 444 not currently supported on 7Q works on 7Q Apple ProRes 4444 4444 XQ fully supported e Occasionally when switching from Live to Playback the video will be black or White to remedy select a clip from the C Convergent Design com 50 Release Notes playlist or switch back to live then back to playback if Input Mismatch is seen with a dual link source remove SDI B then reconnect ProRes 4444 ARRIRAW CanonRAW Color bars can appear distorted To correct disconnect video inputs when viewing color bars Zoom does not work correctly in Canon RAW Half RAW this does work in Canon RAW gt Apple ProRes Dual Link 1080p50 60 422 from the ALEXA is not supported Use single 3G SDI for 1080p50 60 422 ProRes DPX PREVIOUS KNOWN ISSUES AUDIO e SDI HDMI outputs occasionally will not carry audio Cycle Odyssey power to restore e SDI HDMI audio occasionally will have a static pop when powering up e Audio occasionally will swap tracks when recording in DPX e Audio output headphones occasionally flips channels MONITOR e SDI HDMI outputs have a pink line in image on Canon C500 2K 12 bit 10 bit video Recor
84. tml https convergent design com support cd videos html https convergent design com company html https convergent design com company blog news html https convergent design com company contact us html https convergent design com company press media html https convergent design com dealers html https convergent design com dealers dealer inquiry html 56 2015 Convergent Design Inc All Rights Reserved All copyrights and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners convergent desig on Fin Updated November 16 2015 2 27 PM
85. uma only RGB Parade Red only Blue only Green only Luma only RGB Parade Red only Blue only Green only Luma and Red Green Blue values single spot dual spot amp 8 spot modes 75 amp 100 saturation color targets analog or digital trace green or true CbCr trace color 1 15x magnification Image Magnification with frame drag magnification factors of 1 1 2 1 4 1 6 1 8 1 10 1 12 1 Anamorphic Desqueeze 17 9 letterbox Automatic Image Flip defeatable Programmable Aspect Ratio Guides Display four independent 1080 or 720 HD streams simultaneously Quad split with live switch capability 4 x SDI or 3 x SDI amp 1 HDMI 8 channel embedded audio 48KHz 24 bit 2 channel initially 8 channel via future firmware update 3 5mm stereo headphone output 3 5mm stereo unbalanced input up to 10db LTC I O BNC embedded SDI HDMI internal clock Capacitive Touchscreen three mechanical keys 6 5 to 34vdc with built in reverse polarity protection locking power connector built in power switch 8 watts monitor only 9 19 watts depending on record mode 560 grams 1 3 Ibs 7 9 x 6 1 x 1 0 200 x 155 x 25 mm 10 to 40 c Operating 20 to 70 c storage 10 to 40 c Operating 20 to 70 c Storage Output 1080p HD via HDMI or SDI from 4K UHD source allows for additional on set monitoring Touchscreen SDI record trigger ARRI CANON PANASONIC RED SONY HDMI SONY CANON PANASONIC Timecode Remot
86. v Red text amp flashing warning Current recording stopped Convergent Design com 22 Menu System Input OUTPUT Status Record Mode ONLY 29 97 4K Displays current video input signal type Tapping button brings up detailed information on Input S L0G2 and Output signals record mode and frame rates Input Control Settings VIDEO CADENCE This identifies the cycling of the signal coming into the Odyssey and how it is to be recorded Available Cadences PROGRESSIVE PSF For video signals structured as True Progressive p or Progressive Segmented Frames PSF INTERLACED For HD video signals structured as interlaced fields i Records a 1080i50 or 1080i60 video signal without alteration Note that some cameras carry progressive video embedded within an interlaced signal See 3 2 Pulldown below REMOVE 3 2 PULLDOWN TO 24P For 24p video signals striped within a 60i signal Extracts the 24p video records it as 1080p24 and discards the excess fields for greater efficiency and smoother post Allows selection for origination of timecode Note that some video sources do not carry timecode data and at high frame rates some cameras do not generate timecode In these cases the Odyssey will generate a Record Run timecode from its internal clock LTC not supported when recording ARRIRAW Available Timecode Sources SDI HDMI embedded in incoming signal LTC input from external source to LTC port TIME OF DA
87. y operational issues due to heat However if the internal temperature of the Odyssey 2014 AUG 21 08 42 58 rises high enough there are a series of warnings and safeguards in place to protect the device and the ODYSSEY7Q ABOUT recorded files FIRMWARE 2 20 10 OCT 2014 SERIAL 20 00000 WARRANTY VOID Ay EE TEMPERATURE WARNINGS AND SAFEGUARD POWERED 41 DAYS 19 HRS l RECORDS 9 BAYS 4 HRS System Status Text amp Operational Protection Warning 59 C Yellow text No change to operation 61 C Red text amp flashing warning New recordings prevented 65 C Red text amp flashing warning Current recording stopped The Odyssey has a wide range of acceptable voltage for incoming power from 6 5 volts to 34 volts The total wattage draw from the Odyssey varies depending on the operational mode it is set to but is always within a very modest range from less than 8 watts to no more than 15 watts This allows a variety of battery options to be used with the device While there are file recovery parameters in place it is never a good idea to lose power while in the midst of recording If the incoming voltage to the Odyssey drops low enough there are a series of warnings and safeguards in place to protect the device and the recorded files LOW POWER WARNINGS amp SAFEGUARDS System Status Text amp Operational Protection Warning 6 7v Yellow text No change to operation 6 5v Red text amp flashing warning New recordings prevented 6 0

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