Odyssey7Q User Manual
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1. LOCK will appear in the center of the touchscreen s Upper Tool Bar Push F1 again to disengage F2 SHUT DOWN Preferred method to power down the Odyssey7Q Properly closes files on the SSDs and performs other maintenance functions see Getting Started Power ing 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 Right Side of Odyssey7Q There are three connector ports top to bottom USB HDMI OUT and RMT USB An access point for servicing by Convergent Design A future free firmware update will allow firmware updates via this port HDMI OUT Output to an HDMI compatible device Odyssey7Q User Manual 6 RMT A remote control connection to the Odyssey7Q In a future free firmware update the RMT port will allow full control interface with the functions of the Odyssey7Q A rectangular hole above the RMT port is for accepting a Kensington Security Lock Bottom of Odyssey 7Q There are eleven connector ports left to right PWR ON SDI A IN SDI B IN LTC IO SDI A IO HDMI IN SDI BIO SDI A OUT SDI B OUT AUD IN AUD OUT PWR ON SDI A IN SDI B IN LTC IO SDIAIO HDMI IN SDI BIO SDI A OUT SDI B OUT AUD IN AUD OUT Power input socket to Odyssey7Q 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 se conds t2. Neutrik does not make a cable to cable connector to mate with the NSC3F connector above We have found it best to use the Panel mount connector using an Epoxy filled plastic sleeve that slides over the threads ER Limited Warranty Convergent Design warrants Odyssey7Q 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 or repaired at Convergent Design s sole dis
3. Will present a code which can then HD 2K Raw j cameras the ACTIVATION menu page To see if a selection has already been Record up to four HD signals enabled tap on that option s but Multi Stream simultaneously ton to see if ACTIVE appears Menu Restore all default settings Reset Metadata Resets metadata fields Permanently erases everything FORMATTING IS A DESTRUC on SSD1 TIVE PROCESS AND WILL ERASE ANY FILES CURRENTLY 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 THE SSD BE SURE TO Format SSD 1 eat on SSD2 DOWNLOAD ALL FILES BEFORE FORMATTING SSD s SE EE Permanently erases everything from both cards Non destructively recovers rebuilds file system of SSD1 Use only in extreme cases such as if a computer corrupts the Non destructively recovers SSD s file system rebuilds file system of SSD2 Recover SSD1 Recover SSD2 Formatting should be performed at the start of use of any new SSDs and the start of any new project Recovery is for when the SSD was not properly dismounted from the Odyssey7Q This includes physically removing the SSD without running the eject sequence sudden loss of power to the Odyssey7Q or improper poweri
4. of camera sending a standard HD video signal Manufacturers use different protocols for sending record triggers metadata and timecode They also define their image LOG curves differently Noting the brand of camera allows the Odyssey7Q to inter act properly with the signal which effects how the Odyssey7Q can correctly LUT the signal Additionally there are some specific signal variants for certain frame rates that are particular to individual camera designs Odyssey7Q User Manual 11 RECORD Dropdown Sub ltem Sub Menu 3 Option Description Additional Information Compatible cameras include Record triggers on camera cues Canon C300 XF305 Sony F3 the Odyssey7Q ARRI ALEXA via SDI Remote camera setting Future Free Firmware Update Future Free Firmware Update Enter in clip naming convention Will increase sequentially with each clip Default setting aligns to the incoming frame rate for all frames Record button on Odyssey7Q Up Rec Butt EE per Tool Bar Camera o e CLIP Clip Name Clip AAAAAAAA 000 Follows Input 23 98 FPS 24 00 FPS 25 00 FPS PROJECT Frame Rate 29 97 FPS 30 00 FPS 48 00 FPS 50 00 FPS 59 94 FPS 60 00 FPS Odyssey7Q User Manual 12 rates 60p and below Determines recording frame rate onto SSDs It can follow the source frame rate or be set to a specific record frame rate The FOLLOWS INPUT default setting aligns to the incoming frame rate for al
5. will appear in any recorded video The Activation prompt will appear upon every initialization of the Odyssey7Q until the device is Activated When Activate is selected follow the prompts to Activate the Odyssey7Q In order to Activate the Odyssey7Q after initial purchase go to http www convergent design com to register the unit Also make sure your Odyssey7Q has the latest firmware posted here http www convergent design com FirmwareUpdates Odyssey 7Q aspx See Firmware Updates under the Appendix below for more information on how to put new firmware on your Odyssey7Q Mounting The Odyssey7Q features three x20 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 oth erwise damage may occur to the Odyssey7Q Additionally there are six M3 threaded sockets four on the rear of the case and two each on the left and right sides of the case Initializing Plug in power to the Odyssey7Q It should take about 5 10 seconds to initialize depending on the mode it is set to If the Odyssey7Q does not self initialize push the PWR ON button next to the power socket on the lower left corner of the Odyssey7Q 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 Odyssey7Q is set to then the image should appear on the screen If t
6. 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 simultane ously 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 Odyssey7Q User Manual 25 SoUs Downloading Media Always make sure to properly Safe Eject to dismount SSDs before removing from Odyssey Q While the Odyssey7Q drives are exclusive Convergent Design products they utilize a standard 2 5 eSata interface No expensive proprietary download stations are required Consumer card adapters such as Seagate GoFlex adapters examples below are available with Thunderbolt or USB 3 0 inter face Thunderbolt is fastest and USB 3 0 is most common and self powering Firewire 800 is not rec ommended as it will take a very long time to download files NOT INCLUDED PLEASE PURCHASE SEPARATELY 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 firm ware
7. 01 000 SETITAKE001 000 0001 DPX 0002 DPX 0003 DPX 0004 DPX 0005 DPX G e SET1TAKE001 000 SET1TAKE001 000 SET1TAKE001 000 SETITAKE001 000 SETITAKE001 000 0006 DPX 0007 DPX 0008 DPX 0009 DPX 0010 DPX CLIPS ODYSSEY CLIP001001 Assuming that the RECORD CLIP is set to CLIPOO1 001 CLIPO001001 0000000 DPX CLIP0001001 0000001 DPX Etc CLIP0001002 Assuming that the RECORD CLIP is set to CLIPOO1 002 CLIPO001002 0000000 DPX CLIP0001002 0000001 DPX Etc Odyssey7Q User Manual 28 Uncompressed Support DPX sequence All Uncompressed recording on the Odyssey 7Q is 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 or 4 4 4 With 12 bit camera s the files are rec orded as a 16 bit DPX for more universal compatibility With DPX 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 Un compressed WAV audio 1080p59 94 60p 1080p119 120 and 12 bit files are recorded as Packed so our CD Data Unpacker Utility will need to be used before the files can be used in any editor See below for more information Native 10 Bit 16 Bit DPX support Adobe CS6 Adobe CSCC 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 Plugin s for DPX suppor
8. D OD LPlate Odyssey battery plate for Sony L series batteries 2 5 Premium SSD Media To enable recording on the Odyssey7Q you must use specific SSD media Only Convergent Design Premium SSD s will work in the Odyssey7Q These SSD s available in 256GB and 512GB must be purchased separately CD SSD 256GB 256GB SSD for Odyssey7 and 7Q CD SSD 512GB 512GB SSD for Odyssey7 and 7Q Accessories Third Party Manufacturers Convergent Design works with numerous manufacturers for additional support products for the Odys sey Q While we have provided information and support Convergent Design makes no claim and ac cepts no responsibility in the use of these products These products are available through these man ufacturers own dealers This list also does not cover the ever expanding number of products and manufacturers supporting the Odyssey7Q Mounting and Battery Plates Ocean Video manufactures the EnduroPower mounting plate with Anton Bauer Gold Mount or IDX V Lock battery mounts The EnduroPower plate includes numerous threaded mounting points for ac cessories Nebtek manufacturers the Odyssey7 Power Cage with Anton Bauer Gold Mount or IDX V Lock battery mounts or dual camcorder battery mounts for Sony JVC Canon or Panasonic compatible batteries The Odyssey7 Power Cage includes numerous threaded mounting points for accessories Odyssey7Q User Manual 4 Soft Case PortaBrace manufactures the Flat Screen Monitor Case Co
9. Odyssey7Q supports Canon C500 4K RAW Future firmware updates will support 4K Half RAW 2K Slow amp Fast mode and other C500 formats Canon Cinema RAW data is recorded as RMF files Supported 4K RAW frame rates 23 98 24 25 29 97 50 59 94 Note Canon RAW 50 60p requires two SSDs to simultaneously record Sony FS700 RAW The Odyssey7Q supports Sony FS700 2K RAW Future firmware updates will support 4K solutions high bit depth HD derived from 4K other recording options FS700 2K RAW data is recorded as DNG files FS700 2K RAW frame rates 23 98 25 29 97 50 59 94 100 120 200 240 NOTE 2K RAW 200fps and 240fps require two SSDs to simultaneously record The FS700 Option is available for purchase only HD 2K RAW Future firmware updates will include a recording option for several industrial and special use cameras Odyssey7Q User Manual 24 Record Time Capacities The Odyssey7Q can record numerous video and data formats Record time varies based on format The chart below indicates maximum record time in minutes based on the use of two 512GB SSDs 1TB For 512GB one 512GB SSD or two 256GB SSDs divide in half For 256GB divide by four Maximum Record Time In Minutes to Two 512GB SSDs 1TB i cl al sacle EE RS ES iii Ferr ii Ms E ES me A 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
10. Thunderbolt adapters SSDs and adpaters sold separately Recording SSD Media Recording Formats Compressed formats 1080p 10 bit YCC 422 up to 120fps 1080p RGB 12 bit 444 up to 60fps Base Odyssey Q Uncompressed formats 1080p RGB 10 12 bit 444 up to 60fps All Specifications subject to change and update without notice Available in future firmware update See separate sheet for RAW Multi Stream Options Odyssey7Q User Manual So Mechanical Drawings E GH dean a WD Na 8 e Chi Zen En MRS e As we ar aa El CH Zo j E q em o wo 7 o S Ze q 2 Sa i IL O z Sa Odyssey7Q User Manual Power Pin Out PLEASE NOTE IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PURCHASE POWER SUPPLY CONNECTORS AS FLYING LEAD CABLES FROM CONVERGENT DESIGN WE DO NOT USE OFF THE SHELF CONNECTORS THEY ARE MODI FIED AND TESTED DURING MANUFACTURING THE ODYSSEY FLYING LEAD CABLE PART NUMBER IS CD OD FLYING AND IS AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR WORLDWIDE DEALER NETWORK Neutrik PN NP3M H Neutrik PN NSCS3F KH d Ni Do A x eae K Neutrik PN NR3M S Odyssey7Q User Manual Power connector for Odyssey 7 circuit board Wired as shown below VIN 10V to 34V F701 J 70 1 Littlefuse 2920L185 2920F I Hold 1 85A I Trip 3 7A Neutnk NP3M H R Typ 0 11 NEUTRIK_NP3M H VSS Pre mating contact l Mating Power supply connector
11. W Record options include ARRIRAW ALEXA Canon RAW C500 Sony RAW FS700 and 2K RAW various specialty amp industrial manufacturers Available in a future free firmware update Other Features e Versatile Power Wide voltage range 6 5 34v and low draw 8 15w depending on mode for great flexibility of battery and other power options e Light Weight A magnesium case and efficient board design means only 1 25lbs for the basic unit e Small Size Even with a 7 7 screen the Odyssey7Q is approximately 8 x6 x1 making it easy to use on cameras mounted in tight spots or held in one s hand Odyssey7Q User Manual 2 e Dual SSD Architecture Long record time will automatically span from one SSD to the other Package Contents Odyssey7Q box contains one 1 Odyssey7Q monitor recorder and one 1 universal power supply MEDIA AND ACCESSORIES SOLD SEPARATELY Accessories Convergent Design Products All Convergent Design products are available through our worldwide dealer network Power The Odyssey7Q can accept DC power ranging from 6 5 34v This means that small camcorder batter ies 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 Odyssey7Q can range from 8 15w Even small camcorder batteries can power the Odyssey7Q for several hours The Odyssey Q is supplied with a Convergent Design AC power supply
12. X CLIP6666661 SSD1 SCENE1 663 00 00 03 04 16 OCT 16 16 16 04 CLIP0000001 SSD2 SCENE1 661 00 00 03 04 16 OCT 16 16 16 SCENE1 002 00 00 03 04 16 0CT 16 16 16 65 CLIP6666661 SSD2 SCENE1 003 00 00 03 04 10 0CT 16 16 16 06 X CLIPO900001 SSD2 ALL LOOP Odyssey7Q User Manual 16 Play Last Button Displays last recorded clip name Tapping button brings up de tailed information on the last recorded clip Trigger Button Tapping the Blue button surrounding the white triangle triggers play back of the play list If no play list has been selected the last record ed clip will play Output Status Project Rate Button Displays current SDI output setting Tapping button brings up de 4 2 2 tailed information on the Output Status To change these settings go to OUTPUTS MODE Lower Tool Bar In addition to being a high quality recorder of multiple formats the Odyssey7Q is also a full featured production monitor The Lower Tool Bar activates and controls the monitoring and image analysis functions OLED GUIDE LUT FOCUS Z00H 09 16 04 07 FALSE ZEBRA WFH HIST HIDE OLED OLED Tapping button brings up OLED monitor settings Controls are for Brightness Contrast Backlight and Color Gamut REC709 or DCI P3 These controls are for the Odyssey7Q OLED panel only and will not affect the recorded signal or the signal from any of the device s outputs The Odys sey 7Q display i
13. active on a specified IRE level and above False color with 4 programmable levels Luma only RGB Red only Blue only Green only and RGB Parade Luma only RGB or Red Blue or Green individually Color vectorscope with 2X zoom Image Zoom Vertical Flip and Horizontal Flop Aspect Ratio Guides Horizon Indicator Display four independent HD streams simultaneously Quad Split with live switch capability 8 Channel Embedded Audio 48KHz 24 bit 2 Channel initially 8 Channel via future firmware update 3 5mm stereo unbalanced input up to 10dB 3 5mm stereo headphone output RS 232 O programmable GPIO Timecode LTC I O BNC or embedded SDI HDMI Bluetooth LE with iPhone Android App Capacitive Touchscreen Two user programmable context sensitive mechanical keys 6 5 to 34 VDC with built in reverse polarity protection locking Neutrik connector built in power switch 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 View Monitor Out Display the monitor out viewfinder data on the OLED while recording a clean video signal Record Clean Video Available when using the Sony F3 Sony FS700 Canon C500 and ARRI Alexa cameras Record Triggers Touchscreen SDI record trigger ARRI Canon Panasonic Red Sony Optional Remote Control Cable Convergent Design SSDs with power loss protection in 256 and 512 GB sizes 420MB sec write 500MB sec read speed compatible with USB 3 0 and
14. and ejecting SSDs so that the files and di rectories can be closed properly Displays record time available given current settings HH MM Tapping button brings up detailed information on SSD2 status REC PLAY Button gt REC Displays current status as to whether Odyssey 7Q is in record or playback mode Tapping button toggles between modes NOTE PLAYBACK MODE CHANGES THE UPPER TOOL BAR SEE UPPER TOOL BAR PLAYBACK MODE BELOW Clip Metadata Button Displays detailed information on clip metadata Clip name Reel ROO SCENEL TK 001 name number Scene name number Take Day Camera desig A PROJECT1 DY 001 S nation and Project name are indicated Tapping on button opens menu to adjust clip metadata Last Take Button rt Displays timecode start and elapsed time of last recorded take 650 FRAMES Tapping button brings up detailed information of the last take rec orded Upper Tool Bar Play Mode Tapping the REC PLAY Button toggles the Upper Tool Bar to Playback mode Upper Tool Bar selec tions different from Record mode are highlighted in Blue ERA PLAY PLAY LAST 2K60Px Aes pc LIST CLIPO000001 VRUN gt PLAY 4 2 2 7560 FRAMES Play List Button PLAY Tapping button displays a list of recorded files Files can be select LIST ed for playback and can be continuously played back in a Loop lt gt SCENE TAKE TIMECODE TIME OF DAY 62 CLIP6666601_ SSD1 SCENE1 662 66 66 63 64 16 OCT 16 16 16 63
15. ck Start Guide as well as 1 Always record to the INTERNAL MEDIA OF THE CAMERA this is critical for proper timecode and ideal for dual media backup 2 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 3 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 4 Power source must be able to provide up to 24 watts at all times to the Odyssey7Q 5 When powering the Odyssey7Q from an ARRI ALEXA camera we recommend using the 24V R S Fischer 3 output from the ALEXA using the optional Convergent Design ca ble 6 Familiarize yourself with the equipment and test prior to shooting 7 Before using the SSD s it is IMPERATIVE TO FORMAT them in the Odyssey7Q For matting SSD media is a DESTRUCTIVE PROCESS any existing data will be lost during format 8 Ensure that the camera s viewfinder data is not being recorded IF YOU SEE VIEW FINDER DATA ON THE ODYSSEY7Q monitor then it will be recorded In a future up date if your camera can provide both clean and data overlayed video feeds it will be possible to monitor one while recording the other 9 NEVER DELETE ANY FILES OFF AN SSD FROM A COMPUTER except when going through a firmware update procedure 10 While we recommend that you always maintain the latest firmware on your Odys sey7Q
16. conver gent 3 oi desi DO j LUE TTT eq Focus E 09 06 08 12 5 on Da O convergent design 7 Hom tre AO A ad 10 Odyssey Q User Manual Last Update 06 Nov 2013 Firmware Version 1 0 214 Convergent Design 4465 Northpark Drive Ste 400 Colorado Springs CO 80907 T 720 221 3861 www Convergent Design com lable of Contents READ THIS FIRST PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 OUYSSe Yl FEATURES 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS 3 ALA ES OUAIS E ODYSSEY7Q ANATOMY 6 GETTING STARTED 8 MENUS 9 Es O SETUP ECORD 2 Puto e OIEA 6 RECORDING CAPABILITIES amp OPTIONS 23 ARRIRAW CANON 0500 Ak RAW SONY FS700 RAW AA ECORD TIME CAPACITIES 25 SSDS DOWNLOADING MEDIA 26 CD TRANSFER 20 OD CLIP MERGER Be POST WORKING WITH FILES RECORDED BY THE ODYSSEY7Q 28 APPENDIX 30 ELEA ET GO IRMVVARE UPDATES OO SPECIFICATIONS 29 CHANICAL DRAWINGS SO POWER PIN OUT of LIMITED WARRANTY DO OBTAINING AN RMA 39 Odyssey7Q User Manual v1 0 214 Read his First Before you begin using the Odyssey7Q we strongly suggest you review the included Qui
17. cretion 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 in appropriate power source e Damage due to overheating conditions The unit will attempt to shut down if powered on in the event of overheating before damage can occur e Damage due to exposure to water or other liquids or excessive dust or sand e Damage caused by dropping or other rough handling e Damage caused by any overvoltage conditions or reverse voltage conditions Odyssey7Q User Manual 38 e Any physical damage to the OLED and or Touch Screen including scratches e Damage to any connector by using excessive fo
18. d WAV audio Native ARRIRAW Support Adobe CS6 Adobe CSCC Black Magic DaVinci Resolve The Foundry Nuke AutoDesk Smoke Cineform Studio For a more extensive list on ARRIRAW and workflow please visit http www arri com camera digital_ cameras workflow working with arriraw recording arriraw t link Odyssey7Q User Manual 30 Appenalx Release Notes Initial Release v1 0 214 The following are NOT supported in the Initial Release Headphone Adjustment Interval Recording Timelapse Z o iPhone iPadapp o o Lann 2KRAW Bluetooth O Canoni2BitHD USB Connectivity Canon Fastand Slow Recording audio above 30p in FS700 2K RAW Quad HD Monitoring Recording Sony FS700 HD from 4K recording Known bugs issues and other notes Formats 4K over HDMI in or out will never be supported due to hardware constraints For recording Progressive and PSF formats are supported not Interlaced Formats Monitoring Individual Red Green and Blue Histograms and Waveforms are only available in the full screen mode When switching frame rates the screen may go black not displaying an image To remedy unplug and then reconnect the SDI input or cycle the power Signal Interaction Different camera designs interact in various ways with the SDI record trigger with some as much as 10 frames off the trigger point of the camera s internal recording We recommend a Pre and Post Roll of 1 2 seconds to assure that impo
19. e Odyssey7Q uses its mag VOLTS 11 9v 6 5 34V l POWER 7 0W nesium case to passively shed excess heat There are no vents or TEMP 45C lt 60C fans Even under most harsh conditions the Odyssey7Q should not suffer any operational issues due to heat However if the internal temperature of the Odyssey7Q rises high enough there are a series of warnings and safeguards in place to protect the device and the recorded files FIRMWARE 1 1 100 NOV 2013 SERIAL 20 00000 Temperature Warnings amp Safeguards WARRANTY VOID KETO ACIIVAIED System Status Text amp Warning Operational Protection Yellow text No change to operation 2011 OCT 31 12 53 32 BASIC FS700RAW CANONRAW 4STRM ARRIRAW 2K HDRAW POWERED ON 13 HOURS RECORD TIME 1 HOURS Red text amp flashing warning New recordings prevented Red text amp flashing warning Current recording stopped The Odyssey7Q has a wide range of acceptable voltage for incoming power from 6 5 volts to 34 volts The total wattage draw from the Odyssey7Q 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 Odyssey7Q drops low enough there are a series of warnings and safeguards in p
20. e can be used for this purpose Odyssey7Q User Manual 32 Firmware Updates We recommend that you print out these instructions if possible 1 Your computer must have an Internet connection so you may access our website Navigate to http www convergent design com FirmwareUpdates Odyssey7Q aspx On the Right Side of the page you will find Current Firmware Make a note of the firmware version that you will be downloading 2 Format a SSD in the Odyssey7Q ensuring that no important clips are on the SSD first 3 Insert the formatted SSD card into your chosen 2 5 Adapter connect to your computer 4 We recommend creating a folder on your computer named something like the following Odyssey7Q Firmware 06 Nov 2013 1 0 214 This example uses today s date and firmware number as listed on our webpage but you may create a folder using a folder name of your choice 5 Click on the firmware version that you wish to download Note You may reinstall an earlier version of the firmware if desired For Windows 7 Other Windows Computers will be similar See below for Mac instructions 6 Click on Save As navigate to the folder you just created and click on Save The file you saved will be Odyssey7Q xxx zip the current firmware version number 7 Navigate to this folder you may just click on Open Folder and double click on this file It will be something like Odyssey7Q1 0 105 zip but with the curren
21. e indi vidual primary colors only RED GREEN BLUE The Waveform can be displayed across the full width of the im age display or in the lower right corner With the large dis play the RGB PARADE shows three individual Waveforms side by side in the appropriate colors while in the small display mode they are overlapped The HD video image is visible behind the Waveform at all times for image refer ence A graticule overlay indicates exposure value refer ences in 20 increments from 0 100 with an addi tional reference at 109 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 21 HISTOGRAM FULL SCREEN COLOR OFF RGB PARADE HIDE ENTE AUDIO Not Displayed in Current Firmware Odyssey7Q User Manual primary colors separated and displayed individually RGB PARADE or as the individual primary colors only RED GREEN BLUE The Histogram can be displayed across the full width of the image display or in the lower right corner With the large display the RGB PARADE shows three individual Histograms one above another in the appropriate colors while in the small dis
22. een when active and indicate current magnification 1 1 2 1 TIMECODE 09 16 04 07 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 FALSE FALSE Tapping button activates False Color Holding button brings up False Color settings False Color is an exposure reference tool attributing different colors to various bright ness portions of the image Available colors are Red Yel low Green Blue and Purple An HD video signal is meas ured in a scale from O to 109 often marked as a or with the suffix IRE FALSE COLOR In the chart below note that while the different colors are designed to indicate certain ranges these ranges are user adjustable for personal exposure preferences Red being the white clipping indicator will appear for any part of the image at the user set exposure value and above up to the highest brightness of the image 109 Yellow will appear from the user set exposure value up to the bottom of the Red exposure range Purple is the bottom of the exposure range so it will appear for any part of the image at the us er set exposure value or below Blue will appear from the user set exposure value to the top of the Purple exposure range As Green is in a middle range of exposure the top and bottom of its range can be set It is possible to over lap some of the exposure ranges at which point some of t
23. he colors will not appear Other parts of the image are rendered in varying densities of gray There is a reference bar at the bottom of the image indicating the exposure range each color represents COLOR PRESET ADJUSTMENT RANGE INTENDED INDICATION 90 amp UP 70 109 White clipping YELLOW 70 amp UP 70 109 Near overexposure GREEN 38 45 30 70 Middle grey or skin tone BLUE 10 amp BELOW 0 30 Black underexposure PURPLE 5 amp BELOW 0 15 Black clipping Odyssey7Q User Manual 20 ZEBRA enen WEM Teen WAVE FORM FULL SCREEN COLOR LUMA OFF RGB PARADE HIST HIST Odyssey7Q User Manual Tapping button activates Zebra Holding button opens Zebra settings A Zebra stripe is an exposure tool to indicate any part of the image that is at or above a particu lar brightness Adjustment range for the Zebra setting is 70 109 A future free firmware update will add a second Zebra stripe option Tapping button activates Waveform The Waveform is based on the signal shown on the Odyssey7Q OLED When in Multi Stream mode if two signals are selected then the Waveform can be used to compare two side by side images 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 primary colors separated and displayed individually RGB PARADE or as th
24. here are SSDs mounted in the Odyssey7Q 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 sur rounding a white circle then the Odyssey 7Q is ready to record Odyssey7Q User Manual 8 Powering Down 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 Odyssey7Q 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 Odyssey7Q 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 sock et on the lower left corner of the Odyssey7Q or simply by pulling the power connector out of the power socket If the Odyssey7Q is ever powered down in this fashion it is important to run a recovery on the SSDs in the Odyssey7Q menu at MENU ODYSSEY SSD S RECOVER SSD1 or RECOVER SSD2 Venus Setting Up amp Using the Odyssey 7Q The touch screen of the Odyssey7 Q 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 deact
25. ivate it or hold it fora 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 Upper Tool Bar Record Mode E DCH 1080PSF25 422 DPX 8 E CLIPODO00O1 SE LAST TAKE MENU E Ji LE SS e V 35C E SS KEIER 50 00 PLAY PROJECT1 DY 001 Menu Starting on the left tapping the button brings up the initial setup menus for the Odyssey7Q Don t be intimidated by the number of selections in the section This is by far the most in depth section of the Odyssey7Q touchscreen menus ODYSSEY SETUP RECORD INPUTS OUTPUTS Odyssey7Q User Manual 9 ODYSSEY Sub Menu 1 Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Option Description Additional Information Enter Key For registering Odyssey7Q Tap to reveal a key code prompt required Unit To Activate the Odyssey7Q after initial purchase go to Enter Key FS700 Raw or ACTIVE Raw output of Sony FS700 www Odyssey7Q info to register the unit Once this is completed Canon Raw On Raw output of Canon C500 anytime one wishes to purchase a recording option return to the Activation ARRIRAW Raw output of ARRI ALEXA Convergent Design website and follow the prompts The website be entered into the Odyssey7Q on Raw output of various industrial
26. l frames rates 60p and below Above this rate the default project rate for 100 200fps is 25fps and for 120 240fps the default project rate is 24fps This is to allow an even divi sion of frames so that the timeline file will play back smoothly INPUTS Sub Menu 1 Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Option Description Currently limited to two channels of SDI or HDMI embedded audio This menu will be expanded ina future free firmware update AUDIO Channels LTC to 6 pin via remote port and adaptor cable TIMECODE Source SEED REC RUN OUTPUTS Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Option Description REC TALLY Odyssey7Q User Manual 4 2 2 7Q to 4 2 2 or 4 4 4 LEGALIZED Congratulations You are through the MENU Everything is easier from here Additional Information ARRI Not supported in ARRIRAW At high frame rates some cameras will not generate timecode In these cases the Odyssey7Q will generate a Record Run timecode from its internal clock Additional Information Activates Tally signal over SDI when Odyssey7Q is recording 13 System Status Button Displays critical specs of Odyssey7Q Input voltage Current watt age draw of Odyssey7Q varies with mode current temperature of main processor Tapping button brings up more detailed infor mation including the ABOUT menu of the Odyssey7Q The Odyssey7Q has a wide internal operating temperature window up to 65 Celsius 149 Fahrenheit Th
27. lace to protect the device and the recorded files Low Power Warnings amp Safeguards Voltage Level System Status Text amp Warning Operational Protection 6 7v Yellow text No change to operation Red text amp flashing warning New recordings prevented Red text amp flashing warning Current recording stopped Input Status Button Displays current video input signal type Tapping button brings up detailed information on Input and Output signals record mode and Odyssey7Q User Manual 14 Record Status Button DPX 4 4 4 Trigger Button EH SSD1 Status Button 13 53 SSD Eject Button SSD2 Status Button 20 00 Odyssey7Q User Manual frame rates Displays current recording format Tapping button brings up de tailed information on recording type and frame rates Displays status of recording mode When button is Red witha white circle it is ready to record When Gray there is no signal available to record While recording the button is Blue 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 RECORD TRIGGER REC BUTTON In PLAY mode the button becomes the Playback Trigger Displays record time available given current settings HH MM Tapping button brings up detailed information on SSD1 status Prompts a confirmation to Safely Eject SSD This is the proper method for dismounting
28. lease coordinate with your dealer which will then coordinate with our distributor for your part of the world Our goal is to ensure that the units are shipped properly and that Odyssey7Q User Manual 39 the units will clear customs without incurring extra charges In some cases your local dealer or distributor may be able to provide you with a loaner unit All products must be shipped prepaid to Convergent Design or preferably through the dealer from which the unit was purchased if outside the US If you purchased the unit from a dealer outside of your normal trading zone then you may be charged for return shipping to your location For insurance reasons Convergent Design cannot accept any product that is returned via U S Postal Service Returns will be accepted from Federal Express UPS DHL or other comparable freight Carrier Products repaired out of warranty are shipped at customer s expense Odyssey7Q User Manual 40
29. ng down of the Odyssey7Q 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 ODYSSEY7Q Displays the firmware version Check the website regularly to serial number warranty status fensure you are running the current and which Options are activated Odyssey7Q User Manual 10 SETUP Sub Menu 1 Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Option Description Additional Information Standard HD video in 4 2 2 or 4 4 4 recorded as 4 4 4 DPX stacks note DPX stacks are always saved as 4 4 4 4 2 2 4 4 4 gt 4 4 4 DPX FS700 RAW data saved as DNG FS700 RAW gt stacks RAW DNG This determines the type of signal coming into the Odys sey7Q and notes how it is to be recorded Note that some of these selections are paid optional record functions and if not licensed in the unit will output with a watermark over the image Canon C500 RAW data saved as HME files CANON RAW gt RAW RMF MONITOR gt RECORD ARRI ALEXA RAW data saved in ARI files ARRIRAW gt RAW ARI Up to four HD video signals viewed at once note Multi Stream Recording will be an option at a later time Multi Stream Monitoring is included with the Odyssey7Q MULTI STREAM 4 2 2 ARRI CANON PANASONIC SONY FS700 4 2 2 4 4 4 SOURCE SONY OTHER OTHER This tells the Odyssey7Q the type
30. nvergent Design which is made of wa terproof Nylon Taslan Velcro flaps allow access to all sides and an integrated hood folds down as a screen protector OLED Screen Protector Pro K Solutions manufacturers the OCP optically Clear Protection stick on peel off screen protector for the Odyssey7Q The OCP is scratch resistant washable and will not interfere with the OLED s touchscreen functionality Odyssey7Q User Manual 5 Odyssey Q Anatomy Top of Odyssey7Q There are two Solid State Drive SSD slots SSD1 and SSD2 Only Convergent Design 256GB and 512GB SSDs can be used on the Odyssey7Q To mount SSD insert connector end first with the label facing forward and the handle near flush with the back of the Odyssey7Q Push gently but firmly until the handle flange is flush with the top of the Odyssey7Q It is a snug fit but the SSD should insert smoothly Note There is a plastic cover plate on the top center of the Odyssey7Q This protects a Bluetooth antenna which will be used in a future free firmware update to allow remote control of the Odyssey7Q from smartphones tablets and other Bluetooth enabled devices via free Convergent Design Apps When using a Bluetooth device with the Odyssey7Q take care not to block this area as it may inter fere with the Bluetooth signal Left Side of Odyssey 7Q There are two Function buttons F1 LOCK and F2 SHUT DOWN Fi LOCK Lockout control for the Odyssey7Q touchscreen Push to engage and SCREEN
31. nverted to 4 4 4 3G SDI Accepted 1080p psf frame rates 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 97 60 HDMI Accepted 1080p psf frame rates 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50i GU Future free firmware updates will include compressed video codecs with expanded frame rate resolu tion selections interlaced support and pull down support Multi Stream HD Video Monitoring NOTE This is a monitoring mode only A future option will allow recording of up to four HD video signals 3G SDI accepted 1080p psf frame rates 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50i 60i Up to four HD video signals viewable simultaneously OLED display divided into quadrants or a single input may be selected for full screen display Inputs are SDI A SDI B SDI A IO SDI B IO signals autodetected HD video signals do not need to be Genlocked HD video signals do not need to match frame rates HDMI input available in future free firmware update Odyssey7Q User Manual 23 Optional Record Keys available to purchase or rent ARRI ALEXA ARRIRAW The Odyssey7Q supports all ARRIRAW formats and frame rates output by ALEXA Classic cameras ARRIRAW data is recorded as ARI files ARRIRAW 16 9 frame rates 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 48 50 59 97 60 ARRIRAW 4 3 frame rates 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 48 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 Canon C500 Cinema RAW The
32. o force power off This is only to be used if standard power on or off proce dures fail see Getting Started Initializing BNC connector for 3G SDI input A BNC connector for 3G SDI input B BNC connector for Linear Timecode input output BNC connector for 3G SDI input output A In Multi Stream monitoring mode the Od yssey 7Q can accept up to four HD video inputs These IO ports allow additional inputs or additional outputs for the Odyssey7Q HDMI 1 4 input from HDMI video source BNC connector for 3G SDI input output B In Multi Stream monitoring mode the Od yssey7Q can accept up to four HD video inputs These IO ports allow additional inputs or additional outputs for the Odyssey7Q BNC connector for 3G SDI output A BNC connector for 3G SDI output B 3 5mm mini phone stereo socket for analog audio in This input will be enabled in a free future firmware update 3 5mm mini phone stereo headphone socket Odyssey7Q User Manual T Getting started Odyssey7Q Activation Convergent Design requires each Odyssey7Q be registered via our website This is so that we can provide notices of free firmware updates issue alerts for critical issues and track rentals or purchases of record options Upon first initializing of the Odyssey7Q see 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 Od yssey Q is fully functional however a blue bar watermark
33. orded files Tapping button activates Focus Assist Holding button brings up the Focus Assist settings There are three styles of Focus Assist available ZOOM 1 1 PIXEL Z00M DOUBLE TAP SCREEN 2X 1X Odyssey7Q User Manual FOCUS ASSIST EDGE SENSITIVITY EDGE COLOR COLOR PULSE EDGE VIDEO EDGE ONLY EDGE ENHANCED EDGE VIDEO Shows video image with sharp edges highlighted in color Also know as Peaking EDGE ONLY Shows only the sharp edges clearly high lighting only aspects of the frame that are in focus EDGE ENHANCED Shows some picture information for framing with sharp edges highlighted in color To tune the Focus Assist to your personal preference ad just Sensitivity of the high midrange and low frequencies Then select a preference for Edge Color red green blue The highlighted color edges can also be set to pulse The FOCUS button will highlight in green when active Tapping button activates Pixel Zoom Holding button brings up Pixel Zoom settings Select if you wish to have 2x 2 1 pixel zoom available The native resolution of the Odyssey7Q panel in the HD video image area is 1280x720 In the Odyssey 7Q all formats are converted to 1920x1080 before being fed to the OLED panel Tapping ZOOM activates whichever magnification was previously selected 1 1 or 2 1 Double tap anywhere on the image to toggle between 1 1 and 2 1 magnification The ZOOM button will highlight in gr
34. pdate takes approximately 5 minutes but please ensure that you have at least 30 minutes of battery time remaining to ensure safety 4 Remove any video input cables and SSD s from the Odyssey Q 5 Insert the SSD with the firmware update 6 Power on the unit You will see a Firmware Update screen if the file is on the SSD properly 7 Follow the On Screen Prompts to complete the firmware update 8 When complete it will say UPDATE COMPLETE PLEASE REMOVE UPDATE DRIVE Please remove the SSD The unit will then power off and back on automatically 9 If you wish to then reuse this SSD normally the case unless you have additional Odyssey7Q s to update a Insert the SSD back into the Odyssey7Q and b Click on Cancel to avoid performing the Firmware Update again c Reformat the SSD Click on Menu then Gemini then SSD s then Format SSD1 or Format SSD2 Odyssey7Q User Manual 34 Specifications Odyssey7Q Technical Specs Feature 7 7 OLED 1280x800 RGB 8 Bit Panel 16 million colors wide gamut 3400 1 Contrast 176 Viewing True Blacks SD HD 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 ARRI Canon Sony or Custom User Loadable LUTs Video Edges Edges Only Enhanced Edges user choice of color Red Green or Blue Pulsing Two Levels one allows for a user specified range the other is
35. play mode they are overlapped The HD video image is visible behind the Histogram at all times for image reference Tapping button hides the Upper and Lower Tool Bars The Timecode display remains below the image Tap anywhere on the display to bring back the Tool Bars The initial release firmware of the Odyssey7Q supports basic two channel audio recording embedded in the SDI or HDMI streams as well as stereo audio out via the head phone port Future free updates will enable an AUDIO menu button that will display audio meters add more channels activate analog audio input activate headphone output volume control and other functions 22 Mecording Capabilities amp Options The Odyssey7Q can record a variety of HD video signals and with optional recording keys several RAW data video formats With another optional recording key the Odyssey7Q will also be able to rec ord up to four HD video signals simultaneously All recording options are available for demo on the Odyssey7Q but will appear with a blue line wa termark across the recorded image Recording options are available to purchase or in the near future rent on a time active basis from the Convergent Design website at http www convergent design com Products Odyssey7Q aspxHOverview 42 Included Free with Odyssey7Q HD Video The Odyssey7Q records HD video as uncompressed 10 bit DPX stacks All DPX files are recorded 4 4 4 4 2 2 video signals are upco
36. rce or rough handling e 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 Odyssey7Q Obtaining an RMA It is our policy that all material and repair returns whether in warranty or not are only accepted if an RMA Return Merchandise Authorization Number has been issued for the products being returned E mail Convergent Design at rma at convergent design com to obtain an RMA number for a faulty unit or call 720 221 3861 7 30 am to 5 pm Colorado USA time Items must be returned within 15 days of receiving your RMA number Returned product must be securely packaged and must have the RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the package RMA numbers and return address may be obtained from Technical Support Convergent Design RMA 4465 Northpark Drive 400 Colorado Springs CO 80907 EMAIL rma convergent design com WEBSITE www convergent design com Phone 20 221 3861 Preferred Mountain Time or 866 654 0080 or 278 0941 For After Hours Support 24 7 930 1376 For After Hours Support 24 7 803 719 eT ie P T Transit damage caused by inadequate packaging also invalidates the warranty agreement Please ship the unit in its original packaging if possible Within the United States the unit may be shipped directly to Convergent Design once an RMA is obtained Outside the United States p
37. replacement part CD OD AC PS 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 Q The Odyssey7Q 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 3 party manufacturers of battery plates and other Odyssey7Q accessories Only use a Convergent Design power cable on the Odyssey7Q Convergent Design offers four optional power cables for the Odyssey7Q CD OD DTAP D Tap Anton Bauer 12v power cable to Odyssey7Q 18 CD OD XLR XLR 4 generic 12v power cable to Odyssey7Q 18 CD OD Fischer Fischer 3 ARRI 24v power cable to Odyssey7Q 18 CD OD Flying Flying lead bare wire pigtail power cable to Odyssey7Q 36 Odyssey7Q User Manual 3 Battery Convergent Design offers a basic rechargeable battery and charger solution Our small four cell Lithi um lon battery can be velcroed to the back of the Odyssey7Q and will power it for 3 4 hours Our uni versal switching charger will recharge a battery in about three hours Also available is a basic rear plate for the Odyssey7Q that accepts Sony L series camcorder batteries CD OD BATT Odyssey 4 cell Li lon battery 14 8v 45WH CD OD CHRG Odyssey Battery Charger input 110 240VAC 50 60hz output 1 5A C
38. rtant material is recorded Occasionally when recording audio may be off on an individual clip up to 3000 samples This is still less than one frame Initialization On rare occasion when powering on an Odyssey7Q an SSD may countdown to O without proper ini tialization If this occurs remove the SSD and reinsert If this does not remedy the initialization after 30 seconds or occurs more then once connect the SSD to a PC or Mac to ensure the SSD is mount ing If it mounts correctly then reinsert into the Odyssey7Q Odyssey7Q User Manual 31 SONY FS700 RAW Recording Option No FS700 4K recording options are currently supported In 2K RAW S amp Q Slow and Quick mode only 100 120 200 and 240fps currently supported When switching the camera between 50i 60i to access different frame rates the camera can send a false record trigger pulse that can cause the Odyssey7Q to incorrectly initiate recording Formatting the FS700 internal media while connected to the Odyssey7Q can also send a false trigger To prevent the improper recording on the Odyssey7Q disconnect the SDI input or power off the Odyssey7Q while making the change In RAW mode at high frame rates the camera does not send clip name metadata to the Odyssey7Q If using the camera s internal media as a proxy you will need to manually rename the internal media to match the metadata generated on the RAW files by the Odyssey7Q Software such as XNview and Adobe Bridg
39. s capable of presenting the full contrast and color gamut of both the REC709 and DCI P3 standards Odyssey7Q User Manual 17 OLED MONITOR SETTINGS BRIGHTNESS 50 CONTRAST 5 BACKLIGHT MEDIUM COLOR GAMUT REC 709 Guide GUIDE LUT FOCUS FOCUS Odyssey7Q User Manual Assuming a standard properly attenuated video signal from the camera the Odyssey7Q defaults are 50 for brightness and contrast medium for backlight and REC709 for Color Gamut Unless otherwise noted any standard HD video source should be a REC709 compliant signal not DCI P3 which is for digital cinema displays Additional controls will be available in a future free firmware update Tapping button activates Frame Guides Holding button brings up the Frame Guides settings Current choices are 1 85 1 and 2 39 1 Additional options including user adjustable settings will be available in a future free firmware update The GUIDE button will highlight in green when active and indicate current selected frame guide 1 85 2 39 The native aspect ratio of the HD video image is 16 9 or 1 78 1 When using a RAW record option ARRIRAW Canon RAW and Sony FS700 RAW display as debayered Log images Odyssey Q uses manufacturers LUT image Look Up Table to properly adjust signal to REC709 standard A future free firmware update will allow various viewing LUTs to be applied to the image on the OLED panel to the HD video outputs and or to the rec
40. t Glue Tools Apple FOP Pro NN AppleFOPProX 1 oOo o Avid Media Composer Sony FS700 Raw Support DNG Sequences All FS700 Raw recording on the Odyssey7Q is recorded as a 12 bit linear Cinema DNG 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 important to correctly set the white balance of the camera as this is baked into the Raw file Native Cinema DNG support Adobe CC Future Update Assimilate Scratch Lab O Apple FCP X Aperture Black Magic DaVinci Resolve 29 Odyssey7Q User Manual Canon C500 4K Raw Support All Canon C500 4K Raw recording on the Odyssey7Q is recorded as 10 bit Cinema Raw file rmf 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 ARRI Alexa ARRIRAW Support All ARRI Alexa 16 9 and 4 3 ARRIRAW recordings on the Odyssey7Q are recorded as 12 bit ARRIRAW ari files With ARI 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 Uncompresse
41. t firmware number 8 Click on Extract All Files then click on Extract and double click on Odyssey7Q 1 0 105 or current firmware version number 9 Drag and Drop the JODYSSEY UPDATEX folder to your SSD Drive listed under computer on the left hand side of your screen Note The SSD may be No Name or ODYSSEY7Q and it can be any Drive Letter but it will have a CLIPS folder on the drive Do not copy the firmware update into the CLIPS folder Answer Yes to Do you want to copy this folder without Encryption And Answer Yes to Do you want to copy this file without Encryption Skip over For Mac instructions to finish the update Odyssey7Q User Manual 33 For Mac Start with Steps 1 through 5 above 6 Double click on the JODYSSEY UPDATE zip 7 Copy or Drag JODYSSEY UPDATE folder to SSD For Both Mac and Windows PC continued 1 If done successfully you will have CLIPS An Empty Folder JODYSSEY UPDATE The Update Folder JODYSSEY7QLUPD The Actual Firmware Update File 2 Use the Safely Remove Hardware option or shutdown restart your computer gracefully to en sure that the firmware has been completely transferred to the SSD Otherwise the firmware update may not be successfully copied to the SSD and then the Odyssey7Q will not find the firmware update 3 Ensure that you have adequate power to power the Odyssey7Q either battery or AC Power The firmware u
42. 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 File Storage The Odyssey SSD s support read rates of 500 Mbytes sec Keep in mind you will be limited by the slowest median in the transfer process For example eSATA 3Gbps interface cards have a max per formance 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 130MBps For maximum performance make sure you are using eSATA 6 Gbps USB 3 0 or Thunderbolt to a Raid configuration Video Data Rate Suggested for Video Format Mbytes Sec Real Time Playback Edit ARRI 2K 1080p24 4 4 4 10 Bit DPX 1080p25 4 4 4 10 Bit 300 300 1080p50 10 Bit 1080p60 10 Bit 500 1080p30 4 4 4 10 Bit i 400 Odyssey7Q User Manual 27 Post Working with Files Recorded by the Odyssey Q There are numerous post systems and NLEs that can read natively the various file formats recorded by the Odyssey7Q 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 Odyssey7Q File Structure meng 3 a CLIPS ODYSSEY 2 pan G a a a SETITAKEOO1 SETITAKEDO SETITAKE001 000 SETITAKE001 000 SETITAKE001 000 SETITAKE0
43. updates to the SSD File Management Software Convergent Design has two free file utility programs CD Transfer and CD Clip Merger available for download for both Mac amp PC on our website http www convergent design com Downloads aspx tptab44 CD Data Unpacker Higher frame rate DPX files are recorded in Packed files CD Data Unpacker Utility copies and con verts 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 Odyssey7Q User Manual 26 CD Clip Merger Some high data rate formats need to be striped aka RAlDed across two SSDs when recording in the Odyssey7Q After offloading these file folders onto a local drive on a computer CD Clip Merger com bines matching RAlDed folders into single file folders Odyssey7Q RAlDed recording formats include 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 it a name meaningful to you such as Project Name Camera A 2013 09 12 2 Open the CLIPS _Odyssey7Q 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 _Odyssey7Q folder on your second SSD and copy all of
44. we DO NOT RECOMMEND UPDATING IF YOU ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF A SHOOT 11 When offloading media ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP COPY ideally to a RAID1 drive 12 Be sure to allow the Odyssey 7Q to finish closing a Record file before taking any fur ther action Odyssey7Q User Manual 1 Product Overview Odyssey7Q Features Monitoring e Professional Monitor 7 7 1280x800 OLED panel featuring full range color gamut for REC709 and DCI P3 viewing Image analysis tools Waveform Vectorscope in future update Histogram False Color expo sure view Zebra three mode Focus Assist Pixel Zoom 1 1 amp 2 1 and Frame Guides e Multi Stream Monitoring Up to four HD video signals can be input and viewed simultaneously quad split or sequentially choose between inputs for full screen display A future paid up date will allow Multi Stream Recording and a greater control live switching e 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 Recording e High Capacity Recording Two high speed Solid State Drives SSD available in 256GB or 512GB allow for extended recording e Uncompressed 4 4 4 RGB HD video recording Record HD video in 10 bit DPX files Popular compressed codecs will be available at a later date via free firmware update e RAW Record Options Optional recording features available at any time for purchase or time based rental RA
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