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Updated October 29, 2014 | Firmware Release v3.10.100

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  • Page 1 PROFESSIONAL MONITOR/RECORDER USER MANUAL Updated October 29, 2014 | Firmware Release v3.10.100...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) & Uncompressed DPX Convergent Design Accessories Record Options (Purchase & Rental) Third Party Accessories SSD MEDIA RELEASE NOTES 2.5” Premium SSD Media Firmware v3.10.29 Odyssey Utility Drive Firmware v2.20.141 ANATOMY Firmware v2.10.141 Mechanical Drawings Earlier Versions GETTING STARTED LIMITED WARRANTY Odyssey7Q Activation...

  • Page 3: Introduction // Read This First

    INTRODUCTION // READ THIS FIRST! BEFORE YOU BEGIN USING THE ODYSSEY7Q, WE STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU REVIEW THE INCLUDED QUICK START GUIDE. WE ALSO STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING: 1. Always record to the INTERNAL MEDIA OF THE CAMERA; this is critical for proper timecode and ideal for dual media / backup.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS Odyssey7Q box contains one (1) Odyssey7Q monitor/recorder and one (1) universal power supply. MEDIA AND ACCESSORIES SOLD SEPARATELY!

  • Page 5: Overview

    OVERVIEW ODYSSEY7Q FEATURES 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: Waveform, Vectorscope (in future update), Histogram, False Color exposure view, Zebra, three-mode Focus Assist, Pixel Zoom (1:1 & 2:1), LUTs, and Frame Guides.

  • Page 6: Odyssey7Q Specifications

    OVERVIEW ODYSSEY7Q SPECIFICATIONS Display 7.7" OLED, 1280x800, RGB 8-bit panel, ~ 16 million colors, wide gamut, 3400:1 contrast, 176° viewing, true blacks SDI Video I/O HD-SDI/3G support: Single/Dual link, 2-inputs, 2-outputs, 2 Bi-Directional (can be inputs or outputs), Full-size BNCs HDMI Video I/O HDMI I/O Version 1.4a support, up to 1080p30 422 8-bit LUT Support...

  • Page 7: Recording Capabilities

    RECORDING CAPABILITIES The Odyssey7Q can record a variety of video signals and, with optional recording keys, several RAW data video formats. With another optional recording key the Odyssey7Q will also be able to record up to four HD video signals simultaneously. All recording options are available for demo on the Odyssey7Q, but will appear with a blue or pink line “watermark”...

  • Page 8: Recording Options (Available For Purchase)

    RECORDING CAPABILITIES (CONT’D) RECORDING OPTIONS (AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE) Additional recording options are available for purchase and/or rental through our website. ARRI ALEXA ARRIRAW The Odyssey7Q supports all ARRIRAW formats and frame rates output by Alexa Classic cameras. (Available for purchase ARRIRAW data is recorded as .ari files.
  • Page 9 RECORDING CAPABILITIES (CONT’D) POV RAW Supports several industrial/special use cameras’ RAW outputs: (Available for purchase and/or daily rental) 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.

  • Page 10: Recording Option Rentals

    RECORDING OPTION RENTALS RENTAL ACTIVATION KEYS Rental Activation Keys may be purchased though our website for the 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.

  • Page 11: Record Time Capacities

    RECORD TIME CAPACITIES APPLE PRORES 422 (HQ) & UNCOMPRESSED DPX The Odyssey7Q can record numerous video and data formats. Record time capacities vary based on format. 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.

  • Page 12: Record Options (Purchase & Rental)

    RECORD TIME CAPACITIES (RECORD OPTIONS) RECORD OPTIONS (Purchase & Rental) Recording options can be purchased and/or rented through our website. The following are the approximate recording times while recording with these options. The charts below indicate 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.

  • Page 13: Ssd Media

    CD-SSD-512GB 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 Odyssey7Q firmware updates and future functionality such as 3D-LUT files.

  • Page 14: Anatomy

    Only Convergent Design 256 GB and 512 GB SSDs can be used to capture video on the Odyssey7Q. 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 Odyssey7Q.
  • Page 15 ANATOMY ODYSSEY7Q - LEFT SIDE There are two Function buttons, F1 LOCK and F2 SHUT DOWN. F1 LOCK Lockout control for the Odyssey7Q touchscreen. Push to engage and SCREEN LOCK will appear in the center of the touchscreen’s Upper Tool Bar. Push F1 again to disengage. Engaging F1 also re-calibrates the touchscreen.

  • Page 16: Mechanical Drawings

    ANATOMY MECHANICAL DRAWINGS...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED ODYSSEY7Q ACTIVATION Convergent Design requires each Odyssey7Q 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 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.

  • Page 18: Powering Down

    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 » SSDs » RECOVER SSD1 » RECOVER SSD2. SETTING UP & USING THE ODYSSEY7Q The touch screen of the Odyssey7Q features all of the device’s controls in a straightforward,...

  • Page 19: Menu System

    MENU SYSTEM ODYSSEY MENU The ODYSSEY Menu allows you to access basic device settings. This is where you can view and enter activation keys, set date, time & metadata, format & recover SSDs and view information about the device such as the firmware version and serial number. It is accessed by tapping ☼...

  • Page 20: Setup Menu

    Many of the controls are also available by pressing other Upper Toolbar buttons. The SETUP menu is accessed by tapping ☼ then tapping SETUP. ☼ ╚ ODYSSEY SETUP OUTPUTS SET UP MONITORING / RECORDING CAMERA: SONY FS7/FS700 MONITOR->RECORD...
  • Page 21 MENU SYSTEM This identifies the cycling of the signal coming into the Odyssey7Q and how it is to be VIDEO CADENCE: 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 1080i60 video signal without alteration.

  • Page 22: Outputs Menu

    The settings in the OUTPUTS menu allow adjustments to the video and audio outputs of the Odyssey7Q. The OUTPUTS menu is accessed by tapping ☼ then tapping OUTPUTS. ☼ ╚ ODYSSEY SETUP OUTPUTS OUTPUTS MENU OPTIONS On/Off control to replicate OLED Image Analysis tools display over the image on the SDI OVERLAYS and HDMI outputs.

  • Page 23: Upper Tool Bar (Record Mode)

    MENU SYSTEM 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) ☼...
  • Page 24 MENU SYSTEM 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.
  • Page 25 MENU SYSTEM INPUT STATUS (RECORD MODE ONLY) 29.97 Displays current video input signal type. Tapping button brings up detailed information on Input and Output signals, record mode and frame rates. S-LOG2 INPUT CONTROL SETTINGS This identifies the cycling of the signal coming into the VIDEO CADENCE: Odyssey7Q and how it is to be recorded.
  • Page 26 MENU SYSTEM RECORD STATUS (RECORD MODE ONLY) Displays current recording format. Tapping button brings up detailed information on 4K->4K PRORES recording format and frame rates as well as controls for setting monitoring and recording If a rented Record Option is in use, the remaining time is noted here. modes.
  • Page 27 MENU SYSTEM Allows selection of record trigger mechanism for Odyssey7Q. RECORD TRIGGER: Note that some cameras do not output trigger signals over SDI or HDMI. AVAILABLE RECORD TRIGGERS 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 -- Odyssey7Q TIMECODE must be set...
  • Page 28 MENU SYSTEM 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) Displays record time available given current settings (HH:MM).

  • Page 29: Lower Tool Bar (Record Mode)

    MENU SYSTEM LOWER TOOL BAR (RECORD MODE) 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 tools and image analysis functions. FALSE ZEBRA OLED...
  • Page 30 HD (ie, 1280x720 window within 4096x2160) or doubles up pixels to make the image larger in an HD frame. The Odyssey Pixel Zoom offers the unique function of allowing the enlarged window to be moved within the image frame simply by dragging a finger or stylus on the OLED screen.
  • Page 31 MENU SYSTEM FALSE COLOR Tapping button activates False Color. Holding button brings up False Color settings. FALSE False Color is an exposure reference tool, attributing different colors to various brightness portions of the image. Available colors are Red, Yellow, Green, Blue and Purple. An HD video signal is measured in a scale from 0 to 109, often marked as a % or with the suffix IRE.
  • Page 32 MENU SYSTEM HISTOGRAM Tapping button activates Histogram. Holding button brings up Histogram settings. A HIST 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.

  • Page 33: Upper Tool Bar (Play Mode)

    MENU SYSTEM UPPER TOOL BAR (PLAY MODE) UPPER TOOL BAR CONTROLS (PLAY MODE) ☼ REC/PLAY TOGGLE MENU BUTTON SYSTEM STATUS CLIP METADATA MARKER CONTROLS PLAYLIST (PLAY MODE ONLY) SSD1 STATUS AUDIO SSD SAFE EJECT SSD2 STATUS MARKER CONTROLS (PLAY MODE ONLY) <PREV ▲...

  • Page 34: Lower Tool Bar (Play Mode)

    MENU SYSTEM PLAYLIST (PLAY MODE ONLY) Tapping button displays a list of recorded files. Files can be selected for playback and can PLAY SINGLE 65007090232 be continuously played back in a Loop. FRAME 240 LOWER TOOL BAR (PLAY MODE) A different tool bar will appear at the bottom of the screen in Play Mode. 00:12:16:72 TOOLS <STEP...
  • Page 35 HD (ie, 1280x720 window within 4096x2160) or doubles up pixels to make the image larger in an HD frame. The Odyssey Pixel Zoom offers the unique function of allowing the enlarged window to be moved within the image frame simply by dragging a finger or stylus on the OLED screen.
  • Page 36 MENU SYSTEM TIMECODE (ALL MODES) At the center of the Lower Tool Bar is a counter displaying timecode. This counter displays 00:12:16:04 hours, minutes, seconds and frames in the format 00:00:00:00. 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.

  • Page 37: Working With Media

    WORKING 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.

  • Page 38: File Storage

    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 median 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.

  • Page 39: Cd Data Unpacker

    SOFTWARE UTILITIES Convergent Design has three free file utility programs, CD transfer, CD clip Merger and CD ProRes Transfer Tool, available for download for both Mac & 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.
  • Page 40 SOFTWARE UTILITIES The tool will transfer/combine the “clips” as before. It will then generate a Final Cut 7.xml which can be imported into FCP 7. The imported project will include the combined movie clips and also a sequence containing all the combined clips.

  • Page 41: Post Production

    POST PRODUCTION WORKING WITH RECORDED FILES 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.

  • Page 42: Apple Prores 422 (Hq)

    POST PRODUCTION Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) The Odyssey 7 and 7Q records in Apple ProRes HQ which is a 10 bit 4:2:2 220Mb compressed codec. This will allow for high quality recording while avoiding high data rates of working with uncompressed video.

  • Page 43: Fs700 Fcp X Import Settings

    POST PRODUCTION Select ‘Project Settings’, ‘Camera RAW’, ‘CinemaDNG’ and make sure the ‘Decode using’ is set to either ‘CinemaDNG Default’ or “Camera Metadata’ The “Camera Metadata’ is the default and the best place to start if you need to change an individual clip with camera RAW.

  • Page 44: Canon C500 4K Raw Support

    POST PRODUCTION CANON C500 4K RAW SUPPORT All Canon C500 4K recording on the Odyssey7Q 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.

  • Page 45: Accessories

    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...
  • Page 46 Odyssey7Q. It 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.
  • Page 47 Odyssey7Q 3D-LUT files and other future functionality. The Odyssey Utility Drive will not record video files. It is intended for Odyssey7 & 7Q owners who do not wish to tie up an Odyssey SSD with utility features, or for Odyssey7 & 7Q owners who use their devices as monitors and do not need to purchase the more expensive recording media.
  • Page 48 ACCESSORIES ODYSSEY RACK MOUNT KIT The Convergent Design Odyssey Rack Mount Kit accepts one or two Odyssey7 or Odyssey7Q 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.

  • Page 49: Third Party Accessories

    ACCESSORIES THIRD PARTY ACCESSORIES Convergent Design works with numerous manufacturers for additional support products for the Odyssey7Q. 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’...
  • Page 50 ODYSSEY7Q RELEASE NOTES FIRMWARE v3.10.100 NEW FEATURES REFRESHED USER INTERFACE Newly simplified menus with easier, intuitive access to all functions. HDMI RECORD TRIGGER Start/stop Odyssey7 or Odyssey7Q on cameras supporting a trigger pulse over HDMI (Sony: FS700, a7S, etc., Canon: C100, 1DC, 5D mk3, etc.) HDMI TIMECODE SUPPORT Feed timecode to Odyssey7 or Odyssey7Q on cameras supporting timecode over HDMI (Sony: FS700, FS100, a7S, etc., Canon: C100, 1DC, 5D mk3, etc.)

  • Page 51: Release Notes

    • IMPROVED ProRes and SSD power efficiency KNOWN ISSUES AUDIO • Analog audio inputs -11dB lower than signal level from source. Adjust record levels on Odyssey to compensate. • SDI/HDMI outputs occasionally will not carry audio. Cycle Odyssey power to restore.
  • Page 52 RELEASE NOTES RECORD • 4K video currently supported over 4x SDI, not 2x 3G-SDI or HDMI. • 1080p60 from Atomos or Blackmagic Design HDMI to SDI converters currently not supported. • 1080p60 from Blackmagic Design cameras currently not supported. • 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.

  • Page 53: Firmware V2.20.141

    • FIXED “Ticking” audio after 720p file recovery • FIXED Black dots in live image when overexposing or white-clipping • FIXED False-triggering when Odyssey set to camera trigger • FIXED Timecode triggering in 720p • FIXED False “Warranty Void” notice on some units from previous firmware •...
  • Page 54 Recorded metadata color balance is set to 5600K but is not baked in. PLAY • Audio in HD Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 50p/60p files is out of sync because the Odyssey is currently playing back audio at 1080 25/30p. Recording is unaffected.

  • Page 55: Firmware V2.10.141

    IMAGE ANALYSIS TOOLS RESETS Menu page resets are now available in the settings for False Color, Focus Assist and OLED menus. ODYSSEY UTILITY DRIVE FUNCTIONALITY Added support for firmware updates via the new Odyssey Utility Drive. CONTINUED »...
  • Page 56 Record RGB 4:4:4 from the Sony F3 via 1.5G Dual-Link SDI at 1080/23.98psf, 1080/25psf and 1080/29.97psf. NEW FEATURES, RECORD OPTIONS (7Q ONLY) SONY FS700 4K RAW 100P/120P SUPER SLO-MO Record 100fps or 120fps in 4K RAW in a 440 frame burst using the camera’s internal memory buffer.
  • Page 57 • In Playback, very fast scrubbing can result in shifted colors. Normal colors return when scrubbing completed. FRAME RATE • Occasionally when changing frame rates the Odyssey does not detect the source change. To remedy this disconnect and reconnect the source, or cycle power on the Odyssey. CONTINUED »...
  • Page 58 RELEASE NOTES KNOWN ISSUES, RECORD OPTIONS & OTHER PLAYBACK • Occasionally in Playback, when scrubbing through RAW or DPX files the image will become pixelated, but will correct itself after scrubbing. • In Playback, when scrubbing RAW files there is no audio. •...

  • Page 59: Earlier Versions

    RELEASE NOTES OTHER NOTES (ODYSSEY7Q ONLY) • FS700 LUTs have been adjusted to better mimic the camera when recording in RAW or 4K2HD. • Adobe Premier FS700 RAW (CinemaDNG file support) is pending next update from Adobe to correct issue with highlights turning to pink. •...

  • Page 60: Limited Warranty

    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...

  • Page 61: Appendix

    APPENDIX MONITOR-->RECORD OPTIONS SONY FS7/FS700 HD/2K 4:2:2 -> HD/2K ProRes (.MOV) FS 4K RAW -> HD ProRes (.MOV) FS 4K RAW -> UHD ProRes (.MOV) FS 4K/2K RAW -> RAW (.DNG) HD/2K 4:2:2/4:4:4 -> 4:4:4 (.DPX) SONY 4K/UHD 4:2:2-> 4K/UHD ProRes (.MOV) HD/2K 4:2:2 ->...

  • Page 62: Website Links

    WEBSITE LINKS Home Page http://convergent-design.com New Account/ https://convergent-design.com/new-north-america.html Activate Device Products https://convergent-design.com/products.html Odyssey7Q https://convergent-design.com/products/odyssey7q.html Odyssey7 https://convergent-design.com/products/odyssey7.html Legacy Products https://convergent-design.com/products/legacy-products.html Recording Options https://convergent-design.com/products/recording-options.html SSD Media https://convergent-design.com/products/premium-ssd-media.html Accessories https://convergent-design.com/products/accessories.html Support https://convergent-design.com/support.html Firmware/Downloads https://convergent-design.com/support/firmware-downloads.html Knowledgebase https://convergent-design.com/support/knowledgebase.html Support Tickets https://convergent-design.com/support/support-tickets.html Videos https://convergent-design.com/support/cd-videos.html Company https://convergent-design.com/company.html Blog/News https://convergent-design.com/company/blog-news.html Contact Us...

  • Page 63: Convergent Design, Inc

    © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. All copyrights and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. Updated October 29, 2014...

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