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User Manual Odyssey7
Updated 21 Jul 2014 | Firmware Release v2.10.141
2014

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  • Page 1 User Manual Odyssey7 Updated 21 Jul 2014 | Firmware Release v2.10.141 2014...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    File Storage 16 POST PRODUCTION  Apple ProRes 422 HQ 17 Working with Files Recorded by the Odyssey7 17 Convergent Design, Inc. 4525 Northpark Dr. | Colorado Springs, CO 80918 | USA TEL: ++ (720) 221-3861 | FAX: ++ (720) 227-9296 | Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., Monday – Friday [Mountain Time (GMT – 6)]...

  • Page 4: Read This First

    (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 Odyssey7. 5. When powering the Odyssey7 from an ARRI Alexa camera, we recommend using the 24V r/s Fischer-3 output from the Alexa using the optional Convergent Design cable.

  • Page 5: Product Features

    For the latest firmware, product manuals and other information visit Convergent-Design.com Convergent Design, Inc. 4525 Northpark Dr. | Colorado Springs, CO 80918 | USA TEL: ++ (720) 221-3861 | FAX: ++ (720) 227-9296 | Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., Monday – Friday [Mountain Time (GMT – 6)]...

  • Page 6: Other Features

    MOUNTING The Odyssey7 features three ¼”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, otherwise damage may occur to the Odyssey7.

  • Page 7: Product Specifications

    Touchscreen, SDI record trigger (ARRI, Canon, Panasonic, Red, Sony), Optional Remote Control Cable (future) Recording SSD Convergent Design SSDs with power-loss protection, in 256 and 512 Media GB sizes, 420MB/sec write, 500MB/sec read speed, compatible with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt adapters. SSDs and adpaters sold separately.

  • Page 8: Recording Capabilities

    RECORD TIME CAPACITIES The Odyssey7 can record several video formats and frame rates. Record time varies based on format and frame rate. The chart below indicates maximum record time in minutes based on the use of one 512 GB SSD. For 256 GB, divide in half.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Package Contents Odyssey7 box contains one (1) Odyssey7 monitor/recorder and one (1) universal power supply. MEDIA AND ACCESSORIES SOLD SEPARATELY! Convergent Design, Inc. 4525 Northpark Dr. | Colorado Springs, CO 80918 | USA TEL: ++ (720) 221-3861 | FAX: ++ (720) 227-9296 | Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., Monday – Friday [Mountain Time (GMT – 6)]...

  • Page 10: Convergent Design Ssd Media

    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 11: Odyssey7 Anatomy

    PWR on Power input socket to Odyssey7 (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 –...

  • Page 12: Odyssey7 - Left Side

    Odyssey7 Anatomy (Continued) flush with the back of the Odyssey7. Push gently but firmly until the handle flange is flush with the top of the Odyssey7. It is a snug fit, but the SSD should insert smoothly. ODYSSEY7 - LEFT SIDE There are two Function buttons, F1 LOCK and F2 SHUT DOWN.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Upon first initializing of the Odyssey7, 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 Odyssey7 is fully functional, however a blue or pink bar “watermark” will appear in any recorded video.

  • Page 14: Setting Up & Using The Odyssey7

    Odyssey7, or simply by pulling the power connector out of the pow- er socket. If the Odyssey7 is ever powered down in this fashion, it is important to run a recovery on the SSD in the Odyssey7 menu at Menu » Odyssey » SSD’s » Recover SSD1.

  • Page 15: Working W/ Media

    DOWNLOADING MEDIA Always make sure to properly safe eject to dismount the SSD before removing from Odyssey7. While the Odyssey7 SSDs are exclusive Convergent Design products, they utilize a standard 2.5”...

  • Page 16: File Management Software

    CD Apple ProRes TRANSFER 1.2 Copies Apple ProRes files recorded on the Odyssey7 and merges files within each clip. Also optimizes Apple ProRes clips for playback and editing. Note: While not required, offloading files from SSDs using this tool is a more efficient workflow than other methods.

  • Page 17: Post Production

    There are numerous post systems and NLEs that can read natively the various file formats recorded by the Odyssey7. 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 Odyssey7.

  • Page 18: Odyssey7 Menus

    If the incoming voltage to the Odyssey7 drops low enough there are a series of warnings and safeguards in place to protect the device and the recorded files.
  • Page 19 Odyssey7 Menus (Continued) INPUT STATUS BUTTTON Displays current video input signal type. Tapping button 1080PSF29 422 SONY brings up detailed information on Input and Output signals, record mode and frame rates. RECORD STATUS BUTTON Displays current recording format. Tapping button brings up PRORES detailed information on recording type and frame rates.
  • Page 20 Odyssey7 Menus (Continued) REC/PLAY BUTTON Displays current status as to whether Odyssey7 is in record or playback mode. Tapping button toggles between modes. NOTE: playback Mode changes the upper and lower tool bars. See playback Mode, below. CLIP METADATA BUTTON Displays detailed information on clip metadata.

  • Page 21: Upper & Lower Tool Bars - Play Mode

    Odyssey7 Menus (Continued) UPPER & LOWER TOOL BARS - PLAY MODE Tapping the REC/PLAY Button toggles the Upper Tool Bar to Playback mode. Upper toolbar selections are different in Play Mode. PLAY LIST BUTTON Tapping button displays a list of recorded files. Files can be...

  • Page 22: Lower Tool Bar - Play Mode

    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. QUESTIONS or FEEDBACK? We’re always available to help! CDSupport@Convergent-Design.com © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 23: Lower Tool Bar

    Odyssey7 Menus (Continued) LOWER TOOL BAR In addition to being a high quality recorder of multiple formats, the Odyssey7 is also a full- featured production monitor. The Lower Tool Bar activates and controls the monitoring and image analysis functions. OLED...
  • Page 24 At the center of the Lower Tool Bar is a counter displaying 00:12:16:04 timecode. This counter displays hours, minutes, seconds and frames in the format 00:00:00:00. QUESTIONS or FEEDBACK? We’re always available to help! CDSupport@Convergent-Design.com © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 25 Odyssey7 Menus (Continued) FALSE Tapping button activates False Color. Holding button brings FALSE 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, Green, Blue and Purple.
  • Page 26 (Continued) WFM (WAVEFORM) Tapping button activates waveform. The waveform is based on the signal shown on the Odyssey7 OLED. When in Multi- stream mode, if two signals are selected then the waveform can be used to compare two side-by-side images.

  • Page 27: Odyssey

    SSD was not properly dismounted from the Odyssey7. This includes physically removing the SSD without running the eject sequence, sudden loss of power to the Odyssey7 or improper powering down of the Odyssey7. The recover process accesses any incomplete files on the SSD and, when possible, properly closes them.

  • Page 28: Setup

    → → OTHER This tells the Odyssey7 the type 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, which effects how the Odyssey7 can correctly lut the signal.

  • Page 29: Record

    Odyssey7 Menus (Continued) RECORD Sub-Menu 3 Dropdown Sub-Item Option Description Additional Information Record button on Odyssey7 Rec Button → →   Upper Tool Bar Compatible cameras include Canon C300, Record triggers on camera Camera → → XF305, Sony F3, FS700,...
  • Page 30 Modes (ARRI, Canon, LEGALIZED → → Sony), not DPX or 4:22/4:4:4 Congratulations! You are through the MENU. Everything is easier from here. QUESTIONS or FEEDBACK? We’re always available to help! CDSupport@Convergent-Design.com © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 31: Mechanical Drawings

    Mechanical Drawings Convergent Design, Inc. 4525 Northpark Dr. | Colorado Springs, CO 80918 | USA TEL: ++ (720) 221-3861 | FAX: ++ (720) 227-9296 | Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., Monday – Friday [Mountain Time (GMT – 6)]...

  • Page 32: Convergent Design Accessories

    Convergent Design also makes battery plates that can also hold and power a pair of Teradek Bolt video receivers along with the Odyssey7. 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.

  • Page 33: Convergent Design Accessories

    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 34: Convergent Design Accessories

    The Convergent Design Odyssey Screen Protector is a stick-on/peel-off clear shield for the glass screen on the Odyssey7 and Odyssey7. 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 Odyssey7 and Odyssey7.

  • Page 35: Third-Party Accessories

    OLED SCREEN PROTECTOR Pro K Solutions manufacturers the OCP optically Clear Protection stick-on / peel-off screen protector for the Odyssey7. The OCP is scratch-resistant, washable and will not interfere with the OLED’s touchscreen functionality. Convergent Design, Inc.

  • Page 36: Release Notes Odyssey7 Firmware 2.10.141

    Fast Forward / Rewind EXPANDED HD FORMAT SUPPORT IN APPLE PRORES 422 (HQ) In addition to 1080p video, the Odyssey7 and Odyssey7 now support 1080i and 720p signals, as well as 24p signals embedded within 1080i video streams using “3:2 Pulldown”. Additionally, upon selecting 3:2 PULLDOWN, the Odyssey7 and Odyssey7 will remove the excess material and record a pure 1080p23.98 video stream for more efficient storage and ease of post.

  • Page 37: Release Notes Odyssey7 Firmware 2.10.141

    Release Notes Odyssey7 Firmware 2.10.141 WAVEFORM OPACITY Opacity is now selectable when using the Waveform. The background of the waveform can be either translucent as in previous firmware, or selected to be solid black so that the waveform display can be more clearly seen.

  • Page 38: Fixes & Improvements

    • 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 Odyssey7. QUESTIONS or FEEDBACK? We’re always available to help! CDSupport@Convergent-Design.com © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 39: Other Notes

    Release Notes Odyssey7 Firmware 2.10.141 OTHER NOTES NOT SUPPORTED AT THIS TIME • 720p 24/25/30 signal (720p with 3:2 or 2:2 Pulldown) • SD NTSC/PAL video • 1080p 50/59.94 recording in Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) • Analog audio input •...

  • Page 40: Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 41 © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. All copyrights and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. 07222014-2.10.141 Convergent Design, Inc. 4525 Northpark Dr. | Colorado Springs, CO 80918 | USA TEL: ++ (720) 221-3861 | FAX: ++ (720) 227-9296 | Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., Monday – Friday [Mountain Time (GMT – 6)]...

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