1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Convergent Design Manuals
  4. Recording Equipment
  5. Odyssey 7
  6. User manual

Convergent Design Odyssey 7 User Manual

Professional monitor/recorder
Hide thumbs Also See for Odyssey 7:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Manual
PROFESSIONAL MONITOR/RECORDER
USER MANUAL
Updated October 29, 2014 | Firmware Release v3.10.100

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Odyssey 7 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Convergent Design Odyssey 7

Summary of Contents for Convergent Design Odyssey 7

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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USER MANUAL // FIRMWARE V3.10.100 ACCESSORIES TABLE OF CONTENTS Convergent Design Accessories Third Party Accessories INTRODUCTION // READ THIS FIRST! 2 RELEASE NOTES PACKAGE CONTENTS Firmware v3.10.100 Firmware v2.20.141 OVERVIEW Firmware v2.10.141 Odyssey7Q Features Earlier Versions Odyssey7 Specifications LIMITED WARRANTY...

  • Page 3: Introduction // Read This First

    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. 6. Familiarize yourself with the equipment and test prior to shooting.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS Odyssey7 box contains one (1) Odyssey7 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: Odyssey7 Specifications

    Touchscreen, SDI record trigger (ARRI, Canon, Panasonic, Red, Sony), Optional Remote Control Cable (future) Recording SSD Media 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 Thunderbolt adapters. SSDs and adpaters sold separately.

  • Page 7: Recording Capabilities

    RECORDING CAPABILITIES RECORDING CAPABILITIES The Odyssey7 is a single channel HD video recorder that records onto Convergent Design Premium SSD Media from HD-SDI or HDMI inputs. HD VIDEO The Odyssey7 records HD video as 10-bit Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) All .DPX files are recorded 4:4:4. 4:2:2 video signals are up-converted to 4:4:4.

  • Page 8: Ssd Media

    3D-LUT files. The Convergent Design SSD Utility Drive will not record video files. It is intended for Odyssey7 owners who do not wish to tie up an SSD with utility features, or for Odyssey7 owners who use their devices as monitors and do not need to purchase the more expensive recording media.

  • Page 9: Anatomy

    There is a single Solid State Drive (SSD) slot on the top of the Odyssey7 Only Convergent Design 256 GB and 512 GB SSDs can be used to capture video on the Odyssey7. The Odyssey Utility Drive can be used for firmware updates and other future functions, but not to record video files.
  • Page 10 ODYSSEY7- RIGHT SIDE There are three connector ports, (top to bottom) USB, HDMI OUT and RMT. An access point for servicing by Convergent Design. HDMI OUT Output to an HDMI compatible device A remote control connection to the Odyssey7 supports remote trigger and tally. A future firmware update will allow control interface with functions of the Odyssey7.

  • Page 11: Mechanical Drawings

    ANATOMY MECHANICAL DRAWINGS...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED ODYSSEY7Q ACTIVATION Convergent Design requires each Odyssey7 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.

  • Page 13: Powering Down

    GETTING STARTED 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 Odyssey7. On the left side of the case, the F2 SHUT DOWN button should be pressed.

  • Page 14: Menu System

    MENU SYSTEM ODYSSEY MENU The ODYSSEY Menu allows you to access basic device settings. This is where you can view device info, 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 ☼ then tapping ODYSSEY.

  • Page 15: Setup Menu

    MENU SYSTEM SETUP MENU The SETUP Menu functions as both a detailed status display as well as a selection point to change status and settings. It allows you to setup the Odyssey7Q and adjust settings for monitoring and recording including the type of camera input, recording format, video cadence, frame rate, audio source, timecode source and record trigger.
  • Page 16 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 17: Outputs Menu

    PROFESSIONAL MONITOR/RECORDER Determines playback frame rate from the SSDs. Note that all incoming frames are always PROJECT RATE: recorded, Project Rate only determines the intended playback speed, which can always be changed in post. The Project Rate can follow the incoming source frame rate or be set to a specific rate for faster or slower than real time playback.

  • Page 18: 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 19 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 20 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 21 MENU SYSTEM RECORD STATUS (RECORD MODE ONLY) Displays current recording format. Tapping button brings up detailed information on PRORES recording format and frame rates as well as controls for setting monitoring and recording modes. MODE/RECORD OPTIONS Tapping status boxes brings up a list of selections for each. CAMERA: Choice of CAMERA determines MONITOR ->...
  • Page 22 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 23 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. REC/PLAY (ALL MODES) Displays current status as to whether Odyssey7Q is in RECORD or PLAY mode.

  • Page 24: Lower Tool Bar (Record Mode)

    MENU SYSTEM LOWER TOOL BAR (RECORD MODE) 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 tools and image analysis functions. FALSE ZEBRA OLED...
  • Page 25 MENU SYSTEM FOCUS Tapping button activates Focus Assist. Holding button brings up the Focus Assist settings. FOCUS There are three styles of Focus Assist available. [EDGE + VIDEO] Shows video image with sharp edges highlighted in color. Also know as Peaking. [EDGE ONLY] Shows only the sharp edges, clearly highlighting only aspects of the frame that are in focus.
  • Page 26 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 27 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 28: Upper Tool Bar (Play Mode)

    Markers are flagged reference points within a file. Single flags as well as in/out MARKERS: points can be marked. Used in conjunction with the Convergent Design Apple ProRes Transfer Utility (1.4 or above) markers are translated into Final Cut 7 and FCPX .XML files.

  • Page 29: Lower Tool Bar (Play Mode)

    MENU SYSTEM LOWER TOOL BAR (PLAY MODE) A different tool bar will appear at the bottom of the screen in Play Mode. TOOLS 00:12:16:72 <STEP ► STEP> NEXT> 05:59 14:55 TOOLS/SCRUB BUTTONS (PLAY MODE ONLY) Toggles Lower Tool Bar between PLAYBACK CONTROLS and IMAGE ANALYSIS TOOLS. TOOLS SCRUB For information on TOOLS, please see...
  • Page 30 MENU SYSTEM FOCUS (ALL MODES) Tapping button activates Focus Assist. Holding button brings up the Focus Assist settings. FOCUS There are three styles of Focus Assist available. [EDGE + VIDEO] Shows video image with sharp edges highlighted in color. Also know as Peaking.

  • Page 31: Working With Media

    Convergent Design offers a USB 3.0 SSD Adapter (CD-SSD-USB3) through authorized dealers and distributors. This device allows you to access files on the Convergent Design SSDs on any computer with a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port. (Please note that USB 2.0 ports have much slower...

  • Page 32: Cd Apple Prores Transfer Utility

    Note: While not required, offloading files from SSDs using this tool is a more efficient workflow than other methods. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Download the CD Apple ProRes Transfer Utility 1.4.4 installation files from the Convergent Design website on the Software/Utilities page at Convergent-Design.com/ support/firmware-downloads/software-utilities.html...

  • Page 33: Apple Prores 422 (Hq)

    POST PRODUCTION Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) The Odyssey7 records in Apple ProRes 422 (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. WORKING WITH FILES RECORDED BY THE ODYSSEY7 There are numerous post systems and NLEs that can read natively the various file formats recorded by the Odyssey7.

  • Page 34: Accessories

    Even small camcorder batteries can power the Odyssey7Q for several hours. The Odyssey7Q is supplied with a Convergent Design AC power supply. This is a universal switching power supply that can be used throughout the world, and comes complete with several interchangeable plug connectors.
  • Page 35 ACCESSORIES TERADEK BATTERY PLATES Convergent Design also makes battery plates that can also hold and power a pair of Teradek Bolt video receivers along with the Odyssey7Q. 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 36 ACCESSORIES ODYSSEY PROTECTIVE CASE The Convergent Design Odyssey Case is based on a Nanuk 910 with custom foam insert. The use of rigid foam means less is needed for protecting the gear and it can be precision cut. The main cutout for an Odyssey7 or Odyssey7Q includes removable layers of rigid foam to allow the Odyssey to fit snugly when bare or with a variety of battery plates and 3rd party accessory mounts.
  • Page 37 Replacement Odyssey7Q Screen Protector - US List: $35 CD-OD-SP7Q http://convergent-design.com/accessories/85-odyssey-screen-protector.html ODYSSEY MICROFIBER CLEANING CLOTH Cloth for cleaning the Odyssey7 screen CD-OD-MFC For information on where to buy these accessories and other Convergent Design products please visit the Dealers section of our website at Convergent-design.com/dealers. CONTINUED »...

  • Page 38: 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 39: Release Notes

    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 40 RELEASE NOTES FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS • FIXED HDMI input legalization • FIXED Image tearing with interlaced & PSF signals • FIXED PIXEL ZOOM image blackout when dragged to corner • IMPROVED PLAY mode audio sync • FIXED PLAY mode for ARRIRAW 24p •...

  • Page 41: Firmware V2.20.141

    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 42 Cinema DNG files. The POV RAW Record Option is $1495 to purchase or $99/ day to rent through the Convergent Design website. The cameras currently supported include the IO Industries Flare 2KSDI and the Indiecam indieGS2K.

  • Page 43: Firmware V2.10.141

    RELEASE NOTES 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. • Very fast scrubbing can show bad colors. The image corrects after scrubbing completed. •...
  • Page 44 RELEASE NOTES Supported LOG Formats: • ARRI Log-C • Canon C-Log • Sony F3 S-Log • Sony F5 / F55 S-Log2 • Sony F5 / F55 S-Log3 • Sony FS700 S-Log2 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 45 RELEASE NOTES trigger is pressed) or at the end of the buffer (capture the 440 frames that occurred before the trigger is pressed). Selecting End Half Trigger captures the 220 frames prior to the trigger being pressed. Note triggering must be from FS700 in this mode. 440 frames equals 3.7 seconds of real time at 120fps and 4.4 seconds at 100fps.
  • Page 46 RELEASE NOTES frames. Add two seconds of pre- and post-roll to avoid. • Occasionally headphones output will flip channels PIXEL ZOOM • Occasionally when recording a PSF or Interlaced signal in Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), engaging PIXEL ZOOM can result in a black image on the OLED panel and video outputs. The recorded signal is not affected and the issue is corrected by cycling through the PIXEL ZOOM settings.

  • Page 47: Earlier Versions

    RELEASE NOTES OTHER NOTES To playback Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) files in QuickTime Player X, the files must be first run through our Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) Utility to be optimized for the recently released Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) Codec update.

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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...

Table of Contents