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Convergent Design Odyssey7Q Setup Manual

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Setup Guide Odyssey7Q + FS700
Updated 18-Aug-2014 | Firmware Release v2.11.110
4K RAW up to 60p
4K RAW burst up to 120p
2K RAW up to 240p
4K RAW to Apple ProRes 422(HQ) up to 60p
1080p video to Apple ProRes 422(HQ) up to 60p

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  • Page 1 Setup Guide Odyssey7Q + FS700 Updated 18-Aug-2014 | Firmware Release v2.11.110 4K RAW up to 60p 4K RAW burst up to 120p 2K RAW up to 240p 4K RAW to Apple ProRes 422(HQ) up to 60p 1080p video to Apple ProRes 422(HQ) up to 60p...

  • Page 2: Recording Times

    256G SSD 512G SSD Actual transfer rates are dependent on computer system and capture media. USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt connections are recommended by Convergent Design for efficient data rates. For the latest firmware, product manuals and other information visit Convergent-Design.com...
  • Page 3 Odyssey7Q Support for FS700 RAW Recording ODYSSEY7Q SUPPORT FOR FS700 FS700(R) Resolution Bit- Frame Rates Support Two SSD's Mode Depth Required 4K RAW 4K RAW 4096 x 2160 12-Bit 23.98p, 24p, 25p, CinemaDNG 50p / 59.94p 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p 4K HFR...
  • Page 4 PP7 is the default profile for S-Log2, Note that only S-Log2 is supported when recording RAW. Once the camera is set to the desired frame rate, then connect to the Odyssey7Q Set the S&Q button for RAW High Speed MENU » OTHERS » RAW S&Q BUTTON SET » 4K/2K SUPER SLOW (BACK) »...
  • Page 5 » Press the S&Q button » Select 120fps or 240fps The Odyssey7Q also has the ability of recording the buffered 4K 100/120 p from the FS700. If you wish to record this set the camera to 4K RAW, and enable S&Q.
  • Page 6 NOTE: The clip name from the FS700 is not sent over the SDI to the Odyssey7Q, thus if you wish to use the internal media as an offline, you will need to rename the internal media to match the RAW files.
  • Page 7 Connect Odyssey7Q to FS700 Connect FS700 3G-SDI output to Odyssey7Q SDIA input Note: Use only 3G-SDI rated cables from FS700 to Odyssey7Q. Using a 1.5G SDI cable in not recommended and may cause issues. Set Date & Time to match FS700 MENU »...
  • Page 8 Connect to Camera and Verify Status Input Connect FS700 3G-SDI output to Odyssey7Q SDIA input Note: Use only 3G-SDI rated cables from FS700 to Odyssey7Q. Using a 1.5G SDI cable in not recommended and may cause issues. The status on your Odyssey7Q will display your camera’s output.
  • Page 9 2K 200/240p = RAID (two drives) RAID is set up automatically upon detecting the input signal - no setup is required. Note: You can use any Convergent Design media; they need not be matching (ie, one 256GB card and one 512GB card).
  • Page 10 Configure FS700 4K RAW to HD Apple ProRes 422 Set up the FS700 for 4K RAW Recording MENU » REC/OUT SET » REC SET » RAW SET Select any of the following frames rates that you wish to record on Odyssey7Q: NTSC 4096x2096/24p...
  • Page 11 Configure Odyssey7Q 4K RAW to HD Recording Set Odyssey7Q to FS700 4K RAW to Apple ProRes 422 Mode MENU » SETUP » MONITOR --> RECORD » FS700 4K RAW-->PRORES HD Note: When selected for the first time it may take up to 3 minutes to load.
  • Page 12 Connect to Camera and Verify Status Input Connect FS700 3G-SDI output to Odyssey7Q SDIA input Note: Use only 3G-SDI rated cables from FS700 to Odyssey7Q. Using a 1.5G SDI cable in not recommended and may cause issues. The status on your Odyssey7Q will display your camera’s output.
  • Page 13 Configure FS700 FS700 422 to Apple ProRes 422 Set up the FS700 for Recording MENU » REC/OUT SET » REC SET » HD Select any of the following frames rates that you wish to record on Odyssey7Q: NTSC 1080/24p 1080/30p...
  • Page 14 Configure Odyssey7Q FS700 to Apple ProRes 422 Set Odyssey7Q to FS700 to Apple ProRes 422 Mode MENU » SETUP » MONITOR --> RECORD » 4:2:2->PRORES HD (.MOV) ODYSSEY SETUP RECORD INPUTS OUTPUTS MONITOR --> RECORD 4:2:2 -> PRORES HD (.MOV) FS700 RAW ->...
  • Page 15 Connect to Camera and Verify Status Input Connect FS700 3G-SDI output to Odyssey7Q SDIA input Note: Use only 3G-SDI rated cables from FS700 to Odyssey7Q. Using a 1.5G SDI cable in not recommended and may cause issues. The status on your Odyssey7Q will display your camera’s output.
  • Page 16 Configure FS700 Recording to Uncompressed DPX Set up the FS700 for Recording MENU » REC/OUT SET » REC SET » HD Select any of the following frames rates that you wish to record on Odyssey7Q: NTSC 1080/24p 1080/30p 1080/60p 1080/25p 1080/50p Note: 1080/100p, 1080/120p are not supported at this time.
  • Page 17 Configure Odyssey7Q Recording Uncompressed DPX Set Odyssey7Q to FS700 to Uncompressed DPX Mode MENU » SETUP » MONITOR --> RECORD » 4:2:2/4:4:4 -> 4:4:4 (.DPX) ODYSSEY RECORD INPUTS OUTPUTS SETUP MONITOR --> RECORD 4:2:2 -> PRORES HD (.MOV) FS700 RAW -> RAW (.DNG) CANON RAW ->...
  • Page 18 Connect to Camera and Verify Status Input Connect FS700 3G-SDI output to Odyssey7Q SDIA input Note: Use only 3G-SDI rated cables from FS700 to Odyssey7Q. Using a 1.5G SDI cable in not recommended and may cause issues. The status on your Odyssey7Q will display your camera’s output.
  • Page 19 Odyssey7Q Off-Loading Data Connect SSD Drive to Adapter Connect the Convergent Design 2.5” Premium SSD Media to any off-the-shelf 2.5” SATA adaptor (example: Seagate GoFlex Thunderbolt Adaptor or USB 3.0 Adaptor) Connect Adapter to Computer The SSD will mount within 10-20 Seconds. (You will see this mount on the desktop or within finder on MAC, or within My Computer on Windows machines).

  • Page 20: Sony Fs700 Raw Support (Dng Sequences)

    FS700 Post Production Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) The Odyssey7Q 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. (DPX)

  • Page 21: Fs700 Raw: Dealing With Raw Files

    The Media pool settings are helpful if you have a mix of different clip types, you can sort by codec, select a group and adjust. For you Convince Convergent Design has Generated several example LUTs that can be applied to your RAW footage. Keep in mind these LUTs are an approximation, and may need adjusting depending on your application.
  • Page 22 * Note if you are recording the the internal media you can import the matching S-Log2 file, and select Match Color for a close approximation of S-Log2, but will most likely need additional tweaking. © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 23: Uncompressed Support (Dpx Sequence)

    (Continued) UNCOMPRESSED SUPPORT (DPX SEQUENCE) All Uncompressed recording on the Odyssey7Q 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, 4:4:4. With 12 bit cameras, files are recorded as a 16 bit DPX for more universal compatibility.
  • Page 24 © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. All copyrights and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. 18-Aug-2014 © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

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