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Convergent Design Odyssey 7Q User Manual

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PROFESSIONAL MONITOR/RECORDER
USER MANUAL
Updated October 28, 2014 | Firmware Release v3.10.100

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  • Page 1 PROFESSIONAL MONITOR/RECORDER USER MANUAL Updated October 28, 2014 | Firmware Release v3.10.100...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Canon C500 4K RAW Support Parameters for Rentals ARRI Alexa ARRIRAW Support RECORD TIME CAPACITIES ACCESSORIES 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...

  • Page 3: Introduction // Read This First

    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 cable.

  • 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

    Touchscreen, SDI record trigger (ARRI, CANON, PANASONIC, RED, SONY), Timecode, Optional remote control cable Recording SSD Convergent Design SSDs with power-loss protection, in 256GB and 512GB sizes, Media 420Mb/sec write, 500Mb/sec read speed, compatible with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt Adapters.

  • Page 7: Recording Capabilities

    All recording options are available for demo on the Odyssey7Q, but will appear with a blue or pink line “watermark” across the recorded image. Recording options are available to purchase or rent on a time-active (daily) basis from the Convergent Design website at: Convergent-Design.com/products/recording-options.html INCLUDED FREE WITH ODYSSEY7Q...

  • 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

    3D-LUT files. The Convergent Design SSD Utility Drive will not record video files. It is intended for Odyssey7Q owners who do not wish to tie up an SSD with utility features, or for Odyssey7Q owners who use their devices as monitors and do not need to purchase the more expensive recording media.

  • Page 14: Anatomy

    There are two Solid State Drive (SSD) slots, SSD1 and SSD2. 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.
  • Page 15 ODYSSEY7Q - 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 Odyssey7Q.

  • 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.

  • Page 18: Powering Down

    Basic Activation Key for that device. Once this is completed, any time you wish to purchase or rent a Record Option, return to the Convergent Design website and follow the prompts to the online store. Upon payment the website will present a code which can then be entered into the Odyssey7Q by tapping the appropriate button under the Activation menu.

  • 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

    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 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

    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 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 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 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)

    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 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 MENU SYSTEM (ALL MODES) A Look Up Table (LUT) is a set of exposure, contrast and color offsets to adjust an image. In video input mode, the Odyssey7Q offers LUTs to allow the flat LOG video signals from several popular cameras to be changed into standard REC709 video color and contrast for monitoring, while the recording remains LOG for greater color correction control in post.
  • 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

    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 data transfer rates.)

  • 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. Typical Hard Drives (non-RAID) generally perform anywhere in the range of 80-130MbpsFor maximum performance, make sure you are using eSATA 6 GBps, USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt to a RAID configuration.

  • 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.
  • 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

    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 your convenience, 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 adjustment depending on your application.

  • 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

    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 46 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 47 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 48 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 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: Release Notes

    RELEASE NOTES FIRMWARE v3.10.100 NEW FEATURES 4K FORMAT SUPPORT FOR PRORES HQ RECORDING 4096 x 2160 23.98,25,29.97 3840 x 2160 23.98,25,29.97 PLAYBACK NOW ENABLED FOR ALL 4K FRAME RATES, 23.98-30. (Playback with scrubbing, is still a work in progress) Just scrubbing has also been improved for 4K and raw formats. FS700 4K RAW TO UHD PRORES 3840x2160 23.98,25,29.97 2K FORMAT SUPPORT FOR PRORES HQ RECORDING...
  • Page 51 RELEASE NOTES FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS • HDMI Input being legalized • Playback scrubbing in raw recordings • Audio Sync and playback • ARRIRAW 24p playback • Screen tearing with interlaced / psf camera’s • Artifacts in 4K ProRes playback • Artifacts in Raw Playback •...
  • Page 52 RELEASE NOTES OTHER NOTES • Canon Half Raw 4K x 1080 is not supported • Canon Half Raw 3840x2160 23.98-120 is not supported • Remote Trigger is not supported at this time. • Using HDMI source in multi steam viewing is not supported at this time. •...

  • Page 53: Firmware V2.20.141

    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 54 RELEASE NOTES KNOWN ISSUES AUDIO • SDI/HDMI outputs occasionally will not carry audio. Cycle Odyssey power to restore. • SDI/HDMI audio occasionally will have a static pop when powering up. • Audio occasionally will swap tracks when recording in DPX. •...

  • Page 55: Firmware V2.10.141

    RELEASE NOTES FIRMWARE V2.10.141 NEW FEATURES ADVANCED PLAYBACK CONTROLS FOR ALL FORMATS This is a complete revamp of the Playback system. Standard deck-style controls for Play/Pause, single-frame step forward or step-back, and skip forward or back to next/previous clip. Additionally, an interactive scrub bar allows the user to quickly access any section of a clip simply by dragging a finger across the OLED touchscreen.
  • Page 56 RELEASE NOTES TIMECODE TRIGGERING Added record triggering via rolling of timecode when recording in Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) (1080 formats over SDI only). INTERNAL TIMECODE GENERATOR Activated internal timecode generator. • Seed Record Run • Seed Time of Day Timecode •...
  • Page 57 RELEASE NOTES entire clip will be recorded without a watermark regardless of length up to a maximum of 80 mins. This will allow a final shot to be completed, after which the time remaining indicator will change to zero minutes in white text. •...
  • 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

    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 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 28, 2014...

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