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 ODYSSEY SSD MEDIA Third Party Accessories 2.5” Premium SSD Media ODYSSEY7Q RELEASE NOTES Odyssey Utility Drive Firmware v4.10.100...
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.
4K / UHD / 2K / HD VIDEO RECORDING: Record 4K (4096x2160), UHD (3840x2160), 2K (2048x1080) and HD (1920x1080, 1280x720) Video in Apple ProRes 422 (HQ). The Odyssey7Q can record up to 1080p30 or 1080i60 over HDMI. Convergent Design manufactures the Odyssey7Q+ to record 4K/UHD 10-bit or 1080p60 10-bit over HDMI.
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, 512GB and 1TB capacities, Media 420Mb/sec write, 500Mb/sec read speed, compatible with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt Adapters.
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”...
RECORDING CAPABILITIES (CONT’D) RECORDING OPTIONS (AVAILABLE THROUGH WEBSITE) 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.
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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.
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.
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.
3D-LUT files. The Convergent Design SSD Utility Drive will not record video files. It is intended for Odyssey owners who do not wish to tie up an SSD with utility features, or for Odyssey owners who use their devices as monitors and do not need to purchase the more expensive recording media.
There are two Solid State Drive (SSD) slots, SSD1 and SSD2. Only Convergent Design 256GB, 512GB and 1TB Odyssey 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.
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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.
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.
DEMO MODE Out of the box the Odyssey7Q is in DEMO MODE and must be owner-registered with Convergent Design. On the Odyssey7Q a watermarking blue bar will appear on the lower third of the image both on the OLED and in the recording while in DEMO MODE.
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 ☼ then tapping ODYSSEY. →...
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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MENU SYSTEM SYSTEM STATUS (ALL MODES) Displays critical specs of Odyssey7Q. Input voltage, Current wattage draw of Odyssey7Q 12.2V (varies with mode), current temperature of main processor. Tapping button brings up more 8.1W +40°C detailed information including the ABOUT menu of the Odyssey7Q. The Odyssey7Q has a wide internal operating temperature window, up to 65°...
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MENU SYSTEM INPUT STATUS (RECORD MODE ONLY) Displays current video input signal type. Tapping button brings up detailed information on 29.97 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.
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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 modes. If a rented Record Option is in use, the remaining time is noted here. MODE/RECORD OPTIONS Tapping status boxes brings up a list of selections for each.
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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...
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MENU SYSTEM SSD2 STATUS (ALL MODES) Displays record time available given current settings (HH:MM). Tapping button brings up detailed information on SSD2 status. 02:12 REC/PLAY (ALL MODES) Displays current status as to whether Odyssey7Q is in RECORD or PLAY mode. Tapping button toggles between modes.
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. OLED FALSE ZEBRA...
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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.
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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.
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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.
Single flags as well as in/out points can be marked. Used in MARKERS: CLIP conjunction with the Convergent Design Apple ProRes Transfer Utility (1.4 or above) markers are translated into Final Cut 7 and FCPX .XML files. These can be imported into Final Cut 7, FCPX and Adobe GOOD <ENTER CLIP...
MENU SYSTEM OUTPUT STATUS/PROJECT RATE (PLAY MODE ONLY) Displays current SDI/HDMI output status and settings. Tapping button brings up detailed 29PSF information on the Input/Output Status and allows you to select input and output settings 4:2:2 from available options. INPUT OPTIONS (See MENU SYSTEM // SETUP MENU) VIDEO CADENCE: (See MENU SYSTEM // SETUP MENU)
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MENU SYSTEM 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 LOWER TOOL BAR (RECORD MODE) on p. PLAYBACK CONTROLS (PLAY MODE ONLY) Playback controls are activated when TOOLS is selected. There are five deck-style play <PREV controls.
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MENU SYSTEM ZOOM (ALL MODES) Pixel Zoom enlarges a section of the image on the OLED panel to better judge focus and ZOOM other aspects of the image. The native resolution of the HD image area on the OLED panel is 1280x720.
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.)
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.
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.
SOFTWARE UTILITIES CD Apple ProRes TRANSFER UTILITY Copies Apple ProRes files recorded on the Odyssey and merges files within each clip. Also optimizes Apple ProRes clips for playback and editing. Version 1.5 supports Markers and Clip Notes functions in PLAY Mode. Markers and Notes are exported to a Final Cut XML file for FCP7, FCPX, Adobe Premiere and Resolve 10 &...
POST PRODUCTION WORKING WITH RECORDED FILES There are numerous post systems and NLEs that can read natively the various file formats recorded by the Odyssey. 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 Odyssey. FILE STRUCTURE UNCOMPRESSED SUPPORT (DPX SEQUENCE) All Uncompressed recording on the Odyssey is recorded as 10 bit RGB 4:4:4 DPX, this is for all sources...
POST PRODUCTION Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) The Odyssey 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. (DPX) NATIVE APPLE PRORES 422 SUPPORT Adobe CC 2014* Final Cut Pro 7...
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.
POST PRODUCTION CANON C500 4K RAW SUPPORT All Canon C500 4K recording on the Odyssey 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.
Odyssey for several hours. The Odyssey 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.
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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 Odyssey. 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.
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ACCESSORIES ODYSSEY PROTECTIVE CASE The Convergent Design Odyssey Case is based on a Nanuk 910 case with custom foam insert. The use of precision-cut rigid foam means less is needed for protecting the gear The main cutout for an Odyssey 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.
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Replacement Odyssey7Q Screen Protector CD-OD-SP7Q http://convergent-design.com/accessories/85-odyssey-screen-protector.html ODYSSEY MICROFIBER CLEANING CLOTH Cloth for cleaning the Odyssey 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 »...
ACCESSORIES THIRD PARTY ACCESSORIES Convergent Design works with numerous manufacturers for additional support products for the Odyssey Monitor/Recorders. 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’...
ODYSSEY7Q RELEASE NOTES FIRMWARE v4.10.100 NEW FEATURES (ODYSSEY7Q+) 4K 10-BIT HDMI SUPPORT 4K Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 23.98, 24 UHD Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 1080P60 10-BIT HDMI SUPPORT 1080p Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 50p, 60p NEW FEATURES (ODYSSEY7Q &...
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Record C500 2K @ 50p/60p in Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) CD APPLE PRORES TRANSFER TOOL 1.5 Support for expanded Marker & Notes functions. Required for MAC OSX Yosemite compatibility. Java JRE 1.6 required. CD Apple ProRes Transfer Tool available for download on the Convergent Design website. FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS •...
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RELEASE NOTES KNOWN ISSUES MONITOR • Occasionally when zooming, the image will stretch, zooming again will correct. • FS7 Cine S-Log3 / S-Log2 not currently supported PLAY • Occasionally in Play there is an audible tone heard at the end of the file. Recording is unaffected. •...
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RELEASE NOTES POST • FS RAW files appear green when imported directly into SpeedGrade. Pending Adobe update, import via dynamic link from Premier. • Canon Cinema 4K half RAW 100/120 does not work in Adobe or Resolve Working with Adobe and BMD to resolve.
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 Odyssey on cameras supporting a trigger pulse over HDMI (Sony: FS700, a7S, etc., Canon: C100, 1DC, 5D mk3, etc.) HDMI TIMECODE SUPPORT Feed timecode to Odyssey on cameras supporting timecode over HDMI (Sony: FS700, FS100, a7S, etc., Canon: C100, 1DC, 5D mk3, etc.)
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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 •...
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.
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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.
RELEASE NOTES unaffected. • IO Industries RAW files do not send color balance metadata to the Odyssey7Q so images appear incorrect. 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.
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RELEASE NOTES Added Formats: • 1080i 59.94 • 1080i 50 • 1080i (23.98p over 59.94i) (3:2 Pulldown Support with removal) • 720p 59.94 • 720p 50 MONITORING LUTS FOR HD VIDEO Monitoring LUTs for the LOG outputs from several popular cameras are now supported in HD video recording in both Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) and Uncompressed DPX (Odyssey7Q only).
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RELEASE NOTES DUAL-LINK RGB 4:4:4 SUPPORT FOR SONY F3 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. Triggering is set on the camera at either the start of the memory buffer (capture the 440 frames after trigger is pressed) or at the end of the buffer (capture the 440 frames that occurred before the trigger is pressed).
RELEASE NOTES playback in slow motion) • IMPROVED Sony FS700 4K/2K RAW S-Log2 to REC709 LUT • IMPROVED Sony FS700 4K2HD S-Log2 to REC709 LUT • IMPROVED Sony FS700 4K2HD REC709 (800%) to REC709 LUT • IMPROVED Sony FS700 4K2HD REC709 color science (internal LUT) FIXED Occasional file corruption when using PIXEL ZOOM while recording Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) KNOWN ISSUES AUDIO...
RELEASE NOTES the unit to record 2-4 6-frame clips, then work correctly. • 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.
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.
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