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PROFESSIONAL MONITOR/RECORDER
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Updated July 8, 2015 | Firmware Release 2015.7
ProRes 422 (HQ)
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  • Page 1 PROFESSIONAL MONITOR/RECORDER MANUAL Updated July 8, 2015 | Firmware Release 2015.7 ProRes 422 (HQ) ProRes 422 ProRes 422 (LT)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Canon C500 4K RAW Support Rental Activation Keys ARRI Alexa ARRIRAW Support Parameters for Rentals ACCESSORIES SSD MEDIA Convergent Design Accessories SSD Media Third Party Accessories QUALIFIED THIRD-PARTY SSD MEDIA RELEASE NOTES CERTIFIED V. QUALIFIED SSD MEDIA FIRMWARE VERSION 2015.5 Odyssey Utility Drive Firmware v5.10.100...

  • Page 3: Introduction // Read This First

    Power source must be able to provide up to 24 watts at all times to the Odyssey7Q. When powering the Odyssey from an ARRI ALEXA camera, we recommend using the 24V R/S Fischer-3 output from the ALEXA using the optional Convergent Design cable. Familiarize yourself with the equipment and test prior to shooting.

  • 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

    HD (1920x1080, 1280x720) video in Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), Apple ProRes 422 or Apple ProRes 422 (LT). 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.

  • Page 6: Odyssey7Q Specifications

    Touchscreen, SDI record trigger (ARRI, CANON, PANASONIC, RED, SONY), HDMI (SONY, CANON, PANASONIC), Timecode, Remote Cable (Optional Accessory) Recording Media Convergent Design Premium 2.5” SSDs with power-loss protection, in 256GB, 512GB and 1 TB sizes, 420Mb/sec write, 500Mb/sec read speed, compatible with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt (Dual SSD Slots) Adapters.

  • Page 7: Recording Capabilities

    RECORDING CAPABILITIES INCLUDED FREE WITH ODYSSEY7Q The Odyssey can record a variety of video signals. With the purchase of the Odyssey RAW Bundle or rental of individual recording options (available online) the Odyssey7Q is capable of recording RAW output from certain cameras. With an optional multi-stream upgrade available in the near future the Odyssey7Q will also be able to record up to four HD video signals simultaneously.

  • Page 8: Odyssey Raw Bundle (Available Online)

    Recording options are available to purchase as a permanent license (Odyssey RAW Bundle) or rent on a daily basis from the Convergent Design website at Convergent-Design.com/products/odyssey-raw.html. Please note that record option upgrades (rental or purchase) are delivered in the form of activation keys that are specific to the unit for which they are purchased and cannot be transferred between units.
  • Page 9 RECORDING CAPABILITIES POV RAW IO Industries Flare 2KSDI: 2K/HD 10-Bit RAW / 23.98-60p Supports several industrial/ Indiecam indieGS2K: 2K/HD 10-Bit RAW / 60-120p special use cameras’ RAW outputs. Indiecam indieGS2K: HD 10-Bit RAW / 23.98-60p Indiecam indieGS2K: HD 12-Bit RAW / 23.98-60p (Available for purchase with the Odyssey RAW NOTE: RAW data is recorded as .DNG files.

  • Page 10: Record Time Capacities

    RECORD TIME CAPACITIES APPLE PRORES & UNCOMPRESSED DPX The Odyssey7Q can record numerous video and data formats such as Apple ProRes and uncompressed DPX, which are included free with the Odyssey7Q. 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 11: Raw Recording Formats

    RECORD TIME CAPACITIES RAW RECORDING FORMATS With the purchase of the Odyssey RAW Bundle or rental of a recording option upgrade (available online) the Odyssey7Q is capable of recording RAW output from certain cameras. 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 TIME CAPACITIES Recording Format ARRI ALEXA Recording Option (Included in the Odyssey RAW Bundle or available for daily rental) ARRIRAW 16:9 CANON C500 Recording Option (Included in the Odyssey RAW Bundle or available for daily rental) Canon 4K RAW Canon 4K Half RAW Canon QHD Raw Canon 4K RAW to 4K Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)

  • Page 13: Recording Option Rentals

    RECORDING OPTION RENTALS RENTAL ACTIVATION KEYS Rental Activation Keys may be purchased though our website for Sony FS7/FS700 RAW, 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 •...

  • Page 14: Ssd Media

    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.

  • Page 15: Anatomy

    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.
  • Page 16 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 17: Mechanical Drawings

    ANATOMY MECHANICAL DRAWINGS...
  • Page 18 ODYSSEY REMOTE TRIGGER The Convergent Design Odyssey Remote Trigger is a pushbutton active remote start/stop trigger for Odyssey monitor/recorders. Remote Trigger feature has been enabled in firmware version 5.10.100 in HD ProRes recording only. The trigger button illuminates while recording. The trigger plugs into the RMT port on the left side of the Odyssey and comes in a six foot standard cable length.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED ODYSSEY ACTIVATION Convergent Design requires each Odyssey 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 20: Powering Down

    DEMO MODE Out of the box the Odyssey is in DEMO MODE and must be owner-registered with Convergent Design. On the Odyssey 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.

  • Page 21: Menu System

    C500 key using wishes to purchase or rent on-screen a recording option, return RAW output of ARRI ARRIRAW to the Convergent Design keyboard ALEXA website and follow the RAW output of various prompts. The website will POV RAW Shows...
  • Page 22 MENU SYSTEM The remainder of the ☼ menu replicates controls available on the Upper Tool Bar when the Odyssey is in RECORD mode. ☼ ╚ SETUP INPUTS OUTPUTS AUDIO SETUP Controls for Camera Type, Recording Format, and Trigger. Replication of RECORD STATUS button controls (for details see page 21) INPUTS Controls for video and timecode inputs.

  • 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.
  • Page 24 MENU SYSTEM SYSTEM STATUS (ALL MODES) Displays critical specs of Odyssey7Q. Input voltage, Current wattage draw of Odyssey 12.2V 8.1W (varies with mode), current temperature of main processor. Tapping button brings up more +40°C detailed information including the ABOUT menu of the Odyssey7Q. The Odyssey has a wide internal operating temperature window, up to 65°...
  • Page 25 MENU SYSTEM INPUT/OUTPUT STATUS (RECORD MODE ONLY) Displays current video input signal type. Tapping button brings up detailed information 29.97 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: Odyssey and how it is to be recorded.
  • Page 26 MENU SYSTEM Horizontally stretches image to correct for use of optical ANAMORPHIC DESQ: anamorphic lenses. Image altered on OLED screen as well as SDI and HDMI outputs. Does not affect recording. Options are labeled in squeeze multiplier and displayed aspect ratio. Full Frame options always show full width and height of recorded signal.
  • Page 27 MENU SYSTEM Allows for signal overlay onto HDMI OUT video. CUSTOMIZE HDMI: LUT OFF sends out the video signal or representation of the RAW data signal with no alteration. LUT ON applies the LUT image adjustment as selected in the LUT menu. MIRROR OLED applies whatever overlays are present on the OLED panel, including LUT and monitoring tools activated such as Waveform.
  • Page 28 TIMECODE (Use detection of timecode incrementing to start/ stop recording -- Odyssey TIMECODE must be set to SDI/ HDMI or LTC and timecode source set to Record Run) REMOTE (Use the Convergent Design Remote Trigger accessory to start/stop recording. Currently only available for HD Apple ProRes recording.) Determines playback frame rate from the SSDs.
  • Page 29 MENU SYSTEM SSD1 STATUS (ALL MODES) 02:12 Displays record time available given current settings (HH:MM). Tapping button brings up detailed information on SSD1 status. Formatting and rebuilding options are also available here. 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.
  • Page 30 MENU SYSTEM AUDIO (ALL MODES) Displays audio levels. Tap button for Audio Display/Control settings. AUDIO METERS SETTINGS SHOW (display audio levels as BARS or numerical VALUES) BAR COLORS (set yellow level to -20 or -18 dB) METERS (turn ON or OFF audio levels display) AUDIO OPTIONS Currently locked to two channels.

  • Page 31: Lower Tool Bar (Record Mode)

    MENU SYSTEM LOWER TOOL BAR (RECORD MODE) In addition to being a high quality recorder of multiple formats, the Odyssey 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 32 PRESET LUTS folder, or one of three custom LUT folders (for details see below). A list of available LUTs from each source will appear in the menu and a LUT can be selected by tapping on it. Additional LUTs can also be downloaded from the Convergent Design website.
  • Page 33 MENU SYSTEM METADATA Tapping the METADATA button opens the LUT FILE METADATA menu. For each LUT, a Project or camera can be marked, and a notes field is also available. MANAGE LUTS Tapping the MANAGE LUTS button opens the LUT Management menu. Custom LUTs can be deleted from the folders and folders can be renamed.
  • Page 34 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, Pink, Green, Blue and Purple. A video signal is measured in a scale from -7 to 109, often marked as a % or with the suffix IRE.
  • Page 35 MENU SYSTEM ZEBRA Tapping button activates Zebras. Holding button opens Zebras settings. A Zebra stripe ZEBRA (/////) is an exposure tool to indicate any part of the image that is at a particular brightness. There are two Zebra stripe patterns, ///// and \\\\\. Each Zebra pattern can be represented in Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan, or Magenta colored stripes, and the underlying image is visible in between the stripe lines.
  • Page 36 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 37: Upper Tool Bar (Play Mode)

    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 GOOD .XML files. These can be imported into Final Cut 7, FCPX and Adobe <ENTER CLIP...

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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.) After Safe Ejecting an SSD from the Odyssey7Q+ and mounting it to a computer, it is important to copy all files you wish to save.

  • Page 40: 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.

  • Page 41: Cd Data Unpacker

    SOFTWARE UTILITIES Convergent Design has free file utility programs, CD Transfer, CD Clip Merger, CD ProRes Transfer Tool and CD 3D-LUT Converter 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.

  • Page 42: Cd Apple Prores Transfer Utility

    • Added project name to note CD 3D-LUT CONVERTER Convert 3D Look Up Table (LUT) files in .cube format to Convergent Design binary file format for use in the Odyssey7Q and Odyssey7Q+ monitor/recorders. Appropriate .cube files can be created in programs such as DaVinci Resolve and Pomfort LiveGrade.

  • Page 43: 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 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 recordings on the Odyssey are recorded as 10 bit RGB 4:4:4 DPX, this is for all...

  • Page 44: Apple Prores

    POST PRODUCTION Apple ProRes The Odyssey can record in Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 422 (LT) compressed codecs. This allows for high quality recording while avoiding high data rates of working with uncompressed video. PRORES 422 (HQ) The Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) codec offers the utmost possible quality for 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 sources (without an alpha channel) and provides the following: •...

  • Page 45: Fs700 Raw Support (Dng Sequences)

    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 46: Fs700 Fcp X Import Settings

    POST PRODUCTION TO LOAD 3D LUTS INTO DAVINCI RESOLVE Select the Project Settings wheel, and navigate to Look Up Tables Select Open LUT Folder, and copy the included example LUTs into this folder. Now Select Update Lists Now in the Media Browser you can right click on your RAW file and select 3D LUT and select the LUT you wish to apply from the list.

  • Page 47: Arri Alexa Arriraw Support

    POST PRODUCTION ARRI ALEXA ARRIRAW SUPPORT All ARRI Alexa ARRIRAW recordings on the Odyssey are recorded as 12 bit ARRIRAW file, also NOTE that with ari files Timecode, and Clip Metadata is stored in every frame, as well as in the XML file within each clip.

  • Page 48: Accessories

    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.
  • Page 49 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.
  • Page 50 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.
  • Page 51 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. ODYSSEY REMOTE TRIGGER The Convergent Design Odyssey Remote Trigger is a pushbutton active remote start/stop trigger for Odyssey monitor/recorders.

  • Page 52: Third Party Accessories

    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’...

  • Page 53: Release Notes

    • Samsung 850 PRO in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB & 1TB (1024GB) • Samsung 850 EVO 1000GB NOTE: Samsung SSDs draw more power than Odyssey SSDs. Convergent Design highly recommends using an AC-powered USB3 adapter or a Thunderbolt adapter when connecting Samsung SSDs to a computer.

  • Page 54: Firmware Version 2015.5

    Samsung SSD (see list above) as well as an Odyssey SSD can be used to perform the update. Samsung SSDs require the Convergent Design SSD Handle kit to mount in an Odyssey monitor/recorder. Odyssey monitor/recorders running earlier firmware versions must use an Odyssey SSD to perform the update.
  • Page 55 RELEASE NOTES 2.0x, 1.5x, 1.33x Support Corrected image sent to video outputs, recording unaffected 4K / 2K MONITORING MODES (ODYSSEY7Q, ODYSSEY7Q+) 17:9 Letterboxed within 16:9 image or Center-Cut to 16:9 Letterbox or Center-Cut image sent to video outputs, full frame recorded. MONOCHROME MONITORING MODE View Luma only or individual Red, Green, or Blue channel in grey tone DUAL ZEBRAS...
  • Page 56 RELEASE NOTES IMPROVED 4K -> HD Apple ProRes playback FIXED hdmi legalize input setting SOFTWARE UPDATES CD Apple ProRes Transfer Utility 1.7 LUTs viewed during recording noted in XML file metadata KNOWN ISSUES • 4K HDMI input, to HD HDMI output there are lines in the display. Note HD-SDI output does not have this issue.

  • Page 57: Firmware V5.10.100

    RELEASE NOTES incorrect. Recorded metadata color balance is set to 5600K but is not baked in. PLAY • Very fast scrubbing can show bad colors. The image corrects after scrubbing completed. • PLAY mode audio occasionally out of sync. • Playlist occasionally reports timecode as “00:00:00;00”. Eject and re-insert the SSD to correct. •...
  • Page 58 THIRD PARTY DEVELOPMENTS SONY PXW-FS7 AND ODYSSEY7Q WORKFLOW GUIDE Nick Shaw of Antler Post worked with Convergent Design to develop Resolve Workflow for FS7/FS700 .DNG files. Also created corrective LUTs for FS7 DNG files created in firmware builds prior to this release (versions 2.1.100 –...

  • Page 59: Earlier Versions

    RELEASE NOTES display. SDI output, OLED image and recording are unaffected. • 4K/UHD HDMI input recording to supersampled 2K/HD Apple ProRes, OLED image may show lines in display. HDMI & SDI outputs and recording are unaffected. • During SSD Safe Eject, OLED will flash after each clip completed. Operation unaffected. •...

  • 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 -> 2K ProRes (.MOV) FS 4K RAW -> 4K ProRes (.MOV) FS 4K RAW -> UHD ProRes (.MOV) FS 4K/2K RAW -> RAW (.DNG) HD/2K 4:2:2/4:4:4 ->...

  • Page 62: Website Links

    WEBSITE LINKS Home Page http://convergent-design.com New Account https://convergent-design.com/new-north-america.html Activate Device https://convergent-design.com/next-steps Products https://convergent-design.com/products.html Odyssey7Q+ http://convergent-design.com/products/plus.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 Odyssey RAW Bundle https://convergent-design.com/products/odyssey-raw.html SSD Media https://convergent-design.com/products/premium-ssd-media.html Accessories https://convergent-design.com/products/accessories.html Account Dashboard https://convergent-design.com/dashboard.html My Devices https://convergent-design.com/my-devices.html My Orders https://convergent-design.com/my-orders.html Update Profile https://convergent-design.com/update-profile.html Support...

  • Page 63: Convergent Design, Inc

    © 2015 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. All copyrights and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. Updated July 8, 2015...

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