Convergent Design Odyssey7Q Setup Manual

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Setup Guide Odyssey7Q + C500
Updated 22 JUL 2014 | Firmware Release v2.10.141
4K RAW
2K 10-BIT DPX
QHD RAW
HD 10-BIT DPX
2K 12-BIT DPX
HD 422 DPX
HD 12-BIT DPX
Apple ProRes 422

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  • Page 1 Setup Guide Odyssey7Q + C500 Updated 22 JUL 2014 | Firmware Release v2.10.141 4K RAW 2K 10-BIT DPX QHD RAW HD 10-BIT DPX 2K 12-BIT DPX HD 422 DPX HD 12-BIT DPX Apple ProRes 422...
  • Page 2: Recording Times

    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. QUESTIONS or FEEDBACK? We’re always available to help! CDSupport@Convergent-Design.com © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 3: Format Details

    Odyssey7Q Support for Canon C500 FORMAT DETAILS Canon C500 Resolution Bit-Depth Frame Rates Supported in Two SSD's Mode Firmware 1.1.105 Required 4K Raw 4096 x 2160 10-Bit 23.98p, 24p, 25p, Yes (raw .RMF) 50p / 59.94p 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p 4K (QHD) Raw...
  • Page 4 Enable 3G-SDI Output & Rec Command MENU » 4K/2K/MXF » 3G-SDI Output » ON (BACK) » REC Command » ON ( Continued on Next Page » ) QUESTIONS or FEEDBACK? We’re always available to help! CDSupport@Convergent-Design.com © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 5: Set Resolution

    Odyssey7Q + C500 4K RAW (4096x2160) Set 4K RAW Mode MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » 4K (4096/3840) » Mode » RAW Set System Frequency (Hz) MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » System Frequency » (Selection) 59.94p selected you will have the options 59.94,29.97,23.98...
  • Page 6 MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » 4K (4096/3840) » Frame Rate » (Selection) You will have the options 59.94p,29.97p,23.98p ( Next Step: Configure Recorder ) Notes QUESTIONS or FEEDBACK? We’re always available to help! CDSupport@Convergent-Design.com © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 7 Configure Odyssey7Q 4K RAW Recording Set Odyssey7Q to Canon RAW Mode MENU » SETUP » MONITOR --> RECORD » CANON RAW ODYSSEY SETUP RECORD INPUTS OUTPUTS MONITOR --> RECORD 4:2:2 -> PRORES HD (.MOV) C500 RAW -> RAW (.DNG) Odyssey7Q will show CANON RAW ->...
  • Page 8 CLIP CAMERA PROJECT Connect Odyssey7Q to C500 Connect C500 3G-SDI output to Odyssey7Q SDIA input For 4K p100/120 Half Raw*, and 4K p50/59 Raw & QuadHD Raw, two 3G-SDI cables are required. * Not supported at this time. Set Timecode Source MENU »...
  • Page 9 Odyssey7Q + C500 2K/HD 10-Bit/12-Bit (DPX) Set Time & Date MENU » Other Functions » Set Clock » Date/Time Set Time & Date so both the C500 and Odyssey7Q match. This is REQUIRED for using internal media as proxy. Name the Clip MENU »...
  • Page 10 MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » 2K (2048/1920) » Mode » YCC42210·bit (BACK) » Resolution » 2048x1080 (2K) -OR- » Resolution » 1920x1080 (HD) ( Continued on Next Page » ) QUESTIONS or FEEDBACK? We’re always available to help! CDSupport@Convergent-Design.com © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 11 Odyssey7Q + C500 2K/HD 10-Bit/12-Bit (DPX) Set Frame Rate MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup» 2K (2048/1920) » Frame Rate » (Selection) You will have the options 59.94p,29.97p,23.98p Set User Bit MENU » TCB/UB Setup » Type » Setting Note: Time not supported currently.
  • Page 12 MENU » INPUTS » TIMECODE » SOURCE » SDI ODYSSEY SETUP RECORD INPUTS OUTPUTS AUDIO TIMECODE SOURCE ( Continued on Next Page » ) QUESTIONS or FEEDBACK? We’re always available to help! CDSupport@Convergent-Design.com © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 13 Connect C500 3G-SDI output to Odyssey7Q SDIA input Note: Use only 3G-SDI rated cables from C500 to Odyssey 7Q. Using a 1.5G SDI cable in not recommended and may cause issues. The status on your Odyssey7Q will display your camera’s output. 1080p29.97 422 PRORES...
  • Page 14 ( Continued on Next Page » ) you wish to record it may be best to use the HD-SDI output on the C500. QUESTIONS or FEEDBACK? We’re always available to help! CDSupport@Convergent-Design.com © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 15 Odyssey7Q + C500 Record Apple ProRes 422 Set System Priority MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » System Priority » MXF Set System Frequency (Hz) MENU » 4K/2K/MXF Setup » System Frequency » (Selection ) 59.94p selected you will have the options 59.94,29.97,23.98...
  • Page 16 ( Next Step: Configure Recorder ) Set User Bit MENU » TCB/UB Setup » Type » Setting Note: Time not supported currently. Notes QUESTIONS or FEEDBACK? We’re always available to help! CDSupport@Convergent-Design.com © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 17 Configure Odyssey7Q C500 to Apple Set Odyssey7Q to C500 to Apple ProRes 422 Mode MENU » SETUP » MONITOR --> RECORD » 4:2:2->PRORES HD (.MOV) ODYSSEY SETUP RECORD INPUTS OUTPUTS Note: When recording Apple ProRes 422 it is MONITOR --> RECORD 4:2:2 ->...
  • Page 18 (ie, one 256GB card and one 512GB card). Data recorded will be equal to the lower capacity SSD. ( Next Step: Off-loading Data ) Notes QUESTIONS or FEEDBACK? We’re always available to help! CDSupport@Convergent-Design.com © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 19 Odyssey7Q + C500 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: Uncompressed Support (Dpx Sequence)

    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. (DPX) QUESTIONS or FEEDBACK? We’re always available to help! CDSupport@Convergent-Design.com © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 21: Canon C500 4K Raw Support

    Adobe CC 2014 Notes Convergent Design, Inc. 4525 Northpark Dr. | Colorado Springs, CO 80918 | USA TEL: ++ (720) 221-3861 | FAX: ++ (720) 227-9296 | Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., Monday – Friday [Mountain Time (GMT – 6)]...
  • Page 22 QUESTIONS or FEEDBACK? We’re always available to help! CDSupport@Convergent-Design.com © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 23 © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. All copyrights and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. 04072014C500 Convergent Design, Inc. 4465 Northpark Dr, Suite 400 | Colorado Springs, CO 80907 | USA TEL: ++ (720) 221-3861 | FAX: ++ (720) 227-9296 | Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., Monday – Friday [Mountain Time (GMT – 7)]...

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