Convergent Design Odyssey 7 User manual

Updated July 8, 2015 | Firmware Release v2105.7
ProRes 422 (HQ)
ProRes 422
ProRes 422 (LT)
Updated July 8, 2015 | Firmware Release MAY 2015
PROFESSIONAL MONITOR/RECORDER MANUAL

Updated July 8, 2015 | Firmware Release v2015.7
USER MANUAL // v2015.7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION // READ THIS FIRST! 2
PACKAGE CONTENTS 3
OVERVIEW 4
Odyssey7 Features 4
Odyssey7 Specicaons 5
Recording Capabilies 6
RECORDING CAPABILITIES 6
Record Time Capacies 7
RECORDING CAPABILITIES 7
SSD MEDIA 8
2.5” Premium SSD Media 8
Odyssey Ulity Drive 8
ANATOMY 9
Mechanical Drawings 11
ANATOMY 12
GETTING STARTED 13
Odyssey7 Acvaon 13
Inializing 13
Powering Down 14
the Odyssey7 Touchscreen 14
The Odyssey7 Menu 14
Demo Mode 14
MENU SYSTEM 15
Odyssey Menu 15
Upper Tool Bar (Record Mode) 17
Lower Tool Bar (Record Mode) 24
WORKING WITH MEDIA 31
Loss of Power During a Record 31
File Storage 31
Downloading Media 31
CD Apple ProRes Transfer Ulity 31
Apple ProRes 33
Working with Files Recorded by the Odyssey 33
ACCESSORIES 34
Convergent Design Accessories 34
Third Party Accessories 38
RELEASE NOTES 39
FIRMWARE VERSION 2015.5 39
Firmware v5.10.100 42
Firmware v4.10.100 44
Earlier Versions 47
LIMITED WARRANTY 48
WEBSITE LINKS 49
Convergent Design, Inc.
4525 Northpark Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Tel: ++[phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: Convergent-Design.com
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INTRODUCTION // READ THIS FIRST!
BEFORE YOU BEGIN USING THE ODYSSEY7, WE STRONGLY SUGGEST
YOU REVIEW THE INCLUDED QUICK START GUIDE. WE ALSO
STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING:
1. Always record to the INTERNAL MEDIA OF THE CAMERA; this is critical for proper timecode and
ideal for dual media / backup.
2. DO NOT REMOVE THE FOUR SCREWS FROM REAR OF CASE. This may result in damage to
the OLED panel. Such damage is not covered by warranty.
3. Power and Cabling: Make sure you have PROPER POWER (6.5-34VDC), plugged in to the
proper power port (left side of recorder), and that 3G-rated SDI cables are used.
4. Power source must be able to provide up to 24 watts at all times to the Odyssey7.
5. When powering the Odyssey7 from an ARRI ALEXA camera, we recommend using the 24V R/S
Fischer-3 output from the ALEXA using the optional Convergent Design cable.
6. Familiarize yourself with the equipment and test prior to shooting.
7. Before using the SSDs it is IMPERATIVE TO FORMAT them in the Odyssey7. Formatting SSD
media is a DESTRUCTIVE PROCESS; any existing data will be lost during format.
8. Ensure that the camera’s viewnder data is not being recorded; IF YOU SEE VIEWFINDER
DATA ON THE ODYSSEY7 monitor, then it will be recorded! In a future update, if your camera
can provide both clean and data-overlayed video feeds, it will be possible to monitor one while
recording the other.
9. NEVER DELETE ANY FILES OFF AN SSD FROM A COMPUTER, except when going through a
rmware update procedure.
10. While we recommend that you always maintain the latest rmware on your Odyssey7, WE DO
NOT RECOMMEND UPDATING FIRMWARE IF YOU ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF A SHOOT (unless
specically instructed to do so by our Technical Support staff).
11. When ofoading media, ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP COPY, ideally to a RAID1 drive.
12. Be sure to allow the Odyssey7 to nish closing a Record le before taking any further action.
13. Always safely eject SSD Media by pressing the button before removing SSD media from the
Odyssey7.
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Odyssey7 box contains one (1) Odyssey7 monitor/recorder and one (1) Universal Power Supply.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
MEDIA AND ACCESSORIES SOLD SEPARATELY!
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ODYSSEY7 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.
FLEXIBLE I/O: One dedicated 3G-SDI input, one dedicated 3G-SDI output, one HDMI input, one HDMI
output. Active cross-conversion means that both outputs are always active no matter which input is used.
RECORDING
HIGH-CAPACITY RECORDING. A high-speed Solid State Drive (SSD), available in 256GB, 512GB and
1TB capacities allows for extended recording.
Apple ProRes up to 1080/60p, 1080/60i and 720/60p. Additional frame rates and popular compressed
codecs will be available at a later date via free rmware update.
OTHER FEATURES
VERSATILE POWER. Wide voltage range (6.5-34v) and low draw (8-15w, depending on mode) for great
exibility of battery and other power options.
LIGHT WEIGHT. A magnesium case and efcient board design means only 1.25lbs for the basic unit.
SMALL SIZE. even with a 7.7” screen, the Odyssey7 is approximately 8”x6”x1”, making it easy to use
on cameras, mounted in tight spots or held in one’s hand.
MOUNTING
The Odyssey7 features three ¼-20 threaded sockets, one on the lower rear of the case and one each
on the left and right sides of the case. Do not exceed 11mm of depth when inserting a bolt, otherwise
damage may occur to the Odyssey7. Additionally, there are four M3 threaded socketson the rear of the
case and two M4 sockets on each of the sides of the case.
OVERVIEW
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ODYSSEY7 SPECIFICATIONS
Display 7.7" OLED, 1280x800, RGB 8-Bit Panel, ~ 16 million colors, wide gamut, 3400:1 Contrast, 176°
Viewing, True Blacks
SDI Video I/O HD-SDI/3G Support: Single Link, 1-Input, 1-Output, Full-size BNCs, Up to 1080p60 4:2:2 10-bit
HDMI Video I/O HDMI I/O Version 1.4a support, Up to 1080p30 4:2:2 8-bit
LUT Support LUTs for Log formats from ARRI, Blackmagic Design, Canon Panasonic and Sony. No Custom LUT
Support.
Focus Assist Video + Edges (Peaking), Edges Only, Enhanced Edges, user choice of color: Red, Green, or Blue
Zebras Dual adjustable zebra exposure indicators, selectable colors
False Color False Color with 6 programmable levels & adjustable ranges
Monochrome Grayscale monitoring mode, view Luma or individual red, green or blue color channels
Waveform Monitor Luma only, RGB Parade, Red only, Blue only, Green only
Histogram Luma only, RGB Parade, Red only, Blue only, Green only
Pixel Zoom Image Magnicaon with frame drag, magnicaon factors of 1:1, 2:1, 4:1, 6:1, 8:1, 10:1, 12:1
Frame Adjust Anamorphic Desqueeze, Automac Image Flip (defeatable) , Programmable Aspect Rao Guides
Digital Audio I/O 2-Channel Embedded Audio (48KHz, 24-bit)
Analog Audio I/O 3.5mm stereo unbalanced input up to -10dB (future), 3.5mm stereo headphone output
Remote and
Timecode
RS-232 I/O (future), programmable GPIO (future). Timecode: LTC I/O (BNC) or embedded SDI /
HDMI
User Interface Capacive Touchscreen, Two mechanical keys
DC Power Input 6.5 to 34 VDC with built-in reverse polarity protecon; locking power connector, built-in power
switch
Power Draw 8 Was (monitor only), 9-12 Was (simultaneous monitor/record mode)
Weight and Size 560 grams / 1.2 lbs., 7.9" x 6.1" x 1.0" (200 x 155 x 25 mm), -10 to +40°C (Operang), -20 to
+70°C (Storage)
Operang
Temperature
-10 to +40°c (Operang)
-20 to +70°c (Storage)
Record Triggers Touchscreen, SDI record trigger (ARRI, Canon, Panasonic, Red, Sony), Oponal Remote Control
Cable
Recording Media
(Single SSD Slot)
Convergent Design Premium 2.5” SSDs with power-loss protecon, in 256GB, 512GB and 1
TB sizes, 420Mb/sec write, 500Mb/sec read speed, compable with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt
Adapters. SSDs and adapters sold separately. Select Samsung SSDs also supported.
Recording Formats
(Compressed)
Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) / Apple ProRes 422 / Apple ProRes 422(LT) up to 1080/60p, 1080/60i,
720/60p
OVERVIEW
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RECORDING CAPABILITIES
RECORDING CAPABILITIES
The Odyssey7 is a single channel HD video recorder that records onto Convergent Design Odyssey SSD
Media from HD-SDI or HDMI inputs.
HD VIDEO The Odyssey7 records HD video as Apple ProRes
3G-SDI: accepted 1080p/psf / 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.97, 60, 720p50, 60
HDMI: accepted 1080p/psf / 3.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50i, 60i, 720p50, 60
Compressed Apple ProRes 1080p/psf / 23, 24, 25, 29 50, 60; 1080i 50, 60; 720p 50, 60
Future free rmware updates will include addional compressed video codecs with expanded frame
rates.
APPLE PRORES RECORDING
Odyssey now supports recording Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 422 (LT).
Files are saved in .MOV format.
PRORES 422 (HQ) The Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) codec oers the utmost possible quality for 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 sources
(without an alpha channel) and provides the following:
• Target data rate of approximately 220 Mbps (1920 x 1080 at 60i)
• Higher quality than Apple ProRes 422
PRORES 422 The Apple ProRes 422 codec provides the following:
• Target data rate of approximately 145 Mbps (1920 x 1080 at 60i)
• Higher quality than Apple ProRes 422 (LT)
PRORES 422 (LT) The Apple ProRes 422 (LT) codec provides the following:
• Roughly 70 percent of the data rate of Apple ProRes 422 (smaller le sizes than ProRes 422)
• Higher quality than Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy)
NOTE
Convergent Design also manufactures the Odyssey7Q and Odyssey7Q+ that are designed for
recording in 2K, 4K, RAW, MultiStream and other formats. Please see our website or talk to your dealer
for details.
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RECORDING CAPABILITIES
RECORD TIME CAPACITIES
The Odyssey7 can record several video formats and frame rates. Record time varies based on format and
frame rate. The chart below indicates maximum record time in minutes based on the use of one 512 GB
SSD. For 256 GB, divide in half, for 1TB, multiply by two.
RECORDING FORMAT
24fps 25fps 30fps 50fps 60fps
Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) (Included FREE with Odyssey)
1080p Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 335 321 268 161 134
1080i Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 322 268
720p Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 362 302
Apple ProRes 422 (Included FREE with Odyssey)
1080p Apple ProRes 422 1060 1016 424 254 212
1080i Apple ProRes 422 1016 424
720p Apple ProRes 422 462 386
Apple ProRes 422(LT) (Included FREE with Odyssey)
1080p Apple ProRes 422 (LT) 1516 1456 1212 368 302
1080i Apple ProRes 422 (LT) 1456 606
720p Apple ProRes 422 (LT) 1456 606
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SSD MEDIA
SSD MEDIA
To enable recording on the Odyssey, Convergent Design Odyssey SSDs or third party
SSDs qualied by Convergent Design must be used. Odyssey SSDs are available in
256GB, 512GB and 1TB. Odyssey SSDs are available for purchase separately and
one 256GB SSD is included with purchase of an Odyssey7Q+.
ODYSSEY SSDS
256GB Odyssey SSD CD-SSD-256GB
512GB Odyssey SSD CD-SSD-512GB
1TB Odyssey SSD CD-SSD-1TB
QUALIFIED THIRD-PARTY SSD MEDIA
Convergent Design has qualied ve models of Samsung SSDs for use in Odyssey
monitor/recorders. Only qualied SSDs or Odyssey SSDs will function in Odyssey 7.7”
monitor/recorders. SSDs mount into the Odyssey monitor/recorders with a latching
handle. A ve-pack kit of SSD handles is included with the Odyssey7Q+ monitor/
recorder and additional SSD handle kits are available for purchase separately.
QUALIFIED THIRD PARTY SSDs
Samsung 850 PRO in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB capacities
Samsung 850 EVO in 1000GB capacity
CERTIFIED V. QUALIFIED SSD MEDIA
Odyssey SSDs are certied to work in Odyssey monitor/recorders. Convergent Design tests and sells
these SSDs, so the company has oversight to warranty their performance. The above listed Samsung
SSDs are qualied to work in Odyssey monitor/recorders. While multiple samples have been tested
extensively by Convergent Design, we do not directly sell this media so Convergent Design cannot
warrantY individual 3rd party SSDs. Convergent Design Customer Support is available to our clients
24/7, but we may not be able to successfully support third-party product to the same extent as our own
products.
ODYSSEY UTILITY DRIVE
The Odyssey Utility Drive is designed as a lower cost alternative to the Odyssey Premium SSD media
for secondary tasks. The Odyssey Utility Drive can be used for Odyssey rmware updates and future
functionality such as 3D-LUT les.
The Convergent Design SSD Utility Drive will not record video les. 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.
Utility Drive for Odyssey CD-SSD-UTILITY
SSD FOR FIRMWARE UPDATES
Convergent Design periodically issues rmware updates for the Odyssey, improving and adding functions.
An Odyssey SSD, qualied third-party SSD or Odyssey Utility Drive is required to make rmware updates.
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ODYSSEY7 - BOTTOM
There are seven connector ports on the bottom side of the Odyssey7 (left to right)
PWR on Power input socket to Odyssey7 (see Geng started – power). Just in front of the pwr On port is a
buon, which is a Force power On/O control. Hold buon ve seconds to force power o. This is
only to be used if standard power on or o procedures fail (see Geng started – inializing).
SDI in BNC connector for 3G-SDI input
LTC io BNC connector for linear Timecode input/output
HDMI in HDMI 1.4 input from HDMI video source.
HDMI Out HDMI 1.4 output to external monitor or other device
SDI Out BNC connector for 3G-SDI output
AUDIO in 3.5mm mini-phone stereo socket for analog audio in.
This input will be enabled in a free future rmware update.
AUDIO Out 3.5mm mini-phone stereo headphone socket.
ODYSSEY7 - TOP
There is a single Solid State Drive (SSD) slot on the top of the Odyssey7
Only Convergent Design Odyssey SSDs or qualied third-party SSDs can be used to capture video on
the Odyssey. The Odyssey Utility Drive can be used for rmware updates and other future functions, but
not to record video les. To mount SSD, insert connector-end rst with the label facing forward and the
handle near ush with the back of the Odyssey. Push gently but rmly until the handle ange is ush with
the top of the Odyssey. It is a snug t, but the SSD should insert smoothly.
ANATOMY
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