Convergent Design Odyssey 7Q User manual

Updated July 8, 2015 | Firmware Release 2015.7
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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
Odyssey7Q Features 4
Odyssey7Q Specicaons 5
RECORDING CAPABILITIES 6
Included Free with Odyssey7Q 6
Odyssey RAW Bundle (available Online) 7
RECORD TIME CAPACITIES 9
Apple ProRes & Uncompressed DPX 9
RAW Recording Formats 10
RECORDING OPTION RENTALS 12
Rental Acvaon Keys 12
Parameters for Rentals 12
SSD MEDIA 13
SSD Media 13
QUALIFIED THIRD-PARTY SSD MEDIA 13
CERTIFIED V. QUALIFIED SSD MEDIA 13
Odyssey Ulity Drive 13
SSD FOR FIRMWARE UPDATES 13
ANATOMY 14
Mechanical Drawings 16
GETTING STARTED 18
Odyssey Acvaon 18
Inializing 18
Powering Down 19
Seng Up & Using the Odyssey7Q 19
The Odyssey Menu 19
Demo Mode 19
MENU SYSTEM 20
Odyssey Menu 20
Upper Tool Bar (Record Mode) 22
Lower Tool Bar (Record Mode) 30
Upper Tool Bar (Play Mode) 36
Lower Tool Bar (Play Mode) 37
WORKING WITH MEDIA 38
Recording to SSD Media 38
Loss of Power During a Record 38
Downloading Media 38
OTHER FILES ON SSD MEDIA 38
File Storage 39
CD Data Unpacker 40
CD Clip Merger 40
CD Apple ProRes Transfer Ulity 41
CD 3D-LUT CONVERTER 41
POST PRODUCTION 42
Working with Recorded Files 42
Uncompressed Support (DPX sequence) 42
Apple ProRes 43
FS700 RAW Support (DNG Sequences) 44
FS700 RAW: Dealing with RAW Files 44
FS700 FCP X Import Sengs 45
Canon C500 4K RAW Support 45
ARRI Alexa ARRIRAW Support 46
ACCESSORIES 47
Convergent Design Accessories 47
Third Party Accessories 51
RELEASE NOTES 52
FIRMWARE VERSION 2015.5 52
Firmware v5.10.100 54
Firmware v4.10.100 56
Earlier Versions 59
LIMITED WARRANTY 60
APPENDIX 61
Monitor/Record Opons 61
WEBSITE LINKS 62
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 ODYSSEY7Q, 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 Odyssey7Q.
5. 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.
6. Familiarize yourself with the equipment and test prior to shooting.
7. Before using the SSDs it is IMPERATIVE TO FORMAT them in the Odyssey7Q. 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 Odyssey 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 Odyssey7Q, 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 Odyssey 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
Odyssey7Q.
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Odyssey7Q box contains one (1) Odyssey7Q monitor/recorder and one (1) universal power supply.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
MEDIA AND ACCESSORIES SOLD SEPARATELY!
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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.
MULTI-STREAM MONITORING: up to four HD video signals can be input and viewed simultaneously
(quad-split) or live-switched (choose between inputs for full screen display). A future paid update will
allow Multi-Stream Recording of up to four simultaneous Apple ProRes les and an XML log le of the
live switch.
FLEXIBLE I/O: two dedicated 3G-SDI inputs, two dedicated 3G-SDI outputs, two switchable 3G-SDI
input/outputs, one HDMI input, one HDMI output. Active Cross-Conversion means that all outputs are
always active regardless of which input is used.
RECORDING
HIGH-CAPACITY RECORDING: Two high-speed solid state Drives (SSD), available in 256GB, 512 GB
and 1TB capacities allow for extended recording.
4K / UHD / 2K / HD VIDEO RECORDING: Record 4K (4096x2160), UHD (3840x2160), 2K (2048x1080)
and 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.
UNCOMPRESSED 4:4:4 RGB VIDEO RECORDING: Record 2K (2048x1080) and HD (1920x1080)
Video in 12-bit or 10-bit uncompressed DPX les.
RAW RECORD OPTIONS: Optional recording features available at any time for purchase (Odyssey
RAW Bundle) or daily rental (for individual record option licenses).
Odyssey RAW Bundle Includes:
• ARRIRAW (ALEXA)
• CANON RAW (C500, C300mkII)
• SONY RAW (FS7/FS700)
• POV RAW (Indiecam and IO Industries cameras)
OVERVIEW
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ODYSSEY7Q 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/Dual link, 2-inputs, 2-outputs, 2 Bi-Direconal (can be inputs or
outputs), Full-size BNCs
HDMI Video I/O HDMI I/O Version 1.4a support, up to 1080p30 422 8-bit
LUT Support LUTs for Log formats from ARRI, Blackmagic Design, Canon Panasonic and Sony, plus up to 140
custom 3D-LUTs in .CUBE format
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 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, 17:9 leerbox, Automac Image Flip (defeatable) , Programmable
Aspect Rao Guides
Mul-Stream
Display
Display four independent 1080 or 720 HD streams simultaneously (Quad-split) with live-switch
capability - 4 x SDI or 3 x SDI & 1 HDMI
Digital Audio I/O 8-channel embedded audio (48KHz, 24-bit) (2 channel inially, 8-channel via future rmware
update)
Analog Audio I/O 3.5mm stereo headphone output, 3.5mm stereo unbalanced input up to -10db
Remote** and
Timecode
Timecode: LTC I/O (BNC) or embedded SDI / HDMI, (FUTURE) RS-232 I/O programmable GPIO.
User Interface Capacive Touchscreen, three mechanical keys
DC Power Input 6.5 to 34vdc with built-in reverse polarity protecon; locking power connector, built-in power
switch
Power Draw 8 was (monitor only), 9-19 was (depending on record mode)
Weight and Size 560 grams / 1.3 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)<br>
-20 to +70°c (Storage)"
Output Downscaling Output 1080p HD via HDMI or SDI from 4K/UHD source (allows for addional on-set monitoring)
Record Triggers Touchscreen, SDI record trigger (ARRI, CANON, PANASONIC, RED, SONY), HDMI (SONY, CANON,
PANASONIC), Timecode, Remote Cable (Oponal Accessory)
Recording Media
(Dual SSD Slots)
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)<br>
4K/UHD 10-bit YCC 422 up to 30 fps <br>
2K/1080p 10-bit YCC 422 up to 60 fps <br>
1080i 10-bit YCC 422 up to 60i <br>
720p 10-bit YCC 422 up to 60 fps <br>"
Recording Formats
(Uncompressed)
"2K/1080p RGB 10/12-bit 444 up to 30fps, in DPX File Format <br>
1080p RGB 10-bit 444 up to 60fps, in DPX File Format <br>"
(Additional recording formwats are available with the purchase of the Odyssey RAW Bundle)
OVERVIEW
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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.
VIDEO 4K/UHD (4096x2160, 3840x2160): Apple ProRes, 4:2:2 YCC 10-bit, frame rates: 23.98p, 24p,
25p, 29.97p
2K/HD (2048x1080, 1920x1080): Uncompressed video in DPX stacks, 12-bit/10-bit 4:4:4, frame
rates: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p
2K/HD (2048x1080, 1920x1080): Uncompressed video in DPX stacks, 10-bit 4:2:2 (recorded as
4:4:4), frame rates: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p, 50p, 59.94p, 60p
2K/HD (2048x1080, 1920x1080): Apple ProRes, 4:2:2 YCC 10-bit, frame rates: 23.98p, 24p, 25p,
29.97p, 50p, 59.94p, 60p, 50i, 60i
HD (1280x720): Apple ProRes, 4:2:2 YCC 10-bit, frame rates: 50p, 60p
4K/UHD video over 4 x SDI feeds or 2 x SDI feeds (source dependent)
2K/HD video over SDI up to 60p
HD (1080) over HDMI up to 30p or 60i; HD (720) over HDMI up to 60p
MULTI-STREAM HD
Video Monitoring
NOTE: this is a
monitoring mode only.
A future option will allow
recording of up to four
HD video signals.
SDI and HDMI accepted 1080p/psf frame rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50i, 60i
SDI and HDMI accepted 720p frame rates: 50. 60
Display four independent 1080 or 720 HD streams simultaneously (Quad-split). Includes
capability to mix 1080 & 720 signals.
OLED display divided into quadrants or a single input may be selected for full screen display.
Live-switch between inputs directly.
Inputs are SDI A, SDI B, SDI A I/O, SDI B I/O and HDMI (signals auto-detected; [SDI A] must
always be present).
HD video signals do not need to be Genlocked.
HD video signals do not need to match frame rates or resoluons.
NOTE: this is a monitoring mode only. A future option will allow recording of up to four
HD video signals.
NOTE: If feeding video from a switcher to Odyssey7Q, the switcher must have internal
frame synchronizers or the cameras input to the switcher must be genlocked.
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)
RECORDING CAPABILITIES
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RECORDING CAPABILITIES
ODYSSEY RAW BUNDLE (AVAILABLE ONLINE)
All recording option upgrades 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 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 specic to the unit for which they are purchased and cannot be transferred between units.
SONY FS7/FS700 RAW
The Odyssey7Q/
Odyssey7Q+ support SONY
FS7/FS700 4K & 2K RAW
and high quality video
derived from RAW.
(Available for purchase
with the Odyssey RAW
Bundle or daily rental)
FS 4K RAW / 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94, (FS700 only) 4K 440 frame burst mode: 100, 120
FS 2K RAW / 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94, 100, 120, 200*, 240*
NOTE: FS 4K/2K RAW data is recorded as .DNG les.
FS 4K RAW to 4K Apple ProRes / 23.98, 25, 29.97
FS 4K RAW to 2K Apple ProRes / 23.98, 25, 29.97
FS 4K RAW to UHD Apple ProRes / 23.98, 25, 29.97
FS 4K RAW to HD Apple ProRes / 23.98, 25, 29.97
FS 4K RAW Burst to 2K ProRes / 100p, 120p (FS700 ONLY)
FS 4K RAW Burst to HD Apple ProRes / 100p, 120p (FS700 ONLY)
*NOTE: 2K RAW 200fps and 240fps, 4K RAW 50/60 and 100/120 Burst Recording
require that you record to two SSDs simultaneously.
More Info: Convergent-Design.com/products/odyssey-raw/sony-fs700.html
ARRI ALEXA
ARRIRAW
The Odyssey7Q/
Odyssey7Q+ support all
ARRIRAW fomats and
frame rates output by Alexa
Classic cameras.
(Available for purchase
with the Odyssey RAW
Bundle or daily rental)
ARRIRAW data is recorded as .ari les.
ARRIRAW 16:9 / 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48*, 50*, 59.97*, 60*
ARRIRAW 4:3 / 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48*
*Future Firmware Update for 4:3 Support
*NOTE: ARRIRAW above 30fps requires two SSDs to simultaneously record. In a
future rmware update only one SSD will be required for all frame rates.
More Info: Convergent-Design.com/products/odyssey-raw/arri-alexa.html
CANON C500
Cinema RAW
The Odyssey7Q/
Odyssey7Q+ support
CANON C500 4K RAW.
Future rmware updates
will support “Slow & Fast”
mode, and other C500
formats.
(Available for purchase
with the Odyssey RAW
Bundle or daily rental)
CANON Cinema RAW data is recorded as .RMF les.
4K RAW to 4K Apple ProRes / 10-Bit / 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
QHD RAW to UHD Apple ProRes / 10-Bit / 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
Supported 4K/QHD RAW / 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50*, 59.94*, 60 4K Half RAW 50, 59.94,
100*, 120*
2K/1080p 12-bit/10-bit 4:4:4 support / 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97
*NOTE: CANON RAW 50-60p and Half RAW 100-120p requires two SSDs to
simultaneously record.
More Info: Convergent-Design.com/products/odyssey-raw/canon-c500.html
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RECORDING CAPABILITIES
POV RAW
Supports several industrial/
special use cameras’ RAW
outputs.
(Available for purchase
with the Odyssey RAW
Bundle 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 les.
NOTE: Video outputs do not require Record Option.
More Info: Convergent-Design.com/products/recording-opons/pov-raw.html
AVAILABLE WITH A FUTURE FIRMWARE RELEASE
MULTI-STREAM
Recording
Supports recording
up to four HD streams
simultaneously via 3G-SDI
and HDMI
(Will be available for
purchase and/or daily
rental in the near
future - NOT INCLUDED
IN ODYSSEY RAW
BUNDLE)
Addional specicaons will be made available upon release.
NOTE: Multi-Stream Monitoring is active with UNIT activation and does not require
the purchase of this record option
DUAL-STREAM AND MULTI-STREAM RECORDING ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE
ODYSSEY RAW BUNDLE AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY WHEN IT
BECOMES AVAILABLE.
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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. For 256 GB, divide by four. For 2TB (two 1TB SSDs), multiply by two. Record time
capacities vary based on format.
Recording Format
24fps 25fps 30fps 50fps 60fps
Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) (Included FREE with Odyssey7Q)
4K Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 157 151 126
UHD Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 168 161 134
2K Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 629 603 503 301 251
1080p Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 670 643 536 322 268
1080i Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 643 536
720p Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 724 604
Apple ProRes 422 (Included FREE with Odyssey7Q)
4K Apple ProRes 422 220 212 176
UHD Apple ProRes 422 264 252 212
2K Apple ProRes 422 964 924 772 460 384
1080p Apple ProRes 422 1060 1016 848 508 424
1080i Apple ProRes 422 1016 848
720p Apple ProRes 422 924 772
Apple ProRes 422(LT) (Included FREE with Odyssey7Q)
4K Apple ProRes 422 (LT) 328 316 264
UHD Apple ProRes 422 (LT) 408 392 324
2K Apple ProRes 422 (LT) 1324 1272 1060 636 528
1080p Apple ProRes 422 (LT) 1516 1456 1212 728 604
1080i Apple ProRes 422 (LT) 1456 1212
720p Apple ProRes 422 (LT) 1456 1212
Uncompressed DPX (Included FREE with Odyssey7Q)
2K Uncompressed DPX (RGB 444 12-bit) 71 68 56
2K Uncompressed DPX (RGB 444 10-bit) 78 74 62
1080p Uncompressed DPX (RGB 444 12-bit) 75 72 60
1080p Uncompressed DPX (RGB 444 10-bit) 83 79 66 40 33
Informaon provided for comparison purposes only. Features and specicaons are subject to change without noce.
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