Odyssey 7Q User manual

Updated January 28, 2015 | Firmware Release v4.10.100
4K Apple ProRes
4096x2160 / 24p
3840x2160 / 23.98,25,29.97
HD Apple ProRes 422(HQ)
1080p23.98,24,25,29.97,50*,60*
720p50/60
*only supported on 7Q+
GH4
Odyssey7Q+
Odyssey7Q
SETUP GUIDE

PANASONIC LUMIX GH4
NOTES ABOUT USING THE ODYSSEY WITH THE GH4
4K or 1080p50/60 over HDMI is only supported on the Odyssey7Q+, to record 1080p50/60 on
an Odyssey7 or Odyssey7Q you must use an HDMI to SDI converter. Odyssey7/Odyssey7Q
are limited to 1080p30 over HDMI due to a hardware constraint.
RECORD TIME
FRAMES PER SECOND
24 25 30 50 60
4K to HD ProRes 194 186 155
HD ProRes 670 643 536 322 268
Note: Odyssey7 has a single SSD slot. Odyssey7Q and Odyssey7Q+ have dual SSD slots.
FORMAT DETAILS
4K Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 4096x2160 or 3840x2160 10-bit log video, originated from HD 8-bit or 10-bit camera
signal, recorded as Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) compressed 4K video .MOV
HD Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 1920x1080,1280x720 10-bit log video, originated from HD 8-bit or 10-bit camera signal,
recorded as Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) compressed HD video .MOV
FRAME RATE SUPPORT
The following rame rates are supported on the Odyssey from the GH4
• 4K 23.98-30
Odyssey7: Not supported.
Odyssey7Q: YAGH SDI Outputs 1-4
Odyssey7Q+: YAGH SDI Outputs 1-4 or HDMI
• 1080p59.94/50
Odyssey7: Not supported.
Odyssey7Q: YAGH SDI or HDMI to SDI converter
Odyssey7Q+: YAGH SDI or HDMI
• 1080i50/59.94 : HDMI or SDI
• 1080p25/29.97 : HDMI or SDI
• 1080p23.98 (24p output and 3:2 pulldown) : HDMI or SDI
• 720p50/59.94 : HDMI or SDI
TYPICAL DOWNLOAD TIME IN MINUTES
Media USB3.0 Thunderbolt
256G SSD 20 10
512G SSD 40 20
1TB SSD 80 40
Actual transfer rates are dependent on computer system and capture media.
USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt connecons are recommended by Convergent Design for ecient data rates.
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CAMERA SETTINGS (SECTION 1 - HDMI OUTPUT)
1. SWITCH CAMERA TO VIDEO MODE
ROTATE THE MODE DIAL TO THE POSITION.
2. SET INTERNAL RECORDING
MENU » (5) » SYSTEM FREQUENCY » (59.94/50/24)
MENU » (1) » REC QUALITY » (4K 100MB**/FHD 60/** FHD 30/FHD 24)
Note: 4096x2160 (C4K) can only be selected with 24p.
3. SET HDMI OUTPUT
MENU » (4) » HDMI REC OUTPUT » BIT MODE » (4:2:2 10-BIT*/4:2:2 8-BIT)
* Note when set to 4:2:2 10 bit, the camera will not record internally
**When wish to record 4K you must rst plug a 4K rated HDMI cable into the odyssey to
get the 4K output menu, and ensure 4K Down Convert is OFF.
MENU » (4) » HDMI REC OUTPUT » 4K DOWN CONVERT » (AUTO/OFF)
4. SET HDMI TIMECODE/CAMERA TRIGGER
Note: HDMI Timecode/Camera Trigger requires GH4 rmware version 2.1 or higher.
MENU » (4) » TIMECODE (2) » HDMI TIME CODE OUTPUT » ON
This will output timecode to the Odyssey, which will be recorded with your video signal.
MENU » (4) » HDMI REC OUTPUT » HDMI RECORDING CONTROL » ON
This allows you to start/stop recording on the Odyssey with the record button on the GH4.
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5. SET CLEAN HDMI OUTPUT
MENU » (4) » HDMI REC OUTPUT » INFO DISPLAY » OFF
** Note that 4K and 1080p50/60p over HDMI is only supported on the Odyssey7Q+
1080p50/60 is supported on any Odyssey with the use of a HDMI to SDI converter.
CAMERA SETTINGS (YAGH OUTPUT)
This section covers the use of the GH4 with the YAGH Interface (Panasonic DMW-YAGH).
1. CONNECT THE YAGH TO THE CAMERA
2. CONNECT THE ODYSSEY TO THE YAGH
VIA HDMI
Connect the HDMI output from the YAGH to the HDMI input of the Odyssey.
VIA SDI
Connect each of the four BNC outputs on the YAGH to the SDI ports on the Odyssey
SDI OUT 1 » SDI A IN
SDI OUT 2 » SDI B IN
SDI OUT 3 » SDI A IO
SDI OUT 4 » SDI B IO
3. SETUP THE YAGH FOR TRIGGERING VIA SDI
MENU then Motion Picture then Interface unit and set SDI Remote Recording to ON
MENU » (1) » INTERFACE UNIT» SDI REMOTE RECORDING » ON
4. SET 4K DOWN CONVERT (IF YOU ARE RECORDING HD)
When using the YAGH for HD Recording you must set the 4K down convert to 1080p.
MENU » (4) » HDMI REC OUTPUT » 4K DOWN CONVERT » 1080P
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5. SWITCH CAMERA TO VIDEO MODE
ROTATE THE MODE DIAL TO THE POSITION.
(See diagram in Section 1)
6. SET INTERNAL RECORDING
MENU » (5) » SYSTEM FREQUENCY » (59.94/50/24)
MENU » (1) » REC QUALITY » (4K 100MB**/FHD 60/** FHD 30/FHD 24)
7. SET HDMI OUTPUT
MENU » (4) » HDMI REC OUTPUT » BIT MODE » (4:2:2 10-BIT*/4:2:2 8-BIT)
* Note when set to 4:2:2 10 bit, the camera will not record internally
**When wish to record 4K you must rst plug into the odyssey to get the 4K output menu,
and ensure 4K Down Convert is OFF.
MENU » (4) » HDMI REC OUTPUT » 4K DOWN CONVERT » OFF
8. SET HDMI TIMECODE/CAMERA TRIGGER
Note: HDMI Timecode/Camera Trigger requires GH4 rmware version 2.1 or higher.
MENU » (4) » TIMECODE (2) » HDMI TIME CODE OUTPUT » ON
This will output timecode to the Odyssey, which will be recorded with your video signal.
MENU » (4) » HDMI REC OUTPUT » HDMI RECORDING CONTROL » ON
This allows you to start/stop recording on the Odyssey with the record button on the GH4.
9. SET CLEAN HDMI OUTPUT
MENU » (4) » HDMI REC OUTPUT » INFO DISPLAY » OFF
** Note that 4K and 1080p50/60p over HDMI is only supported on the 7Q+ 1080p50/60 is
supported on 7Q/7 with the use of a HDMI to SDI converter.
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ODYSSEY CONFIGURATION
1. SET ODYSSEY TO HD->HD APPLE PRORES 422 MODE
HD RECORDING
☼ » SETUP » CAMERA » PANASONIC » HD->HD PRORES(.MOV)
4K RECORDING (ODYSSEY7Q+)
☼ » SETUP » CAMERA » PANASONIC » 4K/UHD PRORES(.MOV)
2. MAKE GH4 THE RECORD TRIGGER
Note: Camera Record Trigger requires GH4 rmware version 2.1 or higher.
☼ » SETUP » RECORD TRIGGER » CAMERA
3. SET TIMECODE SOURCE
Note: HDMI/SDI Timecode requires GH4 rmware version 2.1 or higher.
☼ » SETUP » TIMECODE SOURCE » SDI/HDMI
The HDMI input is automatically detected when connected to the Odyssey.
** Note the HDMI input is on the right side of the unit, on the Odyssey7Q+ but is at the
bottom of the unit for Odyssey7 and 7Q.
4. FORMAT SSDs
☼ » ODYSSEY » SSD’S » FORMAT BOTH
(or FORMAT SSD1 if you do not have a second SSD drive installed.)
5. CONNECT TO CAMERA AND VERIFY STATUS INPUT
CONNECT GH4 HDMI OUTPUT TO ODYSSEY HDMI INPUT
The status on your Odyssey will display your camera’s output.
Example:
UHD 23P 4:2:2
PANASONIC
3840 x 2160
PRORES
4K/UHD
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6. SET HDMI CADENCE
Connect HDMI input, and verify the camera internal record rate matches the input indicator
on the Odyssey. If it does not a Cadence may be needed to correctly reect the format in
which you wish to record.
☼ » SETUP » VIDEO CADENCE » PROGRESSIVE
PROGRESSIVE
Use this setting for 720p50/60, 1080p24**, 25*,30*
*Note typically the camera will need to be set to record 1080p25/30 internally, and the
output is set to 1080i.
**Note that when wishing to record 1080p24, HDMI output can be set to “Auto” or 1080i,
therefore Progressive should be used when auto is selected.
INTERLACED
Use this setting for 1080i50, 1080i59.94 recording
3:2 PULLDOWN*/**
Use this setting for 1080p24 recording when the camera only has a output setting of
1080i, also note the camera must be set to record 1080p24 or 1080p23.98 internally,
**Note that when wishing to record 1080p24, HDMI output can be set to “Auto” or 1080i,
therefore 3:2 pulldown should be used when 1080i is selected.
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OFF-LOADING DATA
COPYING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER
1. 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)
2. CONNECT ADAPTER TO COMPUTER
The SSD will mount within 10-20 Seconds. (You will see this mount on the desktop or
within nder on MAC, or within My Computer on Windows machines).
3. COPY FILES FOR PLAYBACK/EDITING
All Clips or Takes are located within the “Clips” directory, navigate to this and copy all of
your les to a local or external drive or RAID for playback and/or editing.
SOFTWARE UTILITIES (FREE DOWNLOAD FROM WEBSITE)
CD CLIP MERGER (RAW/DPX)
Use the Clip Merger for any Raided Record (ie if your recorded clip required more than
one SSD).
CD APPLE PRORESS TRANSFER TOOL V1.5 (FREE DOWNLOAD FROM WEBSITE)
Use to combine clips into a single le
Use to copy all les to a single directory without folder structure.
Required in order to transfer markers to your NLE.
CD DATA UNPACKER (DPX)
Use CD Data Unpacker to convert “packed” les to “unpacked” data.
ALL UTILITIES CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE FIRMWARE/DOWNLOADS
AREA OF OUR WEBSITE: Convergent-Design.com/support/rmware-downloads.html
ATTENTION MAC OSX USERS
Before installing Convergent Design Software on Mac OSX You must rst change the
following settings.
1) Navigate to Applications » Utilities » System Preferences
2) Select Security and privacy
3) Under General » Allow applications downloaded from: Select Anywhere.
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Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)
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)
NATIVE APPLE PRORES 422 SUPPORT
Adobe CC 2014
Apple FCP X, Aperture
Cineform Studio
Final Cut Pro 7
Black Magic DaVinci Resolve
The Foundry Nuke
Autodesk Smoke
Sony Vegas
WORKING WITH RECORDED FILES
There are numerous post systems and NLEs that can read natively the various le formats
recorded by the Odyssey. Some NLEs may require plug-ins in order to read certain le formats.
Blackmagic Design Resolve software is available for free and can read all formats recorded by
the Odyssey.
FILE STRUCTURE
Note: To combine les into a single directory use our ProRes Utility.
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