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Odyssey 7Q User Manual

Odyssey 7Q
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Updated October 29, 2014 | Firmware Release v3.10.100
PROFESSIONAL MONITOR/RECORDER
USER MANUAL

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Odyssey 7Q Specifications

General IconGeneral
Resolution1280 x 800
TouchscreenYes
Recording FormatsApple ProRes
InputsSDI, HDMI
OutputsSDI, HDMI
MediaSSD
Display Size7.7 inches

Summary

INTRODUCTION // READ THIS FIRST!

PACKAGE CONTENTS

OVERVIEW

ODYSSEY7Q FEATURES

Details the display, image analysis tools, I/O, and recording capabilities.

RECORDING CAPABILITIES

MULTI-STREAM HD Video Monitoring

Details multi-stream HD video monitoring features and signal requirements.

RECORDING OPTIONS (AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE)

Details additional recording options like ARRIRAW, CANON RAW, SONY RAW.

POV RAW

Supports various industrial/special use cameras' RAW outputs like IO Industries and Indiecam.

MULTI-STREAM

Supports recording up to four HD streams simultaneously via 3G-SDI.

RECORDING OPTION RENTALS

RENTAL ACTIVATION KEYS

Explains how to purchase and activate rental keys for recording options.

PARAMETERS FOR RENTALS

Outlines the 24-hour rental period, activation, and status check procedures.

RECORD TIME CAPACITIES

APPLE PRORES 422 (HQ) & UNCOMPRESSED DPX

Shows maximum record times in minutes for various formats using two 512GB SSDs.

RECORD OPTIONS (Purchase & Rental)

Provides recording times for ARRIRAW, CANON C500 RAW, SONY FS7/FS700 RAW, POV RAW.

SSD MEDIA

2.5" PREMIUM SSD MEDIA

Explains the requirement for Convergent Design Premium SSDs for recording.

ODYSSEY UTILITY DRIVE

Describes the Utility Drive for firmware updates and other non-recording functions.

ANATOMY

ODYSSEY7Q - BOTTOM

Details the eleven connector ports on the bottom side of the Odyssey7Q.

ODYSSEY7Q - TOP

Describes the two Solid State Drive (SSD) slots on the top of the Odyssey7Q.

ODYSSEY7Q - LEFT SIDE

Identifies the two Function buttons (F1 LOCK, F2 SHUT DOWN) on the left side.

ODYSSEY7Q - RIGHT SIDE

Details the USB, HDMI OUT, and RMT connector ports on the right side.

MOUNTING

Describes the threaded sockets for mounting the Odyssey7Q.

GETTING STARTED

ODYSSEY7Q ACTIVATION

Guides the user through registering and activating the Odyssey7Q unit.

INITIALIZING

Explains the power-on and initialization process, including SSD detection.

POWERING DOWN

Details the preferred method for safely shutting down the Odyssey7Q.

SETTING UP & USING THE ODYSSEY7Q

Describes the touchscreen interface and its controls.

THE ODYSSEY7Q MENU

Introduces the main menu system and its structure.

DEMO MODE

Explains the functionality and limitations of the device's DEMO MODE.

MENU SYSTEM

ODYSSEY MENU

Accesses device settings like activation, date, time, format, and recovery.

SETUP MENU

Allows detailed setup for monitoring, recording, camera input, format, and cadence.

PROJECT RATE:

Determines playback frame rate from SSDs, can follow input or be set.

OUTPUTS MENU

Allows adjustments to video and audio outputs.

UPPER TOOL BAR (RECORD MODE)

Details the controls available in the Upper Tool Bar when in Record Mode.

SAFE EJECT (ALL MODES)

Prompts confirmation for safely ejecting SSDs to close files properly.

LOWER TOOL BAR (RECORD MODE)

Details the monitoring tools and image analysis functions in the Lower Tool Bar.

FOCUS

Activates and configures Focus Assist settings for peaking and edge highlighting.

FALSE COLOR

Uses color to indicate exposure levels, with adjustable ranges and presets.

HISTOGRAM

Indicates brightness distribution by volume of image across a horizontal plane.

UPPER TOOL BAR (PLAY MODE)

Details the controls available in the Upper Tool Bar when in Play Mode.

PLAYBACK CONTROLS (PLAY MODE ONLY)

Provides deck-style controls for playback, scrubbing, and frame stepping.

WORKING WITH MEDIA

RECORDING TO SSD MEDIA

Explains how SSDs are used for recording, including spanning and dual recording.

LOSS OF POWER DURING A RECORD

Details recovery mechanisms and procedures in case of power loss during recording.

DOWNLOADING MEDIA

Guides on safely ejecting SSDs and downloading media to a computer.

FILE STORAGE

Discusses SSD read rates, transfer speeds, and suggested RAID configurations.

SOFTWARE UTILITIES

CD DATA UNPACKER

Utility for unpacking higher frame rate DPX files recorded in "Packed" format.

CD CLIP MERGER

Combines matching RAIDed folders from multiple SSDs into single file folders.

CD Apple ProRes TRANSFER UTILITY

Copies and merges Apple ProRes files, optimizing them for editing.

POST PRODUCTION

WORKING WITH RECORDED FILES

Lists NLEs and software compatible with Odyssey7Q recorded file formats.

UNCOMPRESSED SUPPORT (DPX SEQUENCE)

Details DPX recording format, timecode, metadata, and audio specifications.

FS700 RAW: DEALING WITH RAW FILES

Provides guidance on handling FS700 RAW files, including gamma correction.

FS700 DAVINCI RESOLVE IMPORT SETTINGS

Step-by-step guide for importing FS700 RAW files into DaVinci Resolve.

CANON C500 4K RAW SUPPORT

Details Canon C500 4K RAW recording, file structure, and audio.

ARRI ALEXA ARRIRAW SUPPORT

Details ARRI Alexa ARRIRAW recording, file structure, and audio.

ACCESSORIES

CONVERGENT DESIGN ACCESSORIES

Lists Convergent Design products available through dealers.

POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS

Details power supply options, including AC adapter and voltage acceptance.

ODYSSEY PROTECTIVE CASE

Describes a Nanuk 910 case with custom foam for Odyssey7Q and accessories.

ODYSSEY UTILITY DRIVE

Lower cost alternative for firmware updates, LUTs, and future functionality.

ODYSSEY7Q RELEASE NOTES

FIRMWARE v3.10.100

Details new features and fixes in firmware version 3.10.100.

FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS

Lists bug fixes and performance enhancements from previous firmware.

KNOWN ISSUES

Details known bugs and limitations in audio, monitor, play, and record functions.

AUDIO

Lists known audio issues like output problems and channel flipping.

MONITOR

Lists known monitor issues like Pixel Zoom distortion and output flickers.

PLAY

Lists known issues during playback, like scrubbing artifacts and sync problems.

RECORD

Lists known record issues like audio static and unsupported ARRIRAW mode.

POST

Lists known issues related to post-production workflows and file import.

NOT SUPPORTED AT THIS TIME

Lists features and formats that are currently not supported by the device.

LIMITED WARRANTY

APPENDIX

MONITOR-->RECORD OPTIONS

Lists supported Monitor->Record options for various camera types.

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