Convergent Design Odyssey7Q Recorder Firmware 4.10.100 Download

Posted at May 1, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Convergent Design Odyssey7Q Recorder Firmware 4.10.100 Description

NEW FEATURES

EXTENDED WARRANTY
- All Odyssey7Q warranties are automatically extended to January 1, 2016. (See bulletin to Odyssey7Q owners for details.)

4K/UHD DUAL-LINK 3G-SDI INPUT:
- Input 4K/UHD video via dual-link 3G-SDI. For use with cameras such as F55, GH4 with YAGH base, and Phantom Flex4K.

MULTI-STREAM HDMI INPUT:
- Allows HD video signal over HDMI as one of the inputs for Multi-Stream Monitoring.

MULTI-STREAM 720P INPUT:
- Allows 720p HD video signal for Multi-Stream Monitoring. Mixable with 1080i and 1080p HD video.

SONY FS7 (WITH XDAC-FS7 EXTENSION BACK) SUPPORT:
- Record modes available with FS RAW Record Option
- 4K RAW 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94
- 2K RAW 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94, 100, 119.88 (120), 200, 239.76 (240)
- 4K RAW to 4K Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 23.98, 25, 29.97
- 4K RAW to UHD Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 23.08, 25, 29.97
- 4K RAW to 2K Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94
- 4K RAW to HD (1080p) Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94
- Note: FS7 S-Log3 supported in RAW & Apple ProRes record modes

SONY FS700 4K RAW TO 4K/2K APPLE PRORES:
- Additional record modes available with FS RAW Record Option
- 4K RAW to 4K Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 23.98, 25, 29.97
- 4K RAW to 2K Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94

CANON C500 4K/QHD RAW TO 4K/UHD APPLE PRORES:
- Additional record modes available with Canon RAW Record Option
- 4K RAW to 4K Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
- QHD RAW to UHD Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
- Note: 4K “half RAW” to Apple ProRes not supported.

HDMI RECORD TRIGGER:
- Start/stop recording on Odyssey from Panasonic GH4 (with new GH4 firmware) and Sony a7S.

HDMI TIMECODE SUPPORT:
- Capture timecode data from Panasonic GH4 (with new GH4 firmware) and Sony a7S.

1TB ODYSSEY SSD SUPPORT:
- Allows the use of the new Odyssey 1TB SSD in Odyssey monitor/recorder.

CUSTOM FRAME GUIDES:
- Up to four user-programmable frame guides in six color options. All four frame guides plus one preset frame guide can be displayed concurrently.

PLAYBACK NOTES:
- Expanding PLAY Markers functionality, a Notes text field is now available in Clip XML data as well as a Good/Bad take indication. Used in conjunction with new CD APPLE PRORES TRANSFER UTILITY 1.5, a Final Cut XML can transfer Markers and Notes to FCPX, FCP7, Adobe Premier and Resolve 10 & 11.

PSF VIDEO OUTPUT OPTION:
- Certain modes add choice of true progressive (p) or Progressive-Segmented Frame (psf) video output for expanded compatibility with other equipment.

OLED CALIBRATION CONTROLS:
- RGB Gain and Saturation controls added for the OLED display, with reset.

2K APPLE PRORES SUPPORT FOR CANON C500 @ 50P/60P:
- Record C500 2K @ 50p/60p in Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)

CD APPLE PRORES TRANSFER TOOL 1.5:
- Support for expanded Marker & Notes functions. Required for MAC OSX Yosemite compatibility. Java JRE 1.6 required. CD Apple ProRes Transfer Tool available for download on the Convergent Design website

FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS:

- FIXED HDMI input detection with Blackmagic HDMI to SDI Converter
- FIXED SDI input detection with Blackmagic SDI Studio camera (50p, 59.94p)
- FIXED Pixel Zoom image blackout when dragged to corner
- FIXED Pixel Zoom scrolling image when dragged to corner
- FIXED Safe Eject errors after mid-recording power loss
- FIXED Audio Gain adjustment
- FIXED FS700 low white balance clipping
- IMPROVED SSD menu function controls
- IMPROVED Screen Saver brightness
- IMPROVED Separate FS7 & FS700 camera selection in Odyssey menus
- IMPROVED Apple ProRes 47/48p Project Rate added
- IMPROVED LTC timecode trigger in HD ProRes
- IMPROVED Support to record 2K/HD @ 48p in Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)
- IMPROVED 4K Playback shows UHD center cut of 4K image

KNOWN ISSUES

MONITOR:
- Occasionally when zooming, the image will stretch, zooming again will correct.
- FS7 Cine S-Log3 / S-Log2 not currently supported

PLAY:
- Occasionally in Play there is an audible tone heard at the end of the file. Recording is unaffected.
- Custom name text may run out of box into other areas of the top menu when first entered.
- Play Markers created in previous firmware not supported.
- Occasionally Scrubbing while playing 4K ProRes can cause image stuttering.
- Occasionally Pausing during playback of 4K ProRes can cause image stuttering.
- Occasionally a playlist file starting timecode will read 0’s. Remove and reinsert SSD to correct.

RECORD:
- Occasionally HDMI input signals are not detected. Disconnect and reconnect HDMI plug to correct.
- Occasionally when switching modes to Canon 4K Raw to 4K ProRes, Odyssey fails to detect frame rate. To correct disconnect and reconnect the SDI input.

KNOWN ISSUES (FROM PREVIOUS RELEASE: 3.10.100)

AUDIO:
- SDI/HDMI outputs occasionally will not carry audio. Cycle Odyssey power to restore.
- SDI/HDMI audio occasionally will have a static pop when powering up.
- Audio will occasionally swap tracks when recording in DPX.
- Using Analog Audio and HDMI video, occasionally SDI, HDMI and headphone outputs do not carry audio.
- Audio output (headphones) occasionally flips channels.

MONITOR:
- Focus Assist in Edge Enhanced mode and recording Apple ProRes 422(HQ) shows edges as white instead of selected color.
- PIXEL ZOOM in RAW or DPX occasionally causes stretching of image. Recording is unaffected.
- Switching between ARRIRAW 1.5G DL and 3G DL occasionally can make the image incorrect on the OLED screen. Disconnect & reconnect one of the SDI inputs to correct. Recording is unaffected.
- SDI/HDMI outputs have a pink line in image on Canon C500 2K 12-bit/10-bit video. Recording is unaffected.
- IO Industries RAW files do not send color balance metadata to the Odyssey7Q so images appear incorrect. Recorded metadata color balance is set to 5600K but is not baked in.

PLAY:
- Very fast scrubbing can show bad colors. The image corrects after scrubbing completed.
- PLAY mode audio occasionally out of sync.
- Playlist occasionally reports timecode as “00:00:00;00”. Eject and re-insert the SSD to correct.
- PIXEL ZOOM in PLAY mode, 1080i60 not supported & will blank image. Recording is unaffected.
- Scrubbing RAW or DPX files occasionally causes the image to pixelate. The image corrects after scrubbing completed.
- FS700 2K RAW files occasionally show improper colors on initial selection of a clip. De-select and then re-select the clip to correct.
- FS700 RAW files occasionally show vertical line on right edge of frame. Recording is unaffected.
- F700 4K RAW 50p files occasionally do not play back audio. Recording is unaffected.
- FS700 RAW 30p and 60p files occasionally play with jitter. De-select and re-select to correct. Recording is unaffected.
- Multiple clip playback not supported in RAW formats.
- Canon UHD RAW occasionally plays back black image. De-select and re-select to correct. Recording is unaffected.

RECORD:
- Audio at the last few frames of an Apple ProRes 422(HQ) file occasionally records static. Add two seconds of pre- and post-roll to shots to avoid.
- ARRIRAW 4:3 mode is currently unsupported.

POST:
- FS RAW files appear green when imported directly into SpeedGrade. Pending Adobe update,import via dynamic link from Premier.
- Canon Cinema 4K half RAW 100/120 does not work in Adobe or Resolve Working with Adobe and BMD to resolve.
- In Resolve 11 Lite, FS700 RAW (CinemaDNG) files that are underexposed may appear green when using “Auto-Color” setting. Working with Blackmagic Design to resolve.

FIRMWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS:

- Remove and safely store all files on your SSD, then format the SSD using your Odyssey7 or Odyssey7Q.
- Download the firmware update file (.ZIP) on this page to your computer and open/unzip the file.
- Open the downloaded folder (unzipping it if necessary). Copy the entire }ODYSSEY_UPDATE{ Firmware Update Folder from your computer to your SSD. It is important to copy the complete folder rather than individual files.
- Disconnect the SSD from your computer and insert into your Odyssey7 or Odyssey7Q device while the device is powered off.
- Power on your device. The firmware update will begin automatically and can take up to 30 minutes to complete (follow screen prompts).
- After update completes, power down your device and remove the SSD. (Press “PWR ON” button for 5+ seconds to power down your device).
- Connect the SSD to your computer and delete Firmware Update Folder.
- Before recording new material reformat all SSDs using the Odyssey7 or Odyssey7Q.

IMPORTANT:

- An Odyssey SSD or Odyssey Utility Drive is required for firmware updates. The Odyssey7 and Odyssey7Q cannot be connected to a computer via USB.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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