Convergent Design Apollo Recorder Firmware 2016.01.1336 Download

Posted at April 27, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Convergent Design Apollo Recorder Firmware 2016.01.1336 Description

NEW FEATURES APOLLO & ODYSSEY7Q+/7Q WITH APOLLO OPTION

Dual-4K
- Monitor & Record two 4K/UHD video signals
- Supports 4K/UHD 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p
- Record in Apple ProRes (HQ/422/LT)
- Resolution & framerate must match
- 4K/UHD video only, no RAW conversion

Input Combinations (Apollo & Odyssey7Q+):
- HDMI + 3G-SDI Dual-Link (use SDI C & D inputs)
- HDMI + 6G-SDI (SDI B input)
- 3G-SDI Dual-Link (SDI A & B inputs) + 3G-SDI Dual-Link (SDI C & D inputs)
- 6G-SDI (SDI A input) + 3G-SDI Dual-Link (SDI C & D input)
- 6G-SDI (SDI A input) + 6G-SDI (SDI B input)

Input Combinations (Odyssey7Q):
- 3G-SDI Dual-Link (SDI A & B inputs) + 3G-SDI Dual-Link (SDI C & D inputs

Quad-HD 1080p 50/60 Support
- Monitor & Record up to four 1080p 50p, 59.97p, 60p video signals
- No recording of Quad-Split or Live-Switch when inputs are 1080p 50/59.94/60
- Both 3G level A and 3G level B supported

Input Combinations (Apollo & Odyssey7Q+):
- HDMI + 3x 3G-SDI
- 4x 3G-SDI

Input Combinations (Odyssey7Q):
- 4x 3G-SDI

4K 50/60p Support
- Monitor & Record 4K/UHD 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p, 50p, 59.94p, 60p
- Record in Apple ProRes (HQ/422/LT)
- 4x 3G-SDI required for 4K/UHD 50p, 59.94p, 60p
- Dual-4K not supported at 50p, 59.94p, 60p
- Supporting Sony F55 & IO Industries 4KSDI
- Set F55 to “2SI” output for 4K/UHD 50p, 59.94p, 60p
- Set IO 4KSDI to Quad-Link interleaved output for 4K/UHD 50p, 59.94p, 60p

Additional Apollo Functions
- Lower Toolbar full screen switching in Quad-Split or A/B/C/D recording modes
- Improved Monitoring Tool usage when not recording
- Program-Preview single-tap switching in Live-Switch mode (upon selection of new Program source, previous selection automatically becomes Preview)
- Input labeling (display as overlay on OLED and/or outputs)

NEW FEATURES APOLLO / ODYSSEY7Q+ (APOLLO OPTION NOT REQUIRED)

6G SDI Support for BlackMagic Design Cameras
- Monitor & Record 4K/UHD 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p
- Record in Apple ProRes (HQ/422/LT)
- Notes: 6G-SDI 75 Ohm cables required
- Notes: In Odyssey “4K ProRes 422” mode, only SDI A IN is 6G active

NEW FEATURES ODYSSEY7Q+/ODYSSEY7Q (APOLLO OPTION NOT REQUIRED)

4K 50/60p Support
- Monitor & Record 4K/UHD 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p, 50p, 59.94p, 60p
- Record in Apple ProRes (HQ/422/LT)
- 4x 3G-SDI required for 4K/UHD 50p, 59.94p, 60p
- Supporting Sony F55, Panasonic VariCam35 & IO Industries 4KSDI
- Set F55 & VariCam35 to “2SI” output for 4K/UHD 50p, 59.94p, 60p
- Set IO 4KSDI to Quad-Link interleaved output for 4K/UHD 50p, 59.94p, 60p

Quad-HD Monitoring
- Monitor only mode

FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS

- FIXED Rare Canon C500/C300 Mk II RAW->Apple ProRes frame issue
- FIXED Rare file corruption issue with Apollo recordings
- FIXED DPX Sony F35 Support
- FIXED SDI/HDMI Record Trigger from the Panasonic DVX200
- FIXED Apollo Option SDI B Out now carries audio
- FIXED HDMI source Time-of-Day timecode
- IMPROVED Playback without a connected source (all record modes)
- IMPROVED Camera Angle info added to metadata
- IMPROVED Playback Scrubbing artifacts in 4K
- IMPROVED Playback Scrubbing artifacts in all RAW modes
- IMPROVED Power saving for inactive ports

SOFTWARE

CD Apple ProRes Transfer Tool v2.2
- Improved Support for Apollo Apple ProRes files
- ADDED Camera Angle metadata
- FIXED Timecode Issue with Spanned Apollo Files
- Other minor fixes and updates
- Windows and Mac versions available

KNOWN ISSUES 2016.01.1335 Release:

- Record spanning from SSD 2 back to SSD 1 is no longer supported.
- 1.5G-SDI Quad-Link for 4K/UHD up to 30p is no longer supported (use 3G-SDI Dual-Link). 3G-SDI Quad-Link for 4K/UHD up to 60p is supported.
- Files recorded with previous firmware builds not compatible with 2016.01.
- During firmware update the OLED display may go black. To correct, connect a video signal to SDI A IN.
- When playing back short 50/60p files if “Skip Frames” is not set, static audio can occur. Recorded files are unaffected.
- In rare cases when switching frame rates on the FS700, a false camera trigger may occur, resulting in a 1 second file.
- When recording Sony FS 4K RAW-> 4K/UHD Apple ProRes at 50/59.94p, using Pixel Zoom will shift the image on OLED. Recorded files are unaffected.
- Canon RAW playback may be jumpy. To correct, select a point within the clip and press PLAY. If this does not correct issue, deselect clip then reselect.
- In Apollo mode, when using LTC In timecode source, cameras must be genlocked to prevent timecode drift.
- In Apollo mode, when using Pixel Zoom, on-screen camera angle labels may not be correctly aligned.
- In Apollo mode, Anamorphic Desqueeze is not available.
- Apollo Dual-4K does not support loss of source. If either video signal is lost the recording will stop.

FIRMWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS

To update firmware on an Odyssey or Apollo device, a Convergent Design SSD or a qualified 3rd party SSD must be used. Note that previously recorded files will not be playable on the unit once updated, so all files on the SSD and any other SSDs must be downloaded before updating.

Steps to follow:
- ERASE & FORMAT the SSD on an Odyssey or Apollo.
- Mount this SSD to a computer using an SSD adapter/reader to USB-3 or Thunderbolt.
- Download the Firmware Update to a folder on the computer. Do not download directly to the SSD. Convergent Design recommends a copy of the firmware update be maintained on the computer for possible future use.
- On a Windows computer, unzip the download. Open the unzipped folder.
- On a Mac, the download will automatically unzip. Open the folder.
- Within the download folder, copy the }Odyssey_Update{ folder from your computer to the root director of the SSD. This may also be shown as a }CD_Update{ folder.
- Copy to the root directory; do NOT copy it into the }Clips{________Odyssey folder.
- Copy the complete }CD_Update{ folder; do NOT copy individual files within the folder.
- Copy only the }CD_Update{ folder, do NOT copy the entire contents of the folder download.
- Note that the download’s other content includes useful software, instructions and manuals.
- Dismount the SSD from the computer and insert into Odyssey or Apollo.
- Power on Odyssey or Apollo.
- A notice will appear recommending the use of AC power as the firmware update can take up to 45 minutes to complete. There are CANCEL and OK buttons at the bottom of the OLED screen, but the update will proceed automatically after 30 seconds.
- During update a progress bar indicates how the update is proceeding, but in some cases the OLED screen will go black. If this should happen, the update is still in progress so the device should be allowed to continue for one hour, then power cycled. Plugging a signal into SDI A IN will sometimes correct this issue.
- When the progress bar reaches 100%, remove the SSD from the unit and power down.
- Power on the unit. When it completes booting, insert the same SSD.
- The Firmware Update notice will appear again. Press CANCEL.
- ERASE & FORMAT the SSD.

About Video Recorder Adapters:

Applying a new firmware package on your Video Recorder adapter should improve overall performance and stability, fix various issues encountered with the device, or add support for newly developed features.

The Video Recorder adapter should be carefully upgraded by a power user (that is to say, someone who has the know-how to successfully complete the process), but it can also be performed by an average user at his or her own risk.

Either way, given the fact that each producer has their own method for installing a new firmware, and that every device has a particular way to enter the update mode, you must not consider upgrading the adapter’s software until you have read and thoroughly understood the installation steps.

As a rule, said steps shouldn’t pose too much of a challenge because manufacturers strive to make them as easy as possible. As with everything else, exceptions do occur, and users should be prepared for them.

Usually, you should transfer the compatible firmware to the Recorder through a USB cable or a memory card, and afterwards enter update mode from the unit’s setup menu or through a specific power-on method.

With this in mind, if you intend to apply this release, make sure the package is compatible with your Video Recorder and that it brings about the changes you want or require; hit the download button and apply the new firmware.

Don’t forget to regularly check with our website so that you don’t miss any updates. 

  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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