Convergent Design Odyssey7Q Recorder Firmware 2015.08.1074 Download

Posted at November 21, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Convergent Design Odyssey7Q Recorder Firmware 2015.08.1074 Description

NEW FEATURES (ODYSSEY7Q+)

Canon XC10 support
- UHD Apple ProRes 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p
- UHD->HD SuperSample to Apple ProRes 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p (Camera trigger & HDMI timecode in HD Only)

NEW FEATURES (ODYSSEY7Q+ / ODYSSEY7Q)

FS7/FS700 High Speed RAW -> Apple ProRes Support for FS7/FS700:
- 4K RAW -> 4K Apple ProRes, 50p & 60p added
- 4K RAW -> UHD Apple ProRes, 50p & 60p added
- 2K RAW HS -> HD Apple ProRes, 100p, 120p, 200p, 240p
- (Only one SSD can be mounted for recording 2K HS Apple ProRes)
- (Only Odyssey int. TC supported (Seed, Time-of-Day DF & NDF)

FS7/FS700 High Speed RAW -> Apple ProRes Support FS700 only:
- 4K RAW Burst -> 4K Apple ProRes, 100p & 120p
- 4K RAW Burst -> UHD Apple ProRes, 100p & 120p
- NOTE: Requires Odyssey RAW Bundle or Sony FS RAW Option

Canon C300 MKII RAW Support
- 4K RAW recording up to 30p
- QHD RAW recording up to 30p
- 4K RAW -> 4K Apple ProRes up to 30p
- QHD RAW -> UHD Apple ProRes up to 30p
- NOTE: Requires Odyssey RAW Bundle or Canon RAW Option

NEW FEATURES (ODYSSEY7Q+ / ODYSSEY7Q / ODYSSEY7)

- Vectorscope
- Analog or Digital Trace
- Trace display in green or color (true CbCr)
- Variable Zoom 1.0x - 15.0x (Finger Drag left-right)
- Zoom Presets 1,2,5,10,15x (Finger Drag up-down)

FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS

- FIXED Audio issues in 1080i59.94 playback
- FIXED 4K to 2K/HD Downscale Line at the bottom of image.
- IMPROVED Color Bars
- IMPROVED Odyssey Menu Font

KNOWN ISSUES

- 2K Raw 23.98-60p is not supported in 2K Raw HS to HD ProRes.
- On Canon XC10 camera trigger and HDMI timecode are not supported in UHD but work in HD.

KNOWN ISSUES From 2015.7

Monitor
- 4K HDMI input, HDMI output has lines in the image. Note SDI output is unaffected. Recording is unaffected.
- Color Bars on, powering up unit with video source connected can result in a black screen. Disconnect SDI or HDMI to remedy.
- Some Preset LUTs may need to have Extended/Legal ranges adjusted when selected.
- Image Analysis Tool Overlays are slower than previous firmware (Lines on the display).
- Graticules for Image Analysis Tools are not currently displayed on the video outputs.
- Anamorphic Desqueeze is not supported in Canon Half Raw at this time.
- When PSF output is selected OLED display is interlaced.

Play
- Playback of Sony 4K RAW (on Odyssey7Q+ only) occasionally shifts image slightly horizontal. Recording is unaffected.

Record
- Remove 3:2 Pulldown is not supported in DPX.
- Occasionally when viewing or recording 4K/UHD->2K/HD SuperSample, lines can appear on the OLED display. Recorded files as unaffected.
- IN FS700 4K Raw Burst mode (100p/120p), ten extra frames are recorded at the end of each clip. Occasionally these are bad frames. This will be corrected in future firmware from 450 frames to proper 440 frames.
- IN FS700 4K Raw Burst mode (100p/120p) -> 2K/HD Apple ProRes, the amount of frames that are recorded may vary based on trigger type and clip to clip. Note the Odyssey always records 420+ frames in this mode.

Operation
- SSD Detection is longer than previous 5-10 seconds.
- Loading of SSD LUTS can take up to 30 seconds.
- Occasionally LUT deletion does not work correctly. Deleted LUTs may reappear after power cycle. Resetting LUTs in ->ODYSSEY->RESET menu will delete all imported LUTs.

PREVIOUS KNOWN ISSUES

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
- PLAY mode audio occasionally out of sync.
- Playlist occasionally reports timecode as “00:00:00;00”. Eject and re-insert
- the SSD to correct.
- FS700 RAW files occasionally show vertical line on right edge of frame.
- Recording is unaffected.
- FS700 RAW 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
- ARRIRAW 4:3 mode is currently unsupported.

Post
- FS RAW files appear green when imported directly into SpeedGrade. This is corrected in Speedgrade 2015.
- 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, FS7 and FS700 RAW (CinemaDNG) files may appear underexposed please follow the setup guide found here (FS7 Workflow Guide by Nick Shaw)

NOTE:

- Updating firmware on an Odyssey monitor/recorder requires the use of an SSD.
- If an Odyssey monitor/recorder is currently running firmware version 5.10.100 (March 2015) or 2015.5 (May 2015) then a qualified Samsung SSD (see list above) as well as an Odyssey SSD can be used to perform the update.
- Samsung SSDs require the Convergent Design SSD Handle kit to mount in an Odyssey monitor/recorder.
- Odyssey monitor/recorders running earlier firmware versions must use an Odyssey SSD to perform the update.

FIRMWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS

- Download all files off Odyssey SSDs and reformat SSDs on an Odyssey. Mount Odyssey SSD to computer.
- Click DOWNLOAD NOW button on this page to download Firmware Update Folder to your computer.
- Copy the }Odyssey_Update{ Folder from computer to Odyssey SSD. On a Windows computer the folder may need to first be “unzipped”. It is important to copy the complete folder rather than individual files.
- Dismount Odyssey SSD from computer and insert into Odyssey.
- Power on Odyssey. The firmware update will begin automatically and take 15-20 minutes to complete (follow screen prompts). After update completes, press “PWR ON” button for 5+ seconds to power down Odyssey.
- Power on Odyssey with Odyssey SSD still installed and at firmware update prompt, hit “CANCEL”. Reformat Odyssey SSD to use as normal.

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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