Updated June 2, 2015 | Firmware Release MAY 2015
USER MANUAL // MAY 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION // READ THIS FIRST!
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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OVERVIEW
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Odyssey7Q Features
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Odyssey7Q Specifications
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RECORDING CAPABILITIES
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Included Free with Odyssey7Q
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Odyssey RAW Bundle (available Online)
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RECORD TIME CAPACITIES
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Apple ProRes & Uncompressed DPX
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RAW Recording Formats
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RECORDING OPTION RENTALS
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Rental Activation Keys
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Parameters for Rentals
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ODYSSEY SSD MEDIA
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2.5” Premium SSD Media
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Odyssey Utility Drive
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ANATOMY
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Mechanical Drawings
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ODYSSEY REMOTE TRIGGER
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GETTING STARTED
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Odyssey7Q Activation
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Initializing
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Powering Down
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Setting Up & Using the Odyssey7Q
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The Odyssey7Q Menu
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Demo Mode
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MENU SYSTEM
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Odyssey Menu
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Upper Tool Bar
(Record Mode)
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Lower Tool Bar
(Record Mode)
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Upper Tool Bar
(Play Mode)
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Lower Tool Bar
(Play Mode)
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WORKING WITH MEDIA
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Recording to SSD Media
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Loss of Power During a Record
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Downloading Media
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File Storage
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CD Data Unpacker
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CD Clip Merger
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CD Apple ProRes Transfer Utility
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POST PRODUCTION
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Working with Recorded Files
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Uncompressed Support (DPX sequence)
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Apple ProRes
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FS700 RAW Support (DNG Sequences)
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FS700 RAW: Dealing with RAW Files
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FS700 FCP X Import Settings
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Canon C500 4K RAW Support
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ARRI Alexa ARRIRAW Support
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ACCESSORIES
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Convergent Design Accessories
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Third Party Accessories
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RELEASE NOTES
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Firmware v5.10.100
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Firmware v4.10.100
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Firmware v3.10.100
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Earlier Versions
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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APPENDIX
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Monitor/Record Options
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WEBSITE LINKS
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Convergent Design, Inc.
4525 Northpark Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Tel: ++(720)221-3861
Email:
Website:
Convergent-Design.com
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