ODYSSEY7 ACTIVATION
Convergent Design requires each Odyssey7 to be registered via our website. This is so that we can
provide notices of free firmware updates, issue alerts for critical issues, and track rentals or purchases
of record options.
Upon first initializing of the Odyssey7 (see below), a prompt will appear asking if the device is to be
Activated at this time or if it is to be used in DEMO mode. In DEMO mode the Odyssey7 is fully functional,
however a blue or pink bar “watermark” will appear in any recorded video.
In order to Activate the Odyssey7 after initial purchase, go to
Convergent-Design.com
to register and
activate your unit. When you have registered a new account (or logged into your existing account) you
will be able to Add a Device to your account at which time you will be provided the Basic Activation Key
for your device.
The Activation prompt will appear upon every initialization of the Odyssey7 until the device is Activated.
When Activate is selected, follow the prompts to Activate the Odyssey7 using the Basic Activation Key
you were given on the website.
Also, make sure your Odyssey7 has the latest firmware, posted here:
Convergent-Design.com/support/firmware-downloads.html
INITIALIZING
Plug in power to the Odyssey7. It should take about 5-10 seconds to initialize, depending on the mode
it is set to. If the Odyssey7 does not self-initialize, push the
PWR ON
button next to the power socket on
the lower left corner of the Odyssey7.
As part of the initializing process, SMPTE color bars may appear briefly on the screen. If there is a
signal input into SDI A IN that matches the record format the Odyssey7 is set to, then the image should
appear on the screen. If there is an SSD mounted in the Odyssey7 then a DETECTING SSD message
will appear on the lower left of the screen. If the SSD needs to be re-initialized or formatted, a second
message may appear. If the Trigger Button in the Upper Tool Bar appears as a red box surrounding a
white circle, then the Odyssey7 is ready to record.
GETTING STARTED
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