Odyssey7 & Odyssey7Q October 2014 Firmware Update

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Mitch Gross

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ODYSSEY7 & ODYSSEY7Q FIRMWARE V3.10.100 RELEASED

Today Convergent Design releases a firmware update for the Odyssey7 and Odyssey7Q. This release adds features, improves current functions and fixes some previous issues.
The following is a summary of new features, fixes and improvements in the new firmware. For more Information view the full announcement here:


http://goo.gl/jh1gva

NEW FEATURES

REFRESHED USER INTERFACE
Newly simplified menus with easier, intuitive access to all functions.

HDMI RECORD TRIGGER
Start/stop Odyssey7 or Odyssey7Q on cameras supporting a trigger pulse over HDMI (Sony: FS700, a7S, etc., Canon: C100, 1DC, 5D mk3, etc.)

HDMI TIMECODE SUPPORT
Feed timecode to Odyssey7 or Odyssey7Q on cameras supporting timecode over HDMI (Sony: FS700, FS100, a7S, etc., Canon: C100, 1DC, 5D mk3, etc.)

ANALOG AUDIO INPUT
Record analog audio on Odyssey7 or Odyssey7Q via 3.5mm AUD IN port. Two-channel unbalanced or one-channel balanced input with gain adjustment from -99 to +44dB.

HEADPHONE MUTE
On/Off control for AUD OUT port.

SELECTABLE PROJECT RATE FOR HD APPLE PRORES RECORDINGS
In 1080p, Project Rate can now be set from 23.98 – 60fps or FOLLOWS INPUT.

PLAYBACK MARKERS
In PLAY mode, reference up to 16 In & 16 Out points per clip. Used in conjunction with new CD APPLE PRORES TRANSFER UTILITY 1.4.4, a Final Cut Pro XML can transfer Markers to FCPX, FCP7, Adobe Premier and Resolve 10 & 11.


NEW FEATURES (Odyssey7Q Only)

4K/UHD APPLE PRORES RECORDING
4K (4096x2160) Apple ProRes 422(HQ) at 23.98, 25 and 29.97 fps
UHD (3840x2160) Apple ProRes 422(HQ) at 23.98, 25 and 29.97 fps
Input via 4x SDI with full playback & scrubbing

2K APPLE PRORES RECORDING
2K (2048x1080) Apple ProRes 422(HQ) at 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 fps

FS7OO 4K RAW TO UHD APPLE PRORES
With SONY FS RAW Record Option, input 4K RAW from FS7/FS700 and record UHD (3840x2160) video in Apple ProRes 422(HQ) at 23.98, 25 and 29.97 fps.
Capture in S-Log2, REC709 or REC709(800%).


FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS

FIXED HDMI input legalization
FIXED Image tearing with interlaced & PSF signals
FIXED PIXEL ZOOM image blackout when dragged to corner
IMPROVED PLAY mode audio sync
FIXED PLAY mode for ARRIRAW 24p
IMPROVED PLAY mode scrubbing of RAW recordings
IMPROVED PLAY mode RAW playback artifacts


And lots more!

Go to Convergent-Design.com/firmware-downloads.html to download the latest firmware, update instructions, firmware release notes, quick-start guides, and the latest Odyssey7 and Odyssey7Q manuals.
Please Note: An Odyssey SSD or Odyssey Utility Drive is required to
 
Yesssss!!

Thanks Mitch. Making my Wednesday feel like a Monday! ;)

I can't wait to try UHD ProRes! Audio recording is also a big plus!
-All the best, Rafael
 
Can anyone explain what 4x SDI means? Is it four SDI cables or is it a certain kind of SDI cable?
 
rightfrog said:
Can anyone explain what 4x SDI means? Is it four SDI cables or is it a certain kind of SDI cable?
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It is four SDI cables. That is how we currently get 4K video from the F55 (or hacked F5), the GH4-YAGH and other setups. In the near future we will also be able to accept 4K video via two 3G-SDI feeds (2x 3G) from the F5/F55, the GH4-YAGH and the Phantom Flex4K.

On the FS7/FS700 we are deriving the 4K video from the 4K RAW feed, which is a single 3G-SDI connection.
 
Sorry, so to be clear, for the FS700, it's just one SDI cable or four? Just want to know if I need to go to the store :)
 
It appears that we had a little problem getting the complete download packet up on our site. Right now it is the firmware only and the version including the release notes, new manuals, set-up guides and the new ProRes Transfer Utility will come a little later today.

Here are a couple of gems that are not in the official press release:

- In creatng the new deBayer to get from FS700 4K RAW to UHD ProRes, we improved the deBayer on the 4K to HD version as well.
- We lowered power draw in ProRes modes and on the SSDs when they are idle. This should significantly extend battery life.

There's much more in there as well. This is not just a "4K ProRes release".
 
Thanks Mitch and team - looking forward to trying it out today.

Were there any fixes to image display bugs in multi-stream display mode?

Cheers.
 
BTW - what happens if power dies (battery) during an update? Does it brick the o7Q or does it reboot from the old f/w?

I should have powered from mains but in my haste, started the update with O7Q on battery without thinking doh!
 
Mitch Gross said:
It is four SDI cables. That is how we currently get 4K video from the F55 (or hacked F5), the GH4-YAGH and other setups. In the near future we will also be able to accept 4K video via two 3G-SDI feeds (2x 3G) from the F5/F55, the GH4-YAGH and the Phantom Flex4K.

On the FS7/FS700 we are deriving the 4K video from the 4K RAW feed, which is a single 3G-SDI connection.
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hey Mitch-

very exciting news.

not to look a gift horse in the mouth, but are there plans to support full native DCI 4K ProRes with the FS700 or is there a technical limitation? thanks.

-Dylan
 
Pgale said:
BTW - what happens if power dies (battery) during an update? Does it brick the o7Q or does it reboot from the old f/w?

I should have powered from mains but in my haste, started the update with O7Q on battery without thinking doh!
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Let's hope you make it all the way through!

It depends on where you are in the update, but there is the potential of bricking the unit. It will definitely not boot in the old firmware as the update over-writes this. If you do lose power during a firmware update, re-power the Odyssey with the SSD already mounted in the unit. The update process should begin again on initialization. If it doesn't, call us.
 
Sorry - more questions I just thought of:

1) Will you have a list of changes / fixes / features in the new CD prores transfer utility?
2) I presume this will be available today too?
3) You say power management has improved and run times extended - that's both in Prores record mode and monitoring only modes yes? - what kind of increase in runtimes do you expect?
4) with the updates menus, is this the work you were doing a while ago or are there still major menu changes to come (medium term)?

Thanks!
 
blackdogdylan said:
hey Mitch-

very exciting news.

not to look a gift horse in the mouth, but are there plans to support full native DCI 4K ProRes with the FS700 or is there a technical limitation? thanks.

-Dylan
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We do plan to do it in the future, but wanted to get the broadcast version complete and available first. It's what most people use.
 
Mitch Gross said:
Let's hope you make it all the way through!

It depends on where you are in the update, but there is the potential of bricking the unit. It will definitely not boot in the old firmware as the update over-writes this. If you do lose power during a firmware update, re-power the Odyssey with the SSD already mounted in the unit. The update process should begin again on initialization. If it doesn't, call us.
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Thnaks - I was a bit hasty/stupid! hope it does get through!
 
Pgale said:
Sorry - more questions I just thought of:

1) Will you have a list of changes / fixes / features in the new CD prores transfer utility?

YES

2) I presume this will be available today too?

CORRECT

3) You say power management has improved and run times extended - that's both in Prores record mode and monitoring only modes yes? - what kind of increase in runtimes do you expect?

POWER EFFICIENCY IS INCREASED WHEN IN ANY PRORES MODE AND WHEN IN LIVE STANDBY WITH AN SSD MOUNTED. I DON'T HAVE NUMBERS RIGHT NOW BUT I AM TOLD THE POWER SAVINGS IS SIGNIFICANT.

4) with the updates menus, is this the work you were doing a while ago or are there still major menu changes to come (medium term)?

THIS IS PHASE ONE. AS WE INCREASE ODYSSEY FUNCTIONALITY WE WILL MENU FUNCTIONALITY.


Thanks!
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