Help Guide
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILME-FR7 / ILME-FR7K
Usage Precautions
Condensation
If the unit is suddenly taken from a cold to a warm location, or if ambient temperature suddenly rises, moisture may form
on the outer surface of the unit and/or inside of the unit. This is known as condensation. If condensation occurs, turn off
the unit and wait until the condensation clears before operating the unit. Operating the unit while condensation is present
may damage the unit.
Camera CMOS image sensor phenomena
Note
The following phenomena that may occur in images are specific to image sensors. They do not indicate a malfunction.
White flecks
Although the image sensors are produced with high-precision technologies, fine white flecks may be generated on the
screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc.
This is related to the principle of image sensors and is not a malfunction.
The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the following cases:
When operating at a high environmental temperature
When you have raised the gain (sensitivity)
Flicker
If shooting under lighting produced by fluorescent lights, sodium lamps, mercury-vapor lamps, or LEDs, the screen may
flicker or colors may vary.
Lens and pan/tilt drive units
If the lens and pan/tilt drive mechanism is not operated for an extended period, the viscosity of the grease applied inside
may increase, preventing the mechanism from moving. Operate the lens and pan/tilt mechanism regularly.
On consumable parts
The fan and built-in rechargeable battery are consumable parts that will need periodic replacement.
When operating at room temperature, a normal replacement cycle will be about 5 years. However, this replacement
cycle represents only a general guideline and does not imply that the life expectancy of these parts is guaranteed.
For details on parts replacement, contact your dealer.
The life expectancy of the AC adaptor and the electrolytic capacitor is about 5 years under normal operating
temperatures and normal usage (8 hours per day; 25 days per month). If usage exceeds the above normal usage
frequency, the life expectancy may be reduced correspondingly.
Periodic inspections are recommended to keep the unit working properly and to prolong its usable lifetime. Contact a
Sony service representative for more information about inspections.
About the built-in rechargeable battery
The unit has a built-in rechargeable battery for storing the date, time, and other settings even when the unit is turned off.
The built-in rechargeable battery will be charged after 24 hours have elapsed if the unit is connected to a power outlet
using the AC adaptor or if powered via PoE++, regardless of whether the unit is turned on/off. The rechargeable battery
will be fully discharged in about 2 months if the AC adaptor is not connected to a power supply. Use your unit after
