Sony ILME-FR7 Reference guide

Help Guide
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILME-FR7 / ILME-FR7K
This guide describes the configuration and operation of the ILME-FR7 / ILME-FR7K Interchangeable Lens Digital
Camera.
Refer to this manual and the operating instructions for related devices as required.
Overview
Typical Usage Applications
System Configuration
Controlling a Single Unit Using the Supplied Infrared Remote Control
Controlling a Single Unit Using a Tablet or Computer
Controlling a Single Unit Using an External Remote Controller
Controlling Multiple Units Using External Remote Controller
Location and Function of Parts
Front View
Rear View
Connector Block
Side View
Top View
Bottom View
Lens Support
Location and Function of Parts of the Infrared Remote Control (supplied)
Web App Screen
Web App Screen Overview
Structure of Common Area of Screens
Structure of the Live Operation Screen
Structure of the Playback Operation Screen
Structure of the Settings Screen
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Preparation
Camera Menu
Camera Screen Display
Mounting the Unit
Mounting Upright in a Fixed Location
Mounting Upright in a High, Fixed Location
Mounting on a Ceiling
Attaching/Removing a Lens
Precautions when Attaching/Removing a Lens
Checking the Lens Switches
Precautions When Using a Zoom Lens
Attaching a Lens
Removing a Lens
Connecting Cables
Connecting the Unit to a Network Device Via Wired Connection
Connecting a Power Supply
Using AC Power
Using PoE++ Power
Resetting the Pan/Tilt
Configuring Before Shooting
Initializing the Unit Using the Web App
Accessing the Web App from a Web Browser
Initializing the Unit
Configuring Basic Operation
Preparing Memory Cards
Supported Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards
Ejecting a Memory Card
Formatting (Initializing) Memory Cards
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Shooting
Checking the Remaining Recording Time
Restoring Memory Cards
Basic Operation
Starting/Stopping Recording
Switching Between Memory Cards
Checking the Audio
Specifying Time Data
Reviewing the Recording (Rec Review)
Adjusting the Framing
Framing Adjustment Screen
Adjusting the Shooting Direction
Adjusting the Shooting Direction Using the Web App
Setting the Pan/Tilt Operating Speed
Setting the Pan/Tilt Operation Acceleration
Adjusting the Shooting Direction Using the Supplied Infrared Remote Control
Adjusting the Zoom
Setting the Zoom Type
Adjusting the Zoom Using the Web App
Setting the Zoom Operating Speed
Adjusting the Zoom Using the Supplied Infrared Remote Control
Saving/Restoring the Camera Pan/Tilt/Zoom Position
Calibrating an E-Mount Lens
Saving/Restoring Pan/Tilt, Zoom Position, and Focus Setting Using the Web App
Renaming Position Presets Using the Web App
Replacing a Saved Position with a New Position Using the Web App
Deleting a Saved Position Using the Web App
Changing the Transition Speed of Position Presets
Saving/Restoring Pan/Tilt and Zoom Position Using the Supplied Infrared Remote Control
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Adjusting the Focus
Focus Adjustment Screen
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)
Adjusting Manually Using the Web App
Adjusting Manually Using the Supplied Infrared Remote Control
Focusing by Specifying a Focus Position (Spot Focus)
Using Auto Focus Temporarily (Push Auto Focus (AF))
Using Single-Shot Auto Focus (Push Auto Focus (AF-S))
Adjusting the Focus Automatically (Auto Focus)
Adjusting Automatically Using the Web App
Adjusting Automatically Using the Supplied Infrared Remote Control
Setting the Auto Focus Area/Position (Focus Area)
Changing the Focus Area Quickly (Focus Setting)
Moving the Focus Area Frame Using Touch Operation (Touch Focus Area)
Adjusting the Auto Focus Operation (AF Transition Speed, AF Subject Shift Sensitivity)
Setting the Auto Focus Target Manually (AF Assist) Using the Web App
Focusing Manually During Auto Focus Using the Supplied Infrared Remote Control
Using Manual Focus Temporarily During Auto Focus (Push Manual Focus)
Tracking Using Face and Eye Detection (Face/Eye Detection AF)
Tracking a Specified Subject (Realtime Tracking AF)
Adjusting the Brightness
Brightness Adjustment Screen
Setting the Base Sensitivity
Setting the Target Level for Automatic Brightness Adjustment
Adjusting the Iris
Adjusting the Iris Automatically
Adjusting the Iris Manually
Adjusting the Gain
Adjusting the Gain Automatically
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Useful Functions
Adjusting the Gain Manually
Adjusting the Shutter
Adjusting the Shutter Automatically
Adjusting the Shutter Manually
Adjusting the Light Level (ND Filter)
About the ND Filter
Adjusting in Preset Mode
Adjusting Automatically in Variable Mode
Adjusting Manually in Variable Mode
Adjusting for Natural Colors (White Balance)
White Balance Adjustment Screen
Adjusting the White Balance Automatically
Adjusting the White Balance Manually
Running Auto White Balance
Configuring the Audio to Record
Audio Configuration Screen
Selecting the Audio Input Device
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level Automatically
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level Manually
Direct Menu Operation
Assignable Buttons
Slow & Quick Motion
Recording Video Intermittently (Interval Rec)
Recording Cached Pictures (Picture Cache Rec)
Recording to Memory Cards A and B Simultaneously (2-slot Simul Rec)
Video Signal Monitor
Clip Flags
Breathing Compensation
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Network Functions
Proxy Recording
Proxy Recording Overview
Recording a Proxy
Shooting with the Desired Look
Look Overview
Selecting a Look
Importing a Desired Base Look
Customizing a Look
Saving a Look
Deleting a Base Look
Shooting with Look Adjustment in Post-Production
Shooting with Look Adjustment in Post-Production
Applying a LUT to HDMI Output and Streaming
Changing a LUT
Changing the Distribution of Dark and Bright Areas in the Recorded Image
RAW Recording
Recording RAW Video
Recording RAW Video in Slow & Quick Motion Mode
Adjusting the Bokeh (Bokeh Control Function)
Switching the Bokeh Control Function On/Off
Adjusting the Degree of Bokeh
Saving and Loading Configuration Data
Saving and Loading Configuration Data Overview
Saving an ALL File
Loading an ALL File
Transferring Files
About File Transfer
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Thumbnail Screen
Camera Menu and Detailed Settings
Registering a File Transfer Destination
Selecting a File and Uploading
Uploading a Proxy File on a Memory Card from the Thumbnail Screen
Uploading an Original File on a Memory Card from the Thumbnail Screen
Checking the File Transfer Status
Uploading Using Secure FTP
Configuring Streaming
About Streaming
Setting the Streaming Format
Setting the Video Codec for Streaming
Setting the Audio Codec for Streaming
Starting/Stopping Streaming
Thumbnail Screen
Playing Clips and Other Clip Operations
Playing Recorded Clips
Operations on Recorded Clips
Camera Menu Configuration 
Operating the Camera Menu
Operating the Camera Menu
Entering a Character String
User Menu
User
Edit User Menu
Edit User
Shooting Menu
ISO/Gain/EI
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ND Filter
Shutter
Iris
Auto Exposure
White
White Setting
Offset White
Focus
S&Q Motion
LUT On/Off
Noise Suppression
Flicker Reduce
SteadyShot
Project Menu
Base Setting
Rec Format
Cine EI Setting
Simul Rec
Proxy Rec
Interval Rec
Picture Cache Rec
SDI/HDMI Rec Control
Assignable Button
Paint/Look Menu
Scene File
Base Look
Reset Paint Settings
Black
Knee
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Detail
Matrix
Multi Matrix
Pan-Tilt Menu
P/T Acceleration
TC/Media Menu
Timecode
TC Display
Users Bit
HDMI TC Out
Clip Name Format
Update Media
Format Media
Media Life
Monitoring Menu
Output Format
Display On/Off
Video Signal Monitor
Marker
Audio Menu
Audio Input
Audio Output
Thumbnail Menu
Display Clip Properties
Set Clip Flag
Lock/Unlock Clip
Delete Clip
Transfer Clip
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Web Menu and Detailed Settings
Transfer Clip (Proxy)
Filter Clips
Customize View
Technical Menu
Color Bars
Genlock
Tally
Rec Review
Zoom
Lens
APR
Network Menu
Wired LAN
File Transfer
Maintenance Menu
Language
Clock Set
Hours Meter
Shooting Menu Settings and Default Values
ISO/Gain Settings and Default Values
AGC Limit Settings and Default Values
Image Quality Settings Saved for Each Shooting Mode
Web Menu Configuration
Web Menu Operations
Shooting Menu
Focus
Project Menu
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