Sony ILCE-7M3 User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
Sony Imaging Products & Solutions Inc.
US Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
Russian Model
E Model
Indian Model
Chinese Model
Korea Model
Tourist Model
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS DIGITAL CAMERA
© 2018.04
2018D33-1
9-896-835-32
Ver. 1.1 2018.04
ILCE-7M3/7M3K
LEVEL 2
Note:
Be sure to keep your PC used for service and
checking of this unit always updated with the
latest version of your anti-virus software.
In case a virus affected unit was found during
service, contact your Service Headquarters.
[About the service of this model]
ILCE-7M3K is commodity that packed the Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera and Interchangeable Lens.
Refer to each following service manual the Interchangeable Lens kit, when you repair.
Model Lens Service Manual of Lens
ILCE-7M3 No supplied lens No supplied lens
ILCE-7M3K SEL2870 (FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS) 9-834-758-[][]
Photo: ILCE-7M3 (Main body)
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Model information table
Model ILCE-7M3 ILCE-7M3K
Destination US, CND, E, KR AEP, UK, RU, E, IND, CH, JE US, CND, E, KR AEP, UK, RU, E, IND, CH, JE
Color system NTSC PAL NTSC PAL
Lens ––
FE 28-70mm
F3.5-5.6 OSS
FE 28-70mm
F3.5-5.6 OSS
• Abbreviation
CH : Chinese model
CND : Canadian model
IND : Indian model
JE : Tourist model
KR : Korea model
RU : Russian model
SPECIFICATIONS
Camera
[System]
Camera Type:
InterchangeableLensDigitalCamera
Lens: Sony E-mount lens
[Image sensor]
Image format: 35mm full frame
(35.6mm × 23.8mm), CMOS image
sensor
Effective pixel number of camera:
Approx. 24200000 pixels
Total pixel number of camera:
Approx. 25300000 pixels
[SteadyShot]
In-camera sensor shift image
stabilization system
[Auto focus system]
Detection system: Phase detection
system/Contrast detection system
Sensitivity Range: –3EV to +20EV (at
ISO 100 equivalent, F2.0)
[Electronic viewfinder]
Type: 1.3 cm (0.5 type) Electronic
Viewfinder
Total number of dots: 2359296dots
Magnification: Approx. 0.78× with
50mm lens at infinity, –1m–1
Eye Point: Approx. 23mm from the
eyepiece and approx. 18.5mm
from the eyepiece frame at –1m–1
Diopter Adjustment:
–4.0m–1 to +3.0m–1
[Monitor]
7.5cm (3.0 type) TFT drive, touch
panel
Total number of dots: 921600 dots
[Exposure control]
Metering method: 1200-zone
evaluative metering
Metering Range: –3EV to +20EV (at
ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens)
ISO sensitivity (Recommended
exposure index):
Still images: ISO 100 to ISO 51200
(Extended ISO: Minimum ISO 50,
maximum ISO 204800)
Movies: ISO 100 to ISO 51200
equivalent
[Shutter]
Type: Electronically-controlled,
vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Speed range:
Still images: 1/8000second to
30seconds, BULB
Movies: 1/8000second to
1/4second
108060i-compatible devices
(108050i-compatible devices):
up to 1/60 (1/50) second in AUTO
mode (up to 1/30 (1/25) second in
Auto slow shutter mode)
Flash sync speed: 1/250second
(when using a flash manufactured
by Sony)
[General]
Model No. WW541200
Rated input: 7.2V , 3.2W
Operating temperature:
0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Storage temperature:
–20 to 55°C (–4 to 131°F)
Dimensions (W/H/D) (Approx.):
126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm
126.9 × 95.6 × 62.7mm
(from grip to monitor)
5 × 37/8 × 3in.
5 × 37/8 × 21/2in.
(from grip to monitor)
Mass (CIPA compliant) (Approx.):
650g (1lb 7.0oz) (including
battery pack, SD card)
[Wireless LAN]
Supported format: IEEE802.11b/g/n
Frequency band: 2.4GHz
Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Connection method:
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)/
Manual
Access method: Infrastructure mode
[NFC]
Tag type: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag
compliant
[Bluetooth communications]
Bluetooth standard Ver. 4.1
Frequency band: 2.4GHz
AC Adaptor AC-UUD12/AC-UUE12
Rated input:
100- 240V , 50/60Hz, 0.2A
Rated output: 5V , 1.5A
Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FZ100
Rated voltage: 7.2V
[Recording format]
File format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif
Ver. 2.31, MPF Baseline) compliant,
RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
Movie (XAVC S format):
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC S ver.1.0
format compliant
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: LPCM 2ch (48kHz 16bit)
Movie (AVCHD format):
AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compatible
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped
with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
• Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories.
[Recording media]
SLOT 1: Slot for SD cards (UHS-I and
UHS-II compatible)
SLOT 2: Multi-slot for
Memory Stick PRO Duo media and
SD cards (UHS-I compatible)
[Input/output terminals]
USB Type-C terminal:
SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
Multi/Micro USB Terminal*:
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
* Supports Micro USB compatible
devices.
HDMI: HDMI type D micro jack
¯(Microphone) terminal:
3.5mm Stereo mini jack
(Headphones) terminal:
3.5mm Stereo mini jack
Design and specifications are subject
to change without notice.
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SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED LINE WITH
MARK 0ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS
LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
Caution
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
CHEMICALS
Some chemicals used for servicing are highly volatile.
Their evaporation caused by improper management affects your
health and environment, and wastes resources.
Manage the chemicals carefully as follows.
• Store chemicals sealed in a specific place to prevent from expo-
sure to high temperature or direct sunlight.
• Avoid dividing chemicals into excessive numbers of small con-
tainers to reduce natural evaporation.
• Keep containers sealed to avoid natural evaporation when chemi-
cals are not in use.
• Avoid using chemicals as much as possible. When using chemi-
cals, divide only required amount to a small plate from the con-
tainer and use up it.
EXTERIOR PARTS
Be careful to the following points for plastic parts used in this unit.
• Use a piece of cleaning paper or cleaning cloth for cleaning
plastic parts. Avoid using chemicals.
Even if you have to use chemicals to clean heavy dirt, don’t use
paint thinner, ketone, nor alcohol.
• Insert the specific screws vertically to the part when installing a
plastic part.
Be careful not to tighten screws too much.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched”
or contact high-wattage resistors.
3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors,
that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the
customer and recommend their replacement.
4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend
their replacement.
5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 350°C dur-
ing repairing.
• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).
• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.
UNLEADED SOLDER
This unit uses unleaded solder.
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead
free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with
the lead free mark due to their particular size.)
: LEAD FREE MARK
Be careful to the following points to solder or unsolder.
• Set the soldering iron tip temperature to 350°C approximately.
If cannot control temperature, solder/unsolder at high temperature
for a short time.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the
heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!
Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone
to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let
solder bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc.
• Be sure to control soldering iron tips used for unleaded solder
and those for leaded solder so they are managed separately.
Mixing unleaded solder and leaded solder will cause detachment
phenomenon.
注意
如果电池更换不当会有爆炸危险。
只能用同样类型或等效类型的电池来更换。
务必按照说明处置用完的电池。
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1. SERVICE NOTE
1-1. PRECAUTION ON REPLACING THE
SY-1086 BOARD
Destination Data
When you replace to the repairing board, the written destination data
of repairing board also might be changed to original setting.
Start the Adjust manual in the Adjust station and execute the “Des-
tination Data Write”.
Restore Data
When you replace to the repairing board, get the data from the
former one.
Start the Adjust manual in theAdjust station and perform “RESTORE
DATA” to get the data.
The data getting for this model is as follows.
• Product ID & USB Serial Data
• EVF Brightness and White Balance Data
• WB Adjustment Data
• AORI Adjustment Data
• Eyepiece Detection Adjustment Data
• Imager DRA Data
USB Serial No. and Product ID
The unit is shipped after an ID (USB Serial No.) unique to each unit
and an ID (Product ID) unique to each model have been written.
These IDs have not been written in a new board for service, and
therefore they must be entered after the board replacement.
After the board has been replaced with a board for service, start the
Adjust manual in the Adjust station and execute the “Product ID &
USB Serial No. Input” and enter these IDs.
Note: A newly entered Product ID is not always equal to the ID before
board replacement. If the new ID differs from the previous ID, it
may cause a difference from the ID registered by the customer.
Imager DRA Data
• When the imager data is extracted from the set before the SY board
replacement, extract the imager data from the set before the SY
board replacement using [READ and SAVE (Imager DRA)] of
“Restore Data” in the DATA tab of the Adjust manual.
After the SY board has been replaced, write the data extracted from
the set before the SY board replacement in the set using “Imager
DRA Data Write” in the ADJUST tab of the Adjust manual.
• When the imager data is not extracted from the set before the SY
board replacement, consult with each Head Quarters.
Update of MAC Address and Device Address
When a board that contains Wi-Fi and Bluetooth has been replaced
or when replacing a board that contains the main IC (CPU), the IC’s
unique number (MAC address and device address) must be reloaded.
Perform the following procedure to reload the IC’s unique number
(MAC address and device address).
Note: Perform the following operations after all work has been done.
1. Download the latest-version Adjust manual.
2. Install the downloaded Adjust manual.
3. Start the Adjust manual, and execute “Wireless LAN Setting
(MAC Address)” on the ADJUST tab.
4. Perform the following operations for the unit to initialize.
[MENU] button →[ ] →[Reset Network Set.] →[Enter]
5. Perform the following operations for the unit to display MAC
address.
[MENU] button →[ ] →[Wi-Fi Settings] →[Disp MAC Ad-
dress]
6. Confirm that the displayed MAC address has been updated.
7. Perform the following operations for the unit to display device
address.
[MENU] button →[ ] →[Bluetooth Settings] →[Disp Device
Address]
8. Confirm that the displayed device address has been updated.
Applicable parts
• SY-1086 BOARD, COMPLETE (SERVICE)
Note: The LOAD AND WRITE function in ADJUSTMENT DATA
BACKUP on the DATA tab in the Adjust manual overwrites all data
of the unit.
Therefore, the MAC address and device address updated during the
above procedure is also overwritten.
After the replacement and repair, the MAC address and device ad-
dress are changed, and thus the re-setting for connection devices is
required. Accordingly, download the Flyer of WLAN Reset (Flyer
of WLAN Reset_9834752[][].pdf) and print out it, and attach it to
the set when returning the set to customer.
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1-2. PRECAUTION FOR REPLACEMENT
OF THE MECHA DEVICE SERVICE
(IMAGER)
Capture the data to PC from CD-ROM supplied with the mecha
device service when it is ordered.
Write the captured data in the set using “Imager DRA Data Write”
in the ADJUST tab of the Adjust manual.
After all adjustment items have been completed, execute “Phase
Difference AF Check” on the SERVICE tab of the Adjust manual.
1-3. PRECAUTION FOR REPLACEMENT
OF THE MECHA DEVICE SERVICE
(GYRO SENSOR) OR THE GY-1014
BOARD
Adjustment values of each gyro sensor are stored on the SY board.
Therefore, when the mecha device service or the GY-1014 board has
been replaced, write the sensitivity values of gyro sensor.
When replacing mecha device service:
1. Read the sensitivity values of P and Y written on the gyro data
label of CD-ROM supplied with the mecha device service when
it is ordered, and memorize it.
Gyro Data
P Y
Gyro Data Label
P: Pitch Sensitivity Value
Y: Yaw Sensitivity Value
CD-ROM
Note: The Pitch/Yaw Sensitivity Value is written by 1-digit number.
2. After the mecha device service has been replaced, execute “Set
Gyro Sensor Data” on the ADJUST tab by using the Adjust
manual to write the adjustment values.
When replacing GY-1014 board:
1. Read the sensitivity values of P and Y written on the repair parts,
and memorize it.
SE7701
P Y
Direction mark
P: Pitch Sensitivity Value
Y: Yaw Sensitivity Value
GY-1014 BOARD
Note: The sensitivity value is written only on repair parts.
The Pitch/Yaw Sensitivity Value is written by 1-digit number.
2. After the GY-1014 board has been replaced, execute “Set Gyro
Sensor Data” on the ADJUST tab by using the Adjust manual to
write the adjustment values.
1-4. NOTES FOR REPLACING THE EVF
DISPLAY DEVICE (LCD902) OR THE
SY-1086 BOARD
Adjustment values of each EVF display device (LCD902) are stored
on the SY board.
Therefore, when the LCD902 or the SY board has been replaced,
write values of brightness and white balance.
When LCD902 is replaced:
1. Read the QR code printed in EVF element (LCD902) using with
“QR_Code_Reader_Ver1.0_x64”.
2. Make sure the value from the read value as shown below, and
memorize it.
(Example) In case the read value is “1958817021A”
195 = Brightness value
172 = White balance value
Brightness value White balance value
1234567891011
1958817021A
195 172
3. After the LCD902 has been replaced, execute “EVF Data Input”
on the ADJUST tab by using the Adjust manual to write the
adjustment values.
When replacing SY board (In case adjustment values can
be read):
1. In case the unrepaired unit starts and adjustment values can be
read by using the Adjust manual, execute [READ and SAVE
(Restore Data)] of “Restore Data” on the DATA tab.
2. After the SY board has been replaced with a SY board for repair,
execute [Load and Write] of “EVF Data Input” on the ADJUST
tab of the Adjust manual to write the extracted data to the unit.
When replacing SY board (In case adjustment values
cannot be read):
1. Read the values of brightness and white balance from EVF ele-
ment (LCD902) as with “When LCD902 is replaced”.
2. Execute “EVF Data Input” on the ADJUST tab using withAdjust
manual.
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1-5. CHECKING THE Wi-Fi FUNCTION
Perform the following procedure to check the Wi-Fi function.
Required equipment: Windows personal computer with Wi-Fi
interface
1. Turn on the power of the unit.
2. Perform the following operations for the unit.
[MENU] button →[ ] →[Ctrl w/ Smartphone] →[ Connec-
tion]
3. QR code is displayed.
4. Press the [ ] button and then a password for Wi-Fi connection
is displayed..
SSID DIRECT-XXXX:MODEL-NAME
Password XXXXXXXX
Device Name ILCE-XXXX
5. Confirm on the personal computer that the unit is detected as a
connectable wireless network.
6. To further confirm that the unit is connectable, connect the unit
to the personal computer and double-click the “current connec-
tion” from the icon displayed on the notice field, make sure that
the unit is displayed in the Wireless internet access column.
DIRECT-XXXX:MODEL-NAME
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OPERATION NOTES
Make sure that the conductive side of a flexible board does not have any stain or foreign materials.
Do not touch the conductive side of flexible boards with bare hands.
Plug in a flexible board straight, fully into the connector until it reaches the end inside. (Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3)
OK
(The flexible board was plugged in straight
and completely)
NG
(The flexible board was plugged in
crooked.)
NG
(The flexible board was not plugged in
completely.)
Flexible
Board Flexible
Board
Connector Connector
Reference
line
Flexible
Board
Connector Connector
Flexible
Board
Reference
line
Connector Connector
Flexible
Board
Flexible
Board
Reference
line
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3
When opening the connector's holder in direction A, do not open
it with excessive force.
When closing the connector's holder, press it evenly while pushing
a flexible board in direction B.
Holder
Connector Flexible Board
A
AHolder
Insulation side
Connector Flexible Board
B
• Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked
or bent at the contact end.
• Do not apply excessive force to the gilded flexible board.
Cut and remove the part of gilt
which comes off at the point.
(Be careful or some
pieces of gilt may be left inside)
• The proper way to disconnect a connector is to grab the con-
nector instead of the wires. If you pull on the wires, they might
be broken.
• The proper way to connect a connector is to grab the connector
instead of the wires. If you push on the wires, they might be
broken.
2. DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY
Display Use Part No.
B-40 Adhesive bond (B-40) J-6082-614-A
G-85 Grease (G-85) J-6082-626-A
SERVICE TOOLS
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2-1. CONSTITUTION DIAGRAM
anti shake unit
front cabinet block
MB charge unit
shutter unit (AFE-3379)
MB N frame block
NFC base block
JK base F block
SY M-frame B block
SY-1085 board block
JK-1022 flexible board
top cabinet block
VF block
bottom frame block
jack base R block
rear cabinet block
bottom cover
front grip rubber
LCD panel block
BT block
grip base block
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2-2. DISASSEMBLY
• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
2-2-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW
MAIN UNIT
2-2-24. IM IMAGER BLOCK,
TEX-5300
(Page 2-19)
2-2-14. MODE DIAL BLOCK ASSY,
CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK
(EV62000)
(Page 2-13)
2-2-31. MB N PLATE A,
MB N PLATE SP
(Page 2-24)
2-2-33. MB N CONTACT UNIT
(Page 2-25)
2-2-32. MB LL BUTTON BLOCK
(Page 2-24)
2-2-28. MB N FRAME BLOCK
(Page 2-21)
2-2-30. BT BLOCK
(Page 2-23)
2-2-29. NFC BASE BLOCK
(Page 2-22)
2-2-27. JK BASE F BLOCK
(Page 2-21)
2-2-25. SHUTTER BLOCK
(Page 2-20)
2-2-23. ANTI SHAKE UNIT
(Page 2-18)
2-2-22. SY M-FRAME B BLOCK
(Page 2-18)
2-2-21. SY-1086 BOARD BLOCK
(Page 2-17)
2-2-20. JK-1022 FLEXIBLE BOARD
(Page 2-16)
2-2-8. TOP CABINET BLOCK
(Page 2-8)
2-2-7. VF BLOCK
(Page 2-7)
2-2-6. JACK BASE R BLOCK
(Page 2-6)
2-2-4. REAR CABINET BLOCK
(Page 2-5)
2-2-3. BOTTOM COVER, BOTTOM FRAME BLOCK
(Page 2-4)
2-2-2. FRONT GRIP RUBBER
(Page 2-4)
2-2-5. LCD PANEL BLOCK
(Page 2-6)
2-2-9. GY-1008 BOARD
(Page 2-9)
2-2-10. CNT DIAL R B-ASSY
(Page 2-10)
2-2-11. CNT DIAL F B-ASSY
(Page 2-10)
2-2-12. RL BLOCK ASSY-1
(Page 2-11)
2-2-15. TOP L CONNECT PLATE BLOCK
(Page 2-13)
2-2-16. EVF PROTECTOR
(Page 2-14)
2-2-17. SH FPC BASE BLOCK
(Page 2-15)
2-2-18. SH-1022 FLEXIBLE BOARD
(Page 2-15)
2-2-19. MIS-2003 FLEXIBLE BOARD
(Page 2-16)
2-2-13. RL BLOCK ASSY-2
(Page 2-12)
2-2-26. MB CHARGE UNIT,
SHUTTER UNIT (AFE-3379)
(Page 2-20)
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Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
2-2-2. FRONT GRIP RUBBER
3NFC performance
adhesive
4NFC performance
sheet
1front grip rubber
2adhesive sheets
top side
front side
2-2-3. BOTTOM COVER, BOTTOM FRAME BLOCK
front side
bottom side
1eight screws (M1.7 u4)
2bottom cover
3bottom frame block
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