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Grundig PICCA DMC 5200 User Manual

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DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA CAMERA
PICCA
ENGLISH
DANSK
DMC 5200
SVENSKA
SUOMI
NORSK

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA CAMERA PICCA ENGLISH DANSK DMC 5200 SVENSKA SUOMI NORSK...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS ____________________________________________ 4 Special features/safety ENGLISH Special features/package contents Safety/cleaning 6 Overview The front of the camera The back and the bottom of the camera Function buttons Rotary switch for operating modes Connections on the camera Display symbols 10 Power supply Battery operation Mains operation (with mains adapter) 12 Preparation...
  • Page 3 35 Movie recording 39 Viewing/deleting 45 Sound recording/playback 50 Music playback 57 Operating with a TV 59 Operating with a PC USB operation Operation as a PC camera Operation as a Webcam 62 Information Technical data Troubleshooting Grundig service (page 66...

  • Page 4: Special Features/Safety

    SPECIAL FEATURES/SAFETY _______________ Special features Multi-functional camera – Photos and video clips – MP3 player – Webcam – Dictaphone Package contents Camera USB connection cable Adapter cable for operation on TV CD-ROM with driver and software for PC 2 batteries Operating manual Safety To ensure that this camera provides you with long-term satisfaction and...
  • Page 5 SPECIAL FEATURES/SAFETY ________________________ If the camera is subjected to sudden changes in temperature, for example °C when taken from the cold into a warm room, condensation may appear. °C Switch off the camera for two hours before using it. You must make sure that the device is protected from moisture such as rain i c c a i c c a Megapixel...

  • Page 6: Overview

    OVERVIEW ___________________________________________ The front of the camera Shutter release button Flash Viewfinder i c c a Objective Megapixel The back and the bottom of the camera Card slot Colour function and menu display (LCD) OPEN Microphone OK/REC Battery compartment cover Speaker Threaded socket for a tripod (bottom of camera)

  • Page 7: Function Buttons

    OVERVIEW ___________________________________________ Function buttons Activates the delayed shutter release – For selecting photos, movie recordings, voice recordings and music tracks. – For settings (e.g. time and date). OK/REC Switches the display on and off. Calls up a menu, depending on the operating mode. Switches the flash between on/automatic/off.

  • Page 8: Rotary Switch For Operating Modes

    OVERVIEW ___________________________________________ Rotary switch for the operating modes There is a selection of nine different operating modes: Taking photos Movie recording OPEN MP3 sound playback Voice recording OK/REC Operating with a PC Settings Operating as a PC camera or Webcam Viewing/deleting.

  • Page 9: Display Symbols

    OVERVIEW ___________________________________________ Display symbols Time and date must be set 7!$RHQ Indicates playback of a video recording Delayed shutter release on +1.0 Automatic voice detection on All MP3 tracks are repeated & Photos in series on Flash on Red-eye reduction on Sound recording on Memory card inserted Charge level of the batteries...

  • Page 10: Power Supply

    POWER SUPPLY ___________________________________ Battery operation Open the cover of the battery compartment. OPEN Insert two batteries, observing the polarity on the bottom of the battery OK/REC compartment (Mignon type, e.g. 2x1.5V, LR6/AM3/AA). OPEN Close the cover of the battery compartment. Note: The camera display tells you about the state of the batteries: –...

  • Page 11: Mains Operation (With Mains Adapter)

    POWER SUPPLY ____________________________________ Operating with NiCd, NiMH or lithium batteries You can also operate the camera using standard batteries. If you use rechargeable batteries, do not let them charge up in the camera while using a mains adapter. Use an external charging device for this purpose. We recommend that you use batteries, because this improves the performance of the camera and increases the operating time.

  • Page 12: Preparation

    PREPARATION ______________________________________ Switching on and off Switching on Switch on the camera by setting the rotary switch to any operating mode besides »Off«. – The LED on the back of the camera lights up in green, then in red, and then in green again.

  • Page 13: The Storage Media Of The Camera

    PREPARATION ______________________________________ Switching the display on and off Briefly press »DSP« to switch on the display. To switch the display off, hold down »DSP«. Note: In the » « and » « operating modes you can set the switch-on time for the display (see page 25).
  • Page 14 PREPARATION ______________________________________ Selecting the memory medium You use this function to set the camera to the internal flash memory or to a memory card that you have inserted (only works if you have inserted a memory card). Select the »SET« operating mode with the rotary switch. –...

  • Page 15: Inserting A Multimedia Card Or Sd Card

    PREPARATION ______________________________________ Inserting a multimedia card or SD card Switch off the camera by setting the rotary switch to »Off«. Open the cover of the card slot. Push in the memory card – with the contacts facing downwards – as far as it will go.

  • Page 16: Formatting The Memory Card

    PREPARATION ______________________________________ Formatting the memory card If you have been using the multimedia card or SD card in another device, it has to be reformatted for your camera. Note: In reformatting the card you delete its contents. Select the »SET« operating mode with the rotary switch. Settings Date/Time –...
  • Page 17 PREPARATION ______________________________________ Note: If you select the »Cancel« line in the »Format« menu, the display switches back to the »Settings« menu without carrying out any formatting. If »Error« is displayed, the memory card could not be formatted. Repeat the formatting procedure with the same card or with a new one. Displaying memory capacity Settings TV System...
  • Page 18 PREPARATION ______________________________________ Switching the memory function for the last file number on and off If this function is switched off, the last file number is reset (e.g. from »0012« to »0002«) when you change the memory card, or during formatting. If the function is switched on, the last file to be stored is saved, so that the next file to be stored on the memory card or in the flash memory is given the next available number (e.g.

  • Page 19: Setting The Time And The Date

    PREPARATION ______________________________________ Setting the time and date Set the rotary switch to the »SET« operating mode. Settings – Display: the »Settings« menu, the »Date/Time« line is selected. Date/Time Compression Select the »Date/Time« line with »OK/REC«. Current Media Format – Display: the »Date/Time« menu. Save Last Note: Incorrect entries can be deleted by pressing...

  • Page 20: Resetting The Camera To The Factory Settings

    PREPARATION ______________________________________ Enter the hours with »VOL +« or » VOL – « and switch to the minutes with »6 «. Settings Date/Time Compression Enter the minutes with »VOL +« or » « and confirm them with VOL – Current Media »OK/REC«.
  • Page 21 PREPARATION ______________________________________ Select the »Restore« line with »VOL +« or »VOL –« and confirm with Settings »OK/REC«. Restore Defaults – The factory settings are set. The display then returns to the »Settings« Restore menu. Cancel...

  • Page 22: Installing The Software

    INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE _______ System requirements Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP PC with 90 MHz CPU minimum USB 1.1 connection 64 MB RAM 30 MB free hard disk space Monitor and graphic card supporting 256 colours (16-bit colour support) Software The software package on the accompanying CD-ROM contains: –...
  • Page 23 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ____________________ Select the installation language and follow the instructions on the monitor. Click on the CD-ROM drive in the “My computer” or “Windows Explorer” menu. Open the “Install” folder and click on the »Setup.exe« symbol. To install the software, follow the instructions on the monitor. Note: When the “Setup Type”...
  • Page 24 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ____________________ Note: After the software has been installed, the camera appears as a removable disk drive in “My computer” on the PC. The Video Capture application and the Music Loader appear in the start menu on the PC in ”Programs/DMC 5200”. You need to install the IrfanView application separately.

  • Page 25: Taking Photos

    TAKING PHOTOS ________________________________ Photographing mode Selecting the photographing mode Set the rotary switch to the » « operating mode. – The LED lights up green. Setting the switch-on time for the display In the photographing mode, you can set the display switch-on time to between »7 sec«, »20 sec«...

  • Page 26: Start Recording

    TAKING PHOTOS __________________________________ Start recording Frame the motif in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button. – Display: the motif viewed and the number of the recording, e.g. »75«. – A signal tone confirms that the photo has been taken. The picture is stored either in the internal memory or on the memory card, if one is installed.
  • Page 27 TAKING PHOTOS __________________________________ Deleting the last picture This function only works directly after taking a picture and deletes the picture you have just taken. Switch on the display in the » « operating mode with »DSP«. Press »DSP« again. – Display: the »Shooting« menu. Select the »Erase last«...

  • Page 28: Additional Functions

    TAKING PHOTOS __________________________________ Additional Functions Setting the image quality resolution After the camera is switched on or switched over, the high resolution image quality (HIGH) is always activated (display: »HQ«). Switch on the display in the » « operating mode with »DSP«. Shooting Press »DSP«...
  • Page 29 TAKING PHOTOS __________________________________ Setting the compression factor of the image quality resolution Set the rotary switch to the »SET« operating mode. Settings – Display: the »Settings« menu. Date/Time Compression Select the »Compression« line with »VOL +« or »VOL –« and confirm Current Media Format with »OK/REC«.

  • Page 30: Setting The White Balance Manually

    TAKING PHOTOS __________________________________ Setting the white balance manually The camera operates with automatic white balance. If the automatic white balance is not functioning sufficiently because of particular weather or lighting conditions, it can be adjusted manually. Switch on the display in the » «...
  • Page 31 TAKING PHOTOS __________________________________ Switch on the display in the » « operating mode with »DSP«. Press »DSP« again. Shooting – Display: the »Shooting« menu. AUTO Exposure Select the »Exposure« line with »VOL +« or »VOL –«. Resolution HIGH & Select the desired exposure value (from -2.0 to +2.0) with »8 «...
  • Page 32 TAKING PHOTOS __________________________________ Switch off the flash by pressing »6 « repeatedly until the »7« or »6« indicator disappears. Delayed shutter release Activate the function with » «. – Display: the » « symbol. Frame the motif in the viewfinder and activate the function by pressing the shutter release button.

  • Page 33: Photos In Series

    PHOTOS IN SERIES ______________________________ With this function you can take from 2 to 8 pictures one after another at intervals of half a second. The number of pictures you can take depends on the amount of free memory and the resolution setting (HIGH = 2 photos in series, NORMAL = up to 8 photos in series;...
  • Page 34 PHOTOS IN SERIES ________________________________ Note: If there is not enough memory left, the series photograph function will not start. Taking photos in series Frame the motif in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button. – A signal tone confirms that the photo has been taken. Note: In this operating mode, you cannot use the flash or the delayed shutter release.

  • Page 35: Movie Recording

    MOVIE RECORDING ____________________________ With this function you can record moving pictures – with or without sound. The duration of the recording is open, or it can be preset to between 5 seconds and 5 minutes. This also depends on the memory card used. The pictures are stored in 320 x 240 (HQ mode) or 160 x 120 (NQ mode) pixel format (AVI).
  • Page 36 MOVIE RECORDING _______________________________ Set the recording time (»FREE« or from 5 sec. to 5 min.) with »8 « »6 «. Press »OK/REC« to confirm the setting. – Display: The »Clip« menu disappears. Movie recording with sound You can choose whether to make your recording with or without sound. Recording is preset to be with sound.
  • Page 37 MOVIE RECORDING _______________________________ Setting the image quality resolution Switch on the display in the » « operating mode with »DSP«. Press »DSP« again. – Display: the »Shooting« menu. Select the »Resolution« line with »VOL +« or »VOL –«. Set the desired resolution (»HIGH« or »NORMAL«) with »8 «...
  • Page 38 MOVIE RECORDING _______________________________ Deleting the last video recording Switch on the display in the » « operating mode with »DSP«. Press »DSP« again. – Display: the »Clip« menu. Select the »Erase last« line with »VOL +« or »VOL –« and confirm with »OK/REC«.

  • Page 39: Viewing/Deleting

    VIEWING/DELETING _______________ Selecting the view/delete operating mode Set the rotary switch to the » « operating mode. – The display switches on automatically. The last picture is displayed. To call up the last nine pictures in miniature format, press »OK/REC« and then »VOL +«...
  • Page 40 VIEWING/DELETING _______________________ Switch on the display with »DSP«. – Display: the »Preview Settings« menu. Note: Press »DSP« to exit the menu at any time. Select the »Display Settings« line with »VOL +« or »VOL –« and confirm with »OK/REC«. – Display: the » « menu. IIIIIIIIIIIII Set the brightness with »8...
  • Page 41 VIEWING/DELETING _______________________ Switch to the next setting with »VOL –«. – Display: the »Rb« menu. Set the colour of the display with »8 « or »6 «. Switch to the next setting (»Bb«) with »VOL –«. Calling up photos one after another automatically Enlarge the desired miniature with »OK/REC«.
  • Page 42 VIEWING/DELETING _______________________ Playing back commentaries on photos Enlarge the desired miniature with »OK/REC«. – If a commentary was recorded, the »$« symbol appears in the display. To start playback, press the shutter release button. – Playback starts. Press the shutter release button to pause playback (press briefly). Press the shutter release button to restart playback (press briefly).
  • Page 43 VIEWING/DELETING _______________________ Select the »Erase Current« line with »VOL +« or »VOL –« and confirm with »OK/REC«. Erase Current – Display: the message »Erase Current«. DMC_0001.JPG Erase Cancel Select »Erase« with »8 « or »6 « and confirm with »OK/REC«. –...
  • Page 44 VIEWING/DELETING _______________________ Select the »Erase All« line with »VOL +« or »VOL –« and confirm with »OK/REC«. Erase All – Display: the message »Erase All«. Erase All ? Erase Cancel Select »Erase« with »8 « or »6 « and confirm with »OK/REC«.

  • Page 45: Sound Recording/Playback

    VOICE RECORDER/PLAYBACK __________ Selecting the sound recording/playback mode Set the rotary switch to the »$« operating mode. Setting the sensitivity of the microphone Press »DSP« in the STOP position. Recorder Settings – Display: the »Recorder Settings« menu. Free 58:45 Gain Auto Select the »Gain«...

  • Page 46: Sound Recording

    VOICE RECORDER/PLAYBACK __________________ Start the function with »OK/REC«. – Recording starts automatically when the camera detects voices. – Recording stops automatically when the camera no longer detects voic- es. » « then appears in the display. Sound recording Press »OK/REC« to start recording. –...
  • Page 47 VOICE RECORDER/PLAYBACK __________________ Start playback with the shutter release button. Voice Recorder – Display: »Playing«, » « and the playback duration so far (e.g. IIIIIIIIIIIII »00:01«). P l a y i n g … R E C 0 0 0 0 4 . W A V 0 0 : 0 1 Press the shutter release button to pause playback (press briefly).
  • Page 48 VOICE RECORDER/PLAYBACK __________________ Press »DSP« again. Recorder Settings – Display: the »Recorder Settings« menu. Free 58:45 Gain Auto Note: Voice Act Erase Current Press »DSP« to exit the menu at any time. Erase All Select the »Erase Current« line with »VOL +«...
  • Page 49 VOICE RECORDER/PLAYBACK __________________ Deleting all sound recordings To stop playback, press and hold down the shutter release button. Switch on the display with »DSP«. Recorder Settings Free 58:45 Press »DSP« again. Gain Auto – Display: the »Recorder Settings« menu. Voice Act Erase Current Note: Erase All...

  • Page 50: Music Playback

    MUSIC PLAYBACK ______________________________ MP3 mode MP3 has become a standard format for saving digital music, particularly in the Internet. Numerous Web sites offer MP3 music files that can be down- loaded free of charge or for a fee. The MP3 files that are stored on your PC’s hardisk are sent to the device via the USB interface using the enclosed adap- ter cable.
  • Page 51 MUSIC PLAYBACK _________________________________ Selecting the music playback mode Set the rotary switch to the »%« operating mode. Playback, pause, stop Start playback with the shutter release button. – The LED on the back of the camera lights up green. Press the shutter release button to pause playback (press briefly). –...
  • Page 52 MUSIC PLAYBACK _________________________________ Switching on the display Press »DSP« in the stop position to turn on the display. MP3 Player – Display: the »MP3 player« menu with the last three tracks. IIIIIIIIIIIII – Displays: »Flat«, the current sound setting; Blur - Song 2.mp3 Lou Redd - Perfect Day…...
  • Page 53 MUSIC PLAYBACK _________________________________ Continuous playback (Repeat) With this function the current track or all the tracks can be played back con- tinuously. During playback, press »OK/REC«. – Display: the »MP3 player« menu. »M« flashes. O N E MP3 Player IIIIIIIIIIIII Press »6 «...
  • Page 54 MUSIC PLAYBACK _________________________________ Start the function with »OK/REC«. – The tracks are played back in random order. To end this function, press »OK/REC« until the »M« display goes out. Deleting tracks from the flash memory or the memory card To stop playback, press and hold down the shutter release button. MP3 Player IIIIIIIIIIIII Blur - Song 2.mp3...
  • Page 55 MUSIC PLAYBACK _________________________________ Select »Erase« with »8 « or »6 « and confirm with »OK/REC«. Erasing … – Display: the message »Erasing...« appears together with the file format B l u r - S o n g 2 . m p 3 of the desired track.
  • Page 56 MUSIC PLAYBACK _________________________________ Switch to mono playback with »VOL +«. – Display: the symbol for mono playback. To switch to stereo playback, repeat steps to 4. – Display: the symbol for stereo playback.

  • Page 57: Operating With A Tv

    OPERATING WITH A TV _____________________ Connecting the camera to the TV Switch off the camera by setting the rotary switch to »Off«. Plug the enclosed adapter cable into the »TV« socket of the camera and the cinch socket of the TV (red/white = sound, yellow = picture). Selecting the television operating mode Set the rotary switch to the »...

  • Page 58: Operating With A Tv

    ____________________ OPERATING WITH A TV Setting the TV standard Note: The displays described here appear on the television screen. Set the rotary switch to the »SET« operating mode. Settings – Display: the »Settings« menu. TV System Memory Select the »TV System« line with »VOL +«...

  • Page 59: Operating With A Pc

    OPERATING WITH A PC _____________________ USB operation Selecting the USB mode Note: When the camera is operated with a PC, the power supply is via the USB interface. However, you must leave the batteries in when operating the camera with a PC. Set the rotary switch to the »...

  • Page 60: Operation As A Pc Camera

    OPERATING WITH A PC __________________________ Operation as a PC camera Selecting the PC operating mode Set the rotary switch to the »PC« operating mode. – The camera LED flashes. Plug the enclosed USB cable into the » « socket of the camera and the USB socket of the computer.

  • Page 61: Operation As A Webcam

    OPERATING WITH A PC __________________________ Operation as a Webcam Selecting the Webcam operating mode Note: The camera supports “DirectShow” and “Video for Windows” applicati- ons. Set the rotary switch to the »PC« operating mode. Plug the enclosed USB cable into the » «...

  • Page 62: Information

    INFORMATION _____________________________________ This device is noise-suppressed according to the applicable EC directives. This product fulfils the European directives 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC. This device conforms to the safety regulation DIN EN 60065 (VDE 0860) and therefore the international safety regulation IEC 60065. The type plate is located on the bottom of the device.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    INFORMATION _____________________________________ Troubleshooting If a problem occurs, first refer to this information before you take the device for repair. If you are unable to rectify the fault using the information given here, contact your local dealer or service specialist. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the device yourself, as this would invalidate the guarantee.
  • Page 64 INFORMATION _____________________________________ PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Taking photos No photo taken when The internal memory or the Delete photos or movies shutter release button memory card is full. from the memory or the is pressed. memory card. Install a new memory card. The device is overwriting the Wait for the procedure to memory.
  • Page 65 INFORMATION _____________________________________ PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY The device is not in USB is not properly connected. Check the USB cable con- standby mode or a nection. connection cannot be Error in the USB data transfer. Plug out the USB cable and made.

  • Page 66: Grundig Service

    GRUNDIG Service _________________ GRUNDIG Deutschland Ihre regionale Kundendienst-Stelle in Deutschland erreichen Sie unter: Telefon 0180/5 23 18 52* • Telefax 0180/5 23 18 46* *gebührenpflichtig Technical Service GRUNDIG SCHWEIZ AG GRUNDIG NORGE A.S. GRUNDIG POLSKA SP.Z.O.O. Unit 35, Woodside Park, Wood Street Steinacker Straße 28...
  • Page 67 Grundig AG Beuthener Str. 41 • D-90471 Nürnberg • http://www.grundig.com 72011 602 4100 •...

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