Brinno TLC 200 User manual

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HD Video Camera
TimeLapse
TLC 200
User Manual

Brinno TimeLapse Camera TLC200
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Length of battery usage
ASAP
1 Second
5 Seconds
10 Seconds
20 Seconds
30 Seconds
1 Minute
5 Minutes
10 Minutes
1 Hour
4 Hours
24 Hours
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30 Days
48 Days
62 Days
83 Days
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Time Interval Capture Frames Battery Life

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Thank you for purchasing a Brinno TimeLapse Camera!
The Brinno TimeLapse Camera (TLC 200) uses unique Time Lapse and Power
Saving technologies to capture images for days, weeks, or even months. You can
use it to record your Daily Life, Projects, anything that moves, you can record. The
Brinno TimeLapse Camera TLC200 captures photos and stores them as videos
making them easy to view. Turn it on, set the time interval, frame your subject, let
it run and you have a time lapse video! No fancy equipment, no intervalometer,
no complicated gear setups, no time-controlling, no video-making headaches.
Time Lapse Camera TLC200 Features
TLC200 Output le format
- Video Mode:
Format: AVI.
Resolution: 1280x 720, 640x 480
Note: The maximum size of each single AVI file ranges between 8,192 to
20,480 frames, depending on the time interval setting.
- Still Image Mode (only for using Shutter Line):
Format: JPEG.
Resolution: 1280x 720, 640x 480
Time Lapse Video
Simple Solution
TLC200 provides you
a 1280x720 resolution
video, yes, it’s HD video.
Power Saving
TLC200 comes with unique
Power control technology,
4 AA batteries can capture
300,000 frames.
Just turn it on and shoot,
the TLC200 will deliver a
time lapse video!
*Optional accessories.
Extension Lens*
Unique design allows you
to attach optional lenses.
ADD THE NEW
ACCESSORIES !!!!
1280×720
LCD Viewnder
The 1.44" LCD screen,
allows you to frame to
your subject easily.
Rotatable Lens
The Rotatable lens allows
you to adjust the field of
view easily!
300,000
frames
wide
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Package Contents
Parts of the Camera
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TimeLapseCam (TLC200)
SD Card Cover
Strap Eyelet
Power Switch
4 AA Batteries
Connector for Extension
Accessories
(For Shutter Line, Motion sensor)
LCD Screen
LED Indicator
MENU ( ) Button
Tripod Screw Hole
TIME ( ) Button
OK/ START Button
SD card*
* SD Card may or may not be included, please check the contents list on the package .
Connector for Micro USB cable
(For extension power supplier, DC 5V)
Lens
Battery Door
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Set Up screen At Set Up screen
At Preview screen
Status icon
BATTERY
EMPTY
FULL
ERROR
NO CARD
Preview screen
Display Icons
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Capture mode
Normal: Time Lapse mode
Shutter: Shutter Line mode
Motion: Motion Activated mode
Time interval
Select the pre-set time interval or
customize yourself.
System date and time
Battery level
Video/ Image resolution
Preview image capture window
Battery Empty
Please replace battery imediately.
SD Card Full
Please download les to clear SD card space.
SD Card Error
Please replace SD card.
No Card
Please Insert SD card.
OK/ START Button
Normal
ASAP
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OK
1280x720
READY
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Description
Battery fully charged.
Battery partially discharged.
Low battery.
Replace as soon as possible.
Out of battery.
Replace battery immediately.
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Open battery door.
Insert 4 AA batteries.
Close battery door.
Be sure the battery cover is locked into place.
Initial Step-1 Install Batteries and SD Card
About Power Saving
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TLC200
At Set Up Screen
After 10 seconds without activity on the set up screen, the camera will go to
Preview screen automatically. You can press the MENU or TIME button to go
back to the set up screen.
Set up screen Preview screen Turn o LCD
1280x720
READY
Normal
ASAP
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OK
At Preview Screen
After 20 seconds without activity on the set up or preview screen, the LCD
screen will turn o automatically to save power. You can press the OK button
to wake up camera.
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Rotate the Power switch to ON position.
Process screen
It may display other information on screen, please refer to page 3.
Set Up screen
Now, you can set Date and Time and Time Interval before you use your
TimeLapse Camera!
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Open SD card cover.
Insert SD card until it clicks into place.
Close SD card cover.
Initial Step-2
Initial Step-3
Install SD Card
Turning the Camera on
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READING..
SD
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ASAP
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TIME
10 Min
OK
Press MENU ( ) and TIME ( ) to select a pre-set time interval or customize
it by yourself. When complete, press the OK Button to conrm and return
to the Set up screen. (ASAP option: everysecond can capture 2 photos)
Press TIME button to enter time interval set up.
Now you are back to the Set up screen
Now, you are ready to go to Preview screen and start recording your
Time Lapse Videos.
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OK : Next
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TIME
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CUSTOM
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Initial Step-5 Set Time Interval
Press MENU button.
Press TIME ( ) to select Set Date & Time (MENU 5/10), and press OK.
At the highlight eld, press MENU ( ) to decrease value, press TIME
( ) to increase value, press OK to conrm and go to the next eld. When
nished press OK to exit set up.
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Initial Step-4 Set Date and Time
MENU Date & Time
Set Date
& Time
OK OK : Next
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2 Sec
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Recording!
Turn o LCD
OK
Press TIME ( ) to select Set Date & Time (MENU 5/10), and press OK.
Adjust lens angle to frame subject.
Turn on TLC200, set time interval and press OK to Preview Screen.
At Preview screen, press OK button to start recording, during recording
period the LCD panel will turn o to save power.
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Start Recording
LED Indicator
Set up screen Preview screen
1280x720
READY
Normal
ASAP
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OK
Green LED light: indicates Image capture in process
When the Green LED ashes, the Time Lapse Camera
(TLC200) is capturing photos.
Red LED light: Low battery level, Low recording
space on your SD card
Stop Recording
Preview screen
While recording, hold the OK button until the LCD lights on and shows
the Preview Screen, it will display text "Done!". This indicates the
recording session is over .
Remove the SD card from the camera, and plug it into your computer or
notebook to enjoy your amazing Time Lapse Videos!
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Advanced Menu Setting
Select AVI Frame Rate.
What frame rate should I use?
Generally, use 10 FPS is suitable for Time Lapse video.
1 FPS: The video plays 1 frame per second, so the video will look not
smooth, and the video length will be longer.
30 FPS: The video plays 30 frames per second, so the video will look
smooth, and the video length will be shorter.
You can change the videos FPS (frames per second) playback with this setting.
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AVI Playback Frame Rate
MENU Frame Rate
AVI Frame
Rate 10 FPS
10 FPS ( Frames Per Second )
means:
10 frames are played in 1
second.
OK OK
Select Image Quality
Set the image quality for your camera.
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Image Quality
Image
Quality
Image
Quality
Image
Quality
Best Better Good
OK OK OK
There are three options you can select: Best, Better, Good

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ON
OFF
OK
Select Time Stamp.
Select ON or OFF.
You can choose if you want to show the time stamp at bottom of your video.
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Time Stamp
MENU Time Stamp
Time
Stamp
OK
Select Low Light Recording.
ON: Allows your camera to record video in a low light environment.
OFF: Your camera will go to sleep in a low light environment.
You can choose to enable your camera to keep recording video in a low light
environment (< 5 Lux).
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Low Light Recording
MENU Low Light
Low Light
Recording
ON
OFF
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Select Set Date & Time.
Set the correct date and time for your camera.
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Set Date and Time
MENU
Set Date
& Time
OK
Date & Time
OK : Next
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At the highlight eld, press MENU ( - ) to decrease the value, press TIME
( ) to increase the value, press OK to conrm and go to the next eld.
When nished, press OK to exit set up.
Select Output Resolution.
There are two options you can select: 1280x720, 640x480.
You can change video resolution with this setting.
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Output Resolution
MENU Resolution Resolution
Output
Resolution 1280x720 640x480
OK OK OK

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ON
OFF
OK
Select LED Display.
ON: When the camera is capturing a frame, the LED indicator will ash
once.
OFF: During capture period the LED indicator will not ash .
You can choose if the LED indicator will ash while capturing each frame, or
not ash at all.
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LED Display
MENU LED Display
LED
Display
OK
None
50 Hz
60Hz
OK
Select Band Filter.
None: For outdoor environment.
50 Hz: USA
60 Hz: Europe
Select the correct uorescent lighting frequency to match your indoor
lighting frequency.
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Band Filter
MENU Band Filter
Band
Filter
OK

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Select Firmware Version.
Display the current rmware version of camera.
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Firmware Version
MENU Firmware
Firmware
Version
OK
Display the rmware version for 30 seconds, or press the OK button to
exit.
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YES
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Select Reset.
Select YES and press the OK button to reset your camera.
Default Settings:
You can reset your camera back to the default setting.
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Reset
MENU Reset
RESET
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Function Setting
Time Interval 2 Seconds
1280x720Output Resolution
10 FPSAVI Frame Rate
ONLow Light Recording
ONTime Stamp
ONLED Display
NoneBand Filter
BetterImage Quality

Accessories
Time Lapse Camera

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Accessories Wide-Angle Lens (ATL045)
MAGNET MOUNT CONVERSION LENS
-0.45 WIDE-ANGLE-
Enlarge your vision with Wide-Angle Lens!
Capture the changes of magnicent scenery, and discover the city in a dierent
way. You will capture an entirely new scene when you add the wide angle lens!
Easy way to secure your Time
Lapse Camera and accessories.
Accessories Camera Pouch (ATP100)

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Accessories Shutter Line (ATS100)
SHUTTER LINE for Time Lapse Camera
EASY to CREAT
STOP MOTION VIDEO!
In the past, in order to create stop
motion video, you will need Hi-end
equipment and lots of time to edit
thousands photos.
But now, the Brinno TLC200 and shutter
line will help you save time and make it
easy to make a stop motion video!

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Accessories Weather Resistant Housing
(ATH100)
Whether it is Natures Beauty, Plant Growth or a Construction Project
The Weather Resistant Housing (ATH100) allows the Time Lapse Camera (TLC200) to function
safely outdoors in any weather. Your Time Lapse Camera(TLC200) will be protected against
severe weather, so you can keep recording images in any season or location.
Waterproof: IP54
For Outdoor Use
Accessories Motion Sensor (ATM100)
Perfect for HOME & PROPERTY SECURITY!
Adding the Motion Sensor (ATM100) to Time Lapse camera (TLC200), will allow the
camera to detect any movement and wake up and take pictures automatically. It can
take thousands of photos and convert them into a video, making them easy to review.
Motion Detected
the Movement Detecting Activated & Record
Waterproof: IP54
Detect Angle: 90ْ
Detect Distance: 4 meters

Thank you for purchasing a Brinno TimeLapse Camera!
If you have any questions or problems setting up your Brinno
TimeLapse Camera please contact the sales sta where you
purchased our product or email us at Brinno Incorporated directly
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Please Visit our website
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Specications
Package Contents
* SD Card may or may not be included, please check the contents list on the package.
Model
Output format
Field of View
Focal Length
Focus Distance
Time Interval
Memory Storage
LCD Screen
Power Supply
Size (DxWxH)
Weight
TimeLapse Camera (TLC200)
AA Battery
4GB SD card*
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TLC 200
- Video Mode
Format: AVI.
Resolution: 1280x720, 640x480
- Still Image Mode (only for use with the Shutter Line)
Format: JPEG.
Resolution: 1280x720, 640x480
59º
36 mm (35mm equivalent)
75 cm (Minimum)
from 1 sec to 24 hours
SD Card (Up to 32GB supported)
1.44" TFT LCD
DC IN: 5V (Micro USB connector)
Battery: 4 AA Batteries
64x 46x 106 mm
120 g(without batteries)
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