Brinno TLC300 User manual

TIME LAPSE
CAMERA
User
Manual
TLC300

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Before You Start

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In the Box
Camera Parts
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SD card cover
3.5 mm port
Micro USB slot
Interchangeable lens
Battery door
LED
Strap hole
LCD screen
Menu/-/Exit
Info/+/Next
OK button
Power switch
Tripod screw
Only for factory testing

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Display Icons
SD Card Status Battery Status
< 32GB
OFF 5 s
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Schedule Capture Interval

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LED Indicator
Power Saving Mode
Green
REC initiated (flash repeatedly for 10 sec)
REC in progress (if the interval is longer
than 10 sec, the LED indicator blinks
every 10 sec; if the interval is shorter than
10 sec, the LED indicator blinks exactly as
long as the pre-decided interval)
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Red
- Low battery
- SD card full
- SD card error
LED indicator can be turned off through
Advanced settings. More info on page 17 .
After 30 sec of inactivity, camera will go into standby and LCD
screen will go black.
< 32GB
OFF 5 s
85%
Standby*
Press OK to wake up camera.
30 sec.

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Micro USB Socket
The micro USB can only be used to:
- Connect camera to external power
External Power Supplier
While using external power, always install fully charged batteries as
a back-up.
Only power banks that can turn-off power saving mode are
compatible with Brinno cameras.
Batteries cannot be recharged while inside the camera.
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Setting Calculator Tool
Use the free calculator on our website to calculate:
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- Estimated battery life
- Memory Storage requirements
- Projected video length

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Initial Operation

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Installing Batteries
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Slide to open the battery door at the bottom.
Insert 4 fully charged AA batteries.
Slide to close the battery door at the bottom.
DO NOT USE ZINC-CARBON BATTERIES.
Only replace all four batteries at a time.
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Install SD Card (Format SD Card)
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Insert micro SD card into SD card adapter.
Open memory card cover and insert SD card adapter.
Supports up to 128GB SD card (minimum class 10). For 64GB or 128GB SD card,
follow instructions on LCD screen to format the card before using it the first time.
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< 32GB
OFF 5 s
85%
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Power ON/OFF
Set Language
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Power on: Rotate power
switch counterclockwise
to ON.
Power off: Rotate power
switch clockwise to OFF.
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Use "MENU/INFO" to view
language options.
Press "OK" to select and
then to confirm language.

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Set Date & Time
Date and Time settings will not
auto-adjust during daylight savings.
Set a reminder to manually adjust
camera settings along with your
clocks.
Date and Time can be adjusted
through Advanced menu settings
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Use "MENU/INFO" to
change Date & Time values.
Press "OK" to confirm and
go to next.
YYYY/MM/DD
HH:MM:SS

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Info Screen
Date and Time
Schedule
INFO 1 2
Interval
Flicker Filter
Expo Mode
Battery Type
FW Version
INFO 2 2
Press OK to page 2
Access basic status information for
your camera through the "INFO"
button while on preview screen.
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Pressing INFO button will only send you to
info screen while you are on preview screen.
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< 32GB
5 s
85%
100%128GB
YYYYMMDD
HH:MM:SS
Press OK to return to live view.
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Firmware Check
To optimize your camera performance, update
your firmware to the latest version.
If your camera firmware is out of date, refer to page the QR
code for firmware upgrade procedure.
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Battery Type
DO NOT USE ZINC-CARBON BATTERIES. Only replace all four batteries at a time.
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MENU > ADVANCED > BATTERY TYPE
Alkaline Default setting. The batteries that come with your camera will be Alkaline.
Brinno recommendation: Short-term projects in a temperate environment.
NiMH
Most rechargeable batteries are NiMH type. We recommend using Panasonic
Eneloop, Eneloop Pro, and SONY Cycle Energy
Brinno recommendation: Users who are constantly recording short-term projects.
Lithium
Energizer Lithium AA batteries.
Brinno recommendation: Long-term projects where the camera will be recording
consistently for 1+ months. Essential for projects in hot and cold environments.
BATTERY TYPE: Select your battery type in menu settings to optimize
battery life. Misplacing the battery type may cause unexpected changes
to the battery life.
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Getting Started

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< 32GB
OFF 5 s
85%
100%128GB
Menu Settings
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MENU
• Interval
• Schedule
• Image setting
• EV
• Saturation
• Sharpness
• Focus
• Reset
• Advanced Setting
• Expo mode
• Flicker filter
• File split
• Playback rate
• LED indicator
• Time stamp
• Language
• Set date & time
• Battery type
• System info
• Format SD card
• Reset camera
• Back
At preview screen, press “MENU” to access settings.
Flip through setting options using "INFO" buttons.
Press “OK” to enter individual setting options and to confirm
setting.
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Interval
At preview screen, press “MENU” to access settings.
Press “OK” to enter Interval settings.
Flip through interval options using "MENU/INFO" buttons.
Select desired Interval, press “OK” to confirm.
Press “MENU” to return to preview screen.
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EXPO mode Interval Options
Daytime 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30 SEC/ 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30 MIN/ Custom
Twlight 3, 5, 10, 20, 30 SEC/ 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30 MIN/ Custom
Night 10, 20, 30 SEC/ 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30 MIN/ Custom