Brinno TLC 200 User manual

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HD Video Camera
TimeLapse
TLC 200
User Manual

Brinno TimeLapse Camera TLC200

Thank you for purchasing Brinno TimeLapse Camera!
Brinno TimeLapse Camera (TLC 200) using unique Time Lapse and Power
Saving technology to capture frames for long time using, you can use it
to record your Daily Life, Projects, anything you want to record. Brinno
TimeLapse Camera TLC200 is an easy solution for creating Time Lapse videos.
Turn it on, set time interval, frame to subject, waiting for nished, get the
time lapse video! No fancy equipment, no intervalometer, no complicated
gear setups, no time-controlling, no video-making troubles.
TimeLapse 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 is 4096 frames.
- Still Image Mode (only for using Shutter Line):
Format: JPEG.
Resolution: 1280x 720, 640x 480
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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,
we will give you a time
lapse video!
*Optional accessories.
Extensible Lens*
Unique design allows you
to attach optional lens.
1280×720
LCD Viewnder
Through 1.44" LCD screen,
you can frame to your
subject easily.
Rotatable Lens
Rotatable lens allows you
to find your subject easily!
300,000
frames
wide
angle

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Package Contents
Parts of the Camera
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SD Card Cover Strap Eyelet Power Switch
4 AA Batteries
Connector for Extension Part LCD Screen LED Indicator
MENU ( ) Button Tripod Screw Hole
TIME ( ) Button
OK/ START Button
SD card*
* SD Card included or not, depends on the description on package box.
Connector for Micro USB cable
Lens
Battery Door
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Setting screen At Setting 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
custom by yourself.
System date and time
Battery level
Video/ Image resolution
Preview image
Battery Empty
Please replace battery imediately.
SD Card Full
Please clear up SD card space.
SD Card Error
Please replace SD card.
No Card
Please Insert SD card.
Normal
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OK
1280x720
START
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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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At Setting Screen
After 10 seconds without activity at setting screen, camera will go to Preview
screen automatically. You can press MENU or TIME button to back to setting
screen.
Setting screen Preview screen Turn o LCD
1280x720
START
Normal
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At Preview Screen
After 30 seconds without activity at preview screen, LCD screen will turn o
automatically to save power. You can press OK button to wake up camera.
10 sec. 30 sec.

Rotate the Power switch to ON position.
Process screen
It may display other information on screen, please refer to page 3.
Setting screen
Now, you can Set Date and Time and Time Interval before your rst
time to use 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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TIME
10 Min
OK
Press MENU ( ) and TIME ( ) to select pre-set time interval or custom
it by yourself, nally press OK to conrm and back to setting screen.
Press TIME button to time interval setting.
At setting screen
Now, you are ready to go to Preview screen and start record your Time
Lapse Video.
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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, then press OK button.
At the highlight eld, press MENU ( ) to decrease value, press TIME ( )
to increase value, press OK to conrm and go to next eld, when nished
press OK to exit setting.
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Initial Step-4 Set Date and Time
MENU Date & Time
Set Date
& Time
OK OK : Next
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Recording!
Turn o LCD
OK
Place your camera on stable plane, rotate lens to adjust the capture angle.
Go to Preview Screen.
At Preview screen
Press OK button to start recording, then LCD panel will turn o to save
power.
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Start Recording
Stop Recording
Setting screen Preview screen
Preview screen
1280x720
1280x720
START
START
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During recording process, the LED indicator will ash once when camera
is capturing frames (at the time interval you set). Also, you can press OK
button to light on LED indicator it means camera still keep recording.
Hold OK button until LCD screen turn on to nish recording.
Now, you can remove SD card from camera, and plug into your computer
or notebook to see the amazing Time Lapse Video!
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Select Output Resolution.
Select Set Date & Time.
There are two options you can select: 1280x720, 640x480.
You can change video resolution at this setting.
Set correct date and time for your camera.
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Advanced Menu Setting
Output Resolution
Set Date and Time
MENU
MENU
Resolution Resolution
Output
Resolution
Set Date
& Time
1280x720 640x480
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Date & Time
OK : Next
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At the highlight eld, press MENU ( ) to decrease value, press TIME ( )
to increase value, press OK to conrm and go to next eld, when nished
press OK to exit setting.

Select AVI Frame Rate.
Select Low Light Recording.
What frame rate should I use?
Generally, use 10 FPS is suitable for Time Lapse video.
1 FPS: the video 1 second plays 1 frame , so the video will look not
smooth, and video length will longer.
30 FPS: the video 1 second plays 30 frame , so the video will look smooth,
but video length will shorter.
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 change video FPS (frames per second) at this setting.
You can choose if enable your camera keep recording video in a low light
environment( < 5 Lux) or not.
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AVI Frame Rate
Low Light Recording
MENU
MENU
Frame Rate
Low Light
AVI Frame
Rate
Low Light
Recording
10 FPS
ON
OFF
10 FPS means:
1second plays 10 frames.
OK
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OFF
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OFF
OK
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Select Time Stamp.
Select LED Display.
Select ON or OFF.
ON: When camera is capturing frame, the LED indicator will ash once.
OFF: During capture period LED indicator will not ash .
You can choose if you want to show time stamp at bottom of video.
You can choose if the LED indicator will ash while capturing frame.
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Time Stamp
LED Display
MENU
MENU
Time Stamp
LED Display
Time
Stamp
LED
Display
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Select Reset.
Select Firmware Version.
Select YES and press OK button to reset your camera.
Default setting:
You can reset your camera back to default setting.
Display the current rmware version of camera.
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Firmware Version
MENU
MENU Firmware
Reset
RESET
Firmware
Version
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Show the rmware version till 30 seconds, also you can press OK button
to exit.
Function Setting
Time Interval 2 Seconds
1280x720
10 FPS
ON
ON
ON
Output Resolution
AVI Frame Rate
Low Light Recording
Time Stamp
LED Display

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Thank you for purchasing 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
[e-mail]
Please Visit our website
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Specications
Package Contents
* SD Card included or not, depends on the description on package box.
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
2GB SD card*
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TLC 200
- Video Mode
Format: AVI.
Resolution: 1280x720, 640x480
- Still Image Mode (only for using Shutter Line)
Format: JPEG.
Resolution: 1280x720, 640x480
59º
36 mm (35mm equivalent)
75 cm (Minimum)
from 1 sec to 24 hours
SD Card (Supported Up to 32GB)
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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