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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 finished, 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 file 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.
1280×720LCD Viewfinder
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
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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 IndicatorMENU ( ) Button Tripod Screw HoleTIME ( ) ButtonOK/ START Button
SD card** SD Card included or not, depends on the description on package box.
Connector for Micro USB cable
LensBattery Door
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Setting screen At Setting screen
At Preview screen
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Capture modeNormal: Time Lapse modeShutter: Shutter Line modeMotion: Motion Activated modeTime intervalSelect the pre-set time interval or custom by yourself. System date and timeBattery level
Video/ Image resolutionPreview image
Battery EmptyPlease replace battery imediately.SD Card FullPlease clear up SD card space.SD Card ErrorPlease replace SD card.No CardPlease Insert SD card.
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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 ScreenAfter 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 off LCD1280x720
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At Preview ScreenAfter 30 seconds without activity at preview screen, LCD screen will turn off automatically to save power. You can press 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. Setting screenNow, you can Set Date and Time and Time Interval before your first 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.
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Install SD Card
Turning the Camera on
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READING...SD
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Press MENU ( ) and TIME ( ) to select pre-set time interval or custom it by yourself, finally press OK to confirm and back to setting screen.
Press TIME button to time interval setting.
At setting screenNow, you are ready to go to Preview screen and start record your Time Lapse Video.
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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 field, press MENU ( ) to decrease value, press TIME ( ) to increase value, press OK to confirm and go to next field, when finished press OK to exit setting.
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Initial Step-4 Set Date and Time
MENU Date & Time
Set Date& Time
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Recording!
Turn off LCD
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Place your camera on stable plane, rotate lens to adjust the capture angle.Go to Preview Screen.
At Preview screenPress OK button to start recording, then LCD panel will turn off to save power.
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Setting screen Preview screen
Preview screen
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During recording process, the LED indicator will flash 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 finish 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 SettingOutput Resolution
Set Date and Time
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Set Date & Time
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Date & Time
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At the highlight field, press MENU ( ) to decrease value, press TIME ( ) to increase value, press OK to confirm and go to next field, when finished 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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Select Time Stamp.
Select LED Display.
Select ON or OFF.
ON: When camera is capturing frame, the LED indicator will flash once.OFF: During capture period LED indicator will not flash .
You can choose if you want to show time stamp at bottom of video.
You can choose if the LED indicator will flash while capturing frame.
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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 firmware version of camera.
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Show the firmware version till 30 seconds, also you can press OK button to exit.
Function SettingTime Interval 2 Seconds
1280x72010 FPS
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Output ResolutionAVI Frame Rate
Low Light RecordingTime StampLED 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 staff where you purchased our product or email us at Brinno Incorporated directly [email protected]
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Specifications
Package Contents
* SD Card included or not, depends on the description on package box.
Model Output format
Field of ViewFocal Length
Focus DistanceTime Interval
Memory StorageLCD Screen
Power Supply
Size (DxWxH)Weight
TimeLapse Camera (TLC200)AA Battery2GB 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, 640x48059º36 mm (35mm equivalent)75 cm (Minimum)from 1 sec to 24 hoursSD Card (Supported Up to 32GB)1.44" TFT LCDDC IN: 5V (Micro USB connector)Battery: 4 AA Batteries 64x 46x 106 mm120 g(without batteries)
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