Brinno TimeLapse TLC 100 User manual

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HD Video Camera

TimeLapse

TLC 200

User Manual

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Weather Resistant Housing

(ATH110)

Brinno Reader

(ABR100)

Bike Cam Holder

(ABH100)

Shutter Line

(ATS110)

Camera Wall Mount

(AWM100)

Motion Sensor

(ATM100)

Pan Lapse

(ART100)

Pouch

(ATP100)

Optional Accessories

Time Lapse Video

Simple Solution

Rotatable Lens

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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 TLC 200 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 TLC 200 Features

TLC 200 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 when using Shutter Line):

Format: JPEG.

Resolution: 1280x 720, 640x 480

Time Lapse Video

Simple Solution

TLC 200 provides you

a 1280x720 resolution

video, yes, it’s HD video.

Power Saving

TLC 200 comes with unique

Power control technology,

4 AA batteries can capture

270,000 frames.

Just turn it on and shoot,

the TLC 200 will deliver a

time lapse video!

*Optional accessories.

Extension Lens*

Unique design allows you

to attach optional lenses.

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!

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OK

START

on

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MENU

ASAP

Normal

OK

MENU TIME

ASAP / 1 Sec / 2 Sec / 3 Sec / 5 Sec / 10 Sec / 20 Sec

30 Sec / 1 Min / 5 Min / 10 Min / 1 Hr / Custom

Set the

Time Interval

Settings

AVI Frame

Rate

MENU

AVI Frame Rate

1 FPS / 5 FPS / 10 FPS / 15 FPS / 20 FPS / 30 FPS

Image Quality

Best / Better / Good

Scene

Daylight / Night

Timer

You can set start and stop time.

Output Resolution

720P / 480

Band Filter

None / 50 Hz / 60 Hz

Firmware Version

Media Statistic

Reset

Set Date & Time

Custom Exposure

OK

START

on

MENU

TIME

Subject to change without notice, please refer to

brinno.com/support for latest information.

OK

START

If the screen goes to sleep, press OK to wake up.

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Camera Components

SD

AA

Front Back

Package Contents

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6

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7

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4

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TimeLapseCam (TLC200)

SD Card Cover

Strap Eyelet

Power Switch

4 AA Batteries

Connector for Extension Acces-

sories

(For ATS110, ATM100)

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)

Metal Ring

(for ATM100, ATL045 )

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

Scene mode

Preview image capture window

Battery Empty

Please replace battery immediately.

SD Card Full

Please download les to clear SD card space.

SD Card Error

Please replace SD card.

No Card

Please Insert SD card.

Normal

ASAP

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OK

READY

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Icon

(green)

(yellow)

(red)

Description

Battery fully charged.

Battery partially discharged.

Low battery.

Replace as soon as possible.

Out of battery.

Replace battery immediately.

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SD

SD SD

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Battery Empty

Please 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

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Open SD card cover.

Insert SD card until it clicks into place.

Close SD card cover.

Initial Step-2 Install SD Card

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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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Initial Step-3 Turning the Camera on

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READING..

SD

Normal

ASAP

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OK

on

Press MENU button.

Press TIME ( ) to select Set Date & Time (MENU 7/13), 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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TIME

10 Min

OK

Press MENU ( ) and TIME ( ) to select a pre-set time interval or custom-

ize it by yourself. When complete, press the OK Button to conrm and

return to the Set up screen.

Press TIME button to enter time interval set up.

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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TIME

OK : Next

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TIME

2 Sec

CUSTOM

OK

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Initial Step-5 Set Time Interval

Normal

2 Sec

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OK

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About Power Saving

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

READY

Normal

ASAP

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OK

At Preview Screen

After 30 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 the camera.

10 sec. 20 sec.

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Recording!

Turn o LCD

On the Preview screen, hold the OK button for 2 seconds to start record-

ing. Preview Screen will show REC at the bottom bar.

After selecting the time interval, press OK to proceed to the Preview Screen.

During the recording period, the LCD panel will turn o to save power.

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Start Recording

LED Indicator

Set up screen Preview screen Recording

Normal

ASAP

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OK

Green LED light: indicates Image capture in process

When the Green LED ashes, the Time Lapse Camera

(TLC 200) 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 light turns on and

shows the text “Processing”, it means the camera is processing the le.

When completed the processing it will display the text "Ready” This

indicates the recording session is complete.

Remove the SD card from the camera, and insert it into your computer or

laptop to enjoy your amazing Time Lapse Videos!

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SD

READYProcessing

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After selecting the time interval, press OK to proceed to the Preview Screen.

Advanced Menu Setting

Select AVI Frame Rate.

What frame rate should I use?

Generally, 10 FPS is suitable for Time Lapse video.

1 FPS: If the video plays at 1 frame per second, the video will not look

smooth, and the video length will be longer.

30 FPS: If the video plays at 30 frames per second, 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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2

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AVI Playback Frame Rate

MENU

MENU Quality

Frame Rate Frame Rate

AVI Frame

Rate

Image

Quality

Best

Better

Good

10 FPS ( Frames Per

Second ) means:

10 frames are played

in 1 second.

OK

OK OK

Select Image Quality

Set the image quality for your camera.

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2

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Image Quality

There are three options you can select: Best, Better, Good

1 FPS

5 FPS

10 FPS

15 FPS

20 FPS

30 FPS

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OFF

ON

OK

Select Time Stamp.

Select OFF or ON.

You can choose if you want to show the time stamp at bottom of your video.

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2

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Time Stamp

Time StampMENU

Time

Stamp

OK

Select Custom Exposure

Increase or decrease the exposure.

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2

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Custom Exposure

press MENU ( ) and TIME ( ) to increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the

exposure and press OK to exit.

MENU

Custom

Exposure

OK

Exposure

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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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2

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Low Light Recording

MENU Low Light

Low Light

Recording

OFF

ON

OK OK

Select Scene.

There are two options you can select: Daylight, Night.

Select the scene to t your Photographic needs.

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2

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Scene

MENU Scene Set

Scene

OK OK

Daylight

Night

Option Description

Daylight For any Daytime photography.

Night

Special setting for Nighttime photography shooting.

Low ISO setting, long exposure time.

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The Timer will allow you to pre-set a recording period. ( eg. 8 am – 5 pm )

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Timer

Set the start recording time (A area), then set the stop recording time

(B area). The time is set in 15 minutes increments. Press MENU to lower

the number, press TIME to increase the number and press OK to next

column. Or you may select Cancel to disable Timer setting.

0000 - 0000

A B

e.g.

0600 - 1600

1600 - 2330

2345 - 0500

morning to afternoon

afternoon to night

overnight

After setting up the time, go back to the set up screen then press the

OK button to move to the preview screen. Hold the OK button for 2

seconds to start recording. The LCD panel will show REC then turn o to

save power. The camera will automatically activate at the start recording

time you selected.

ONCE YOU ACTIVATE TIMER, YOUR TIME LAPSE CAMERA

WILL ONLY WORK AT THE TIMER SETTING PERIOD.

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Select Set Date & Time.

Set the correct date and time for your camera.

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2

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Set Date and Time

MENU

Set Date

& Time

OK

Date & Time

OK : Next

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22 : 58 : 32

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: 720P, 480.

You can change video resolution with this setting.

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2

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Output Resolution

MENU Resolution

Output

Resolution

OK OK

720 P

480

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OFF

ON

OK

Select LED Display.

OFF: During capture period the LED indicator will not ash .

ON: When the camera is capturing a frame, the LED indicator will ash

once.

You can choose if the LED indicator will ash while capturing each frame, or

not ash at all.

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2

1 2

LED Display

MENU LED Display

LED

Display

OK

None

50 Hz

60 Hz

OK

Select Band Filter.

None: For outdoor environment.

50 Hz: Europe

60 Hz: USA

Select the correct uorescent lighting frequency to match your indoor light-

ing frequency.

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2

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Band Filter

MENU Flicker Set

Band

Filter

OK

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X.XX.X

OK

Select Firmware Version.

Display the current rmware version of camera.

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2

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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.

OK

Select Media Statistics.

In this mode, the LCD will display the SD card capacity, so you will know

how much free space remains on the SD card.

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2

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Media Statistics

MENU

Media

Statistics

OK

Display the SD card storage status.

Size

Used

Free

=

4GB

27%

73%

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NO

YES

OK

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

OK

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Function Setting

AVI Frame Rate 10 FPS

Image Quality Better

Time Stamp On

Low Light Recording On

Scene Daylight

Output Resolution 1280x720

LED Display On

Band Filter None

Time Interval 2 Seconds

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