User Manual
Brinno Time Lapse Camera
TLC200
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Package Contents
1. TimeLapseCam (TLC200) 2. 4 AA Batteries 3. SD card(included Setup
Software)
Start Recording
1. Turn on TLC200, set time interval and press OK to Preview Screen. 2. Adjust
lens angle to frame subject. 3. At Preview screen, press OK button to start
recording, during recording period LCD panel will turn off to save power.
Stop Recording
1. During recording period, hold OK button till LCD screen lights on, it means
finish recording. 2. Remove SD card from camera, and plug into your computer
or notebook to enjoy the amazing Time-Lapse Video!
Menu Setting
Output Resolution: You can change video resolution at this setting. Set Date and
Time: Set correct date and time for your camera. AVI Frame Rate: You can change
video FPS (frames per second) at this setting. Generally, 10 FPS is better 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. Low Light Recording:
You can choose if enable your camera keep recording video in a low light
environment ( < 5 Lux.) or not. Time Stamp: You can choose if you want to show
time stamp at bottom of video. LED Display: You can choose if the LED indicator
will flash while capturing frame. Band Filter: Select the correct lighting frequency
to match your indoor lighting frequency. None: For outdoor environment.
50 Hz: USA 60 Hz: Europe Firmware Version: Display the current firmware version
of camera. Reset: You can reset your camera back to default setting.
LED Indicator
Green LED light: Capturing image: During recording process, the Green LED will
flash once when it is capturing image. (The flashing frequency depends on time
interval setting.) Red LED light: Low battery level, Low SD card level.
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Specifications
Model TLC 200 Output Format- Video Mode: AVI format, Resolution: 1280x
720, 640x480 (The maximum size of each single AVI file is in a range between
8,192 to 20,480 frames, it depends on time interval setting.) Still Image
Mode(Only for using Shutter Line): JPEG format, Resolution: 1280x720,
640x480 format Field of View 59º Focal Length 30mm(35mm equivalent) Focus
Distance 75cm(Minimum) Time Interval from 1sec to 24hours Memory Storage
SD Card(Supported up to 32GB) LCD Screen 1.44 TFT LCD Power Source DC IN: 5V
(Micro USB connector)/ Battery: 4AA Batteries Size (DxWxH) 64x46x106mm
Weight 120g (without batteries)
Initial Setup
1. Install Batteries and SD Card: Open battery door and insert 4 AA batteries.
Close battery door.(Be sure the battery cover is locked into place.) Open SD card
cover, insert SD card until it clicks into place. Close SD card cover. 2. Turning the
Camera on: Rotate the Power switch to ON position. It may display other
information on screen, please refer to Display Icons. 3. Set Date and Time: 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. 5. Set Time Interval: Press TIME button to time interval setting. 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.
Now, you are ready to go to Preview screen and start record your TimeLapse
Video.
Preview Screen
About Power Saving
1. 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. 2. At Preview Screen- After 20 seconds without
activity at preview screen, LCD screen will turn off automatically to save power.
You can press OK button to wake up camera.
Display Icons
1. Capture mode: Normal: Time Lapse mode Shutter: Shutter: Line mode
Motion: Motion Activated mode 2. Time interval: Select the pre-set time interval
or custom by yourself. 3. System date and time 4. Battery level5. Video/ Image
resolution 6. Preview image 7. Battery Empty-Please replace battery imediately. 8.
SD Card Full-Please clear up SD card space 9. SD Card Error-Please replace SD card
10. No Card-Please Insert SD card
Set up Screen
Time Interval
1 Second
5 Seconds
10 Seconds
20 Seconds
30 Seconds
1 Minute
5 Minutes
10 Minutes
1 Hour
4 Hours
24Hours
310,000
300,000
260,000
210,000
180,000
120,000
34560
17280
2880
720
120
3.6 days
17.4 days
30.1 days
48.6 days
62.5 days
83.3 days
120 Days
Capture Frames
Battery Life
Length of battery usage
Parts of the Camera
1. SD Card cover
2. Connector for Accessories
(Shutter Line, Motion sensor)
3. Connector for Micro USB cable
(Power supplier DC 5V)
4. Lens
5. Battery Door
6. Strap Eyelet
7. LCD Screen
8. MENU(<)button
9. TIME(>)button
10. OK/START button
11. Power Switch
12. LED Indicator
13. Tripod Screw Hole
