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SEE the UNSEEN HDR Time Lapse Video camera TLC200 Pro User Manual 01
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Optional Accessories Weather Resistant Housing (ATH120) Brinno Reader (ABR100) Bike Cam Holder (ABH100) Shutter Line (ATS110) Camera Wall Mount (AWM100) Motion Sensor (ATM110) Pan Lapse (ART100) Pouch (ATP100) Micro Scope Adapter(AMH100) Brinno Lens (BCS 18-55 & BCS 24-70)
CONTENT 09 Package Contents 10 Before You Begin Taking Photos 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 Parts of the Camera Display Icons How Our Power Saving Technology Works First Steps Mode Time Lapse Mode & Setting a Time Interval To Begin Recording To Stop Recording Storage status Focus Mode 21 Basic settings 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 Setting the Time Lapse Frame Rate White Balance Mode Image Quality Scene Timer HDR Range Exposure Custom Image 28 More Settings 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 Time Stamp Low Light Recordi
OK START on Settings SD Storage Set the Time Interval Focus Time Lapse Frame Rate 1 FPS/ 5 FPS/ 10 FPS/ 15 FPS/ 20 FPS/ 30 FPS ASAP 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Sec 5 Sec 10 Sec 20 Sec White Balance Mode Auto/5000 Day/ 7000 Shad/ 6000 Clou 4000 Fl-C/ 3300 FL-W/ 2800 Inc Image Quality Best/Better/Good Scene 30 Sec 1 Min 5 Min 10 Min 1 Hr Custom Daylight/Twilight/Night/Moon/Star Timer You can set start and stop time.
Package Contents 4 1 5 6 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SD AA AA AA AA 7 8 HDR Time Lapse Camera (TLC200 Pro) 4 AA Batteries SD Card Lens cover BCS 019 Lens (comes mounted on the camera) Lens cover Screwdriver 8 Screw 09
Before You Begin Taking Photos Parts of the Camera 6 7 1 8 2 9 10 3 11 4 12 13 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 BCS 019 Lens (Page 32) SD Card Slot Connector for Accessories (Page. 33) Connector for Micro USB cable (Page.
Display Icons Set Up screen 1 T.Lapse ASAP 2 OK 2013/03/01 22:58:32 3 4 Preview screen 5 At Set Up screen 1 Capture mode T.Lapse: Time Lapse mode Shutter: Stop Motion mode Motion: Motion Activated mode 2 Time interval Select a pre-set time interval or customize yourself. 3 System date and time 4 Battery level Icon 6 7 READY 8 Description (green) Battery fully charged. (green) Battery partially charged. (yellow) (red) Low battery. Replace as soon as possible. Out of battery.
How Our Power Saving Technology Works Set up screen Preview screen T.Lapse 1 Sec Turn off LCD 720P 10 sec. 50 sec. OK 2013/03/21 22:58:32 READY At The 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. At Preview Screen After 50 seconds without activity on the set up or preview screen, the LCD screen will turn off automatically to save power.
First Steps Initial Step-1 Installing the Batteries 1 2 3 1. Open battery door. 2. Insert 4 AA batteries. 3. Close battery door. Be sure the battery cover is locked into place. Initial Step-2 Installing SD Card 1 2 3 1. Open SD card cover. 2. Insert SD card until it clicks into place. 3. Close SD card cover.
First Steps Initial Step-3 Turning on the Camera 1 2 3 1 Sec SD READING.. on T.Lapse OK 2013/03/01 22:58:32 1. Rotate the Power switch to the ON position. 2. Process screen It may display other information on screen, please refer to page 7. 3. Set Up screen Initial Step-4 Setting the Time and Date 1 2 Setting OK 3 More Date & Time Set Date & Time 2013/ 03 /01 22 : 58 : 32 OK OK : Next 1. Press the MENU button to go to Setting -> MORE 2.
Mode Start Screen T.Lapse ASAP OK 2013/03/01 22:58:32 MENU TIME MENU Settings TIME Set the Time Interval Settings (Refer to Page21-31) SD Storage Display the SD card capacity (Refer to Page19) Setting the Time Interval (Refer to Page16) Focus Enlarge the preview image, so you can easily adjust the lens focus.
Mode Time Lapse Mode In Time Lapse Mode, the camera will take one photo at the time interval you selected. When you are finished recording, the camera will convert those photos into a time lapse video! Before you begin recording, you can change the “Time Lapse Frame Rate”. For more information please refer to page 16. Output file format: AVI.
Mode 2. To Begin Recording 2-1 2-2 T.Lapse 1 Sec 10 sec. OK 2013/03/01 22:58:32 READY Set up screen Preview screen • REC Recording 2-3 Recording period 2-1 After selecting the time interval, press OK to proceed to the Preview Screen. 2-2 On the Preview screen, hold the OK button for 2 seconds to start recording. Preview Screen will show REC at the bottom bar. 2-3 During the recording period, the LCD panel will turn off to save power.
Mode 3. To Stop Recording 3-1 Processing Preview screen 3-2 SD 3-1 3-2 18 When recording, hold the OK button until the LCD panel turns on and shows the text “Processing”, this means the camera is processing the AVI and closing the file. When the processing is completed it will display the text “Ready”. This indicates the recording session is finished.
Storage Status In this mode, the LCD will display the SD card capacity, so you will know how much free space remains on the SD card.
Focus Mode In this mode, the camera will enlarge the preview image, making it easier to focus the lens. 1 Focus 2 3-1 Page 5 OK Page 5 3-2 Adjust the lens focus 4 5 1. Select and enter “Focus” mode. 2. See the enlarged preview image. 3. Use the screwdriver to loosen the screw on the (BCS 019) lens. Adjust the lens focus. 4. Once finished, use the screwdriver to tighten the screw. 5. Press “OK” to exit focus mode.
Basic settings Setting the Time Lapse Playback Frame Rate: You can change the videos FPS (frames per second) playback with this setting. 1 2 Setting Frame Rate Time Lapse Frame Rate 15 FPS 20 FPS 30 FPS OK OK 10FPS (Frames Per Second) means: 10 frames are played in 1 second. 1. Press MENU button to enter “Setting” mode. 2. Select and enter “Time Lapse Frame Rate”. 3.
Basic settings White Balance Mode 1 2 Setting White Balance Mode OK WB Mode Auto 5000 Day 7000 Shad OK At the default setting of Auto (AWB), the camera automatically adjusts white balance so that a white subject will appear white regardless of the color of the light source. It may however be necessary to match white balance to the light source under mixed lighting or when photographing a subject that is a solid color.
Basic settings Image Quality 1 2 Setting Quality Best Better Good Image Quality OK OK The Image Quality setting lets you choose a different image quality to fit your needs, and the image quality will determine the number of frames that can be stored on the SD Card: Option Best Better Good Single frame size Description Low compression rate produces 200~ 400 maximum image Kb data for highest quality images 150~ 300 General usage Kb High compression rate produce less 70~ 150 image data, best Kb for
Basic settings Scene 1 2 Setting Scene Scene Daylight Twilight Night OK OK Scene Moon Star OK Select the scene that best fits your photographic needs. Option Description Daylight For any photography situation in Daytime . Special setting for Sunrise & Sunset Twilight photography. Time Interval ASAP mode: 1 Night Moon Star 24 seconds per picture. Special setting for Nighttime photography. Low ISO setting, long exposure time. Time Interval ASAP mode: 2 seconds per picture.
Basic settings Timer 1 2 Setting 3 Timer 0000-0000 Exit Cancel OK Timer OK Timer 0000 - 0000 OK : Next The Timer will allow you to pre-set a recording period. ( eg. 8 am – 5 pm ) 1. 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. e.g.
Basic settings HDR Range 1 2 Setting HDF Range HDR Range High Medium Low OK OK HDR (High Dynamic Range ) setting let’s you choose the required HDR setting: Option High Medium Low 26 Description (For example) Suggested setting for sunrise or sunset. For any standard shooting situation. For portraits.
Basic settings Exposure 1 2 Setting Exposure Exposure OK In the Exposure setting menu, press MENU ( ) to increase (+) exposure time or select TIME ( ) to decrease (-) the exposure time. Press OK to exit. Custom Image 1 Setting Custom Image OK 2 Custom Custom Custom Saturation Contrast Sharpness OK OK OK Control Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness. Select and enter each setting, using MENU ( ) and TIME ( ) to adjust the effect. Then press OK to exit.
More settings Time Stamp 1 2 More Time Stamp Time Stamp ON OFF OK OK You can choose if you want the time stamp to show at bottom of your video. 1. Select Time Stamp. 2. Select ON or OFF. Low Light Recording 1 2 More Low Light Recording OK Low Light ON OFF OK You can choose to set up your camera to record videos in a low light environment or not. (< 5 Lux). 1. Select Low Light Recording. 2. ON: Allows your camera to record video in a low light environment.
More settings Set Date & Time 1 2 More Date & Time Set Date & Time 2013/ 03 /01 22 : 58 : 32 OK OK : Next Set the correct date and time for your camera. 1. Select Set Date & Time. 2. In the highlight field, press MENU ( - ) to decrease the number, press TIME ( + ) to increase the number, press OK to confirm and go to the next field. When finished, press OK to exit set up.
More settings Band Filter 1 2 Setting Flicker Set None 50 Hz 60 Hz Band Filter OK OK Select the correct fluorescent lighting frequency to match your indoor lighting frequency. 1. Select Band Filter. 2. None: For outdoor environment. 50 Hz: Europe 60 Hz: USA We suggest you use None when the scene is outdoors. Firmware Version 1 2 More Firmware Firmware Version x.xx.x OK OK Displays the current version of firmware installed on the camera. 1. Select Firmware Version. 2.
More settings Reset 1 2 More Reset Reset ON OFF OK OK You can reset your camera back to the default settings. 1. Select Reset. 2. Select YES and press the OK button to reset your camera.
Reference CS-mount lens The TLC200 Pro comes with an interchangeable CSMount lens, so you can change the CS-Mount lens by yourself to fit your shooting needs.
Reference Extensional accessories This extension connector is used for optional Brinno Time Lapse accessories: Shutter Line (ATS110): For creating Stop Motion film and Face Time Lapse video Motion Sensor (ATM110): For motion activated use, turns your time lapse camera into a motion activated camera! Motion Sensor (ATM110) Shutter Line (ATS110) 33
Reference External Power For long term use, you can attach an external power supply (DC 5V) through the Micro USB connector.
Reference Micro USB connector A. File transfer You can connect the TLC200 Pro to your computer in order to transfer the time lapse video from the SD card to the computer. OS requirement: Windows XP and above.
Reference Micro USB connector B. Webcam With the TLC200 Pro connected to your computer you can install free webcam software. The TLC200 Pro can then be used as a webcam for your computer! Suggested software: please check on Brinno.com OS requirement: Windows XP and above.
What setting should I use Subject Description Recording kids, pets Daily Life all parts of daily life Party Recording family parties, public events, and happy time all around Recording your trips, Traveling short and long Plant Recording Flowers growing, or gardening over a period of time Time Interval Playback Frame Rate 1~ 30 seconds 10~30 1~10 seconds 10~30 2 sec~ 1 min 10~30 1~30 min 15~30 Recording a building Construction being built or any 30 min~ 1 hr construction project 15~30 Reco
Scene Setting Daylight Twilight Night Moon Star The longest exposure time (Sec.) 1/15 0.5 1 2 4 The shortest time interval (Sec.) 0.
Battery Life Scene: Day mode Days ASAP Captured frames to battery low 168,000 1 SEC 200,000 2.3 2 SEC 244,000 5.6 5 SEC 204,000 11.5 10 SEC 145,000 17.0 20 SEC 108,000 25.0 30 SEC 84,500 29.0 1 MIN 51,000 35.0 5 MIN 12,300 42.0 10 MIN 6,300 43.0 1 HR 1070 4 HR 269 24 HR 45 Time interval 1 44.0 45.0 Scene: Twilight mode Days ASAP Captured frames to battery low 93,690 2 SEC 67,400 1.6 Time interval 1 5 SEC 55,500 3.2 10 SEC 51,300 5.9 20 SEC 51,000 11.
Battery Life Scene: Night mode Time interval Captured frames to battery low Days ASAP 49,420 1.1 5 SEC 39,000 2.3 10 SEC 30,000 3.5 20 SEC 28,100 6.5 30 SEC 26,200 9.0 1 MIN 21,800 15.0 5 MIN 9,300 32.0 10 MIN 5,400 37.0 1 HR 1,040 43.0 4 HR 268 24 HR 44 44.0 Scene: Moon mode Time interval 40 Captured frames to battery low Days ASAP 26,000 1.2 7 SEC 18,300 1.5 10 SEC 18,800 2.2 20 SEC 16,000 3.5 30 SEC 15,500 5.0 1 MIN 13,800 9.0 5 MIN 7,400 25.
Battery Life Scene: Star mode Days ASAP Captured frames to battery low 13,200 20 SEC 9,900 2.1 30 SEC 8,800 3.0 1 MIN 8,200 5.7 5 MIN 5,400 19.0 10 MIN 3,800 27.0 1 HR 970 40.0 4 HR 262 44.0 24 HR 44 45.0 Time interval 1.
Specification CAMERA Model TLC200 Pro LCD Screen 1.44" TFT LCD Lens Rotating Angle 120° Waterproof Optional, (Use with the TLC200Pro Weather Resistant Housing (ATH120)) CAPTURE MODE Time Lapse Auto generation of Time Lapse video Stop Motion Optional, (Use with the Shutter Line (ATS110)) Motion Activated Optional, (Use with the Motion Sensor (ATM110)) SENSOR Type 1/3" HDR sensor Dynamic Range 115db Resolution 1.3 Mega pixel Pixel size 4.
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