Brinno TLC200 Pro Quick Guide

Getting Started

This guide provides essential information for setting up and operating your Brinno TLC200 Pro camera. It covers basic operations and key settings for capturing time-lapse footage.

Key Features: HDR (High Dynamic Range), Time Lapse Recording, Low Light Recording capabilities.

How to Make a Time Lapse Video

The Brinno TLC200 Pro is designed for easy time-lapse creation. The following outlines general steps:

Example: Capturing a Sunset Time Lapse

To create a time-lapse video of a sunset:

• Step 1: Mount and power on the camera.
• Step 2: Configure essential settings such as Time Lapse Frame Rate, Exposure, and Scene mode (e.g., 'Twilight' or 'Daylight').
• Step 3: Press the 'OK' button to start recording [▶️ Recording].
• Step 4: Allow the camera to complete the recording session.
• Step 5: The camera will process the footage [⚙️ Processing].
• Step 6: The recording is finished [✔️ Finish].

Note: For optimal results, experiment with different settings based on lighting conditions and desired video speed.

Example: Capturing in a Low Light Environment

For shooting in dimly lit conditions:

• Ensure the 'Low Light Recording' setting is enabled [⚙️ Settings > Low Light Recording: on].
• Consider adjusting the 'Exposure' and 'Scene' settings (e.g., 'Night' or 'Twilight').

Camera Settings Explained

Access the main settings menu by pressing the [MENU] button.

Core Settings:

• SD Storage: Ensure a compatible SD card is inserted. The camera uses SD cards to store captured images and videos.
• Focus: Adjust focus settings if manual focus is available or required for your scene.
• Time Lapse Frame Rate: Determines how many frames are captured per second for the final video. Higher FPS results in smoother, faster-moving time lapses.
  • Options: 1 FPS, 5 FPS, 10 FPS, 15 FPS, 20 FPS, 30 FPS.
• White Balance Mode: Adjusts the color temperature to accurately represent white under different lighting conditions.
  • Options: Auto, 5000 Day (Daylight), 7000 Shad (Shady), 6000 Clou (Cloudy), 4000 FL-C (Fluorescent - Cool), 3300 FL-W (Fluorescent - Warm), 2800 Inc (Incandescent).
• Image Quality: Select the quality of the captured images.
  • Options: Best, Better, Good.
• Scene: Pre-set camera configurations optimized for specific environments.
  • Options: Daylight, Twilight, Night, Moon, Star.
• Timer: Allows you to set specific start and stop times for recording sessions.
• HDR Range: Adjusts High Dynamic Range settings to capture more detail in both bright and dark areas of an image.
  • Options: High, Medium, Low.
• Exposure: Controls the amount of light that reaches the camera sensor, affecting image brightness.

Advanced & System Settings:

• Set Time Interval: This setting defines the duration between each captured frame. This is crucial for controlling the speed of your time-lapse video.
  • Options: ASAP (as fast as possible), 30 Sec, 1 Sec, 1 Min, 2 Sec, 5 Min, 3 Sec, 10 Min, 5 Sec, 1 Hr, 10 Sec, Custom (allows setting a specific interval, e.g., 20 Sec).
• Custom Image: Personalize image characteristics.
  • Saturation: Adjusts the intensity of colors.
  • Contrast: Modifies the difference between light and dark areas.
  • Sharpness: Controls the level of detail and edge definition.
• Time Stamp: Overlay the date and time onto the recorded footage.
  • Options: off, on.
• Low Light Recording: Optimizes camera settings for improved performance in low-light conditions.
  • Options: off, on.
• Set Date & Time: Configure the camera's internal clock and calendar.
• LED Indicator: Control the status LED light on the camera.
  • Options: off, on.
• Band Filter: Select the appropriate frequency for your region to avoid flicker from artificial lighting.
  • Options: None, 50Hz (common in Europe/Asia), 60Hz (common in North America).
• Firmware Version: Displays the current version of the camera's software.
• RESET: Resets all camera settings to their factory defaults [⚙️ RESET].

Basic Operation

• Waking the Screen: If the display enters sleep mode, press the [OK] button to wake it up.
• Navigation: Use the [MENU], [TIME], [EXIT], and [OK] buttons, along with directional controls (implied), to navigate menus and confirm selections.
• [MORE....]: Access additional options or settings.

Support and Updates

For the most up-to-date information, user manuals, firmware updates, and support resources, please visit the official Brinno website:

https://www.brinno.com/support

Please note: Content and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.