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- Page 4 Before You Start TIME LAPSE CAMERA TLC 300 User manual...
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Page 5: Camera Parts
In the Box Camera Parts SD card cover 3.5 mm port Micro USB slot Interchangeable lens Battery door Strap hole LCD screen Menu/-/Exit Info/+/Next OK button Power switch Tripod screw Only for factory testing TIME LAPSE CAMERA TLC 300 User manual... -
Page 6: Display Icons
Display Icons SD Card Status Battery Status < 32GB 128GB 100% Schedule Capture Interval TIME LAPSE CAMERA TLC 300 User manual... -
Page 7: Led Indicator
LED Indicator Green REC initiated (flash repeatedly for 10 sec) REC in progress (if the interval is longer than 10 sec, the LED indicator blinks every 10 sec; if the interval is shorter than 10 sec, the LED indicator blinks exactly as long as the pre-decided interval) - Low battery - SD card full... -
Page 8: Micro Usb Socket
While using external power, always install fully charged batteries as a back-up. Only power banks that can turn-off power saving mode are compatible with Brinno cameras. Batteries cannot be recharged while inside the camera. TIME LAPSE CAMERA TLC 300 User manual... - Page 9 Setting Calculator Tool Use the free calculator on our website to calculate: - Estimated battery life - Memory Storage requirements - Projected video length brinno.com/pages/support-calculator TIME LAPSE CAMERA TLC 300 User manual...
- Page 10 Initial Operation TIME LAPSE CAMERA TLC 300 User manual...
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Page 11: Installing Batteries
Installing Batteries Slide to open the battery door at the bottom. Insert 4 fully charged AA batteries. Slide to close the battery door at the bottom. DO NOT USE ZINC-CARBON BATTERIES. Only replace all four batteries at a time. TIME LAPSE CAMERA TLC 300 User manual... - Page 12 Install SD Card (Format SD Card) Insert micro SD card into SD card adapter. Open memory card cover and insert SD card adapter. Supports up to 128GB SD card (minimum class 10). For 64GB or 128GB SD card, follow instructions on LCD screen to format the card before using it the first time. TIME LAPSE CAMERA TLC 300 User manual...
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Page 13: Power On/Off
Power ON/OFF Power on: Rotate power < 32GB 128GB 100% switch counterclockwise to ON. Power off: Rotate power switch clockwise to OFF. Set Language Use "MENU/INFO" to view language options. Press "OK" to select and then to confirm language. TIME LAPSE CAMERA TLC 300 User manual... -
Page 14: Set Date And Time
Set Date & Time Use "MENU/INFO" to change Date & Time values. Press "OK" to confirm and YYYY/MM/DD go to next. HH:MM:SS Date and Time settings will not auto-adjust during daylight savings. Set a reminder to manually adjust camera settings along with your clocks. -
Page 15: Info Screen
Info Screen Access basic status information for your camera through the "INFO" < 32GB 128GB 100% button while on preview screen. Pressing INFO button will only send you to info screen while you are on preview screen. INFO 1 2 Date and Time YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS... -
Page 16: Firmware Check
Firmware Check To optimize your camera performance, update your firmware to the latest version. If your camera firmware is out of date, refer to page the QR code for firmware upgrade procedure. brinno.com/pages/support-tlc300 TIME LAPSE CAMERA TLC 300 User manual... -
Page 17: Battery Type
Brinno recommendation: Users who are constantly recording short-term projects. Energizer Lithium AA batteries. Lithium Brinno recommendation: Long-term projects where the camera will be recording consistently for 1+ months. Essential for projects in hot and cold environments. DO NOT USE ZINC-CARBON BATTERIES. - Page 18 Getting Started TIME LAPSE CAMERA TLC 300 User manual...
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Page 19: Menu Settings
Menu Settings < 32GB 128GB 100% At preview screen, press “MENU” to access settings. Flip through setting options using "INFO" buttons. Press “OK” to enter individual setting options and to confirm setting. • Interval • Schedule • Image setting • •... - Page 20 Interval At preview screen, press “MENU” to access settings. Press “OK” to enter Interval settings. Flip through interval options using "MENU/INFO" buttons. Select desired Interval, press “OK” to confirm. Press “MENU” to return to preview screen. EXPO mode Interval Options Daytime 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30 SEC/ 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30 MIN/ Custom Twlight...
- Page 21 Schedule TIME LAPSE CAMERA TLC 300 User manual...
- Page 22 Schedule At preview screen, press “MENU” to access settings. Press “ MENU ” to go down to Schedule and press “OK” to enter Schedule settings. Select "On" and press “OK” to confirm. Select START & STOP times using “INFO“ buttons and press “OK” to confirm.
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Page 23: Start Recording
Start Recording Start Recording After selecting desired settings, return to preview screen. Press “OK” button to start recording. REC will appear on the screen and the LED will flash repeatedly for 10 seconds. Camera screen will turn black after recording for 10 seconds. LED will blink once every 10 seconds to indicate recording in progress. - Page 24 Check Camera Status Check Camera Status During recording, press "OK" button to wake up the screen and check the camera status: SD card capacity Battery level TIME LAPSE CAMERA TLC 300 User manual...
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Page 25: Stop Recording
Stop Recording Stop Recording Hold “OK” button for 2 seconds to stop recording. PROCESSING will appear on the screen as camera stops recording and starts saving the video. After processing is completed, camera will return to preview screen. Remove SD card to access files on your computer. TIME LAPSE CAMERA TLC 300 User manual... -
Page 26: Image Setting
Image Setting Customize image settings including: - EV - Saturation - Sharpness - Focus < 32GB 128GB 100% At preview screen, press “MENU” to access settings. Press “MENU” and go to “Img. Setting”. Press “OK” to enter detail image settings. Flip through image setting options using “INFO“... - Page 27 Advanced Setting TIME LAPSE CAMERA TLC 300 User manual...
- Page 28 Expo Mode At preview screen, press “MENU” to access settings. Press “INFO” to go down to Advanced and press “OK” to enter Advanced settings. Select “EXPO MODE” and press “OK” to enter exposure settings. Select suitable exposure for your filming environment and press “OK”...
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Page 29: Flicker Filter
Flicker Filter If you are filming indoors and are using fluorescent bulbs, you will need to set up flicker f ilter to prevent light bands f rom appearing on your footage. At preview screen, press “MENU” to access settings. Press “INFO” to go to go down to Advanced and press “OK” to enter Advanced settings. -
Page 30: Playback Rate
Playback Rate The playback rate will affect the length of your time lapse video. Fps stands for frame per second meaning the speed that images are shown. For a long-term time lapse recording, we recommend 20 fps or 30 fps. If you prefer slideshow footage, we suggest setting the playback rate to 1 fps. - Page 31 File Split If you need to save video files as individual days of footage turn File Split "On". At preview screen, press “MENU” to access settings. Press “INFO” to go down to Advanced and press “OK” to enter Advanced settings. Select “File split”...
- Page 32 Format SD Delete all saved files by formatting your SD card. At preview screen, press “MENU” to access settings. Press “INFO” to go down to Advanced and press “OK” to enter Advanced settings. Select “Format SD” and press “OK” to enter SD card settings. Select “YES”...
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Page 33: Reset Camera
Reset Camera Resetting your camera will reset all settings EXCEPT language, date and time, and battery type. At preview screen, press “MENU” to access settings. Press “INFO” to go down to Advanced and press “OK” to enter Advanced settings. Select “Reset” and press “OK” to enter reset settings. Select “YES”... -
Page 34: Factory Reset
Factory Reset For a full factory reset of all settings INCLUDING language, date and time, AND battery type. Hold “MENU” and “INFO” button for 3 secs. Select “YES” and press “OK” to confirm. TIME LAPSE CAMERA TLC 300 User manual... - Page 35 To play AVI files or convert to MP4, download a video player/converter such as: - VLC - Handbrake - Any Video Converter Extracting JPGs Download the Brinno Video Player to convert AVI footage into individual JPG and analyze time lapse frame by frame. (Windows ONLY). brinno.com/pages/support-support-center#brinno-player TIME LAPSE CAMERA...
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Page 36: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tutorial Videos brinno.com/pages/support-tlc300#tutorial brinno.com/pages/faq-tlc Support Center brinno.com/pages/support-tlc300 TIME LAPSE CAMERA TLC 300 User manual... -
Page 37: Specifications
Specifications Model TLC300 LCD Viewfinder 1.4" IPS LCD Resolution Full HD (1920x1080) Aperture F2.0 Focal Length 19mm (35mm equivalent) Field of View 118° Aspherical Lens V (BCS019) Interchangeable Lens CS lens HDR Video English, Deutsch, Italiano, Español, Multilingual User Interface Français, 日本語... -
Page 38: Customer Service
Customer Service looking for? Contact customer service at: customerservice@brinno.com TIME LAPSE CAMERA TLC 300 User manual... - Page 40 TLC300_MANUAL_EN_A1_WEB...
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