TLC130 FAQs

Yes, the USB-C socket can be used to plug into external power via a standard electrical socket or by using a power bank. We recommend always using batteries as a backup in addition to an alternative power supply to prevent disruptions that could cause your camera to stop recording.

If you use a power bank make sure that you use one that allows for you to turn off the power saving mode. Most power banks will turn themselves off while plugged into our cameras because our cameras use very little energy to operate that the power bank thinks they don’t need power anymore and the power bank will turn off. In our office we use Voltaic brand power banks and they have proven to be reliable with our cameras because you can turn off the power saving mode however any brand power bank with that function will work.

Alternatively, you can purchase our ATH2000 power housing that will provide you with up to 55 days of power using a 5 minute capture interval.

There are four capture modes available: Time Lapse, Step Video, Stop Motion, and Still Photo.

1.Time lapse:Take a sequence of photos at interval and shoot schedule of your choice. The time lapse video is automatically generated when you finish recording.

2.Step Video:Record short video clips at selected capture interval and clips are automatically combined into a video file.

3.Stop Motion:Manually take multiple photos one frame at a time. Photos are automatically combined creating an animated stop motion video.

4.Still Photo: Take still photos.

The battery life and memory card space will depend on the capture interval and batteries you are using with your camera. For example with a 5 min capture interval you can expect a battery life of around 11 days. Please use the Time Lapse Calculator on our website to calculate estimated battery life, memory storage capacity, and clip length.

If you are in an environment with extreme temperatures it might affect the battery life of your camera. When starting out in a new environment we recommend checking in on the status of your camera every few days.

There are a number of things that could contribute to having a shorter battery life than our estimations:

1.Camera settingsOur battery estimations are calculated using the camera factory settings. If you change white balance, add flicker filters, or adjust any other of your camera’s settings it can have an effect on your camera battery life.

2.Firmware versionFind your camera firmware version through “camera settings” in the TLC130 app. Please check that it matches up with the newest firmware version on our website.

3.Filming environmentYour battery life can vary depending on the environment you are filming in. The estimations in our time lapse calculator are done under 77 °F (25 °C) conditions. Extreme temperatures can affect the longevity of your batteries.

Frequent lighting changes can also affect the longevity of batteries and our battery life estimations have been calculated in a stabilized lighting environment.

4.Age of battery and cameraRechargeable batteries have a finite lifespan and as you continuously recharge the battery it will slowly degrade. Battery estimations on our website are calculate with brand new batteries and not ones that have had prolonged use.

The official operating temperature of our cameras is 32°F-113°F (0°C-45°C) however many of our customers have had success filming long term projects in locations such as Siberia and Dubai. In extreme environments we recommend using your camera with the ATH2000 power housing for protection and power backup.

Watch and download the files directly to your phone via the TLC130 app or take the SD card out of the camera and read it on a computer.

If you are using a Mac computer you may need to download a video player called VLC, HandBrake or something similar because AVI files cannot be opened by Mac computers. In some cases your Mac computer will auto-convert files to MOV format and auto-play in QuickTime.

VLC can be downloaded here. HandBrake can be downloaded here. If you are still having issues opening your video files contact customer service at:customerservice@brinno.com

If you are using a Mac computer you may need to download a video player called VLC, HandBrake or something similar because AVI files cannot be opened by Mac computers. In some cases your Mac computer will auto-convert files to MOV format and auto-play in QuickTime.

VLC can be downloaded here. HandBrake can be downloaded here. If you are still having issues opening your video files contact customer service at:customerservice@brinno.com

Your camera is only compatible with SD cards up to 64GB. If you insert a card that is larger than 64GB you will get the “SD Card Error” message.

Brinno cameras need their SD cards in FAT32 format. Format your card in your camera by using the formatting prompts or use your computer to reformat your card to FAT32.

If the SD card you are inserting is the correct size and you are still getting the message that could be a sign that the SD card you are using is damaged. Please try using another SD card. In the case where you continue to get the same error message even when replacing your card, the SD slot might be damaged. Please contact our customer service team at:customerservice@brinno.com

No, the TLC130 camera does not have a timer or schedule function.

The TLC130 app can only allow editing for one file at a time. If you need to combine videos you can use any free video editing software that comes on your computer. If you are using a Windows computer the Video Editor app on your computer will work fine.

With Mac computers you may need to convert the files to MP4 or MOV. If your computer does not auto-convert the files you will need to use the application VLC, HandBrake or another file converting software and then combine the files using iMovie.

VLC can be downloaded here. HandBrake can be downloaded here. For more complicated editing, Adobe Premier Pro and other professional editing software can be used.

In rare cases an issue might occur with the auto-save function. To avoid these types of issues make sure you always use new batteries that are fully charged and even if you are using external power always use batteries as a backup.

Our cameras have been designed to auto-combine photos into AVI time lapse videos. If you require individual JPGs you can use the Brinno Video Player to convert your AVI files into JPGs.

Brinno Video Player can be downloaded here – For Windows computers ONLY To save a single JPG go File -> Save Current. If you would like to convert your entire video to JPGs go File -> Export.

The LED light on the front of your camera will blink Green every time it captures an image. If your capture interval is set to 30 seconds, the light will blink every 30 seconds to indicate that the camera is recording.

The firmware version on your camera can be accessed by going through “camera settings” on the TLC130 app, please check that it matches up with the newest firmware version on our website

If there is a new firmware version, update your app and then go to the advance settings. In the firmware section tap the “upgrade” icon and follow the instructions to complete the upgrade procedure.

No, when using the in-app editing tools you cannot remove the Brinno logo. If you do not want the logo download the video files onto your computer and use your computer software to edit your video footage.

Yes, the time stamp can be removed through your camera’s settings on the app.

No, none of our cameras are capable of livestreaming.

No, none of our cameras are capable of recording sound.

Follow TLC130 set up steps with our tutorial video.

Yes, it is waterproof and has a water resistance rating of IPX4. The IPX4 rating means that it is protected from splashes of water from all directions making it resistant to most normal weather conditions including rain.

The minimum focus distance is 51cm. The maximum focus distance is infinity, there is no limit.

If you use a MacOS and want to use Premiere Pro to edit your footage, you will need to download a video converter such as VLC, HandBrake, or Any Video Converter to convert your footage from AVI to mp4. After converting your video you can use Premiere Pro.

Any Video Converter can be downloaded here.
VLC can be downloaded here.
HandBrake can be downloaded here. If you have any questions, send us an email at:customerservice@brinno.com

Each ASP1000-P solar panel kit bundle is necessary to be used with an ATH2000 waterproof housing. The ATH2000 waterproof housing includes a Type C adapter for insertion into the ASP1000-P rechargeable battery kit’s cable, enabling connection to power sources such as BCC2000, BCC2000Plus, TLC2020, and TLC130.