FrogBox

Camera

Cables pre connected and secured with protective cable clamp. Also comes with its own battery that can provide 2 hours of use without power.

Video Encoder

Takes output from the camera, encodes it and streams to the video backend via 4G. Can also use an Ethernet connection. Comes with built-in battery that can provide 4 hours of use without power.

Battery

Powers all components and can typically do 20 hours between recharges. 

Video Viewer

Use to view vision from camera from bottom of mast.

Tilt Head

Motorised pan and tilt camera head used to position camera remotely. Runs off 4 x AA batteries (supplied).

Case

Waterproof rugged case to make sure the kit stays secure.

Tripod Mast

The tripod mast can elevate your camera up to 4.6m.

Mast Bag

Carry bag for tripod mast and long cables.

Streaming Antennas

Need to be connected to video encoder before turning on. Different 4G and WIFI antennas.

Viewer Sunshade

In sunny conditions attach to video viewer to avoid sun glare.

Cable Ties

For securing cables when mast is extended and to also tie cables when packing up.

Tilt head remote control cable

5m cable length and can control both pan and tilt of camera.

Long USB Cable

5m USB cable for powering the camera using the battery.

Long HDMI cable

5m HDMI cable for you to connect camera to video encoder or video viewer. Comes with HDMI repeater attached.

12V DC Cable

12V car socket connector for powering video viewer.

Video Encoder Charging Cable (mini USB)

Mini USB cable for powering video encoder. Also included in the bag is a SIM card tray ejecting pin.

Battery Charging plug

AC power adapter for charging battery.

Cable case

Black hard-shell zip case for keeping chargers, smaller cables and documentation.

Mains USB Charging Plug

Universal USB AC adapter for charging batteries on camera or video encoder.

Small HDMI Cable

1m HDMI cable to allow a pass through between Video Viewer (connected to HDMI out) and video encoder. This is not recommended for extended use.

Audio Cable

Video encoder allows for external audio input. Can be used to connect microphone (not supplied) for commentary.

Spare mini HDMI Cable

A spare mini HDMI cable in case main cable connector gets bent.

HDMI Repeater

The HDMI repeater will provide better stability to the HDMI signal and also better protection to your HDMI ports.

1

Setup tripod and extend legs to maximum width. Tighten screws.

Also see section Mast Setup & Windy Conditions

2

Screw tilt head on top of tripod. Make sure the plug inlet and control switches are facing the play as this will ensure pressing the left and right button on the remote control will pan left or right. See image in Step 6.

3

Plug in tilt head remote control cable (item 3 in Step 4).

4

Switch the tilt head control button to "M" (Manual) (Item 4 in picture below). The green light should come on. If not, then the tilt head will need new batteries.

5

Attach camera to top of tilt head via the black knob below the tilt head top screw (screw anti-clockwise).     Ensure the screw is tight (item 5 in picture below).

6

Ensure camera cables are untangled and fall either side of the tripod mast.

7

Remove video viewer from case and attach the sunshade.

8

Remove battery from case and place on top of foam inserts.

9

Press the “on” button on the battery, blue indicator lights will come on indicating the battery life left. 

10

Unwind the long USB cable and plug into a USB slot of battery and the other end to the camera power cable.     

11

Unwind long HDMI cable and plug it into the HDMI IN port on the video viewer (labels are on the back of the viewer)  

12

Plug the other end of the long HDMI cable into the OUTPUT end of HDMI repeater. Plug the camera HDMI cable into the INPUT end of the HDMI repeater. 

13

Open LCD display on the camera and plug in mini HDMI cable secured at base of camera to HDMI port of camera (item 13 in the picture below).

14

Turn on the camera (if not already on) and open the camera lens.

15

Adjust the zoom of the camera as required. A setting of between 6-9x zoom gives the best picture depending on distance and angle to pitch.

16

Take the short 12V DC cable and plug into 12V port of battery. Plug the other end into DC input port of video viewer (item(s) 16 in the picture below). Screen should start showing the feed from the camera. If the screen remains off then press the “on” button on the top of the battery.

17

Making sure all cables are not snagged, start raising the tripod mast, one section at a time starting from the top section. Use the green flexible cable ties to secure the cables to the mast where appropriate. Tighten all screws before moving to next section.

Make sure you read the separate “Camera Positioning and Windy Conditions” section below.

18

Once at the required height, use the tilt head remote control to adjust the camera as required using the video viewer to check the feed. Best to have the remote control on the slowest speed, the left most position.

19

Attach the aerials to the video encoder (make sure 4G and Wi-Fi aerials are attached to correct ports).

20

Plug the short USB cable into the mini USB input on the front of video encoder (see image in item 19). Plug the other end into a USB port on the battery. The power light indicator on the video encoder should turn red.

21

Unplug the HDMI cable from the video viewer and plug into the back of the video encoder.

22

Unplug the power cable from the video viewer and pack away. The video viewer is no longer required as its main purpose is to assist in aligning the camera when you have the mast extended.

READY TO START

You are now ready to start streaming and simply need to turn on the video encoder (see START STREAMING below) when ready. Your setup will look similar to that on the right.

23

Around 45 minutes before the start of the game, turn on the video encoder by holding down the “on/off” for 4 seconds (item 23 in picture below). A short beep will sound and the blue indicator light will come on then the Flow Indicator light will turn solid green.

24

The 4G Indicator should start flickering blue then turn a solid blue when a connection is made.

25

The Flow Indicator light should start flickering green which indicates the stream is being sent to the FrogBox servers.

AND THAT’S IT! THE FROGBOX SERVERS AUTOMATE THE PROCESS FROM HERE.

P1

Turn off the video encoder and battery and place items back in the foam inserts in the case. Take care removing the video encoder antennas and make sure small cables are stored securely.

P2

Lower the tripod mast one section at a time and disconnect the long USB and HDMI cables. Coil the long cables using the green cable ties to secure them.  

P3

Close the lens cover on the camera. Remove the camera by unscrewing from the tilt head and leave the short cables connected to the camera via the cable clamp. Remove tilt head from the mast making sure you flick the tilt head switch to “Off” before storing in the foam insert. 

P4

Store the tripod mast and large cables in the mast bag. Other items pack away in the green case. Be careful closing the case to make sure no cables are protruding before closing.

P5

Recharge the battery when back at the club rooms or at home while enjoying the replays!

Mast positioning & wind direction

When setting up the mast it is best to orientate the legs so the one of the legs is opposed to the prevailing wind direction. 

For example, in the diagram on the left, the wind is coming from the direction as indicated by the arrow marked (1). The leg marked as item (2) is then placed opposing the prevailing wind. Extending the centre pole so it touches the ground, item (4) can also improve stability.

We highly recommend anchoring the mast legs via either metal pegs or sandbags.

Anchoring mast legs - Pegs

If anchoring the mast legs with pegs, its best to select a heavy-duty stainless steel or galvanised peg or J Pin that is between 30-40cm in length. It’s a good idea to secure all three struts as shown in the picture on the left. These can be purchased from local hardware or camping stores.

Anchoring mast legs - Sandbags

Sandbags can also be used to secure the mast legs by placing over the leg (as shown in the picture on the left) or on the inside strut. 10kg saddle bags work best and aim to secure at least two of the legs depending on the direction of the wind. These can be purchased from local hardware, camping or photography stores.

Camera Cover

Ensure the rain cover covers both the camera and the tilt head. Make sure the drawstring is tight around the camera body as shown. Also make sure the cable connectors are secured by a cable tie high on the mast so that they are within the protective cover.

There are many commercially available camera covers such as from Movo Photo:

https://www.movophoto.com/search?q=cover*

Smaller camera covers usually suffice.

Case Cover

We suggest that in good weather or bad that all components are kept in the case (on top or in the foam inserts). The FrogBox case is watertight when closed but when operating, you will need to have the lid open.

In wet weather you can semi-close the case lid by having the video encoder aerials sticking straight out of the case as shown. Cables can still come into the side of the case.

You can then use a 45L backpack rain cover (with elastic cuff) to fit over the case to prevent rain getting inside the case. 

Cable protection

It is important to keep all cable connectors dry as water can affect the video or USB power connections.

In addition to securing the cable connectors from the camera under the camera cover in step one, you can also protect these connectors using re-usable silicon tape (as shown) or masking/PVC tape.