3 Parts To Set Up Your Kit
A. Set Up your Network
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C. Set Up Your iPad
Click here to go to Stage 1 of iPad Usage. (4 Stages)
Step 1: Prerequisites
The RCK requires an HDMI 1080p signal. Make sure to check your camera for any settings related to resolution or output, and ensure they are set to 1080p, NOT "auto" or "1080i" (Names of settings and options for resolutions may vary depending on your camera model).
If your camera only has an SDI output, you must convert the output to HDMI to use it with the RCK. We recommend the Black Magic UpDownCross converter if you need to convert the signal. See the image at the bottom of this page if you need to configure the UpDownCross converter.
If you are connecting any IP camera--such as a Hudl Focus--to the RCK, you will instead need an NDI converter, which will need to be configured to see the camera's feed. Please schedule a time with one of our technicians using this link so that we can go over the configuration instructions.
Step 2: Connect RCK to SkyCoach
- Connect the RCK to power.
- Connect the Ethernet cable from the SkyCoach network to the Ethernet port of the RCK. The cable is labeled "RCK Only."
- Connect the HDMI cable to the "HDMI IN" port of the RCK.
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NOTE: The RCK has 2 HDMI ports. Make sure the HDMI 1080p video source is connected to the "HDMI In" port and not the "HDMI Out" port on the RCK.
- See the pictures below to identify the "HDMI In" location for your model.
- Once the "Camera Connected" icon turns to a green check, select the "Viewfinder Only" button to confirm that you can see the camera feed. Once you do, back out to the checkmark screen by pressing the backward triangle at the bottom of the screen.
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- Open the SkyCoach application if it does not automatically open.
- Once you have all 4 green checks, click on "Join An Event."
- Click on the name of the event to enter the record screen.
NOTE: The top 3 items on the checkmark screen will remain as red X's until your entire SkyCoach network is fully set up.
If your RCK still has a red X for any of the listed items even after fully setting up your network, be sure to:
- Read the error message on the RCK screen for more information
- View common reasons for red Xs to appear on the page Why do I have red Xs on my Remote Camera Kit (RCK)?
- Contact support at 318-629-5701 for live troubleshooting with a technician
Note: ONE person will clip the plays for the entire SkyCoach system by hitting the start circle and stop square on one of the RCKs or from a remote control iPad.
Step 3: SkyCoach RCK Settings
On the checkmark screen, you can access the SkyCoach settings using the Settings button in the top left corner.
Within the Settings tab, there are two options that are commonly used: Camera Angle, Show Record Controls, and Advanced Capture.
- Camera Angle - The Camera Angle setting changes the name of the angle that the RCK will record its plays for. For example, if the RCK's Camera Angle is set to Wide, all plays recorded from that RCK will be shown under the Wide angle in the SkyCoach app on an iPad.
- Show Record Controls - The Show Record Controls settings controls whether the extra tagging options are visible on the RCK screen. Plays recorded from the RCK will not show these options in playback; they are only present on the RCK's screen.
- Advanced Capture - The Advanced Capture setting allows you to capture more data about play results once the play is finished. More details and examples can be found in Stage 2, Step 3 of iPad usage.
Step 4: RCK Warnings and Precautions
- The RCK comes pre-configured with all operating system settings correctly set.
- DO NOT CHANGE ANY OF THE OPERATING SYSTEM SETTINGS ON THE REMOTE CAMERA KIT (RCK).
- It is OK to change SkyCoach settings, like Camera Angle, on the RCK (see the previous section about SkyCoach RCK settings).
- Never connect the RCK to WiFi. It is encased in metal. It might work in limited situations, but will almost always fail!
- Do not increase the display brightness on the RCKs with the white exterior. When increased to 80% or more they may start flickering.
- When using the RCK with a tower end zone camera, DO NOT let the 50ft HDMI cable hang from your camera. The weight of the cable will break the HDMI plug on the cable as well as the HDMI output port on the camera. Use clips, zip ties, or Velcro to secure the cable to the end zone tower near the top so that the weight of the cable is not pulling on the plug. You will get the best results when you tie off the cable at multiple intervals. The cable must be secured before plugging it into your camera.
- We recommend updating your RCKs at the beginning of each season. You can view the instructions for the update process in the article How to update the Host and RCK using the Host/RCK Update process
UpDownCross Converter Settings for HDMI 1080p
You have completed Step 2 (Setup RCK).
Proceed to Step 3 (Setup iPad)
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