TBS Unify Pro HV 5.8GHZ VTX

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PitMode

A new feature introduced with the TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV is PitMode. It allows racers to power up their video

transmitters during race events without interfering with other racers. PitMode can be entered either by

pushing down the button while powering up your drone, or by enabling PitMode via OSD.

There are 3 types of PitMode supported:

● In-Band PitMode: Range is limited to 2-3m, but transmission happens on the selected frequency.

● Out-Band PitMode: Range is limited to 2-3m, transmission is on 5584MHz until leaving PitMode.

● VTx Off PitMode: The VTx is completely turned off, only the menu is accessible to make changes.

When using the SmartAudio V2.0 protocol via the CORE PRO, it will provide you with full access to PitMode

functionality. By default (and when the VTX is unlocked), your VTx will send a very weak signal on 5584MHz.

This is called “Out-Band PitMode”. When the VTx is locked, you will only have “In-Band PitMode” or “VTx Off

PitMode” available. In-Band PitMode sends on the currently-selected VTx channel, but at a very low output

power. Separation between you drone powered on in PitMode and the racer’s video receiver is necessary to

avoid interference. As a rule of thumb, 50 feet or 20 meters provides enough clearance. “VTx Off” Pit Mode

shuts down the VTx completely. For race events, we suggest “Out-Band PitMode”.

To exit any PitMode when used in conjunction with the CORE PRO, hold ROLL RIGHT for 3 seconds to exit

PitMode - a timer will appear on the screen counting up to 3 before enabling your VTx. Your quad needs to be

disarmed, and not in any OSD menu. To disable PitMode permanently, you need to go back into the Video

Transmitter menu and turn PitMode OFF, and then cycle power.

To quit PitMode when entered via the button menu, cycle power of your drone - without pressing the button

obviously.

CleanSwitch

A new feature introduced with the TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV is CleanSwitch. When video transmitters power up

or change frequency, they usually send a burst across the entire band which disturbs fellow flying pilots. All

UNIFY PRO 5G8 video transmitters will remain in their lowest power output (25mW for UNIFY PRO 5G8, less

than 0.1mW for TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV) while changing channels and powering up. This ensures

interruption-free racing, even with multiple video transmitters changing channels, or powering up.

SmartAudio

SmartAudio is a protocol developed by TBS for OSD / VTx communication. All newer generation OSDs at TBS,

and all UNIFY PRO series VTX support SmartAudio V1.0, with the UNIFY PRO HV line we have launched