TBS Unify Pro HV 5.8GHZ VTX - Manual V2

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Technology showcase
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 and still having the ability to
change VTX settings or do some testing.
There are two 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.
Only available in custom firmware for large events, with prior legal body approval.
There are three subcategories:
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● Unify Pro HV RACE using push-button:
Activate PitMode: push-button needs to be hold while the Unify Pro RACE is powered up. This will
permanently enable PitMode even during power cycle. Powering up the Unify pro RACE in PitMode
is indicated by a solid red LED only.
Activate VTX to fly: wait until it’s up and running and press the push-button for 8 seconds. The
Unify Pro RACE will set the output power according to the power settings and is ready to fly.
Deactivate PitMode: push-button needs to be hold while the Unify Pro RACE is powered up. This
will permanently disable PitMode even during power cycle. The LED will show blue in case the
Unify Pro RACE is locked and blue and red in case it’s unlocked
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● Unify Pro HV and 5V supporting SmartAudioV2 using push-button:
Activate PitMode: push-button needs to be pressed and hold the Unify Pro RACE is powered up.
This will temporarily put the Unify Pro into PitMode. The Unify Pro is now inside the menu and all
settings can be changed.
Activate VTX to fly: just power cycle the system without pressing the push-button on the next
power up
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● Unify Pro HV, 5V and RACE supporting SmartAudioV2 used with TBS CORE PRO:
The TBS CORE PRO, it will provide you with full access to PitMode functionality using the OSD
menu. By default the VTX is locked and only In-Band PitMode can be selected. To select Out-Band
PitMode the call sign need to be changed to a custom one and show time need to be set to always.
Using the TBS CORE PRO the PitMode is permanently enabled or disabled (even during power
cycle)
To fly power up the system, wait until the OSD has booted and hold your roll stick right for 3
seconds. A timer will appear on the screen counting up to 3 before enabling your VTx according to
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