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VTX LED Pattern

All HDZero VTXes have two LEDs: Red and Blue.

Red LED

The red LED serves as the power indicator. If it's off or flashing, this signals a VTX failure. A healthy unit should display a steady red light. If there is no red light, check if power wires to VTX are connected, and check if voltage is expected value with a multi-meter.

Blue LED Pattern

Working status indicator light.

Upon boot, three rapid LED flickers confirm MSP communication with FC is active.

Specific modes are represented with patterns of long (1 seconds) and short (1/4 seconds) pulses, within a 4 seconds timeframe.

BLUE LED patternWhat does it mean?What to do?
2 short flashesCamera not detectedReseat MIPI cable on VTX and Camera
Check if MIPI cable is damaged
Check MIPI connector for damage
Replace Camera
3 short flashesOver-heatingUse a fan to cool VTX
4 short flashesRF failureReplace VTX
1 long 1 short flashIn 0 mW modeUse Stick command (\ /) exit 0mW
1 long 2 short flashesIn 0.1mW modeTurn off PIT mode

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Note: The first three LED patterns indicate error conditions and take priority over all others. If an error is active—such as the VTX entering heat protection mode—it will override other settings. For example, setting the board to 0mW won't visibly change the LED if heat protection is engaged.

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