The NAV SD 501 is a Pro AV over IP scaling decoder that decodes and scales ultra-low latency, high quality video, audio, Ethernet, and USB 2.0 signals over 1 Gbps Ethernet networks at low bitrates. Utilizing Extron’s patented PURE3® codec, it delivers groundbreaking performance with high quality video at resolutions up to 4K @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling and ultra-low latency. The NAV SD 501 is fully compatible with NAV® 10 Gbps endpoints, increasing scalability for large deployments. It also supports AES67 audio over IP, facilitating flexible integration with DMP Plus DSPs or other IP-enabled audio components. Purpose-built to support demanding professional AV applications, the highly scalable and powerful NAV platform enables secure deployment of AV signals to thousands of endpoints.

PURE3 Codec
NAV encoders and scaling decoders utilize the latest evolution of the Extron PURE3 codec. This patented, wavelet-based compression technology offers improved network resiliency. The PURE3 codec tolerates bursty network traffic found on converged networks while exceeding the performance characteristics of standards-based compression systems. Others rely on delicate third-party codecs that fail when exposed to unpredictable network traffic. Those codecs require costly isolated networks, but PURE3 is the ONLY codec designed for the Pro AV industry that delivers robust, pristine video on converged or isolated networks. With sub-frame latency, PURE3 processes video signals with 4:4:4 color quantization, while maintaining the original source quality and native resolution. PURE3 Intelligent Selective Streaming is an exclusive Extron technology that leverages periods of low motion in streamed content to enhance streaming performance. The PURE3 codec also features advanced error concealment, providing high immunity to network errors such as bit errors, jitter, out-of-order, and dropped data packets. PURE3 error concealment provides robust picture delivery without the increased latency or bandwidth typically introduced by other error correction schemes.

1 Gbps Ethernet
Designed for 1 Gbps Ethernet networks, the NAV SD 501 streams high quality video and audio, delivering an accurate reproduction of original source content. By using standard 1000Base-T 1 Gbps copper Ethernet infrastructure, the NAV SD 501 facilitates flexible system design and cost-effective streaming over large distances. The NAV SD 501 can be remotely powered with PoE+ powering over a PoE-compliant network switch or PoE injector, eliminating the need for external power supplies. Ideal for corporate video distribution, command and control, education, or training applications, the NAV SD 501 is a perfect solution for any installation where reliable, high quality AV over IP video distribution is desired.

USB 2.0 Extension
With built-in USB 2.0 extension, the NAV SD 501 can remotely connect to peripheral USB-enabled devices over the same cable as video and audio. The USB Type‑C connector supports USB 2.0 devices with data rates of up to 480 Mbps and is compatible with USB 3.0 devices that can operate at USB 2.0 data rates. Peripheral emulation is also supported, enabling emulation of connected HID – Human Interface Devices, such as keyboard and mouse, ensuring fast switching and trouble-free remote computer boot-up. The NAV SD 501 supports all standard USB peripherals used in professional AV applications, such as keyboards, mice, and mass storage devices, making it ideal for use in KVM applications.

Ethernet LAN Expansion
The NAV SD 501 provides a LAN expansion port via a 1 Gbps (10/100/1000) copper, RJ-45, Ethernet interface. This enables Ethernet-enabled devices to connect to the LAN over the same cable as the NAV video, audio, and USB signals. This convenience port facilitates remote LAN connectivity and control of attached IP-enabled displays, smart TVs, cameras, or other Ethernet-enabled devices.

HDCP 2.3
The NAV SD 501 is fully compliant with HDCP 2.3 for transmission of UHD content encrypted with the HDCP standard. It also features Extron Key Minder® to enhance and simplify the integration of HDMI-equipped devices. For HDMI signals with protected content, Key Minder authenticates and maintains continuous HDCP encryption to support quick and reliable transmission across a network infrastructure. If HDCP-encrypted content is streamed to a non-compliant display, the receiver sends a full-screen green signal, providing immediate visual feedback that the protected content cannot be viewed on the display.

Interoperability with AES67
The NAV platform supports the AES67 standard for transmission of audio over IP networks, facilitating integration with DMP Plus DSPs or other IP-enabled audio components. The AES67 standard provides interoperability between products over IP protocols in use today. The use of this standard enables AV integrators to more easily add audio networking technology into a variety of applications, ensuring reliable performance and flexibility in the distribution of audio signals.

Quick and Reliable Switching
NAV systems are not limited to video extension and distribution. Multiple encoders and decoders can be deployed together to create an IP-based video and audio matrix. NAV Pro AV over IP solutions provide the flexibility of an IP-based system, with the integration-friendly video and audio switching features found in Extron conventional matrix switchers, such as Key Minder, EDID Minder®, and USB and audio breakaway. Design a small IP-based switching system with multiple endpoints and an Extron Pro Series control system for secure switching. The NAVigator System Manager enhances matrix switching capabilities, featuring advanced control and enterprise-level system monitoring.

Priority Routing enables users to create custom tags to ensure that data is properly segregated, and endpoints are more easily located. Users can assign multiple tags to an endpoint using NAVigator software. Used in conjunction with an Extron control system, tags can be leveraged to classify, segregate, or quickly locate endpoints. Priority Routing is useful in systems with multiple security classification levels or in applications that manage many rooms over an enterprise or campus.

Easy Setup and Configuration
The NAV SD 501 features a built-in, user-friendly web interface for easy access to network settings and other parameters from a standard web browser. In addition to the web interface, the NAV SD 501 supports configuration from Extron PCS – Product Configuration Software. Deployments will benefit from the required NAVigator System Manager, a powerful, purpose-built appliance for centralized management and control of NAV systems.

Exclusive Vector 4K Scaling Technology
The NAV SD 501 delivers computer and video resolutions at selectable output rates from 640×480 up to UHD 4096×2160. With its integrated Extron Vector™ 4K scaling technology, the NAV SD 501 delivers best-in-class image upscaling and downscaling using exclusive, high-precision processing algorithms for exceptional scaling performance. Selectable FILL and FOLLOW modes ensure proper output signal aspect ratio. FILL mode provides full screen output, while FOLLOW mode preserves the input signal’s original aspect ratio. Additionally, the HDMI output color space and chroma sampling can be set automatically to ensure compatibility with connected DVI or HDMI displays. With its support for a wide range of video resolutions, the NAV SD 501 ensures the optimal output resolution for your display, enhancing video performance and maximizing system compatibility.

Security
All NAV endpoints support 802.1X port-based Network Access Control. When applied, 802.1X authentication requires that all devices are approved before network access is granted. Support for Microsoft® Active Directory simplifies user management and group authentication, helping to maintain strong security policies. Furthermore, SRTP – Secure Real-Time Transport Protocol ensures encryption, message authentication, and data integrity of video and data streams. NAV systems work natively with Extron Pro Series control systems, which feature a Secure Platform Interface that encrypts all commands from control processor to endpoint. Together, NAV and Extron Pro Series control systems create the most secure and reliable Pro AV over IP solution on the market. With the NAVigator System Manager, all communication between the manager and endpoints is encrypted with SSH – Secure Shell protocol. The highly secure nature of the NAV SD 501 ensures peace of mind for any modern Pro AV application running over a network.

System Monitoring and Control
The NAVigator System Manager turns the NAV system into a powerful and flexible IP‑based matrix solution. The NAVigator is a purpose‑built appliance with an intuitive, user‑friendly interface for centralized management and control of NAV deployments. In addition to easy setup, configuration, and quick switching, the NAVigator includes extensive features for monitoring, diagnostics, and troubleshooting NAV systems. It also enables simultaneous configuration, bulk firmware upgrades, backup, and restoration of multiple NAV endpoints from a single browser. An optional NAVigator LinkLicense is available to enable third-party control of NAV systems. These third-party control systems can use SIS commands* to make and break NAV connections in addition to various other functions. However, Extron Pro Series control system integration with the NAVigator is required to control Secure Platform Devices on NAV endpoints such as RS‑232 and IR control ports. The NAVigator System Manager acts as a centralized communication bridge for secure, end‑to‑end AES encrypted control of all attached devices.

*The third-party control LinkLicense does not enable control of SPD devices.

Pro Series Control
All NAV endpoints have a built-in Pro Series control port for CEC, RS‑232, and IR, effectively expanding Extron Pro Series control systems beyond the physical location of the control processor. This unique Extron feature eliminates the need for additional control processors at the endpoints. NAV Pro Series control ensures cost-effective, encrypted control of devices anywhere the network can reach. NAV is an ideal solution for any application requiring device control, flexible video and audio switching, and reliable transmission of high-quality content over long distances.

Scalability
The NAV platform is the only solution featuring seamless, complete interoperability between 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps encoders and decoders. NAV leverages the PURE3 codec, making it possible to stream video from 1 Gbps encoders to 10 Gbps decoders or reduce bitrates from 10 Gbps encoders so that streams can be readily decoded by 1 Gbps decoders. This flexibility ensures reliable delivery of superior quality video with ultra-low latency across your entire enterprise.

Features
New PURE3® Codec delivers improved network resiliency — The patented PURE3 codec delivers lossless 4K/60 4:4:4 video with ultra-low latency and efficient bit rates. PURE3 tolerates the bursty network traffic found on converged networks. It is the ONLY codec designed for the Pro AV industry that delivers robust, pristine video on converged or isolated networks.
New PURE3 Intelligent Selective Streaming reduces bandwidth requirements  — ISS is an exclusive Extron technology that leverages periods of low motion video content to achieve extremely low bitrates while maintaining lossless video performance. ISS significantly reduces the bandwidth required for low motion video such as presentations and spreadsheets allowing more streams over converged networks without sacrificing video quality.
New Expanded AES67 capabilities — NAV encoders and decoders can transmit or receive an AES67 audio stream. The AES67 audio over IP standard provides compatibility with Extron and third-party DSP processors.
New Confidence Preview — Stream preview available in the encoder, decoder, or NAVigator browser interface.
Receives and scales 4K/60 @ 4:4:4 video, audio, Ethernet, and USB over 1 Gbps IP networks — Standard 1 Gbps Ethernet supports flexible system design and transmission over large distances to any location.
HDMI 2.0 input and loop-thru — Supports resolutions up to 4K/60 @ 4:4:4 chroma sampling.
NAV KVM Workstation — Supports eight displays per workstation to meet all your workstation needs.
NAV KVM Workstation expanded to 30 presets for more flexible configurations
NAV KVM Focus is available to highlight the active display with any KVM switching method
NAV Pro AV over IP Workstation — Use up to eight displays in a 1xN or 2xM array controlled by a mouse and keyboard. Choose from up to 50 inputs for up to 30 workstations per NAVigator.
SmartGlide™ KVM Switching — Automatic, fast, and seamless keyboard and mouse switching as the mouse glides from one workstation display to the next.
SmartGlide™ KVM Focus — An optional border indicates the active display as the mouse moves from one workstation display to the next.
Interoperable with 10 Gbps NAV® endpoints — 1 Gbps video can be readily decoded by 10 Gbps decoders for greater compatibility in mixed 1 Gbps/10 Gbps solutions.
Advanced Extron Vector™ 4K scaling technology — Vector 4K scaling technology ensures critical-quality 4K imagery, with best in class image upscaling and downscaling, enhanced color accuracy, and picture detail.
HDCP 2.3 compliant — Ensures display of content-protected media and interoperability with other HDCP-compliant devices.
USB 2.0 extension — Built-in USB 2.0 extension facilitates connection to peripheral USB devices over the same cable as video and audio. Ideal for KVM applications or remote connectivity for USB cameras or storage devices.
Ethernet expansion — Built-in Ethernet expansion facilitates connection to peripheral Ethernet-enabled devices over the same cable as video and audio. Saves on cabling cost in installations with any remote devices requiring LAN connectivity.
PoE+ compatibility eliminates the need for a local power supply — PoE+ enables receipt of power directly from the PoE switch, eliminating the need for bulky local power supplies.
WindoWall® Mode supports videowall applications — NAV scaling decoders support videowall applications using Extron’s WindoWall processing, enabling a mix of full screen and image magnification across multiple displays. WindoWall presets provide a quick and easy way to manipulate the videowall canvas between different image arrangements.
Customizable Screen Saver — Displays a user-supplied custom image, black screen, blue screen, or the last video frame when no active video signal or stream is present.
Custom On-Screen Display — Configurable OSD for two lines of custom text to display video source names, security classification levels, or other user-defined information from an encoder.
Custom Borders — Displays full-screen borders in a variety of colors applied by the control system. These borders may be used in many applications such as security classification, alarm condition, or active display identification.
Workstation On-Screen Display Control Panel — Pressing a keyboard hotkey sequence displays a pop-up menu that enables the user to switch keyboard and mouse inputs or select from preset configurations.
Workstation Hotkey Switching — Allows a user to switch the keyboard and mouse between computers using a keystroke command on a workstation keyboard.
SRTP stream encryption — SRTP – Secure Real-Time Transport Protocol ensures encryption, message authentication, and data integrity for video and data streams.
Priority Routing — Assign custom tags to end points using NAVigator software. Tags can be used to further classify endpoints, easily locate them on the network, or apply rules for routing with an Extron control system.
802.1X port-based Network Access Control — Supports 802.1X port-based authentication, requiring that all devices are approved before network access is granted.
Certified FIPS 140-2 module — Extron cryptographic module meets NIST and CCS guidelines and is certified by CMVP to the FIPS 140-2 information processing standard in order to ensure protection of sensitive data.
Active Directory support — Integrates with Microsoft® Active Directory, simplifying user management, group authentication, and helping to maintain strong security policies.
Error concealment — Offers high immunity to network errors, ensuring reliable transmission of high quality imagery with the ability to conceal errors even during incidents of heavy packet loss.
Embedded web interface — Intuitive, user-friendly embedded web interface simplifies device configuration, setup, and system operation.
EDID Minder® automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices — EDID Minder ensures that all sources power up properly and reliably output content for display.
Key Minder® continuously verifies HDCP compliance for quick, reliable switching — Key Minder authenticates and maintains continuous HDCP encryption between input and output devices to ensure quick and reliable switching in professional AV environments, while enabling simultaneous distribution of a single source signal to one or more displays.
HDCP Visual Confirmation — When HDCP‑encrypted content is transmitted to a non‑HDCP compliant display, a full‑screen green signal is sent to the display for immediate visual confirmation that protected content cannot be viewed on that display.
Supports analog and embedded HDMI audio signals — Directly interfaces with common AV source signals for compatibility with most audio devices.
Compatible with Show Me cables — Show Me cables and Retractors provide convenient connectivity, user input selection, and control of AV systems.
Integrates with Pro Series control systems for secure, user-friendly external control — Designed to integrate directly with Extron Pro Series control systems for secure, encrypted RS‑232 and IR control of external devices without the need for additional control processors.
Secure Platform Interface — Working natively with NAV Systems, Extron Pro Series control systems offer flexible system management and matrix switching control via a Secure Platform Interface that encrypts all commands from control processor to endpoint. Together, NAV and Extron Pro Series control systems create the most secure and reliable Pro AV over IP solution on the market.
Multicast filtering with IGMPv2/v3 — Supports multicast filtering for lower bandwidth consumption. Enables use of standard network equipment.
One-button endpoint identification — Identify endpoints with an ID button and indicator for quick discovery of units on a network, simplifying diagnostics and installation.
External Extron Everlast™ power supply included — Provides worldwide power compatibility with high‑demonstrated reliability and low power consumption
Extron Everlast Power Supply is covered by a 7‑year parts and labor warranty
1″ (2.5 cm) high, half rack width metal enclosure — Compact, low profile enclosure for discreet placement and concealment.
ZipClip® 400 included — Enables quick and secure mounting to rack rails, tables, shelves, and lecterns.
TAA Compliant version available — Please inform your local Extron representative if your order requires compliance with TAA regulations.

NAV SD 501

Extron NAV SD 501 1G HDMI Decoder