Extron electronics NAV E 121 User manual

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NAV E 121 • Setup Guide
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Go to www.extron.com for the complete user guide, installation instructions, and specications
before connecting the product to the power source.
This guide provides instructions for an experienced installer to install the Extron NAV E 121 streaming encoder and to make all
connections. The Extron NAV encoder and one or more compatible decoders form an AV distribution and switching matrix on a
managed 1G (1 Gbps) IP network.
NOTE: For more information on any subject in this guide, see the NAV E 121 User Guide, available at www.extron.com.
Installation
Step 1 — Mounting
Turn o󰀨 or disconnect all equipment power sources and rack or furniture mount the encoder as required.
Step 2 — Rear Panel Connections
AHDMI input port —Connect an HDMI cable between
this port and the HDMI output port (or DVI port, with an
appropriate adapter) of the digital video source.
BHDMI LOOP OUT port — Connect a display to this port
for local loop-through monitoring of the source signal.
NOTE: See LockIt®Lacing Brackets on page 6
to securely fasten the HDMI connectors to the
encoder for Aand B.
CControl RS-232 port — Connect a serial RS-232 signal
to this 3.5 mm, 3-pole captive screw connector for
bidirectional RS-232 and unidirectional IR communication
with connected remote controlled devices using an Extron control system (see Control connector on page 5 to wire the
connector).
DNAV 1G/PoE+ port — Connect to an Ethernet LAN on which one or more decoders also reside for streaming and control (see
NAV 1G/PoE+ connector on page 5 to wire the connector).
EReset button and LED — This button initiates three modes of reset (see the NAV E 121 User Guide, available at
www.extron.com, for details).
FPower connector — If desired, plug the optional external 12 VDC power supply into this 2-pole connector (see Power
connector on page 5 to wire the connector and Power for power options).
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RS-232
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Figure 1. NAV E 121 Rear Panel Features
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT, see the NAV E 121 User Guide at www.extron.com.
WARNING: The NAV E 121 outputs continuous invisible light (Class 1 rated), which may be harmful to the eyes; use
with caution.
• Do not look into the fiber optic cable connectors or into the fiber optic cables themselves.
• Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber cable is unplugged.
AVERTISSEMENT : Le NAV E 121 émettent une lumière invisible en continu (équipement de classe 1) qui peut être
dangereuse pour les yeux ; à utiliser avec précaution.
• Ne pas fixer directement les connecteurs optiques ou les câbles fibre optique.
• Associez les bouchons anti-poussière à l’ensemble émetteur/récepteur optique lorsque le câble fibre optique est
débranché.

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NAV E 121 • Setup Guide (Continued)
Step 3 — Front Panel Conguration Port Connection
AConfiguration port —Connect a PC to the encoder via
this front panel USB type C connector for configuration
of the unit. The port uses IP over USB technology; the
IP address is always 203.0.113.22 and CANNOT be
changed. The CONFIG port is also discoverable via
Toolbelt (see the NAV E 121 User Guide). The guide and
Toolbelt are available for download at www.extron.com).
Indicators
BPower LED — Indicates power and startup status.
• Blinking — The unit is receiving power and is booting up.
• Lit steadily — The unit is receiving power and is operational.
CInput LEDs — Indicate status of the signal inputs.
• HDMI — The encoder is detecting an HDMI input.
• HDCP — The HDMI signal is HDCP encrypted.
DNAV Stream LED — Indicates the output status of the AV, as follows:
• Lit steadily – The encoder is actively streaming a NAV output consisting of video, audio, or both.
• Blinking – The encoder is actively streaming a NAV output, but network errors are present.
• Unlit - The encoder is not actively streaming a NAV output.
ELAN LEDs — Indicate status of the network connection.
• Link LED — Lit steadily indicates that a network link is established. Blinking indicates a link speed less than 1G.
•Act LED — Blinking indicates network tra󰀩c. The blink rate corresponds to activity.
FID button and LED — The recessed ID button identifies the encoder to the NAVigator and decoder when pressed. The LED
blinks when the encoder is in pairing mode (see Pairing devices via front panel on page 5 for details).
Operation
Power
The encoder can be powered in one of three ways:
• Remotely, receiving PoE via the NAV 1G/PoE+ port (see Don page 1), either from the network switch or from an optional
PI 130 Power Injector.
• Locally, from an optional external power supply via the power connector (see Fon page 1).
• Remotely (D) and locally (F), with priority on the NAV 1G/PoE+ port. If PoE voltage drops below a threshold, the encoder
immediately transitions to the external power connector with no e󰀨ect on system operation.
When power is applied, the encoder runs a series of self-tests that blink the front panel Power LED and all other indicators. The
encoder then boots the NAV operating system. It can take approximately 60 seconds for self-test and system startup to complete.
When the process is complete, the Power LED lights steadily.
NOTE: The encoder is NOT operational until the boot process is complete (the Power LED is lit steadily).
System Operation
The encoder can be congured and controlled using embedded web pages or Extron Toolbelt (see the NAV E 121 User Guide
available at www.extron.com and the Toolbelt Help le).
NOTE: The Connection via web pages (see page 3), Connection settings (see page 4), and Pairing devices via front
panel procedures (see page 5) may NOT be necessary if your system includes a NAVigator System Manager.
NAV E 121
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CONFIG
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Figure 2. NAV E 121 Front Panel Features

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Connection via web pages
Connection to the encoder and its embedded web pages can be made via either the front panel Conguration (USB) port (using IP
over USB technology) (see gure 2, A on page 2) or the rear panel NAV 1G/PoE+ port (see gure 1, Don page 1).
Access the encoder using HTML pages as follows:
1. Open a web browser.
NOTES:
• Suggested browsers to fully support the NAV system are: Google Chrome™, Mozilla™ Firefox™, and Microsoft®
Edge™.
• The network must be properly configured for multicasting (IGMP). Failure to do so may result in degraded performance.
2. Enter the IP address of the encoder in the browser Address eld.
NOTES:
• Default settings:
Port DHCP IP address Subnet mask
Config (USB)* 203.0.113.22
NAV/PoE+ (RJ-45)On
* For the CONFIG port, the address for IP over
USB CANNOT be changed.
If the unit does not receive a DHCP address, a
self-assigned Link Local Address, is assigned
in the range 169.254.X.X.
• If you use IP over USB, Extron recommends waiting a minute after plugging in the cable for your PC to identify the
USB connection as a valid Ethernet port.
3. Press the keyboard <Enter> key. The browser
displays a privacy error message (see
gure 3 at right for an example in the Chrome
browser).
4. Click Advanced (see gure 3, 1). The
button changes to Hide Advanced and
explanatory text and a link appear below the
button.
5. Click Proceed to <IP address>(unsafe)(2)
(or the equivalent message from your
browser). The browser opens to the Login
dialog box (see gure 4).
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Figure 4. Login Dialog Box
6. Enter the Username (see gure 4, 1) and Password (2) and click SIGN IN (3). The browser opens to the embedded
web pages (see gure 5 on page 4).
NOTES:
• The default Username is admin.
• The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set to the device serial number. If the
password is reset, the encoder reverts to the default password, which is extron.
• Usernames and passwords are case sensitive.
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Figure 3. Privacy Error Message (in Chrome Browser)

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NAV E 121 • Setup Guide (Continued)
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Figure 5. HTML Page
NOTE: Detailed descriptions of communication, conguration, and monitoring are provided in the NAV E 121 User Guide,
available at www.extron.com.
Connection settings
View and change connection settings as follows:
1. On the home page, click Settings (see gure 5, 1) >
Networking.
2. Click the Network Connection drop-down list (2).
The Network Connection pane opens (see gure 6), showing
protected views of the network connection settings.
NOTE:Editing of connection settings is disabled when
the device is assigned to an Extron NAVigator System
Manager.
3. To change the settings, click Edit (see gure 6, 1). The Edit
button changes to Save.
4. Click in the desired eld (2) and edit it as necessary.
5. Repeat step 4 as necessary for other values.
6. Click Save.
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Figure 6. Network Connection Pane

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NAV E 121 • Setup Guide (Continued)
Pairing devices via front panel
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1. Use a small screwdriver to press and hold the encoder front panel ID button for approximately 3 seconds,
until the ID LED blinks. The encoder enters pairing mode, which allows decoders to receive the AV stream
from encoders.
2. One at a time, use small screwdriver to press and hold the decoder front panel ID button for approximately
3 seconds, until the ID LED blinks three times. The decoder is now paired to the encoder.
3. Repeat step 2 for each decoder.
4. Use a Tweeker or other small screwdriver to press and release the encoder front panel ID button. The encoder exits pairing
mode.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to pair decoders to other encoders.
After all devices are connected, powered on, and paired, the system is fully operational.
Operation in a System with a NAVigator
The Extron NAVigator is a system manager that easily congures and controls the NAV System. The NAVigator supports 16
endpoints by default, but a LinkLicense can upgrade its capabilities to support up to 240 endpoints. See the NAVigator User Guide,
available at www.extron.com for details.
Connection Details
LockIt®Lacing Brackets
1. Plug the HDMI cable into the panel connection (see 1, at right).
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2. Loosen the connection mounting screw from the panel enough to allow the LockIt lacing
bracket to be placed over it (2). The screw does not have to be removed.
3. Place the LockIt lacing bracket on the screw and against the connector (3), then tighten
the screw to secure the bracket.
ATTENTION:
• Do not overtighten the connector mounting screw. The shield it fastens to is very thin
and can easily be stripped.
• Ne serrez pas trop la vis de montage du connecteur. Le blindage auquel elle est
attachée est très fin et peut facilement être dénudé.
4. Loosely place the included tie wrap around the connector and the LockIt lacing bracket as shown (4).
5. While holding the connector securely against the lacing bracket, use pliers to tighten the tie wrap, then remove any excess
length (5).
NAV 1G PoE connector Control connector Power connector
5
Pin
1
2
3
6
7
8
4
Wire color
White-green
Green
White-orange
White-blue
Orange
White-brown
Brown
Blue
TIA/EIA T
568B
TP Wires
12345678
Pins:
RxTx Gnd
RS-232
Device
G
RxTx
Power Supply
Output Cord
Ridges
Smooth
Captive
Screw
Connector
3"
16 (5 mm) MAX
SECTION A–A
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Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide on the Extron website.
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