QSC NVM-302D – Q-SYS 4K60 Network Video Decoder

Product Overview

The QSC NVM-302D is a Q-SYS network video decoder that receives networked AV-over-IP streams and outputs them over HDMI at resolutions up to 4K60 4:4:4. As a native Q-SYS endpoint, this network video decoder drives displays in hospitality, entertainment, collaboration, and government spaces while integrators manage routing inside Q-SYS Designer Software alongside audio and control. It ships with a single-channel decode app and connects over a single 2.5GBASE-T link with PoE+ power, reducing each display endpoint to one cable. Paired with the companion NVM-302E encoder, it completes a scalable Q-SYS video distribution system.

Product Description

The QSC NVM-302D network video decoder is the display-side endpoint of the Q-SYS NVM Series, converting network video back to HDMI for screens, projectors, and video walls in commercial environments. Its single HDMI 2.0 output transmits video formats up to 4K60 4:4:4 with HDCP 2.3 and 1.4 support when running the pre-installed NVM-D1 decode app, so protected 4K content reaches conference room and digital signage displays without quality loss. Built on the Mediacast AV routing paradigm, the decoder pulls high-quality, low-bandwidth streams from the network, keeping large-scale AV-over-IP deployments efficient across shared IP infrastructure.

Like the rest of the NVM Series, the NVM-302D is deployed natively through the NVM Designer tool in Q-SYS Designer Software, enabling no-code configuration of hundreds of endpoints in minutes without a separate video matrix or management appliance. A single 2.5GBASE-T connection carries video and PoE+ (802.3at) power, simplifying installation behind each display. One RS-232 port and one IR transmit output allow the Q-SYS control engine to drive the connected display or projector directly. The decoder extracts 8-channel PCM audio from HDMI for routing within the Q-SYS audio platform, and includes a USB-C port enabled for AV bridging in a future firmware release. Surface-mount hardware is included, with the optional NV-RACK accessory available for rack-mount installation. Feed the NVM-302D from the companion QSC NVM-302E network video encoder to build a complete encode-and-decode Q-SYS video system.

Key Features

• 4K60 HDMI 2.0 Output — A single HDMI output drives displays at up to 4K60 4:4:4 with HDCP 2.3 and 1.4 support using the NVM-D1 app.
• Pre-Installed Decode App — Ships ready to deploy with the single-channel NVM-D1 decode application.
• Mediacast Network Transport — Receives high-quality, low-bandwidth streams so large-scale AV-over-IP distribution stays efficient on a shared network.
• Native Q-SYS Deployment — Configures inside Q-SYS Designer Software with the no-code NVM Designer tool for hundreds of endpoints without matrix hardware.
• Single-Cable PoE Installation — A 2.5GBASE-T link with PoE+ (802.3at) power reduces each display endpoint to one cable run.
• Third-Party Display Control — One RS-232 port and one IR transmit output drive the connected display or projector from the Q-SYS control engine.
• Routable HDMI Audio — Extracts 8-channel PCM audio from HDMI for full routing within the Q-SYS audio platform.
• Flexible Mounting — Includes surface-mount hardware and supports the NV-RACK accessory for rack-mount installations.

Typical Applications

• Conference Room — Decode networked sources to in-room displays managed alongside audio and control in Q-SYS.
• Commercial Meeting Space — Drive displays across multiple rooms from a centralized Q-SYS video system.
• Boardroom — Output protected 4K content with HDCP support to primary and confidence displays.
• Training Room — Feed instructor and demonstration video to student-facing screens.
• Auditorium — Deliver networked video to house displays and projection endpoints.
• Government Space — Standardize display output across secured, networked rooms managed in Q-SYS.
• Multi-Purpose Room — Reassign which network source appears on each display on demand for events and meetings.

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from QSC and subject to change without notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the NVM-302D require a Q-SYS Core to operate?
Yes. The NVM-302D is a Q-SYS network video endpoint managed within a Q-SYS system and configured in Q-SYS Designer Software. It is deployed alongside a Q-SYS Core rather than as a standalone decoder.

How is the decoder installed and powered?
Each unit connects over a single 2.5GBASE-T link and is powered by PoE+ (802.3at), so no local power supply is needed at the display. Surface-mount hardware is included, and the optional NV-RACK accessory supports rack installation.

What source equipment does the NVM-302D pair with?
It receives streams from the QSC NVM-302E network video encoder, which encodes HDMI sources onto the network for decode-side output.

Is HDCP-protected content supported?
Yes. The HDMI 2.0 output supports HDCP 2.3 and 1.4 when running the NVM-D1 decode application.

How does audio routing work?
The decoder extracts 8-channel PCM audio from HDMI for routing within Q-SYS. When breakout audio is enabled, the NVM-302D consumes one audio channel; total channel capacity depends on the Q-SYS Core used in the design.

How does it scale for large deployments?
The NVM Designer tool in Q-SYS Designer Software supports no-code deployment of hundreds of endpoints in minutes, and the Mediacast transport keeps network bandwidth efficient.

What warranty applies?
The NVM-302D is covered under QSC's standard Q-SYS product warranty. Contact Creation Networks for current warranty terms and commercial support options.