Specifications

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b. There shall be space for the Engineer and Owner to check off that each
feature has been demonstrated and has been shown to work. Additional space
shall be provided at the bottom to note items that do not work or need to be
fine tuned.
5. For each system demonstrated, the Contractor shall show that each input is
seen/heard through the output as required.
a. Show that volume controls for each system actually do control the volume.
b. Identify each piece of equipment and show the Owner its use.
c. Test each video input and display throughout the entire system. Demonstrate
connectivity to the CATV distribution system and show that the digital signage
system is connected and working.
d. Show that all channels are available as well as any internal input such as DVD
players or VCR’s and video camera signals.
e. Show that these systems can be controlled by a central control panel if the
system is so equipped.
f. Demonstrate connection of the desktop PC and audio to overhead projectors.
And LCD displays.
g. Demonstrate that each wired connection to the overhead projector works and
demonstrate how to switch between inputs with the remote control.
h. If a video switcher is installed, show its operation, and all its switching
capabilities.
6. The check off sheets shall be provided to the Engineer prior to the day of the meeting
for review. Any changes required by the Engineer shall be made before the sheet is
handed out at the check off meeting.
7. Prior to the check off meeting, all the as-built drawings shall be updated with the
latest field data. The as-built drawings shall be used to verify connectivity of all
components. The Contractor shall also verify that all cable locations and audio/video
components are connected as per the drawings.
a. As-built drawings shall be available at the check off meeting for review by the
Owner and Engineer.
8. As part of the as-built drawings, the Contractor shall provide a printed spreadsheet
listing all the video and audio cables that route from a video or audio cabinet to a
user location or display unit.
a. The spreadsheet shall list the cable, the room it terminates in, and its
identifying number. Refer to the testing specifications for further details.
B. Audio/Video System Substantial Completion.
1. The Audio/Video system shall be considered substantially complete as soon as:
a. All systems have been shown to be connected and work as required
b. All labeling is installed and systems are balanced.
c. As-built drawings have been updated to reflect any changes in the
connectivity.
d. All manufacturer literature has been turned over to the Owner.
e. Training has been completed.
2. The contractor shall schedule a substantial completion meeting where all AV systems
shall be demonstrated and shown to be in working order and configured as per the
specs and the owner’s requirements.
C. Classroom AV system testing:
1. The Contractor shall make up a spreadsheet that will be used for testing the
equipment and connectivity in each room. There shall be a separate piece of paper
for each room.
2. The spreadsheet shall include a list of the equipment in each room and the cables in
each room. The contractor shall note the serial number of each of the active
components on the spreadsheet.
3. The spreadsheet shall also list each connectivity point and shall contain a space to
note that each audio and video connection was tested and that it passed the test.