SAAM Exhibitions - AV Checklist v1.0

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1. Site Reference

• Add pictures - capture appropriate images of facility and project.

  Media

• Remarks:

2. General Installation Overview

• Safety environment

• No stray AC voltages on any equipment and hardware accessible to user.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No sharp or jagged surfaces accessible to user.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Thermal gradient inspected. All equipment operating within manufacturer's guidelines.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cable inspection - labelling, cable dress, signal segregation, cable stress, serviceability, tie wraps and clearance.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Capture images to reflect cable processing.

  Media

• Rack built - compliant to rack elevation and flow drawings, serviceability, labelling.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Demonstrate the full inventory to be all new equipment, in full compliance with the specification, or as modified by approved submission.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm finished system in compliance with the latest revised specifications.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All field adjustable equipment and controls are clearly and correctly labelled so users can make quick adjustments without having to refer to the system drawings.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select Iputs and outputs of switcher/router All channels on amplifiers All patching points

  • Iputs and outputs of switcher/router
  • All channels on amplifiers
  • All patching points

• All terminations are solid in their connectors.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All cabling respect a bend radius to manufacturers' recommendation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm all nomenclature for consistency between drawings, touchscreen, wall plates, floor boxes, patch panels, equipment, and contractual specifications.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. Cabling

• Is cabling ITP included in this commissioning process?

• Have all cables on cable schedule been installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all cable passed continuity test?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all cable passed passive signal test?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is cable checklist / result attached with commissioning report?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all Category cable passed bandwidth test?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Category Cable ITP attached with commissioning report?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Why?

• Have all cable ties been clipped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all looms neat and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the correct cable been utilised for the signal type intended?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tie wraps are not too tight as to deform the cable.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CAT cables are laced and bound with Velcro ties.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cables appropriately dressed and bundled according to cable type.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cable have appropriately separation according to signal type and level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All cables are installed with an adequate bend radius as recommended by manufacturer and general system requirements.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4. Visual Presentation System

• Projection system installed?
Projector

• Brand / Model

• Has the projector been aligned, focused and all cabling tided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the projector mount secure and utilising the correct fixings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is projector secured from tampering and theft?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Security type:

  Select Cage Bolted Chain / Wire Audible alarm Hide away enclosure Unknown

  • Cage
  • Bolted
  • Chain / Wire
  • Audible alarm
  • Hide away enclosure
  • Unknown

• Is the projector mount to optimal level to avoid keystone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the keystone factor?

• Is signal converter / receiver being used?

• Has the Rx unit been secured and accessible for service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If there is a Rx scaler installed?

• Has the projector native resolution been used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record resolution.

• Why?

• Is the image free from vibration?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the image free from interference / noise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all cabling to the projector been line tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has control of the unit been confirmed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Type of control:

  LAN

  RS232

  IR

  HDBaseT

  Unknown

• Does control software switch inputs of the projector as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cables labeled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does image fill screen with correct aspect ratio?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the distance from the projector lens to the screen (m)?

• Projection screen installed?

• What type of screen has been installed?

  Motorised

  Manual pull down

  Fixed / Framed

  Screen goo

  Featured

• Does the control system control the screen as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the limits been set to allow the image to be projected as per manufactureres specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the screen lower without obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the screen level and square to the room and projector?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record screen size & aspect ratio:

• Display panel installed?
Display Panel

• Brand / Model.

• Installation location:

• Has the display been installed level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the display mount securely and utilising the correct fixings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the display secure from tampering and theft?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is signal converter / receiver been used?

• Has the Rx unit been secured and accessible for service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If there is a Rx scaler installed?

• Has the display panel native resolution been used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record resolution.

• Why?

• Has all cabling to the display been line tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has control of the unit been confirmed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Type of control:

  LAN

  RS232

  IR

  HDBaseT

  Unknown

• Does the control software switch inputs of the display as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cables labeled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Interactive whiteboard installed?
Interactive Whiteboard

• Brand / Model.

• Installed location.

• Have all connectors been correctly terminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all cables been line tested to their destination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the image fill the screen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the calibration been set?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the system been tested using a laptop or fixed computer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has required software for interactive component been supplied to PM to include in manuals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cables labeled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5. Connection Plate

• Connection plates?
Connection Plate

• Type (Input / Output):

  Input

  Output

• Brand / Model.

• Installed location:

Connector

• Signal / Connection type:

  Select HDMI VGA + Audio DVI Composite Video + Audio USB Displayport Ethernet Microphone other

  • HDMI
  • VGA + Audio
  • DVI
  • Composite Video + Audio
  • USB
  • Displayport
  • Ethernet
  • Microphone
  • other

• Have all connectors been correctly terminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all the connectors been labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plate match the design drawings? i.e. connection types, sizes etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the plate been labelled properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plate installed straight and lined up with other services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all cables been line tested to their destination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cables labeled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6. Camera

• Camera installed?
Camera

• Camera type:

  Fixed camera

  PTZ camera

  Dome camera

  Document camera

• Signal type:

  Select HDMI DVI RGB YUV CVBS IP Unknown

  • HDMI
  • DVI
  • RGB
  • YUV
  • CVBS
  • IP
  • Unknown

• Where is the Camera installed?

• All sight lines clear from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the bracket been mounted securely with the correct fixings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all cables been line tested to their destination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has control cabling been correctly fit off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Type of control:

  Serial (RS232/422/485)

  LAN

  IR

  Contact

  Unknown

• Have the presets been saved for control system recall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cables labeled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7. Source Device

• Source Devices?
Source Device

• Brand / Model:

• Device type:

  Select PC Digital TV receiver Cable TV receiver Bluray Media player DVD/VCR Game console Wireless presenter Cassette deck Others

  • PC
  • Digital TV receiver
  • Cable TV receiver
  • Bluray
  • Media player
  • DVD/VCR
  • Game console
  • Wireless presenter
  • Cassette deck
  • Others

• Connection type:

  Select HDMI Display port DVI VGA Audio

  • HDMI
  • Display port
  • DVI
  • VGA
  • Audio

• Networked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Resolution set to optimal to match display device?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record resolution.

• Keyboard and mouse installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All required software installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All software licences recorded and registered for client?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient signal strength on the building MATV system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all channels been tuned in on the STB?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the control system been programmed to have channel short cuts and channel up & channel down?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Connection type:

  Select HDMI YUV CVBS Analogue audio Digital audio

  • HDMI
  • YUV
  • CVBS
  • Analogue audio
  • Digital audio

• Is there sufficient signal strength toe the subscribed network?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all the channels checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the control system been programmed to have channel short cuts and channel up & channel down?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the IR probe been secured using an IR shield?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Connection type:

  Select HDMI YUV CVBS Analogue audio Digital audio

  • HDMI
  • YUV
  • CVBS
  • Analogue audio
  • Digital audio

• Has the control system been programmed to include all menu & transport controls.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the control system control the Bluray player correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the IR probe been secured using an IR shield?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Connection type:

  Select HDMI YUV CVBS Analogue audio Digital audio

  • HDMI
  • YUV
  • CVBS
  • Analogue audio
  • Digital audio

• Has the control system been programmed to include all menu & transport controls.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the control system control the media player correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Control type:

  Serial (RS232/422/485)

  LAN

  IR

  Contact

  Unknown

• Has the IR probe been secured using an IR shield?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Connection type:

  Select HDMI YUV CVBS Analogue audio Digital audio

  • HDMI
  • YUV
  • CVBS
  • Analogue audio
  • Digital audio

• Has the control system been programmed to include all menu & transport controls.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the control system control the DVD/VCR player correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the IR probe been secured using an IR shield?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Connection type:

  Select HDMI YUV CVBS Analogue audio Digital audio

  • HDMI
  • YUV
  • CVBS
  • Analogue audio
  • Digital audio

• Has the wireless presenter been secured at the location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the correct cabling been installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has IP address set? If using DHCP, has MAC address properly registered with DNS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record IP address.

• Has the resolution been set?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the security features been enabled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has any required software tokens or discs been supplied to the PM for inclusion in manuals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the control system been programmed to include all transport controls.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the control system control the cassette deck correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the IR probe been secured using an IR shield?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Device details.

• Are all cables labeled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8. Lectern

• Lectern installed?
Lectern

• Brand / Model:

• Type:

  Fixed

  Mobile

  Free standing

• Location:

• Has the lectern been installed in the correct location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has cable management been implemented for incoming looms, such as cable sock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient cable length on the loom for the lectern to be monuvered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can all cables be connected easily without strain at the end of the loom?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the touch screen been secured to the lectern?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a power source been included in the lectern installation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cables labeled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9. Microphone

• Microphone?
Microphone

• Type:

  Cabled

  Wireless handheld

  Wireless lapel

• Brand / Model:

• Location:

• Phantom power required and connected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the microphone gain been set correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient level control of the microphone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the microphone be "muted" from the control system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the system free from feed back at all levels and location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brand / Model

• Has the receiver and microphone had both channel and group set?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record Frequency / Channel / Group here.

• Is the selected frequency free from interference with other wireless devices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the microphone gain been set correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient level control of the microphone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the microphone be "muted" from the control system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the system free from feed back at all levels and location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have new batteries been put into transmitter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lapel mic supplied with body pack?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10. DSP

• DSP installed?

• Brand / Model.

• Has all DSP been labeled within the software?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has audio being route to the correct outputs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gain structure correct?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the system free from feedback?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• AEC setting enable and functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CobraNet / AVB switch setup and connected properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• IP address / MAC address / host name:

• DSP file recorded and filed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11. Speaker System

• Speaker System

• (type only, not individual element)

Speaker

• Speaker type:

  Ceiling speaker

  FOH speaker

  Desktop speaker

  Panel mounted speaker

• Have speakers been installed in the correct location for optimal performance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all speakers correctly tapped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all speakers correctly terminated with same polarity (phase tested)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct audio routed through these speakers.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all speakers orientated to the defined way?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cables labeled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12. Hearing Augmentation System

• Hearing augmentation installed?

• Type:

  AFILS

  IR

  RF

• AFILS type.

  Select Perimeter Loop Figure 8 loop Cancellation Loop Low Spill Phase Array Ultra Low Spill Phase Array Counter Loop

  • Perimeter Loop
  • Figure 8 loop
  • Cancellation Loop
  • Low Spill Phase Array
  • Ultra Low Spill Phase Array
  • Counter Loop

• Has the Induction Loops system commissioning documentation been correctly completed and provided as part of as-built manuals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loop continuity check?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the installation continuity form been signed by a witness prior to floor covering been installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compliant to AS1428.5 standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compliance form attached with commissioning result?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record peak signal level (dB).

• Number of receiver allowed.

• Mark coverage area with usable signal level (-40dB) and SNR.

  Drawing

• Brand / Model.

• Compliant to AS1428.5 standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compliance form attached with commissioning result?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Number of receiver allowed.

• Personal neck loop for T-coiled receiver included?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Number of personal neck loop:

• Signage installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13. Video Conference System

• Video conference system installed?

• Brand / Model.

• Connection type:

  Select ISDN LAN

  • ISDN
  • LAN

• Record codec ISDN numbers.

• Record codec IP address.

• QoS enabled from network?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record codec IP address and MAC address.

• Have camera presets been stored into unit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have test calls been made ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct send & receive levels observed during call

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the control system control all required aspects of the Codec?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all echo been eliminated during a call?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the clients directory been entered into the codec?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can content be sent and received successfully during a call?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the microphones been position to cover entire useable area, such as the conference table?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14. Audio Conference System

• Audio conference system installed?

• Brand / Model.

• Connection type:

  Select IP PSTN VOIP SIP

  • IP
  • PSTN
  • VOIP
  • SIP

• Record codec IP address.

• Are the correct send & receive levels observed during call

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have test calls been made ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the control system control all required aspects of the System?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all echo eliminated during a call?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15. Capture Device

• Capture device installed?

• Does the capture device have the correct video signal routed to its input?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the correct audio been routed to the capture device?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a test recording been completed and is of high quality?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16. Network

• Is network function been used?

• Local network or building network?

  Local network switch

  Building network

• Have all devices been connected to the network?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All network connected devices can been seen and ping from control point and services point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bandwidth allocated for AV is sufficient? QoS enabled for AV and video services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all patch points been correctly labled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all device IP information been recorded within the commissioning file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cables labeled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17. Control System

• Control System

• Control system type.

  Dedicated control system

  IR controller

  None

• Brand

  Select AMX Crestron Extron Kramer Others

  • AMX
  • Crestron
  • Extron
  • Kramer
  • Others

• Brand:

• Network connection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• IP address.

• Connected to Central management system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cables labeled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• IR controller supplied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• IR controller within controllable range and line of sight not been block?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18. Control Panel

• Control Panel?
Control Panel

• Has the control panel been installed in the correct location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a power source been utilised and installed in an accessible location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Powered by:

  DC

  AC

  PoE

• Control panel type:

  Touch panel

  Keypad

  iPad

• Has all project information been captured in configuration pages?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Panel sleep timer set?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Default panel brightness set to appropriate level for the environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cables labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the panel labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

19. Motion Sensor

• Motion sensor installed?

• Have the sensors been positioned for optimal coverage and avoid interference?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has sensitivity been set?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the motion sensors integrate with the control system correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the system been programmed to time out with no motion detected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cables labeled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

20. Reed Switch

• Reed switch installed?

• What type of reed switch has been installed?

  Normally Open

  Normally Closed

• Has the Reed Switch been securely installed in the correct location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Reed Switch operate correctly within the control system program?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cables labeled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

21. Room Linking

• Room linking?

• How many rooms are part of the room linking system?

  1

  2

  3

  4

• Does the control system operate as required with in all modes of linking? Include a brief description of the intended operation in comments panel.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the room linking status indicated properly on user control panels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

22. Lighting

• Integrated with lighting system?

• Lighting control system / Brand.

• Control type.

  Serial (RS232/422/485)

  LAN

  IR

  Contact

  Unknown

• Is the AV system controlling the lighting system correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all presets been programmed into the control panel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• User preset function checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does curtain, blind or blackout under lighting control?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the AV system controlling these sub-system correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

23. Rack

• Rack?
Equipment Rack

• Rack pictures (take finish photo from front, rear and sides)

  Media

• Rack location.

• Rack is 'clean' - grease markings removed, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rack space utilisation (%).

• Have all blanks & vents been installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all cables been neatly loomed into the rack?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all cable ties been clipped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all power supplies been secured & labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have looming bars been utilised and spaced to allow access connections on all equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a power controller been installed and operating correctly with the control system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spare power outlets. Quantity:

• Equipment without non-removable power cords are not cable tied to the rack.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient ventilation for the rack?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment temperature checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rack temperature (internal, after at least one hour loaded test) under 45 deg C?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where equipment uses phoenix connectors, have all connectors been inserted regardless if they are used or not?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all back shells been installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the rack be maneuvered for serviceability?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient cable length to allow equipment rack to be moved allowing service.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rack feet / castors installed and levelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All patch panels labeled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cables labeled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

24. Fly Leads

• Fly Leads?

• Have all required fly leads been supplied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fly leads long enough to serve their purpose but not excessive?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cable bundle loomed with cable sock and secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cables labeled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fly leads secured to their connection points with sufficient support and stress free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Why?

25. System Calibration

• Proceeds with detail calibration and commissioning?

Audio

• All audio signals shown on schematics tested for integrity - balanced / unbalanced / mono / stereo / line level / mic level / polarity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All can pass audio at appropriate levels, as according to schematic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record ambient noise, A-weighted, slow average (dBA).

• Capture RTA image for ambient noise, A-weighted, slow average.

  Media

• No power amplifier shall have it's rated loading exceeded.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record the impedance (and frequency) of each loudspeaker line on each power amplifier. Proceed with loudspeaker impedance test for 63, 250 and 1000 Hz, if available.

Speaker Channel

• Description

• Impedance:

• Produce a nominal operating level of 65dB SPL for conference speech, 60dB for program material, A-weighted at all listening check points, with +/- 2dB uniformity of coverage, (or at least 15dB above the ambient noise floor, A-weighted, whichever greater), with the control system volume control indicating "Normal" or "Default" setting.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record nominal SPL.

• Capture RTA image for SPL recorded.

  Media

• Capable to Produce an additional 15dB headroom above the nominal operating level (65dB) SPL for each audio source, with less than 0.5% THD.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record SPL (dBA).

• Record THD (%).

• Capture RTA image.

  Media

• Confirm system generated noise level ( measure electrically, with input channels open and level controls set to "Normal" or default. 'Noise' refers to hum, static, RF interference etc) is at least 55dB below the nominal signal level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record open channel noise level and S/N with nominal operating signal level.

• Source of noise found?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rectification?

• Reason / Actions?

• Check speaker and speech reinforcement system polarity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Capture 'Polarity Test' result if available.

  Media

• All speakers shall be connected in the same polarity, and speech reinforcement system shall be polarised in such way that a positive acoustic pressure on a microphone/pickup will result in a positive acoustic pressure at the loudspeaker surface. Compliance to speaker polarity test.

• Produce no more than 1dB variance in program source level, when each program's sources playing a calibrated media (CD, tape, signal generator etc).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No audible vibration - there should be NO audible vibration caused by improper mechanical installation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record which device at what frequency fail the test.

• Use continuous sweep signal at headroom level for this "Buzzes and Rattles" test.

• Speech reinforcement system should be stable and no feedback, howling or ringing.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Conference system microphone input gain should set to an optimal level so as to demonstrate that "standard talker" (as referred to point source of 60dBL at 1m) positioned at each talker position in the room, produces a 0dB level at the input of the mixer bus of the conference DSP device.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm for a full duplex operation conference mode, at 65dB SPL listening level, be able to demonstrate full-duplex operation, with no reports of echo or speech trails from the far end receiver.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equaliser should be adjusted for best intelligibility and in accordance with the preferred acoustic level response curves.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record the "house curve" before equalisation, as well as after the equaliser have been tuned, with and without a microphone input filters. Per-amp filter adjustment will affect intelligibility calibration hence will be good idea to have records of different EQ setting curve that can be fall back to.

• Intelligibility recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Be intelligible, strive for a RSTI (Rapid Speech Transmission Index) greater than 0.85. (If requested only) RSTI, using SIA Smaart Tools, TEF or RTI-PA. For systems where early reflections may cause intelligibility problems, or when multiple drivers are used, an ETC (Energy Time Curve) may be requested.

• Wireless microphone systems have no dropouts, intermodulation interaction between wireless systems, or RF artefacts, throughout the specified operating area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm wireless microphone frequencies are not conflict with any digital TV signals. An RF spectrum analyser may be used to identify conflict issues.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm RF immunity at areas where users are expected to operate cell phones, PDAs or other mobile devices.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If analog telephone line is used, record level across telephone line converter (dBA). Inspect DSP mixers telco pots levels, both transmit and receive, when normal speech is conducted in the room.

Video

• CVBS signals?

• For video signal path, placing a test generator at each source shall produce 1V P-P to each destination +/- 10%, or 1dB.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm optimum brightness, contract, and colour in display using SMPTE source with PLUGE display.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Demonstrate consistencies across multiple displays (if applicable), using a colour bars with PLUGE signal to all.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• RGB sources?

• Demonstrate 700mV +/-10%, or 1dB, from each source to each destination.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If requested, record results using a flat-field pattern signal at the highest resolution specified, measure and record peak to peak voltage using oscilloscope at each destination when a test signal with either multi-burst or H pattern is at each source location. Record 'peak' and 'level' control settings on any interface at the positions whereby the 700mV measurement were attained.

• Confirm displays are focused, centred and evenly illuminated.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If requested, confirm by using a calibrated light meter that the deviation of brightness between the brightest and dimmest measurement locations is within +10% / -5% to the average reading.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If requested, measure geometric distortion is within 2% tolerance ( take actual measurement if necessary, top, bottom, left and right dimensions of the white portion of screen).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Take screen image if necessary.

  Media

• Capable to display stable images, with no scaling-related visual artifacts when switching between, at a minimum 1024, 1280, 1920 and FHD resolution, in both 4:3, 16:9 and 16:10 formats, and/or all those specified in the performance criteria for the system.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record those signals not satisfactorily scaled to the native resolution or be able to handle by the display device.

• Confirm the display switching correctly between colour space and resolution (e.g. Switching between Bluray/YUV, computer/RGB or CVBS camera etc).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HDMI?

• Confirm CEC controls do not affect the displays operation condition ( i.e. power on/off source devices will not change the power status of the display devices ).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm all sources can be routed to all expect destinations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Disregard any routes that are not permitted by design as described in the narrative, such as HDCP sources routed to a codec, etc.

• Confirm all HDCP sources can be routed to all expected destinations at the same time. Confirm sufficient key is available for the destinations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record issues.

• Confirm that an acceptable display signal is being displayed on the monitor from ech source position, use the alt-pixel test pattern (alternative pixel on, pixel off) with all valid resolution (1920, 1600, 1366, 1280, 1024 and 800).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Perform 'Source Test' with HDMI tester on ech source. Test will verify source integrity and EDID information.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Perform 'Sink Test' with HDMI tester on each display. Test will verify display can handle various resolutions, and spot check EDID to make sure they work with all different sources.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Perform pixel comparison test. Using a static video source, compare the entire signal chain from each source location. Set the generator to highest resolution the system can handle and route to each display, and compare frames at each display for at least 5 frames. Repeat for each source location.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• BluRay?

• Perform BluRay playback function proper, both menu/navigation and HDCP content playback.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Laptop?

• Confirm typical client laptops have been successfully used with the system, inclusive of default resolution (with system switcher EDID), any adaptors/extenders, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm laptop audio, either embedded digital audio or analogue audio, can be distributed to designated destinations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Misc items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify all high bandwidth cables signal handling capabilities. Test all digital video cables (HDMI, DVI etc) with HDMI tester to the highest video resolution. Catrgory cable must be qualified to the appropriate bandwidth (>1GHz).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm all image sizes are compliance to InfoComm guideline of 1:4, 1:6 and 1:8 viewing criteria for 'inspection', 'reading' and 'viewing'.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record those not conformed.

• Confirm all signal shown on drawings are tested for integrity. All video lines can pass their intended video formats and resolutions. All video lines can be displayed at their intended destinations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm acceptable TV levels, any any channel presets are accurate.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm all display devices on screen menu/display are disabled, or as specified by client or consultant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm all projectors, if any, must have 'blue screen' or 'no image screen' disabled, or as specified by client or consultant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No lost pixels or dead pixels when full white test signal is displayed ( 7 pixels maximum per quadrant, or as per manufacturer spec ).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Note number and location of lost/dead pixels.

26. Operation

• Carried out system online test?

• Connect Display, Sound and Control peripherals to allow a complete test?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm the control system performs all the functions as indicated on the function spec, with stability , and in sync with the equipment being controlled without the need to reset ant item of equipment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leave on soak test for a minimum of 24 hours?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Main power (240V) reset test carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm power up and power down sequences are executed correctly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Main power filters and surge protection devices installed and checked functioning properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

27. Software

• Software?

• Have all devices had configuration files saved and stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all devices been updated with the latest firmware?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all software licences ownership registered to client?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all software manuals included in O&M manual?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

28. Equipment Remote Controls

• Remote Control?

• All local equipment remote controls Velcroed to equipment and fitted with flesh batteries?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all remaining remote controls been returned to office so as to be handed to client on handover?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

29. User Manuals

• Manuals?

• Are all equipment manuals on hand or available online?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Quick Reference Guides been supplied as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Soft copy of the manuals included?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

30. Audio Visual Schematics

• Drawings?

• Do the AV schematics & shop drawings correctly represent the As Built system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record all equipment not on schematic but present.

• Record all equipment on schematic but not present, and why.

31. Sign off

• Sign off

• Has practical completion been met, what is the date PC is effective from?

  Date

• Works To Do:

• In your opinion is the overall install of quality and at expected standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rate the overall installation.

• Comments:

• Client sign off (if present for testing)

  Sign

• Select date

  Date

• Commissioning of the system is complete, all defects have been rectified and is now ready for handover (Signed by Commissioning Engineer).

  Sign

• Select date

  Date

Reference

• InfoComm, 2006, 'Basics of Audio and Visual Systems Design'
  Giddings, 1990, 'Audio Systems Design and Installation'
  InfoComm, 2009, 'AV Installation Handbook 2nd Edition'
  Maltese, 2006, 'AV 9000: Defining Quality in Engineered Audio Visual Systems'
  InfoComm, 2010, 'AV Implementation Handbook'
  InfoComm, 2006, 'AV Design Reference Manual'
  InfoComm International Audio Visual Systems Performance Verification Checklist, 2013, (iAudit)
  ANSI/Infocomm10:2013 - Audiovisual Systems Performance Verification
  
  

SAAM Exhibitions - AV Checklist v1.0 Harvey Sandler, CTS, SAAM, 3/2014 Adapted from AV Commissioning Checklist v1.4.1 Ken Yu, CTS, Allied Technologies Australia 2013