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Control4 Automation - Bogart, Ga.

Jay B. of Bogart, Ga. came to us by an existing client. He wanted audio/video whole house automation. After talking with Jay and considering his criteria, ETI decided that Jay would be best suited for a Control4 automated home. Control4 has a moderate price range with the functionality to expand in the future. Below is a list of areas that Jay wanted audio and/or video. In the rooms/areas below we are describing the components added and scope of work performed.

Girl’s room #1:
TV set will display only basic cable. APC 8-Outlet Surge Protector and Samsung 32″LCD TV.

Girl’s room #2:
TV set will display only basic cable. APC 8-Outlet Surge Protector and Samsung 32″LCD TV.

Guest room:
TV Prewire. TV set will display only basic cable.

Master Bedroom:
Placed client’s existing 42″ TV on cabinetry provided by him. Replaced existing electrical outlet with Panamax in-wall surge protector. Programmed Control4 remote to control all audio/video sources. Control4 System Remote Control, Hitachi 32″ HDTV LCD, and Panamax In-Wall Dual Receptacle.

Office:
Hang new 32″ TV on flat bracket. Ran new electrical to Panamax in-wall surge. Programmed Control4 remote for system operation of all sources. Control4 System Remote Control, Panamax In-wall Dual Receptacle, Samsung 32″LCD TV, and Strong a 23″-37″ Lockable Fixed Mount.

Exercise room:
Hang new 32″ TV on tilt bracket. TV will be located with the bottom at 6FT from the floor. Ran new electrical wire to Panamax in-wall surge. Programmed Control 4 remote for system operation of all sources. Control4 System Remote Control, Panamax In-Wall Dual Receptacle, Samsung 32″LCD TV, and a Strong 23″-37″ Lockable Tilting Mount.

Piano Room:
TV Prewire.

Porch:
Two black outdoor speakers will be mounted on the railing of the porch facing back at the house. Speakers to be located low on the railing approx 6 inches from deck. Use provided direct burial 14-4 and loop from one speaker to the other. Run to 1st floor equipment closet and connect to zone 2 of the receiver. Share output with pool. Speakers should be wired in series - parallel to maintain proper impedance. No dedicated remote control.

Pool:
Two black outdoor speakers will be mounted on the fence at the rear of the property facing back at the house. Speakers to be located low about 12″ from the ground. Use provided direct burial 14-4 and loop from one speaker to the other. Run to 1st floor equipment closet and connect to zone 2 of the receiver. Share output with porch. Speakers should be wired in series - parallel to maintain proper impedance. No dedicated remote control.

Family Room:
Hang new 60″ TV on flat bracket. TV height to be determined by client. Five in ceiling speakers to be wired back to the equipment closet. Run RG59 to Left rear of room for subwoofer wall plate. Connect sub to surge. Run new electrical to Panamax in-wall surge. Program Control 4 remote for system operation of all sources. Control4 System Remote Control, Episode 10″ 150-Watt Powered Subwoofer, 5 Episode In-Ceiling 6.5″ 2-Way Speakers, NuVision 47” 1080p Deep Black LCD Monitor, Onkyo A/V Receiver 7.1 Channels, Panamax In-wall Dual Receptacle, Strong 36″-60″ Lockable Fixed Mount, and Tripplite 2-Outlet Isobar Surge Suppressor.

Audio & Video Head-End Equipment Closet:
Install gear on OmniMount rack as required. IPod dock will sit on the top of the equipment rack. Nyko IR interface is provided for the PS3 and needs to be programmed into Control 4 for DVD operation. Run new electrical from nearby outlet and install single gang electrical outlet. All AV wire must be long enough for rack to pull out of closet and allow servicing of alarm and network panels. All control is to be through IR. 3com 8-Port Gigabit Switch, CeLabs Composite Video Distribution Amp., Control4 HC-300 Home Controller, Control4 IPod Dock, Key Digital 8×4 Component Video Switcher, Nyko PS3 IR Remote Control Receiver, Strong Multi-Unit Rack Shelf, 2 TiVo HD Cable DVR Cable Cards, Tripplite 8-Outlet Isobar Surge Protector, Control4 4-Zone Amplifier Black, and 4 Episode In-Ceiling 6.5″ 2-Way Speakers.