How to Mount an HDTV on a Wall
Follow all printed instructions carefully and hanging your HDTV on the wall shouldn't be too hard. Don't underestimate the importance of getting the job done right the first time. It will be much more difficult to correct problems down the line.
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Instructions
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Mount an HDTV Properly on a Wall
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Remove your new HDTV set and accessories from their respective boxes.
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Read the instruction manual thoroughly. Resist the temptation to mount your HDTV to a wall without reading the instructions completely. You've most likely spent a lot of money on your television and accessories, and you don't want to risk damaging them during installation.
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Gather all the tools you'll need to complete the installation and set them out where you can reach them easily. Your instruction manual should list all required tools.
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Call a friend or relative to help you mount the television. You'll find it much easier to mount your HDTV to the wall with a little help and an additional set of hands.
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Pick the ideal location to mount your HDTV before you get started. The best place to mount an HDTV is where it is easily viewable from multiple angles and where direct sunlight will not fall across the screen. Even crystal-clear, high-definition televisions are susceptible to glare from direct sunlight.
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Think about your viewing distance. When you pick a location to mount your TV, you must make sure that it is not too close or too far from where you will be sitting, which could cause you mild to moderate eye strain. Ideally, you should place it 8 to 10 feet from where you normally sit.
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Choose the appropriate TV mount. Your HDTV may or may not come with a wall mount included. Check the instruction manual to find out if a tilting wall mount or an articulated swivel-arm mount is recommended for your model.
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Run cables through a wall in order to conceal them from view. Part of the appeal of HDTVs is their sleek modern look and you don't want to detract from that.
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Mount your HDTV on a wall yourself, but leave a ceiling mount to a hired professional.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a stud finder to locate wall studs or your HDTV dreams could come crashing down around you.
Make sure you don't hang your HDTV too high on the wall. This is one of the most common mistakes people make when they choose to mount an HDTV on a wall rather than using a TV stand.
