How to Position a Wall TV
Hanging a flat-screen television on your wall frees up floor space and provides unobstructed views of the picture. The position of a wall TV will vary according to the layout of a specific room, of course, but several tips serve as general guidelines to place it in a way that is the most comfortable for most viewers. Does this Spark an idea?
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Position the TV to create the optimal ratio between screen size and viewing distance. The greater the size of the screen, the farther it should be placed from viewers. Position a 37-inch TV between 4.5 to 7.5 feet away from viewers' chairs. Position a 58-inch TV 7.25 to 12 feet away. Check the owner's manual for your television before hanging it -- it usually recommends viewing distances for each model.
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Adjust the viewing angle for your TV. A flat-screen TV is best viewed when your eyeline hits the center of the screen. Sit in a chair and notice where your eye falls comfortably. Adjust the tilt of the screen until the center is where your eye falls.
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Hang the wall TV away from windows or interior light sources to reduce screen glare. While some models feature a protective film that will diminish the effect of screen glare, any nearby light source will still affect the picture. If you are unable to position a wall TV away from light sources, use a tilting wall mount kit to maneuver the screen away from the light source.
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Mount the television 3 to 5 feet off the floor, which will place the TV within your eye line when sitting in a sofa or recliner; however, if you wish to mount the television higher or if it is being placed over a fireplace, install it with a tilting TV mount. This type of mounting kit allows the TV to be tilted downward to maintain the best viewing angle even though it is mounted higher on the wall.
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Tips & Warnings
Run cables together down the side of the wall using a cable management raceway, a paintable housing for TV and audio cables, to keep the room looking tidy. Or, run the cables behind the wall, if possible.
Do not mount a wall TV if you are unable to carefully lift the television, as you could injure yourself and potentially break the television.
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