217603 1517 Technology Home Entertainment Systems TVs true Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:08:05 -0700 "s,TV", technology, tech, entertainment, system, systems, TVs, TV, T.V., T.V.s How To Install a Flat-Panel TV http://www.howcast.com/videos/217603-How-To-Install-a-FlatPanel-TV http://www.howcast.com/videos/217603-How-To-Install-a-FlatPanel-TV/edit live 2 wizitguy http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 1422 84875 1 0 Step See if your TV is VESA compatible See if your TV says it’s VESA compatible, meaning it conforms to the guidelines established by the Video Electronics Standards Association. If so, it will work with standard mounting hardware. If not, consult your manual for guidance.

]]> 84876 2 0 Step Buy mounting brackets Buy mounting brackets. Consider getting brackets that are adjustable after they are installed; you will want to be able to change the angle of your television not only for the best view, but also to more easily hook up other components such as DVD players and video game systems.

]]> 84877 3 0 Tip Hang the TV so that the top is eye level with someone standing and the bottom is eye level with someone sitting.

]]> 84878 4 0 Step Find the wall studs Find the studs — the solid structural elements in your wall — so that you don’t anchor your expensive television to a flimsy section. To find the studs, tap along the wall with your knuckles or a hammer covered with a cloth. You will hear a higher-pitched knock when near or on a stud, and a hollow-sounding knock when between them.

]]> 84879 5 0 Tip Electronic stud finders are available at hardware stores.

]]> 84880 6 0 Step Figure out where to drill Determine the size of the hole you’ll need to make in the wall behind the television so that you can hide the wires. Be sure to factor in all the wires that will be connected to your TV now and in the future — cable, a DVD player, and so on. Hold up your TV to make sure the hole will be entirely hidden.

]]> 84881 7 0 Warning Before running power cables through your wall, consult building and electrical codes in your area. You might have to have an electrician install an outlet behind your TV. It is against all electrical and fire codes to put the TV power cord or any extension cord inside the wall.
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Do it your self with installing a PowerBridge kit

]]> 84882 8 0 Step Plan the second hole Plan a second hole near the floor beneath the TV and/or near the closest outlet (if your wires can extend that far).

]]> 84883 9 0 Step Drill the holes Triple-check the position of your holes — then make them with a drill bit.

]]> 84884 10 0 Step Attach the brackets Attach the mounting brackets according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

]]> 84885 11 0 Tip Put the brackets on the TV before you take them off and attach them to the wall; this will help you see which way they should face when you hang them.

]]> 84886 12 0 Step Thread the cords Gather the cords that you will need to hook up to the television and thread them — plugs first — through the hole behind where the screen will be. Try to guide them straight down towards the second hole so they will be easy to grab and pull through. Just be aware not to put the TV power cord in the wall.

]]> 84887 13 0 Step Hang the television Attach the television to the mounting brackets. Many TVs will simply slide onto the brackets, but read your instructions for specifics.

]]> 84888 14 0 Step Check the brackets Make sure the brackets are holding the television securely. If you have adjustable brackets, make sure that the television will swivel from right to left or up and down — or both.

]]> 84889 15 0 Step Sit back and enjoy! Sit back and enjoy the show!

]]> 84890 16 0 Fact The best distance from which to view a flat-panel TV is roughly three times the diagonal length of the screen.

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