LCD TV installation guide
July 13, 2007
What impresses anyone most, is the slim profile of a LCD TV. A LCD TV is not thick more than 4 or 5 inches and this enables us to hang it on the wall like a portrait or you can even get a mount that can fix your LCD on the ceiling. If you prefer neither of this installation options, you can go for traditional table stand or an elegant column floor stand.
When you prefer wall mountable LCD TVs, it not only saves space but also becomes a decorating element on the wall. Table-stand option is sturdier even though it occupies some space in your room. Mounting your LCD TV on the ceiling in your bedroom, indeed, is not an easy option and it involves some professional help. Therefore, you need to choose the suitable mounting option after evaluating its advantages and disadvantages.
Before starting with mounting your LCD TV, you need to plan the following things:
1. Find the right place for your LCD TV so that viewing can be comfortable.
2. Choose the right kind of mount which is feasible for your room.
3. As many cables run from LCD TV, you should find a way to hide the running cables so that it does not look messy.
How to mount a LCD TV?
If you have some basic carpentry skills and are able to understand the instructions provided in the installation guide, the mounting of a LCD TV will not pose a difficult task to you. All you need is some instruments like screw driver, screws, a tape to take measurements etc. However, when you install a wall mount, you should carefully fix it with a precise horizontal level. As the larger LCD TVs, say 42†display, weigh heavier, you may require assistance of someone to handle the job. As a rule of thumb, you should plan well before you go for installing your LCD TV.
When you choose a place for your TV in a room, the ideal place will be where no direct sunlight falls or a place which is completely free from any kind of reflections. So, don’t keep your LCD screen in a place where it will be facing windows or doors.
The next important thing to consider is the distance between the LCD screen and your seat. If your LCD TV is High Definition TV, the viewing distance should be minimum 3 times the screen width from the LCD screen. It is recommended that you choose the screen size taking the room space available into consideration. If you have insufficient room space, place your LCD where the corners meet, so that you can get more viewing distance from your LCD TV.
If you decide to hang your LCD TV on the wall, make sure the wall mount is fixed at optimum height so that the centre of the screen is at the eye level when you view the TV from your seat. Similarly, when you stand, your eye level should be at the top of the screen. This setting is often considered ideal for comfortable viewing.
Don’t forget to hide the connecting cables.
While you use table stand for your LCD TV, it will often have a provision to hide all connecting cables inside its central column. However, if you opt for wall mount, the task of hiding cables becomes a bit arduous, as you need to run these cables either through some grooves inside the wall or use some camouflaging techniques.
The camouflaging method hides the cables inside wiring channels which are painted with the same colour that match with the colour of your room.
If you opt for running cables through the walls, you may require some professional to get it done. Although it is expensive, the end result is far better than just camouflaging cables in the room.
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