How to set up an LCD TV

By eHow Contributor

Maybe you are thinking about purchasing an LCD TV or flat screen TV but are not sure about setting it up or what to do once you get it out of the box. You do not need to hang it on the wall, you can place it on a TV stand. The choice is yours. Here are some quick tips to get your LCD TV out of the box and in your living room in no time.

Instructions

1.  Carefully unpack your LCD TV from the box. Do not use a box cutter, as you may cut the 

screen accidentally.

2.  Set the TV on the floor and take stock of the parts, directions, cables and mounting equipment for the LCD TV including stand, hardware and the sockets.

3.  Assemble and hang your wall mounting bracket. If you are not mounting the TV on the wall, skip the next two steps.

4.  Hang your LCD TV according to instructions if you are using a wall mounting bracket. Have two to three people on hand as the TV is heavier than it appears. Hang by a three prong outlet handy protected by a surge suppressor to protect your investment.

5.  Assemble the stand, carefully dropping the screws into the sockets one at a time and fastening it tightly. Magnetic screwdrivers work best as screws tend to land sideways in these tiny crevices. Skip the next two steps if you already mounted TV on wall.

6.  Cover your TV stand to avoid scratches and make sure the LCD TV has a flat, sturdy surface to stand on.

7.  Connect the cable or satellite box with HDMI cable or cables provided from cable or satellite box. Usually the input is the comp. unless you have basic cable without a box, then the input should be set to cable. If that is the case, have it automatically search for channels.

8.  Test the TV setup to make sure you can view a picture and record if you have a DVR.

9.  Connect any additional devices using the cables in the back and on the sides of TV.

10.  Connect a TV sound bar, computer, or speakers as you wish.