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STEP 4 - Determine wall-mount location
You’ll need
The center of your TV will be offset .8 in. lower than the center of the wall plate on the
wall-mount. Before you drill holes in the wall:
1
Measure the distance from the bottom of your TV to the center point halfway
between the top and bottom mounting holes on the back of your TV. This is
measurement
a
.
2
Measure the distance from the floor to where you want the bottom of your TV to be
placed on the wall. Keep in mind that the bottom of your TV should be placed
above any furniture (such as entertainment centers or TV stands). Your TV should
also be above items placed on top of the furniture (like a Blu-ray player or cable
box). This measurement is
b
.
3
Add
a
+
b
. The total measurement is the height where you want the center of the
wall plate to be on the wall.
4
Use a pencil to mark this spot on the wall.
Notes:
• For more detailed information on determining where to drill your holes, visit our
online height-finder at:
http://mf1.bestbuy.selectionassistant.com/index.php/heightfinder
• Your TV should be high enough so your eyes are level with the middle of the screen.
This is normally 40 to 60 in. from the ground.
Measuring tape
Pencil
A
B
A
