With buying a new television comes the excitement of setting up the unit, the speaker system, the cables that connect to the main body, etc. We often forget about the sockets, switches, and USB sockets that make everything happen with all the excitement.
Even though it may seem unnecessary, considering the following 5 things before buying a TV set can save you a ton of time and make the assembling process easy and less burdensome.
- Choose the Right Size
Many old TVs used to run smoothly on SAE, Metric, or standard-sized sockets, but many modern TVs use metric hardware. All the metric calculations are done in millimeters, as opposed to the olden measurement scale of inches.
If you are trying to install a USB wall socket, then check if it comes with a back box for the socket. Some USB sockets require 35 mm mounting depth and are generally used for flat plat style USB sockets.
- Child Safety
Safety shutters are designed on plugs to discourage children and thoughtless adults from using them for domestic sockets. They usually have a shutter mechanism that only works the right way when pressed down on both pins simultaneously.
Many companies include ½-inch drive sockets for TVs where small nuts or bolts are used to tighten them in their spots easily for protection from children.
- Material Used
Many common TV sockets do not have high-end specifications. TV sockets such as some available on IndoAsian are high-grade polycarbonate material with flame retardant ultraviolet/sun-protected material. Some of them are designed in unique, curvy designs to appeal to the eye. Others are designed a little more sturdy than ergonomic.
Other than these, they have metal flush boxes, easy 1-way switches, and sturdy USB sockets to fit along with an appliance. It is best to use a company’s switches and sockets that combine excellent quality with a colorful range of décor to go with it for optimum results.
- 4. Points of TV Socket Set
A six-point socket is believed to be stronger than a 12-point socket because its inner walls are set against all six sides of the hardware. The advantage of a 12-point socket is convenience and ease of operation. It can slide onto the hardware in any one of 12 positions, so it’s easier to line up.
- Types of TV USB Sockets
Some of the common types of USB sockets include:
- HDMI
- Component
- S Video
- Composite
- Optical Digital
- radio antennas
- Coaxial Digital
- RCA stereo
- DVI
- VGA
- Antenna
- Ethernet
- Ex-Link
A universal serial bus or USB is a digital/analog socket that can be used as a streaming device on a TV. That means you’ll attach a cable to the output port on the device and connect that to the input port on the TV or converter device. You cannot charge any device using USB sockets. The most common USB sockets used today are the HDMI ports and USB ports on TV units for audio/video streaming.