New Delhi, June 17 -- You've finally brought home your dream TV. Unboxed it, peeled off that oh-so-satisfying screen protector and now it's ready to take centre stage in your living room. The excitement is real and you can't wait for movie marathons or match days in glorious 4K.

But once it's all plugged in and powered on, something feels off. The picture doesn't pop like it did in the showroom. The colours seem dull. The sound appears underwhelming. Before you start questioning your purchase, hear us out: it's probably not the TV. It's the way it's been set up.

So before you dive into binge mode, make sure you're not making these 6 rookie mistakes while installing it.

Mistake 1: Leaving the picture settings on defaultMost TVs come wit...