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[bpc]

I have a black mount as well: black Panasonic and white wall.. looks fine.

isilver, on Jan 16 2009, 11:08 AM, said:

I got a black mount (i think), it's not noticeable when it's installed unless you actauly go and have a look behind the TV, so I don't think it would really matter unless you are quite particular.

[1bigtv]

Thanks for those, black it is! :D

[Batman88]

Ryan, on Jan 6 2009, 07:49 PM, said:

I too used AV Design Solutions recently and couldnt be happier :D i had an antenna installed as well as getting my plasma and soundbar wall mounted and all in all very happy with all of the work.You could tell that Sam from AV really enjoys his job and takes pride in ensuring that all his work is spot on,he is also a really nice guy :) will post some pics soon.

Cheers Ryan

Also got AV Design solutions to instal a plasma and an LCD tv. Superb job would highly recommend them. As Ryan said Sam definitely does an excellent job.

[diesel]

Seems like AV Design have a few good customer experiences.

Well done guys! B)

[jrickta]

just wondering did the guy from av design solutions install a power point behind the TV?

[diesel]

Might be able to pick yourself up a cheap Panasonic OEM wall bracket

Grays Online - ends 3:30pm 24th Jan

They have6 in total of the two models, a fully articulated one 'Pan and Tilt' and a standard 'Fixed' wall mount

Prices are starting from $49

[isilver]

jrickta, on Jan 20 2009, 09:53 PM, said:

just wondering did the guy from av design solutions install a power point behind the TV?

not for me he didn't, I think you need to get an electrician to do that, but ring Sam and ask him.

The powercord for my TV goes into a hole in the wall behind the TV with the av cables, and then out another hole at the bottom and then it's plugged into the existing power point behind the system. So the power cord isn't visible at all, you may be happy doing it this way to avoid the hassle of adding a powerpoint.

[diesel]

isilver, on Jan 23 2009, 10:37 AM, said:

The powercord for my TV goes into a hole in the wall behind the TV with the av cables, and then out another hole at the bottom and then it's plugged into the existing power point behind the system. So the power cord isn't visible at all, you may be happy doing it this way to avoid the hassle of adding a powerpoint.

I did mine this way...no need for a sparky B)

However, if you are going to get a GPO installed at panel height, I would suggest getting an aerial output placed there as well.

[stahc]

would you believe the lcd my sister in law bought has a fixed power cable & not detachable.............that adds to the fun of a wall mount....as do a record number of studs & noggins

[jrickta]

Thanks guys, was just wondering if running the power lead that came with the TV inside the wall cavity is legal thats all.

Its not like OHS or electrical inspector is going to your house though! I had a feeling most people would just do this.

I spose in a prewire situation you would have a sparky mount a GPO and aerial outlet (I'd be checking the aerial outlet though as sometimes apprentices fit off wallplates and they don't know how to strip and properly crimp an F connector! Thats if there not using a screw and saddle connection  <_< !!)

The Other thing is what would you do if your equipment wasn't located directly below the TV, what if it was in a cabinet in another room another location in the room? How would you run the power cable then?

Edited by jrickta, 24 January 2009 - 08:17 AM.

[rct75001]

I have just got home to the postie delivery of a DMP PLB103b.bl wall mount for my new plasma.  Unfortunately there was no installation manual in the pack.

Have the boys lined up tomorrow to help lift it onto the wall so this throws a spanner in the works.

Does anyone have an installation manual that they would be able to scan / email to me at rmirabelATbigpond.net.au (chaneg format of AT)

Many thanks
Richard

[diesel]

I take it that's a Selby wall mount?

[rct75001]

diesel, on Jan 30 2009, 08:54 PM, said:

I take it that's a Selby wall mount?

Thats right Mick - I'm sure they'll get it to me in a few days - but I was hoping to get it done tomorrow.

[isilver]

with respect, if you have installers who need a manual to install a mount, good luck!

rct75001, on Jan 30 2009, 11:09 PM, said:

Thats right Mick - I'm sure they'll get it to me in a few days - but I was hoping to get it done tomorrow.

[diesel]

The manual that came with mine was pretty useless (less useful than an Ikea flatpack). They are very easy to install IME. The hardset part is running the wiring in the wall cavity

[seana]

isilver, on Dec 3 2008, 12:28 PM, said:

Well I had my 52" LCD professionally wall mounted with hidden wiring yesterday and I didn't have any problems at all with it!! That's the benefit of knowing your own skill set - find someone who can do what you can't (or don't want to do)!

I used a business called AV Design Solutions and was very happy with the cost of the install and the workmanship provided, and would recommend them for anyone who wants a professional job done of having their TV wall mounted.

I can also vouch for the excellent work by AV Design Solutions, for a very reasonable price, in wall mounting my LCD.

Saved me making a hash of it myself!

[T@ngo]

Thanks for an excellent guide Diesel. I have a question regarding the holes needed to support the mount. I live in a high rise apartment block and i cant seem to locate the studs that were mentioned in this guide. Does anyone know if these are definetely present in a high rise apartment block? To me it feels like solid concrete all along.

Also, does anyone know how deep and what size holes i need to support the mount? I havent purchased it yet but I'm probably going to go for the Selbe universal mount. In case your wondering, my TV is a Samsung 50" Plasma.

Cheers guys

[diesel]

Most high rise apartment blocks will use cement rendered bricks or besser blocks for walls as they are better for sound insulation and fire safety than stud walls.

In this case, you just have to be mindful of electrical cables etc as these are usually 'chased' into the wall and rendered over. If you have a powerpoint below the location of where you are going to mount the panel, just be very careful.

In terms of bolts, you can use dynabolts or chemset bolts available from your local hardware. Just have a chat to the hardware bloke about what size would be best

[T@ngo]

diesel, on Feb 9 2009, 08:53 PM, said:

Most high rise apartment blocks will use cement rendered bricks or besser blocks for walls as they are better for sound insulation and fire safety than stud walls.

In this case, you just have to be mindful of electrical cables etc as these are usually 'chased' into the wall and rendered over. If you have a powerpoint below the location of where you are going to mount the panel, just be very careful.

In terms of bolts, you can use dynabolts or chemset bolts available from your local hardware. Just have a chat to the hardware bloke about what size would be best

Thanks for that Diesel. I just came back from DSE and i was asking the guy there for some wall mounts. When I told him that Im planning to wall mount a Plasma he said that he definetely doesnt recommend it and that there is a great risk of the Plasma failing if its wall mounted. Reason is that if the Plasma is tilted while on the bracket the gases will fail and cause the TV to fail which is not under warranty.
It just got me wondering and i was even contemplating exchanging it for an LCD. The reason i went for the Plasma in the first place is two. Firstly, i watch alot of movies and i liked the picture quality on the 50" more then the equivalent LCD. Secondly, i have a toddler in the house and i have been told that the Plasma will take much more physical abuse then their LCD counterparts because of the Rigid glass screen they are made off (as opposed to a thin layer of plastic used in LCD's).

Can anyone provide more insight to the above? Am i or have i been mislead?

Cheers

[diesel]

That's the biggeset load of BS I have heard in a long while!  :lol:

Why would manufacturers sell wall mounts? How is a wall mount different from a desktop stand? Look at all the commercial plasmas around shopping centres and airport lounges that are wall/ceiling mounted.

Don't know what planet that DSE guy is from but it's BS like that which makes customers more confused than they need to be.  :angry2:

[T@ngo]

diesel, on Feb 10 2009, 08:34 PM, said:

That's the biggeset load of BS I have heard in a long while!  :lol:

Why would manufacturers sell wall mounts? How is a wall mount different from a desktop stand? Look at all the commercial plasmas around shopping centres and airport lounges that are wall/ceiling mounted.

Don't know what planet that DSE guy is from but it's BS like that which makes customers more confused than they need to be.  :angry2:

Ok thanks for that. He didnt sound like he knew what he was talking about. Funny thing is that when he was showing me the mounts, the label on one of them clearly states "Plasma Wall Mount"  :)

Anywayz...what is your opinion how fragile plasma is compared to lcd. I've look around the net and i keep getting conflicting info. Some sites say that the advantage of LCD over plasma is that its less fragile but others say that the screen of the lcd is easily breakable...especially if you have toddlers around.

[diesel]

Either screen type if dropped will probably be rooted.

You have to be more careful transporting plasmas (only transport in upright position) as they have the glass panels.

I wall mounted mine as it looked better that way and the entertainment unit provided some extra buffer zone from prying little grubby fingers  :P

[Komodo]

Anyone noticed that their screen looks far bigger after wall mounting?

I have had my plasma since cup weekend but I only just got around to wall mounting it last weekend (long story - lets just say the previous owned patched a hole where a wall furnace was very dodgy)

I always looked at my TH50-PZ800A as a large screen - but since wall mounting - it looks freaking massive! its awesome.

[isilver]

Komodo, on Feb 11 2009, 03:06 PM, said:

Anyone noticed that their screen looks far bigger after wall mounting?

I thought mine looked smaller after I put it on the wall! Wished I had the 65" model instead of the 52"!

[diesel]

isilver, on Feb 11 2009, 04:26 PM, said:

I thought mine looked smaller after I put it on the wall! Wished I had the 65" model instead of the 52"!

My thoughts exactly.

I found wall mounting my 50" made the screen less imposing in the room...making it look smaller