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Full-motion wall mount for large flat-panel TVs with 19.5" extension. Allows ?6? lateral roll to ensure TV is perfectly level after hanging.

• Solid choice
  I was looking for a low-profile mount, flexible articulation, and the ability to span wall studs (to support a heavy load). Probably over-kill for our actual use, since we rarely move/tilt our TV and the TV doesn't weight that much anyway - but nice to know I have lots of options.
  
  Anyway, mounting seemed easy (for a 40" Sony). The mount arm feels solid yet moves with a light touch (eg: good). The arm length is a good compromise between too little swing and the longer swing arms.
  
  Would buy again.
  
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• solid mount - good DIY project
  I did a lot of research before buying this mount. My TV is a Pioneer 50". Also I found others using this same mount for my TV model.
  
  I bought this unit to be able to easily access the back of the TV where all the inputs are. For a 50" TV, the VMAA18B will allow the TV extend out ~20" and turn about 55degrees. Now I can watch TV from the adjacent room as well.
  
  I purchased the VMAA18B through Amazon.com at a good savings. Retailers like BB are charging substantially more.
  
  I had one concern about stability and strength. Yet that ended up no problem as after I placed the mount on the wall, I put my entire weight on the arm and bounced hard for a few minutes. I must say this is one solid mount. Also added to my comfort level by doing what others recommended by purchasing at local home improvement center 5/16" x 3" steel lag bolts to use in lieu of the bolts that ship with this unit.
  
  I have a hutch style cabinet with doors (made by Ethan Allen) that is about 8" deep inside for hiding the TV. The VMAA18B mount hangs on the wall behind the cabinet and the arm passes through nicely into the back of the cabinet. If you plan to use a cabinet like I did, then be prepared to take at least 4 hours installing. Otherwise I think you could install this mount in a few hours. For 50" TV you can save time if you have a helper. For a 50" TV, having a helper will save install time and you'll need it at least when lugging the TV onto this mount....more info
• works great with my Panasonic TH-42PZ85U
  Installed this puppy with no problem. Instructions were thorough and easy to follow, but hardly necessary. Open the box and the basic parts include the 2 vertical brackets which attach to the rear of the set (4 M8 metric machine screws on my set). Others complained of missing hardware but Sanus must be listening as my box had all hardware organized in one long plastic bag which was segmented and labelled - nicely done. If you're lucky enough to have the same plasma tv I do, use a small spacer between the vertical brackets and the set back - this will give you clearance above screwheads on the back of the set should you decide to slide your arm assembly (the middle vertical) off-center to the back of the set along the horizontal rods. You'll see what I mean as you assemble it.
  
  Once you have the rods, brackets and arm assembly together as a frame attached to the rear of the set (I had my 42" TV laid face down on a bed to do this), you're ready to use four 3/8" lag bolts to attach the wall plate to two studs. I spent $30 on a decent stud finder which reliably identified my stud centers and drilled 4 holes with a 3/16" drill to a depth of 2 1/2" - making sure the plate would be level of course as I marked my drill holes. All this is a one-man job and not tedious at all. I got an extra set of hands for the crucial part - hanging the tv.
  
  This was no problem. I took the weight of the set from the front and relied on my helper to guide the arm assembly (which has a hooked top-edge) to "hang" the mount on the wall plate. Now its a simple matter of securing the mount following the instructions (two screws to the bottom of the bracket on the wall plate and then sliding the "safety bracket" into place) The hardest part of this whole job was final levelling of the set which involved loosening two hex-key screws on the arm assembly, levelling and re-tightening. The screws were so tight I nearly stripped them getting them loose. But that was it. This seems to be a once and done issue as my set has retained perfect level for several days now with frequent re-positioning.
  
  Now, I've got a wall mount for my beautiful new TV which is plenty sturdy and lets me very easily tilt, swivel and extend from the wall. No tools or gymnastics required either once its installed. Highly recommended....more info
• Nice mount, Great customer service
  I purchased the Sanus VMAA18B (black) for a 46" Sony Bravia LCD. I picked the VMAA18B because it is not as bulky as other mounts (31 lbs), is easy to move/tilt and had a low profile when collapsed.
  
  Another review recommended against this mount with a Sony 46", but I decided to purchase after trading emails with Sanus technical support (very helpful), who recommended I purchase 2 M6 metric bolts (6 x 20mm) since 2 of the included M6 bolts (6 x 35mm) used to mount brackets on the back of the Sony Bravia were too long.
  
  I mounted directly on brick - had to purchase anchors (Red Head 3/8 dia x 3" hex sleeve anchor) since lag bolts included with the mount are only recommended for wooded studs. Installation took ~4 hours, mainly due to time to measure best location & drill the 8 holes (4 top, 4 bottom) into solid brick. Some of the instructions weren't clear, but eventually figured out what to do.
  
  Sanus technical support was great. I received prompt & informative answers to all of my questions -- was even recommended to get advice from a local contruction professional due to variable nature of brick.
  
  Overall, the mount looks great, is a great full motion mount for the price....more info
• It does work with TH50PZ750U! Great Product/Price/Service
  I own a PANASONIC TH50PZ750U and the SANUS VMAA18 works amazing with this tv. It was very simple to install, less than an hour with 2 people. Here are some helpful hints to mount the 750U. The Panasonic screen is compatible with the VMAA18 in that the mounting pattern on the back and the weight of the screen are within the specifications for the mount. I believe what many heard could be related to the length of the bolts needed for installation. They include four diameters of bolts, each in two lengths, for attaching the screen to the mount. The Panasonic mounting holes accept the largest diameter, or Metric 8mm diameter bolt. This means that even the longest length of M8 bolt that they send, which is 40mm, doesn't sufficiently engage. In that case, an M8 bolt in a 60mm length is required. Metric 8mm diameter bolts come in two thread pitches. You want a coarse pitch of 1.25. The best places to find these are smaller hardware stores or automotive parts stores. I picked up some up for about a dollar.
  One other consideration for this screen would be the large bulge on the bottom. The screen is mounted using two vertical monitor brackets. To ensure proper fit, you may need to position these brackets (which have slots along the full length for flexible mounting) as far up on the back of the screen as possible. You may also need to use the included spacers between the monitor brackets and the back of screen as well.
  
  This is a fantastic mount, and provides the sleekest appearance of any full motion mount out there and yet still has full functionality....more info