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Sanus VMPL50

Universal plasma/LCD TV wall mount

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The VMPL50 is a well-built yet affordable tilt wall-mount bracket that gets medium-to-large flat-panel displays (30"-56") up and out of your way. These universal brackets offer both smooth operation and great looks.

Sanus' Virtual Axis™ technology allows viewing angle adjustment with the touch of a finger. You can lock the viewing position by simply tightening a knob — no tools required. The VMPL50 places your flat-panel TV a mere 2-1/2" from the wall (closer than most tilt brackets). The VMPL50 combines heavy-gauge steel construction with outstanding fit and finish, and includes all necessary mounting hardware.

Will this mount work with my TV?
Use the Sanus MountFinder™ to see a list of mounts that work with your specific TV.

Where do I drill the holes?
Tell the Sanus HeightFinder™ Installation Assistant how high you want your TV, and it tells you exactly where to drill.

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Highlights:

  • fits most flat-panel plasma and LCD TVs from 30" to 56" (VESA 50, 75, 100, and 200mm x 200mm and 200mm x 100mm mounting standard)
  • heavy-gauge steel construction with powder-coated finish
  • tilt range: +12° to -12°
  • supports up to 130 lbs.
  • stud-mounting required
  • includes all necessary hardware
  • wall plate: 29"W x 7"H x 7/8"D
  • monitor brackets: 18-1/2"W x 1-3/4"H x 2-5/16"D
  • warranty: 10 years
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  • 1 Black wall plate
  • Black left monitor bracket
  • Black right monitor bracket
  • 4 M4x12mm bolts
  • 4 M4x30mm bolts
  • 4 M5x12mm bolts
  • 4 M5x30mm bolts
  • 4 M6x12mm bolts
  • 4 M6x35mm bolts
  • 4 M8x16mm bolts
  • 4 M8x40mm bolts
  • 4 M4 Star washers
  • 4 M5 Star washers
  • 4 M6 Star washers
  • 4 M8 Star washers
  • 4 M4/M5 Spacers
  • 4 M6/M8 Spacers
  • 8 M4/M5 Flat washers
  • 6 Lag bolt washers
  • Six 2-1/2" lag bolts
  • 6 Concrete anchors
  • 2 Allen head safety bolts
  • Allen key
  • Assembly Instructions

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Features

Compatibility: The VMPL50 universal wall-mount bracket is designed to fit flat-panel plasma and LCD monitors from 30" to 56". The TV can have a maximum weight of 130 pounds.

Construction: The bracket is constructed of heavy-gauge steel with a durable powder coated black or silver finish.

Mounting: The wall plate must be mounted to wall studs or anchored to a brick, block, or concrete wall using the supplied lag bolts. The slots in the wall plate can accommodate a variety of stud spacing, allowing you to easily mount the TV to wall studs that are 16" or 24" on center. Once the wall plate is anchored to the wall studs and the monitor brackets (with the TV attached) are hooked onto the wall plate, the TV can slide left to right, allowing you to center the TV on the wall. After the TV is secured, it will be held approximately 2-3/8" from the wall.

Note: Each monitor bracket has multiple bolt holes and can accommodate vertical hole spacing (on the back of the TV) up to 17-3/8". Since the monitor brackets can slide on the wall plate, the horizontal hole spacing on the back of the TV can range from 1-3/4" to 26-1/2".

Steel Stud Mounting: If you wish to mount this Sanus wall mount in a building with steel stud walls, you will need the Sanus SSMK1 Steel Stud Mounting Kit (051SSMK1). Steel stud walls are typically found in commercial applications, such as office buildings, warehouses, and condominiums.

Mounting Hardware: The VMPL50 comes with M4, M5, M6, and M8 bolts to mount the monitor brackets to your TV.

VESA: Given the mounting bracket's range of motion, it will accommodate the VESA 50, 75, 100, 200, 400, 200 x 100, 300 x 200, 400 x 200, 400 x 300, and 600 x 400 mounting hole patterns in accordance with industry standards set by the Video Electronics Standards Association.

Virtual Axis Technology: Once the TV is secured to the wall, you can adjust the TV's angle. With the Virtual Axis fingertip tilt system, the TV can tilt 12° up or down, and you can lock the position by simply tightening a knob on each monitor bracket.

Dimensions

Dimensions:

  • Wall Plate: W=29", H=7", D=0.816"
  • Monitor Brackets: L=18.5", W=1.682", D=2.287"
 

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5 out of 5

Goof fit!

Written By RussB, Beaufort, SC on Sunday, April 17, 2011
 
My problem was 16" studs not centered where I needed them to center a 37" LCD
TV. The width of the wall mounting plate allowed me shift the whole thing to
where the TV is now centered.
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5 out of 5

Good value

Written By Dave, Alaska on Friday, April 15, 2011
 
The Sanus VMPL50 is a very simple yet sturdy universal plasma/LCD wall mount.
All the required parts were included in the box along with very easy to read
instructions. I would recommend this for anybody that is looking for a basic
wall mount. For $79.99 and free shipping it was a very good deal.
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4 out of 5

easy to install

Written By Bob O, Ontario Ca on Wednesday, April 13, 2011
 
We purchased a mount from a different store that said it was rated for 35-50
inches, drilled out the holes put it up and found out that this mount is not
universal. It was about a half inch to narrow for our TV (42 inch Panasonic). We
then looked on Crutchfield's site and found this one. We called them by phone
and they made sure it was wide enough. We ordered this and got it within 3 days.
It was very easy to put up. The hardware comes in a long sleeve of sealed
compartments so its easy to find what you need. It took us less than 45 min to
get this on the wall and TV mounted. The only thing I did not like was there is
an Allen set screw that locks the two parts of the mount together when you mate
the TV mount to the wall mount that is pretty hard to get to so you can do just
a half turn or so on long screw. This part alone was about 10 min, just turning
that Allen wrench. You may want to find a long handled Allen wrench and save
yourself some time.
This is our 3rd purchase from Crutchfield this year, I cant recommend them
enough.
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5 out of 5

A good value

Written By Ted, Alto NM on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
 
The second one have bought from Crutchfield's , a very good value it does what I
wanted. Just as Crutchfield's is the BEST VALUE any person could ever want!
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5 out of 5

Sanus VMPL50

Written By FoyR, Jeffersonville, GA on Monday, March 21, 2011
 
I ordered this model because I liked the price and I wanted a TV mount that would hold either of two TVs that I have. One of the TVs is a 32" and the other is a 40". Another must for me was a mount that would securely attach across two wall studs. This mount did all that I wanted. The mounting base was long enough to cover two studs which made it easy to get my TV centered on the wall. The mount arrived right when it was supposed to and all the parts were neatly packed and ready for installation. The assembly was simple and I am very satisfied with the results.
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4 out of 5

Sanus VMPL50

Written By EdW, Stephens City, VA on Wednesday, March 09, 2011
 
This unit is well built and finished. Comes complete with all hardware for any
type of installation and is easy to install with basic tools. TV installation is
also easily done. Only difficulty lies in tightening the adjustment knobs if
your hands are to large to fit behind the TV and wall.
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5 out of 5

For "Older" TV's too

Written By Darrell, Beaufort, SC on Wednesday, February 09, 2011
 
I ordered this unit in hopes of it fitting my older Hitachi 42" Plasma TV. The
mount itself is very sturdy & well made. Fit like it was always part of the TV
and easy to install with adequate instructions. The only concern you may wish to
consider, is the distance from the wall on these older (or "thicker") flat
screen TV's. I was able to be creative with this mount and set the TV, 4" inside
the wall itself,. Thus, just leaving the outside edge of the TV almost flush
with the wall. It looks outstanding! Thanks, Crutchfield.
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5 out of 5

Flat panel wall mount system

Written By George, Kimberton, Pa on Friday, February 04, 2011
 
Very pleased with the product. I did not install it personally but my electrician found it very
easy to place on the wall.

Definitely would recommend this product.
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5 out of 5

Sanus VMPL50

Written By CecilF, Riverside, Ca on Friday, February 04, 2011
 
Installs great and holds my XBR-52LX900 great. All hardware fit perfectly with no
modification needed. Purchased another for the bedroom TV so I highly recommend
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4 out of 5

Sanus VMPL50

Written By Spydust, Argyle NY on Tuesday, January 18, 2011
 
Great tilting mount with all necessary hardware included. The tilt out for cable access is
a big plus. I hung my 46" TV without issues. Tilt knobs are a bit difficult to reach when
fully mounted but a small inconvenience for a close to the wall mount that tilts.
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