Plasma Viewing Angle

Hi all...

Not sure if I'm having my leg pulled here or not, but maybe someone can
verify this.

I was talking to a friend last night who recently bought a Pioneer
plasma display. He had decided to mount the plasma on his living room
wall above the (unused and sealed) fireplace as that was nice and
central within the room and would really look good there. (Can't
remember exactly what size the display was - but it is a big 'un!)

However when the tech arrived he refused to mount the screen there
because of something to do with the viewing angle, and claimed that he
can not *legally* mount the unit so that the bottom of the screen is
higher than 1300mm from the floor.

Is that right? It just sounds like a crock to me, and I suspect that
the tech just couldn't be bothered. I've seen plasma units mounted
high on the wall - especially at cafes and fitness clubs - and there
has never been an issue with the viewing angle.

Before my friend rings the store he purchased from and rips into the
installation team, I thought I'd check here for him first.

Thanks...
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Viewing angle reason is a crock of shit IMHO.

I know for a fact that Pioneer won't mount the unit above a fireplace
full stop, regardless of it being active or inactive. Simply because
their warranty won't cover the unit if they crack it open and find soot
in it.

Had a similar issue with a customer a couple of months ago, Pioneer
wouldn't install it and said they wouldn't warranty it either if it was
above a fireplace.

[19Hz]

Legally? I would agree that they can not stipluate legally where to put a screen. That it may void the warranty is another issue. Legally is crap. Viewing angles regardless, legally is a crock!

Exactly.

I would be ringing Pioneer and having a bitch, or better ring the store
where our friend bought it and get them to give him the number for the
Pioneer rep for the area.

I normally would never bother dealing with customer service directly, I
prefer to go straight to the reps because a) they know more & b) they
can normally do more than CS

to stick a TV that high will only either result in severe neck pain or
calling the installers to move it somewhere else..... ........ 17 degrees
BELOW horizontal is the perfect viewing angle of ANY TV or monitor - TV is
about watching the thing comfortably after all



"Olfda Lertih" <cmwmjt@netspace.net.au> wrote in message
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> Exactly.
>
> I would be ringing Pioneer and having a bitch, or better ring the store
> where our friend bought it and get them to give him the number for the
> Pioneer rep for the area.
>
> I normally would never bother dealing with customer service directly, I
> prefer to go straight to the reps because a) they know more & b) they
> can normally do more than CS
>

What if your chair is a recliner?

"mindesign" <seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM@consultant.com> wrote in message
news:MXh5f.3333$96.141976@nasal.pacific.net.au...
> to stick a TV that high will only either result in severe neck pain or
> calling the installers to move it somewhere else..... ........ 17 degrees
> BELOW horizontal is the perfect viewing angle of ANY TV or monitor - TV is
> about watching the thing comfortably after all
>
>
>
> "Olfda Lertih" <cmwmjt@netspace.net.au> wrote in message
> news:1129682853.678119.154200@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>> Exactly.
>>
>> I would be ringing Pioneer and having a bitch, or better ring the store
>> where our friend bought it and get them to give him the number for the
>> Pioneer rep for the area.
>>
>> I normally would never bother dealing with customer service directly, I
>> prefer to go straight to the reps because a) they know more & b) they
>> can normally do more than CS
>>
>
>

we have mounted many Pioneer plasmas above fireplaces,usually above mantle
pieces and usually in houses with central heating is avilable anyway so the
fireplace is not used but we do a glass shelf for below the plasma to stop
heat rising under it and I can understand Pioneer not warranting plasmas
with smoke damage .So you must pick the customer who wants to light a fire
once or twice a year from the one who uses it everyday..!and some fires are
in enclosed 'french' type metal ovens are rely on heater transfer,we used
special fire proof wiring for some jobs,

cheers Trevor Lees

PS Never heard of any height restrictions,just look at those at
airports..!!and there are ceiling mounts available..!
"Justin Wigg" <justinwigg@iprimus.com.au> wrote in message
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> Hi all...
>
> Not sure if I'm having my leg pulled here or not, but maybe someone can
> verify this.
>
> I was talking to a friend last night who recently bought a Pioneer
> plasma display. He had decided to mount the plasma on his living room
> wall above the (unused and sealed) fireplace as that was nice and
> central within the room and would really look good there. (Can't
> remember exactly what size the display was - but it is a big 'un!)
>
> However when the tech arrived he refused to mount the screen there
> because of something to do with the viewing angle, and claimed that he
> can not *legally* mount the unit so that the bottom of the screen is
> higher than 1300mm from the floor.
>
> Is that right? It just sounds like a crock to me, and I suspect that
> the tech just couldn't be bothered. I've seen plasma units mounted
> high on the wall - especially at cafes and fitness clubs - and there
> has never been an issue with the viewing angle.
>
> Before my friend rings the store he purchased from and rips into the
> installation team, I thought I'd check here for him first.
>
> Thanks...
> --
> SQL> select * from users | Justin Wigg - Melbourne, AUSTRALIA
> where clue > 0; | http://juthan.blogspot.com
> no rows selected | Reply: justinwigg@iprimus.com.au
>

"Trevor Lees" <tlee3842@bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
news:m1z5f.22469$U51.4243@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> we have mounted many Pioneer plasmas above fireplaces,usually above mantle
> pieces and usually in houses with central heating is avilable anyway so
> the fireplace is not used but we do a glass shelf for below the plasma to
> stop heat rising under it and I can understand Pioneer not warranting
> plasmas with smoke damage .So you must pick the customer who wants to
> light a fire once or twice a year from the one who uses it everyday..!and
> some fires are in enclosed 'french' type metal ovens are rely on heater
> transfer,we used special fire proof wiring for some jobs,
>
> cheers Trevor Lees

Smoke damage not withstanding, it can become mighty hot above open
fireplaces. Heat does rise and this excessive heat will generally
contribute to the premature demise of any domestic electronic equipment.
Besides with the fire allight, imagine watching the picture through the heat
shimmer?

Cheers,
Alan


>
> PS Never heard of any height restrictions,just look at those at
> airports..!!and there are ceiling mounts available..!
> "Justin Wigg" <justinwigg@iprimus.com.au> wrote in message
> news:1129678169.572749.61550@f14g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
>> Hi all...
>>
>> Not sure if I'm having my leg pulled here or not, but maybe someone can
>> verify this.
>>
>> I was talking to a friend last night who recently bought a Pioneer
>> plasma display. He had decided to mount the plasma on his living room
>> wall above the (unused and sealed) fireplace as that was nice and
>> central within the room and would really look good there. (Can't
>> remember exactly what size the display was - but it is a big 'un!)
>>
>> However when the tech arrived he refused to mount the screen there
>> because of something to do with the viewing angle, and claimed that he
>> can not *legally* mount the unit so that the bottom of the screen is
>> higher than 1300mm from the floor.
>>
>> Is that right? It just sounds like a crock to me, and I suspect that
>> the tech just couldn't be bothered. I've seen plasma units mounted
>> high on the wall - especially at cafes and fitness clubs - and there
>> has never been an issue with the viewing angle.
>>
>> Before my friend rings the store he purchased from and rips into the
>> installation team, I thought I'd check here for him first.
>>
>> Thanks...
>> --
>> SQL> select * from users | Justin Wigg - Melbourne, AUSTRALIA
>> where clue > 0; | http://juthan.blogspot.com
>> no rows selected | Reply: justinwigg@iprimus.com.au
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