Sony KD-65X80CK Users guide [en, fr]

Wall-Mount
Bracket

Installation Information

Informations d’installation

Información para la instalación

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Installation Information for Using
Sony Wall-Mount Bracket (SU-WL855)

Supported models*:

* In the actual model names, the “x”/“xx” indicates numbers and/or characters specific to each

model.

KD-75X8xK / 75X8xCK / 65X8xK / 65X8xCK / 55X8xK / 55X8xCK

XR-75X9xK / 75X9xCK / 65X9xK / 65X9xCK / 55X9xK / 55X9xCK

To Customers
For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installation of your TV or
LCD Display be performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Do not attempt to install it
yourself.

To Sony Dealers and Contractors
Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of this
product.

Sufficient expertise is required for installing this product, especially to determine the
strength of the wall for withstanding the TV’s or LCD Display's weight. Be sure to
entrust the attachment of this product to the wall to Sony dealers or licensed
contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. Sony is not
liable for any damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation.

For Safety and proper installation, follow the Wall-Mount Bracket Operation Instructions, TV or LCD
Display Setup Guide and the directions in this manual.

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Wall-Mount Bracket

On Safety

Thank you for purchasing this product.

To Customers

Installing the TV or LCD Display to the
Wall

WARNING

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
REQUIRED

This product should only be installed by
a professional installer who is trained to
determine the strength of the wall for
withstanding the TV’s or LCD Display's
weight. If it is not properly secured
during installation, the TV or LCD Display
may fall and cause serious injury. Sony is
not liable for any damage or injury
caused by mishandling or improper
installation, or installing any other than
the specified product. Your Statutory
Rights (if any) are not affected.

To Sony Dealers

Sufficient expertise is required for
installing this product. Be sure to read
this instruction manual thoroughly to do
the installation work safely. Sony is not
liable for any damages or injury caused
by mishandling or improper installation.
Please give this manual to the customer
after installation.

This instruction manual shows the correct
handling of the product and important
precautions necessary to prevent accidents.
It is your responsibility to read, thoroughly
understand, and follow all instructions in this
instruction manual. Failure to do so may
result in serious personal injury or property
damage, and may void the warranty. Keep
this manual available for future reference.

Products by Sony are designed with safety in
mind. If the products are used incorrectly,
however, it may result in a serious injury
through fire, electric shock, the product
toppling over, or the product dropping. Be
sure to observe the precautions for safety to
prevent such accidents.

CAUTION

Specified products

This Wall-Mount Bracket is designed for use
with the products specified TVs or LCD
Displays. For TVs or LCD Displays, refer to
their Reference Guide to verify that the
Wall-Mount Bracket can be used.

To Customers

WARNING

If the following precautions are not
observed, serious injury or death
through fire, electric shock, or the
product dropping can result.

Be sure to subcontract
the installation to
licensed contractors and
keep small children away
during the installation.

If the Wall-Mount Bracket or the TV or LCD
Display is not installed correctly, the
following accidents may occur. Be sure
licensed contractors carry out installation.

The TV or LCD Display may fall and cause a



serious injury such as a bruise or a fracture.
If the wall on which the Wall-Mount



Bracket is installed is unstable, uneven, or
not perpendicular to the floor, the unit
may fall and cause injury or property
damage. The wall should be capable of
supporting a weight of at least six times
the TV or LCD Display weight.
(Refer to your TV’s or LCD Display's
Reference Guide for its weight.)
If the installation of the Wall-Mount



Bracket on the wall is not sufficiently
sturdy, the unit may fall and cause injury or
property damage.

Be sure to subcontract
moving or dismounting
of the TV or LCD Display
to licensed contractors.

If persons other than licensed contractors
transport or dismount the TV or LCD Display,
it may fall and cause injury or property
damage. Two or more persons (three or
more persons for 189.3 cm (75 inches) and
above TV or LCD Display) are needed to
transport a large TV or LCD Display.

Do not remove screws,
etc., after mounting the
TV or LCD Display.

If you do so, the TV or LCD Display may fall
and cause injury or property damage.

Do not make alterations
to the parts of the Wall­Mount Bracket.

If you do so, the Wall-Mount Bracket may fall
and cause injury or property damage.

Do not mount any
equipment other than
the specified product.

This Wall-Mount Bracket is designed for use
with the specified product only. If you mount
equipment other than specified, it may fall or
break, and cause injury or property damage.

Do not apply any load
other than the TV or LCD
Display on the Wall­Mount Bracket.
Do not shake the TV or
LCD Display left/right,
up/down.

If you do so, the TV or LCD Display may fall
and cause injury or property damage.

Do not lean on or hang
from the TV or LCD
Display.

Do not lean on or hang from the TV or LCD
Display as it may fall on you and cause
serious injury.

CAUTION

If the following precautions are not
observed, injury or property damage
may occur.

Be careful to not pinch your fingers while



handling the Wall-Mount Bracket or
swiveling the TV or LCD Display.
While swiveling the TV or LCD Display,



handle it with caution and take care not to
hit any people nearby.
Be sure to store the unused parts in a safe



place for future use.
Keep them away from children.

Do not handle the
product with excessive
force during cleaning or
maintenance.

Do not apply excessive force on the topside
of the TV or LCD Display. If you do so, the TV
or LCD Display may fall and cause injury or
property damage.

Do not place this product
close to medical devices.

This product (including accessories) has
magnet(s) which may interfere with
pacemakers, programmable shunt valves for
hydrocephalus treatment, or other medical
devices. Do not place this product close to
persons who use such medical devices.
Consult your doctor before using this
product if you use any such medical device.

Keep out of the reach of
children or the
supervised individuals.

This product (including accessories) has
magnet(s). Swallowing magnet(s) could
cause serious harm, such as choking hazard
or intestinal injuries. If magnets (or a
magnet) were swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.

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Notice

If you use the TV or LCD Display installed



on the Wall-Mount Bracket for a long time,
the wall behind or above the TV or LCD
Display may become discolored or the
wallpaper may come unstuck, depending
on the material of the wall.
If the Wall-Mount Bracket is removed after



installing it on the wall, the screw holes are
left.
Do not use the Wall-Mount Bracket in a



place where it is subjected to mechanical
vibrations.

Be sure to install the
Wall-Mount Bracket
securely to the wall
following the instructions
in this instruction
manual.

If any of the screws are loose or fall out, the
Wall-Mount Bracket may fall and cause injury
or property damage. Be sure to use the
appropriate screws for the material of the
wall and install the unit securely using
supplied screws and anchors.

Be sure to tighten the
screws securely in the
designated position.

If you fail to do so, the TV or LCD Display may
fall and cause bodily injury to someone or
damage to the TV or LCD Display.

Be careful not to subject
the TV or LCD Display to
shock during installation.

If the TV or LCD Display is exposed to shock,
it may fall or break apart. This may cause
injury.

Installing the Wall­Mount Bracket

To Sony Dealers

WARNING

The following instructions are for Sony
dealers only. Be sure to read safety
precautions described above and pay
special attention to safety during the
installation, maintenance and checking
of this product.

Do not install the Wall­Mount Bracket on wall
surfaces where the
corners or the sides of
the TV or LCD Display
protrude away from the
wall surface.

Do not install the Wall-Mount Bracket on wall
surfaces such as a pillar, where the corners
or the sides of the TV or LCD Display
protrude away from the wall surface. If a
person or object happens to hit the
protruded corner or side of the TV or LCD
Display, it may cause injury or property
damage.

Be sure to use the
supplied screws and
attachment parts
properly following the
instructions given in
this instruction
manual. If you use
substitute items, the
TV or LCD Display may
fall and cause bodily
injury to someone or
damage to the TV or
LCD Display.

Be sure to install the TV
or LCD Display on a wall
that is both
perpendicular and flat.

If you fail to do so, the TV or LCD Display may
fall and cause injury.

After proper installation
of the TV or LCD Display,
secure the cables
properly.

If people or objects get tangled with cables,
this may result in injury or damage to the TV
or LCD Display.

Do not allow the AC
power cord or the
connecting cable to be
pinched.

If the AC power cord or the connecting cable
is pinched between the unit and the wall or
is bent or twisted by force, the internal
conductors may become exposed and cause
a short circuit or an electrical break. This may
cause a fire or an electric shock.

Do not install the TV or
LCD Display over or
under an air-conditioner.

If the TV or LCD Display is exposed to water
leaks or air current from an air conditioner
for a long time, it may cause a fire, an electric
shock or a malfunction of the TV or LCD
Display.

Be sure to assemble the
bracket properly
following the instructed
procedure explained in
this instruction manual.

If any of the screws are loose or fall out, the
TV or LCD Display may fall and cause bodily
injury to someone or damage to the TV or
LCD Display.

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Before Getting Started

The TV or LCD Display illustrations shown in this manual are examples used to provide clear



explanations of the operations. For this reason, the illustrations may appear different from your
actual TV or LCD Display.

What Is Your Wall Made Of?

Firstly, check the type of the wall to install the TV or LCD Display.
The Wall-Mount Bracket differs depending on the type of the wall.

Dry wall with studs

Precautions

Maximum dry wall thickness:



16mm (21/32 inch).
Ensure that the inner wood stud size is at



least 51mm×102mm (21/8inch ×
41/8inch) for common or 38mm×89mm
(11/2inch × 35/8inch) for nominal.
Keep minimum 406mm (16 inch) horizontal



space between fasteners.

Use the Lateral Shift Bracket.

Solid concrete or concrete block

Precautions

Mount the Wall-Mount Bracket directly onto



the solid concrete wall.
Ensure that the thickness of solid concrete



wall is at least 203mm (8 inch).
Ensure that the size of each concrete block is



at least 203mm×203mm×406mm (8inch
× 8inch ×16 inch).

Use the Wall-Mount Bracket.

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+

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Checking the Parts

WS1

Supplied with SU-WL855

Verify that all the parts are included.



(×1)

WM1

M6

(×4)

6mm × 20mm

(1/4inch × 13/16inch)

WW1

(×6)

WT1

(×6)

(×1)

WM2

(×4)

8mm × 12mm

(11/32inch × 1/2inch)

WW2

(×4)

(×4)

WM3

WM4

(×1)

(×6)

WS2

8mm × 60mm

(11/32inch × 23/8inch)

WA1

(×4)

Supplied with the TV or LCD Display

Wall-Mount Attachment

(×4)*

VS

* Only for limited region/country/model.

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Preparing for Installation

Have the TV’s or LCD Display's Reference Guide and Setup Guide at hand before installation.



Confirm the installing position of your TV or LCD Display.



Prepare the following tools:



*1

5.5mm

(7/32inch)

10mm

(13/32inch)

*2 *3

1.5N·m/1,5N·m
{15kgf·cm}

13mm (1/2inch)

12.5N·m/12,5N·m
{130kgf·cm}

*1 Only for dry wall with studs

US

1.5N·m/1,5N·m
{15kgf·cm}

*2 Only for solid concrete or concrete block
*3 Depending on models

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 Attaching the Wall-Mount

× 2

Bracket to the Dry Wall with Studs

WM4

2

3 Align

four marks aligned with the
studs.

WM4

to the wall and make

WM1

Installing the Lateral Shift
Bracket to the Wall

1 Decide on the installation

location.

Make sure that the wall has enough space
for the TV or LCD Display and is capable of
supporting a weight of at least six times
that of the TV or LCD Display.

• Refer ”Measurement for Lateral Shift
Bracket installation on the wall“ on page

20.

• Refer to your TV’s or LCD Display's
Reference Guide for the TV’s or LCD
Display's weight.

Note

When your TV or LCD Display is installed on the



wall, the upper side of the TV or LCD Display
slightly leans forward.
We recommend you to check the position of TV or



LCD Display in the viewing environment.

× 4

Note

Use a level to check whether



WM4

WM4

is level.

4 Drill upper pilot holes on the

marks.

Make sure the location on the wall to drill
the holes are strong enough to support a
weight of at least six times that of the TV or
LCD Display.

5.5 mm
(7/32 inch)

75 mm
(3 inch)

Note

Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 75mm



(3inch), using a 5.5mm (7/32inch) diameter drill
bit.

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5 Install

× 2

WM4

on the wall.

WW1WS2 WM4

8

WM1

WW2

WS1

Note

Use a level to check whether



Precaution

Do not over-tighten the lag bolts



tightening could reduce the holding power of the
lag bolts

WS2

.

WM4

WS2

is level.

. Improper

6 Drill lower pilot holes on the

marks. (Refer step 4 for the drill
instruction.)

× 2

7 Fit the screws and spacers to the

holes.

WM4

9 Pull out the arm of the bracket to

the end.

Preparing for the Installation
of the TV or LCD Display

Note

Be sure to store the removed screws and unused parts



in a safe place, keeping them away from children.

US

WS2

Note

Use a level to check whether



WW1

WM4

× 2

is level.

1 Attach the Table-Top Stand to

make the TV or LCD Display
standing.

• Refer to your TV’s or LCD Display's Setup
Guide.

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2 Remove the screws from the rear

VS

VS

of the TV or LCD Display.

3 Attach the Wall-Mount

Attachment
the TV or LCD Display) to the
rear of the TV or LCD Display (to
make it parallel with the wall).

VS

(supplied with

1.5N·m/1,5 N·m

VS

{15kgf·cm}

5 Attach

Display using

WM2

to the TV or LCD

M6

.

WM2

M6

6 Detach the Table-Top Stand from

the TV or LCD Display.

The following illustration is an example of
the operation.

Except XR-75X90K / 75X90CK / 65X90K /
65X90CK / 55X90K / 55X90CK

• Remove one side of the Table-Top Stand
at a time. Firmly hold the Table-Top Stand
securely with both hands while the other
people lift up the TV or LCD Display.

Note

Be sure to fasten the Wall-Mount Attachment



when attaching them to the TV or LCD

VS

Display.
Use only a flat head screwdriver to install the
Wall-Mount Attachment
might result in over torqueing the Wall-Mount
Attachment
Display.

4 Attach

WM3

Note

Do not attach



and damaging the TV or LCD

WM3

.

WM3

. Use of another tool

on the labels.

• Repeat the previous step and remove the
other side of the Table-Top Stand.

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XR-75X90K / 75X90CK / 65X90K /
65X90CK / 55X90K / 55X90CK only

• Remove one side of the Table-Top Stand
at a time. Firmly hold the Table-Top Stand
securely with both hands while the other
people lift up the TV or LCD Display.

• Repeat the previous step and remove the
other side of the Table-Top Stand.

Note

Three or more people are required to detach the



Table-Top Stand.
Be careful not to use excessive force while



detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV or LCD
Display as it may cause the TV or LCD Display to fall
resulting in personal injury or physical damage to
the TV or LCD Display.
Take care when handling the Table-Top Stand to



prevent damage to the TV or LCD Display.
Be careful when lifting the TV or LCD Display as the



Table-Top Stand is detached, the Table-Top Stand
may topple over and cause personal injury.
Take care when removing the Table-Top Stand from



the TV or LCD Display to prevent it from falling over
and damaging the surface that the TV or LCD

Display is sitting on.

Installing the TV or LCD
Display on the Wall

1

US

− 11 (US) −

2

3 Screw the left and right side of

the Wall-Mount Bracket.

4

5 When moving the TV or LCD

Display, hold it firmly from the
bottom.

M6

M6

Note

The TV or LCD Display may not move near close to



the wall depending on the type and number of
cables attached. This is not a malfunction.

6

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WARNING

Two or more persons (three or more persons for



189.3cm (75inches) and above TV or LCD Display) are
needed to transport a large TV or LCD Display.

Confirming the Completion of
the Installation

Check the following points.

The cord and the cable are not twisted or



pinched.

WARNING

Improper placement of the AC power cord, etc. may



cause fire or electric shock through a short circuit. Be
sure to confirm the completion of the installation for
safety.

Other Information

When removing the TV or LCD Display, reverse
the previous installation procedure.

WARNING

Two or more persons (three or more persons for



189.3cm (75inches) and above TV or LCD Display) are
needed to transport a large TV or LCD Display.

 Attaching the Wall-Mount
Bracket to the Solid Concrete or
Concrete Block

WM1

Installing the Wall-Mount
Bracket to the Wall

1 Decide on the installation

location.

Make sure that the wall has enough space
for the TV or LCD Display and is capable of
supporting a weight of at least six times
that of the TV or LCD Display.

• Refer ”Measurement for Wall-Mount
Bracket installation on the wall“ on page

22.

• Refer to your TV’s or LCD Display's
Reference Guide for the TV’s or LCD
Display's weight.

Note

When your TV or LCD Display is installed on the



wall, the upper side of the TV or LCD Display
slightly leans forward.
We recommend you to check the position of TV or



LCD Display in the viewing environment.

US

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2 Align

WS2

WW1

WM1

four marks.

× 4

WM1

to the wall and make

WM1

5 Install

WM1

on the wall.

Note

Use a level to check whether



WM1

is level.

3 Drill pilot holes on the marks.

Make sure the location on the wall to drill
the holes are strong enough to support a
weight of at least six times that of the TV or
LCD Display.

× 4

10 mm
(13/32 inch)

75 mm
(3 inch)

Note

Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 75mm



(3inch), using a 10mm (13/32inch) diameter drill
bit.

4

Note

Use a level to check whether



Precaution

Do not over-tighten lag bolts



tightening could reduce the holding power of lag

WS2

bolts

.

WM1

WS2

is level.

. Improper

6 Pull out the arm of the bracket to

the end.

WA1

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Preparing for the Installation

VS

VS

WM3

of the TV or LCD Display

Note

Be sure to store the removed screws and unused parts



in a safe place, keeping them away from children.

Note

Be sure to fasten the Wall-Mount Attachment



when attaching them to the TV or LCD
Display.
Use only a flat head screwdriver to install the
Wall-Mount Attachment
might result in over torqueing the Wall-Mount
Attachment
Display.

and damaging the TV or LCD

VS

. Use of another tool

1 Attach the Table-Top Stand to

make the TV or LCD Display
standing.

• Refer to your TV’s or LCD Display's Setup
Guide.

2 Remove the screws from the rear

of the TV or LCD Display.

4 Attach

WM3

Note

Do not attach



5 Attach

Display using

WM3

.

on the labels.

WM2

to the TV or LCD

M6

.

WM2

US

3 Attach the Wall-Mount

Attachment
the TV or LCD Display) to the
rear of the TV or LCD Display (to
make it parallel with the wall).

VS

(supplied with

1.5N·m/1,5 N·m

VS

{15kgf·cm}

M6

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6 Detach the Table-Top Stand from

the TV or LCD Display.

The following illustration is an example of
the operation.

Except XR-75X90K / 75X90CK / 65X90K /
65X90CK / 55X90K / 55X90CK

• Remove one side of the Table-Top Stand
at a time. Firmly hold the Table-Top Stand
securely with both hands while the other
people lift up the TV or LCD Display.

• Repeat the previous step and remove the
other side of the Table-Top Stand.

XR-75X90K / 75X90CK / 65X90K /
65X90CK / 55X90K / 55X90CK only

• Remove one side of the Table-Top Stand
at a time. Firmly hold the Table-Top Stand
securely with both hands while the other
people lift up the TV or LCD Display.

• Repeat the previous step and remove the
other side of the Table-Top Stand.

Note

Three or more people are required to detach the



Table-Top Stand.
Be careful not to use excessive force while



detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV or LCD
Display as it may cause the TV or LCD Display to fall
resulting in personal injury or physical damage to
the TV or LCD Display.
Take care when handling the Table-Top Stand to



prevent damage to the TV or LCD Display.
Be careful when lifting the TV or LCD Display as the



Table-Top Stand is detached, the Table-Top Stand
may topple over and cause personal injury.
Take care when removing the Table-Top Stand from



the TV or LCD Display to prevent it from falling over
and damaging the surface that the TV or LCD
Display is sitting on.

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Installing the TV or LCD
Display on the Wall

1

2

3 Screw the left and right side of

the Wall-Mount Bracket.

M6

US

− 17 (US) −

M6

4

5 When moving the TV or LCD

Display, hold it firmly from the
bottom.

WARNING

Two or more persons (three or more persons for



189.3cm (75inches) and above TV or LCD Display) are
needed to transport a large TV or LCD Display.

Confirming the Completion of
the Installation

Check the following points.

The cord and the cable are not twisted or



pinched.

Note

The TV or LCD Display may not move near close to



the wall depending on the type and number of
cables attached. This is not a malfunction.

6

WARNING

Improper placement of the AC power cord, etc. may



cause fire or electric shock through a short circuit. Be
sure to confirm the completion of the installation for
safety.

Other Information

When removing the TV or LCD Display, reverse
the previous installation procedure.

WARNING

Two or more persons (three or more persons for



189.3cm (75inches) and above TV or LCD Display) are
needed to transport a large TV or LCD Display.

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Specifications

WM4

b c

WM1

a

d

h

i

j
k

e

g

f

l

Dimensions: (Approx.) (mm (inch))

a : 860 (33 7/8) h : 563 (22 1/4)
b : 272 (10 3/4) i : 533 (21)
c : 245 (9 3/4) j : 370 (14 5/8)
d : 11 (7/16) k : 368 (14 1/2)
e : 354 (14) l : 350 (13 7/8)
f : 116 (4 5/8) m : 11 (7/16)
g : 77 (3 1/8)

Mass (base only): (Approx.) (kg (lb.))

WM4

4.2 (9.3)

WM1

3.0 (6.6)

US

m

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

− 19 (US) −

References

Measurement for Lateral Shift Bracket installation on the wall

Figures in the table may differ slightly depending on the installation.

Screen center

point

Screen center

point

− 20 (US) −

(mm/inch)

Model Name

KD-75X85K / 75X80K /
75X80CK
XR-75X90K / 75X90CK

KD-65X85K / 65X80K /
65X80CK

XR-65X90K / 65X90CK

KD-55X85K
XR-55X90K / 55X90CK

KD-55X80K / 55X80CK

* (Approx.)

1675 /66962 /

37 7/8

1452 /
57 1/4

1452 /
57 1/4

1233 /

48 5/8

1233 /

48 5/8

836 /33449 /

834 /

32 7/8

711 /28447 /

713 /

28 1/8

447 /

17 5/8

17 3/4

447 /

17 5/8

17 5/8

449 /

17 3/4

34 /

1 3/8

—

—

—

—

298 /

11 3/4

296/

11 3/4

296/

11 3/4

296/

11 3/4

296/

11 3/4

*

15

18

18

20

20

(º)

*

1

—

31 /

1 1/4

30 /

1 3/16

87 /

3 1/2

87 /

3 1/2

2

95 /

3 3/4

93 /

3 3/4

93 /

3 3/4

93 /

3 3/4

93 /

3 3/4

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