INSTALLATION MANUAL
IN-SFM3.R0
SFM3
Sony Electronics, Inc.
16540 West Bernardo Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
www.sony.com
SFM3
Table of Contents
WARNING STATEMENTS .............................................................................................................................- 3 -
PARTS LIST ......................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
INSTALLATION TOOLS ................................................................................................................................- 4 -
FLAT PANEL MOUNT LOCATION ..............................................................................................................- 5 -
MOUNTING BRACKET POSITIONING ........................................................................................................- 6 -
GRIPLATE™ ....................................................................................................................................................- 7 -
WOOD STUD LOCATION ..............................................................................................................................- 8 -
SECURING THE WALL PLATE TO THE WOODEN STUDS .....................................................................- 9 -
SECURING THE WALL PLATE TO A CONCRETE WALL ......................................................................- 10 -
SECURING THE FLAT PANEL TO THE WALL MOUNT ........................................................................- 11 -
LATERAL SHIFT ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................................- 11 -
CSL1 SECURITY CABLE .............................................................................................................................- 12 -
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................- 13 -
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................................- 14 -
CUSTOMER SUPPORT .................................................................................................................................- 14 -
NOTES .............................................................................................................................................................- 14 -
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Warning Statements
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
THE WALL STRUCTURE MUST BE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING AT LEAST FIVE (5)
TIMES THE WEIGHT OF THE DISPLAY. IF NOT, THE WALL STRUCTURE MUST BE
REINFORCED. PROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE
TECHNICIAN, AS OUTLINED IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, MUST BE
ADHERED TO. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
SAFETY MEASURES MUST BE PRACTICED AT ALL TIMES DURING THE
INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT. USE PROPER SAFETY GEAR AND TOOLS FOR
THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.
PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT, THE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTOOD. THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY
AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. KEEP THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN AN
EASILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Indicates that the power plug is to be
disconnected from the power outlet.
Contact Sony Electronics with any
questions.
Safety precautions must be taken at all
times.
Warning and Caution statements.
Do not install on a structure that is prone to vibration, movement or chance of impact. Failure to do
so could result in damage to the display and/or damage to the mounting surface.
Do not install near heater, fireplace, direct sunlight, air conditioning or any other source of direct heat
energy. Failure to do so may result in damage to the display and could increase the risk of fire.
At least two qualified people should perform the installation procedure. Injury and/or damage can
result from dropping or mishandling the plasma display.
Recommended mounting surfaces: wooden studs and solid-flat concrete. If the mount is to be
installed on any surface other than wooden studs, use suitable hardware (which is commercially
available).
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Parts List
NOTE:
This wall mount is shipped with all proper installation hardware and components. Make sure
that none of these parts are missing and/or damaged before beginning installation. If there are
parts missing and/or damaged, please stop the installation and contact Sony Electronics
(877) 350-3477.
Wall Plate
(Qty 1)
Griplate™
(Qty 4)
M6 x 16mm
Phillips Pan
Head Screws
(Qty 4)
Mounting
Brackets (Qty 2)
5/16” x 3” Lag
Bolts (Qty 4)
(Wooden studs
only)
5/16” Flat
Washers-Metal
(Qty 4)
M5 x 16mm
Phillips Pan
Head Screws
(Qty 4)
PCB-CSL1
Security Cable
(Qty 1)
Installation Tools
Phillips Head Screw Driver Portable Drill ¼” Drill Bit Level (Supplied)
Soft Material/ Blanket Pencil Tape Measure Wrench with ½” Drive
Socket
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Flat Panel Mount Location
WARNING: INVERT THE FLAT PANEL. PLACE IT ON A SOFT, FLAT SUFRACE TO PREVENT
DAMAGE TO THE FLAT PANEL. USE A BLANKET, FOAM, ETC. FAILURE TO DO SO
WILL RESULT IN DAMAGING THE FLAT PANEL. DO NOT LAY THE FLAT PANEL ON
THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY PROTECTION TO THE GLASS. THE FLAT PANEL IS
HEAVY AND FRAGILE. AT LEAST (2) QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ARE STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED FOR INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO DO SO
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE FLAT
PANEL.
1. Once the flat panel is inverted, use a measuring tape to find the center of your flat panel measuring from
outside to outside of the chassis (Figure 1).
2. Using a pencil lightly mark the center of your flat panel (Figure 2).
Top of Display
Inverted Display
C
L
Bottom of Display
Inverted Display
C
L
Figure 1. Flat Panel Mount Location Figure 2. Marking the Display
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