To Customers
For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installation of your TV
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 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 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 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 weight. If it is not
properly secured during installation, the
TV 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. For TVs,
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 is not
installed correctly, the following accidents
may occur. Be sure licensed contractors carry
out installation.
The TV 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 weight.
(Refer to your TV’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 to licensed
contractors.
If persons other than licensed contractors
transport or dismount the TV, 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) are
needed to transport a large TV set.
Do not remove screws,
etc., after mounting the
TV.
If you do so, the TV 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 on the
Wall-Mount Bracket.
Do not shake the TV left/
right, up/down.
If you do so, the TV may fall and cause injury
or property damage.
Do not lean on or hang
from the TV.
Do not lean on or hang from the TV 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 set.
While swiveling the TV set, 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. If you do so, the TV 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 installed on the
Wall-Mount Bracket for a long time, the
wall behind or above the TV 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 may fall and cause
bodily injury to someone or damage to the
TV.
Be careful not to subject
the TV to shock during
installation.
If the TV 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 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 protrude away from
the wall surface. If a person or object
happens to hit the protruded corner or side
of the TV, it may cause injury or property
damage.
Do not install the TV over
or under an airconditioner.
If the TV 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.
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 may fall and cause
bodily injury to
someone or damage to
the TV.
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 may fall and cause bodily injury to
someone or damage to the TV.
Be sure to install the TV
on a wall that is both
perpendicular and flat.
If you fail to do so, the TV may fall and cause
injury.
After proper installation
of the TV, secure the
cables properly.
If people or objects get tangled with cables,
this may result in injury or damage to the TV.
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.
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Before Getting Started
The TV 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.
What Is Your Wall Made Of?
Firstly, check the type of the wall to install the TV.
The Wall-Mount Bracket differs depending on the type of the wall.
Dry wall with studs
Precautions
Maximum dry wall thickness:
16mm (21/32inch).
Ensure that the inner wood stud size is at
least 51mm × 102mm (21/8inch ×
41/8inch) for common or 38mm × 89mm
(11/2inch × 35/8inch) for nominal.
Keep minimum 406mm (16inch) 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 203mm (8inch).
Ensure that the size of each concrete block is
at least 203mm × 203mm × 406mm (8inch
× 8inch × 16inch).
Use the Wall-Mount Bracket.
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Checking the Parts
WS1
VS
Supplied with SU-WL855
Verify that all the parts are included.
WM1
M6
WW1
WT1
(×4)
(×1)
(×6)
(×6)
(×1)
WM2
(×4)
8mm × 12mm
(11/32inch × 1/2inch)
WW2
(×4)
(×4)
WM3
(×1)
WM4
(×6)
WS2
8mm × 60mm
(11/32inch × 23/8inch)
WA1
(×4)
Supplied with the TV
Wall-Mount Attachment
(×4)*
* Only for limited region/country/model.
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Preparing for Installation
Have the TV’s Reference Guide and Setup Guide at hand before installation.
Confirm the installing position of your TV.
Prepare the following tools:
*1
5.5mm
(7/32inch)
10mm
(13/32inch)
*2*3
1.5N.m/1,5N.m
{15kgf.cm}
13mm (1/2inch)
12.5N.m/12,5N.m
{130kgf.cm}
*1 Only for dry wall with studs
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1.5N.m/1,5N.m
{15kgf.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
We recommend you to check the position of TV in
the viewing environment.
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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 and is capable of supporting a
weight of at least six times that of the TV.
• Refer “Measurement for Lateral Shift
Bracket installation on the wall” on page
20.
• Refer to your TV’s Reference Guide for the
TV’s weight.
Note
When your TV is installed on the wall, the upper
side of the TV slightly leans forward.
3 Align
WM4
to the wall and make
four marks aligned with the
studs.
× 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.
5.5mm
(7/32inch)
75mm
(3inch)
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Note
Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 75mm
(3inch), using a 5.5mm (7/32inch) diameter drill
bit.
5 Install
WM4
on the wall.
Note
Use a level to check whether
8
WM1
WM4
is level.
× 2
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
.
WW1WS2WM4
WM4
is level.
. Improper
WS2
6 Drill lower pilot holes on the
marks. (Refer step 4 for the drill
instruction.)
WW2
WS1
9 Pull out the arm of the bracket to
the end.
Preparing for the Installation
of the TV
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× 2
7 Fit the screws and spacers to the
holes.
WM4
WW1
WS2
× 2
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Note
Be sure to store the removed screws and unused parts
in a safe place, keeping them away from children.
Installing the TV to the Wall from
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
Carton
Installing the TV to the Wall from
Table-Top Stand
(except XR-55A8xK / 55A8xCK)
1 Remove the screws from the rear
of the TV.
2 Attach the Wall-Mount
Attachment VS (supplied with
the TV) to the rear of the TV (to
make it parallel with the wall).
1.5 N·m/1,5 N·m
{15 kgf·cm}
VS
1 Remove the terminal cover.
2 Remove the screws from the rear
of the TV.
3 Attach the Wall-Mount
Attachment
the TV) to the rear of the TV (to
make it parallel with the wall).
(supplied with
Note
Be sure to fasten the Wall-Mount Attachment
when attaching them to the TV. Use only a
flat head screwdriver to install the Wall-Mount
Attachment
in over torqueing the Wall-Mount Attachment
and damaging the TV.
3 Attach the
M6
.
. Use of another tool might result
WM2
to the TV using
WM2
M6
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1.5 N·m/1,5 N·m
{15 kgf·cm}
VS
Note
Be sure to fasten the Wall-Mount Attachment
when attaching them to the TV. Use only a
flat head screwdriver to install the Wall-Mount
Attachment
in over torqueing the Wall-Mount Attachment
and damaging the TV.
. Use of another tool might result
4 Attach the
M6
.
WM2
to the TV using
WM2
M6
5 Detach the Table-Top Stand from
the TV.
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.
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 as it
may cause the TV set to fall resulting in personal
injury or physical damage to the TV.
Take care when handling the Table-Top Stand to
prevent damage to the TV.
Be careful when lifting the TV 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 to prevent it from falling over and damaging
the surface that the TV is sitting on.
Installing the TV on the Wall
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Repeat the previous step and remove the
other side of the Table-Top Stand.
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3 Screw the left and right side of
the Wall-Mount Bracket using
M6
and attach
Note
Do not attach
WM3
WM3
.
on the labels.
M6
4
M6
WM3
5 When moving the TV, hold it
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firmly from the bottom.
Note
The TV may not move near close to the wall
depending on the type and number of cables
attached. This is not a malfunction.
6
WARNING
Two or more persons (three or more persons for
189.3 cm (75 inches) and above TV) are needed to
transport a large TV set.
Attaching the Wall-Mount
Bracket to the Solid Concrete or
Concrete Block
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WM1
Installing the Wall-Mount
Bracket to the Wall
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, reverse the previous
installation procedure.
WARNING
Two or more persons (three or more persons for
189.3 cm (75 inches) and above TV) are needed to
transport a large TV set.
1 Decide on the installation
location.
Make sure that the wall has enough space
for the TV and is capable of supporting a
weight of at least six times that of the TV.
• Refer “Measurement for Wall-Mount
Bracket installation on the wall” on page
21.
• Refer to your TV’s Reference Guide for the
TV’s weight.
Note
When your TV is installed on the wall, the upper
side of the TV slightly leans forward.
We recommend you to check the position of TV in
the viewing environment.
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WS2
WW1
WM1
2 Align
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.
× 4
10mm
(13/32inch)
75mm
(3inch)
Note
Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 75mm
(3inch), using a 10mm (13/32inch) diameter drill
bit.
4
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
.
WM1
WS2
is level.
. Improper
6 Pull out the arm of the bracket to
the end.
Preparing for the Installation
of the TV
Note
Be sure to store the removed screws and unused parts
in a safe place, keeping them away from children.
WA1
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Installing the TV to the Wall from
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
Carton
Installing the TV to the Wall from
Table-Top Stand
(except XR-55A8xK / 55A8xCK)
1 Remove the screws from the rear
of the TV.
2 Attach the Wall-Mount
Attachment VS (supplied with
the TV) to the rear of the TV (to
make it parallel with the wall).
1.5 N·m/1,5 N·m
{15 kgf·cm}
VS
1 Remove the terminal cover.
2 Remove the screws from the rear
of the TV.
3 Attach the Wall-Mount
Attachment VS (supplied with
the TV) to the rear of the TV (to
make it parallel with the wall).
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Note
Be sure to fasten the Wall-Mount Attachment
when attaching them to the TV. Use only a
flat head screwdriver to install the Wall-Mount
Attachment
in over torqueing the Wall-Mount Attachment
and damaging the TV.
3 Attach the
M6
.
. Use of another tool might result
WM2
to the TV using
WM2
M6
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1.5 N·m/1,5 N·m
{15 kgf·cm}
VS
Note
Be sure to fasten the Wall-Mount Attachment
when attaching them to the TV. Use only a
flat head screwdriver to install the Wall-Mount
Attachment
in over torqueing the Wall-Mount Attachment
and damaging the TV.
. Use of another tool might result
4 Attach the
M6
.
WM2
to the TV using
WM2
M6
5 Detach the Table-Top Stand from
the TV.
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.
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 as it
may cause the TV set to fall resulting in personal
injury or physical damage to the TV.
Take care when handling the Table-Top Stand to
prevent damage to the TV.
Be careful when lifting the TV 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 to prevent it from falling over and damaging
the surface that the TV is sitting on.
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Repeat the previous step and remove the
other side of the Table-Top Stand.
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3 Screw the left and right side of
the Wall-Mount Bracket using
M6
and attach
Note
Do not attach
WM3
M6
WM3
.
on the labels.
WM3
M6
4
5 When moving the TV, hold it
firmly from the bottom.
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Note
The TV may not move near close to the wall
depending on the type and number of cables
attached. This is not a malfunction.
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WARNING
Two or more persons (three or more persons for
189.3 cm (75 inches) and above TV) are needed to
transport a large TV set.
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, reverse the previous
installation procedure.
WARNING
Two or more persons (three or more persons for
189.3 cm (75 inches) and above TV) are needed to
transport a large TV set.