Sony SU-PF1L User manual

© 2003 Sony Corporation
4-098-993-13 (1)
Floating Stand
Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Instrucciones
SU-PF1L
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For Customers and Sony Dealers
in North and Central America

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Thank you for purchasing this product.
To Customers
This product should only be installed by qualified Sony service representatives, as it requires at least two
people, special care, safety, and technique. Sony is not liable for any accidents or damages caused by incorrect
installation or handling.
WARNING
If the safety precautions are not observed or the product is used incorrectly, it may result in serious injury or fire.
This instruction manual shows the correct handling of the product and important precautions necessary to prevent
accidents. Be sure to read this manual thoroughly and use the product correctly. Keep this manual available for
future reference.
For Sony dealers
Installation of a plasma TV requires two people, special care and technique. When installing a plasma TV, refer to
this manual carefully. Sony is not liable for any accidents or damages caused by incorrect installation or handling.
Please give this manual to the customer after installation.
On Safety
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
This Floating Stand is intended for use only with the following products. Use with other apparatus is capable of
resulting in instability causing possible injury.
Specified products (As of May 2004) : Flat-panel Color Television (KDE55XBR950/KDE61XBR950)
We recommend installing the Floating Stand a short distance away from the wall.

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WARNING
If the following precautions are not observed, serious injury or death through fire, electric shock, the
product toppling over, or the product dropping can result.
Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers.
If persons other than Sony dealers do the installation work, this may result in serious injury, as the Display Unit
and the stand are very heavy.
Do not lean on or hang from the stand.
The stand may topple over and cause injury.
Be sure to take measures to prevent the stand from toppling over.
If you fail to do so, the Floating Stand may topple over and cause injury or property damage. Anchor the stand to a
wall, etc. to prevent it from toppling over.
Be sure to install the stand on a solid and flat floor.
Do not install the Floating Stand so that it leans in one direction. If you do so, the Floating Stand may topple over
or the Display Unit may fall. This may cause injury.
If you install the stand on a soft surface such as a mat or a carpet, lay a board over the designated location
beforehand.
Do not use a cracked stand.
Do not use the Floating Stand if any cracks appear in it.
The glass may break and the Display Unit may fall, or the stand may topple over.
This may cause injury.
Cracked Stand
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WARNING
If the following precautions are not observed, serious injury or death through fire, electric shock, the
product toppling over, or the product dropping can result.
Do not lean on or hang from the stand with the Display Unit installed on it.
The stand may topple over and cause serious injury or death.
Do not cover the ventilation hole of the Display Unit.
If you cover the ventilation hole (with a cloth, etc.), heat may build up inside and
cause fire.
Do not allow the Power Cord or the Display Interface Cable to be pinched.
•Do not allow the Power Cord or the Display Interface Cable to be pinched when
you install the Display Unit on the stand. If the Power Cord or the Display
Interface Cable is damaged, this may result in a fire or an electric shock.
• Do not step on the Power Cord or the Display Interface Cable when you carry
the Display Stand. The Power Cord or the Display Interface Cable may be
damaged, and this may result in a fire or an electric shock.
CAUTION
If the following precautions are not observed, injury or property damage may occur.
Do not install any equipment other than the specified product.
This stand is designed for use with the specified product only. If you install equipment other than specified, it may
fall and cause injury or property damage.
Attaching the Display Unit.
Be sure to attach the Display Unit to the stand with the supplied fixing plates. If the Display Unit is not attached
securely, it may fall and cause injury.
Do not apply weight to the glass or subject it to any kind of impact.
Do not apply weight to the glass with your hand when installing the Display Unit. Do not hit the glass with hard
objects, such as a screwdriver, etc.
The glass may break and cause injury.

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When carrying the Floating Stand
Trying to move the Floating Stand alone, or without following the proper procedures, may cause injury. To avoid
this, be sure to follow the advice given below.
• Be sure that two or more persons carry the Floating Stand only after removing the Display Unit.
• Be careful not to allow your toes to be pinched under the bottom plate or the corner of the glass.
Do not subject the glass to excessive shock.
This stand is made of tempered glass, but care should be taken. If the glass breaks,
glass fragments could cause injury, so observe the precautions below.
•Do not hit the glass or drop sharp-pointed objects on the glass. Avoid excessive
shock.
•Do not scratch or poke the glass with sharp-edged objects.
•Do not let hard objects such as a vacuum cleaner hit the edges of the glass.
Note on installation
Install the stand on a solid and flat floor. Do not allow the stand to be installed at an angle or incline. To avoid this,
observe the following precautions.
– If you install the stand on a soft surface such as a mat or a carpet, lay a board over the designated location
beforehand.
–Do not install the stand in a place subject to direct sunlight or near a heater.
–Do not install the stand in a hot or humid place, or outdoors.
Note on use
To keep the stand clean, occasionally wipe the stand with a dry soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a
cloth slightly dampened with diluted detergent. Then wipe the area with a dry soft cloth. Do not use any type of
chemicals, such as thinner or benzine, as they may damage the finish of the stand.

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For Sony dealers
Be sure to thoroughly read the safety precautions described above and pay
special attention to safety during the installation, maintenance, checking, and
repair of this product.
Be sure that two or more persons do the installation work.
Be sure that two or more persons install the Display Unit on the Floating Stand. If one person does the installation
work alone, this may result in an accident or injury. Be sure to keep small children away during the installation.
Be sure to install the Display Unit securely, following the proper procedure.
If the Display Unit is not installed securely, it may fall and cause injury.
Check the parts
Name Quantity Name Quantity
Floating Stand Fixing plate
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Install the Display Unit
WARNING
If you allow the Power Cord to be pinched under or between pieces of equipment, this may result in a short
circuit or an electric shock.
If you stumble over the Power Cord or the Display Interface Cable, the stand may topple over, and cause injury.
Draw the Power Cord and the Display Interface Cable through the hole on
the stand.
Decide on the installation location and lay the stand down before installing the Display Unit.
Since the Display Unit is heavy, it is recommended that you decide on the installation location beforehand and
lay the stand down there before installing the Display Unit on the stand.
Note
Do not push or pull the stand while it is on the floor. The rubber footings on the base of the stand may come off.
1Connect the Power Cord and the Display Interface Cable to the Display
Unit.
zTip
See the instruction manual of Flat-Panel Color Television (KDE55XBR950/KDE61XBR950) for more details
on connecting the Power Cord and the Display Interface Cable.
Notes
•If the weight of the Display Unit is placed on the speakers, deformation or a loose connection of the
speakers may result. To avoid this, observe the following.
–Do not hold the speakers when carrying the Display Unit.
–When connecting cables to the Display Unit, place packing material, etc. on the floor and lay the
Display Unit face down on it so that the speakers on either side of the Display Unit are clear of the
packing material, etc.
• Be sure to place the Display Unit stably.
• Use soft cloth to protect the screen of the Display Unit from damage or dirt.
Rear side of the Display Unit
Soft rag
Power Cord
Display Interface Cable
Speaker (right)
Packing material,
etc.
Speaker (left)

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2Install the Display Unit on the stand.
1Draw the Power Cord and the Display Interface Cable through the hole on the stand.
2Check the position of the four holes on the fixtures on the stand beforehand.
Fit the hooks on the rear of the Display Unit into the holes on the fixtures of the stand.
3Confirm that the hooks on the rear of the Display Unit are completely inserted into the four holes on the
fixtures. Then slide the Display Unit straight downward until it snaps on.
Front side of the stand
Rear side of
the Display Unit
Hook
1
2

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Power Cord and Display
Interface Cable
Fix the Display Unit
Attach the fixing plate to prevent the Display Unit from falling.
1Insert the fixing plate between the screw on the upper part of the fixture on the stand and the hook on the
Display Unit.
2Slide the fixing plate until the corner of the L-figure hits against the screw.
Fixing plate
3Take up the slack out of the Power Cord and Display Interface Cable
already drawn through the hole on the stand.
Pull the ends of the Power Cord and Display Interface Cable already drawn through the hole on the stand
and take up the slack out of the cord and the cable.

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Safety measures to prevent toppling over
WARNING
Be sure to take measures to prevent the stand from toppling over. If you fail to do so, the Floating Stand may
topple over and cause injury or property damage. Anchor the stand by using a rope or chain with fastening one
end of it to the securing hook and the other end to the wall or pillar.
Prepare a commercially available rope or chain and wall anchor bracket beforehand.
1Secure the wall anchor bracket to a solid wall or pillar.
2Pass the rope or chain through both holes of the anchor attachments and then tighten the other end of the
rope or chain to the wall anchor bracket.
Anchor attachment
Wall anchor
bracket