Sony Sound Bar Bracket

Model: SU-WB1

Installation Information

To use the SU-WB1 Sound Bar Bracket, it must be attached to the SU-WL905 or SU-WL900 Wall-Mount Bracket, which are sold separately. Compatibility depends on your TV's or LCD Monitor's specifications.

For more details, refer to the following pages:

SU-WB1: https://www.sony.net/su-wb1-wall-mount-bracket
SU-WL905 or SU-WL900: https://www.sony.net/wall-mount-bracket

Applicable Sound Bars:

BRAVIA Theatre BAR 9
BRAVIA Theatre BAR 8
HT-A5000
HT-A3000

Required TV or LCD Monitor Specification:

The distance from the bottom edge of the TV or LCD Monitor to the lower screw for the wall mount (labelled as Ⓐ in the diagram) should be approximately 88 mm to 155 mm.

Diagram: Shows a TV/monitor with a measurement 'A' from the bottom edge to the lower screw hole for the wall mount, indicating a range of 88 mm to 155 mm.

Safety Information

Thank you for purchasing this product.

To Customers: Installing the TV or LCD Monitor with Sound Bar to the Wall

⚠️ WARNING: PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION REQUIRED

This product should only be installed by a professional installer trained to determine the wall's strength for supporting the TV or LCD Monitor with Sound Bar. Improper installation can lead to the TV or Sound Bar falling, causing serious injury. Sony is not liable for damage or injury from mishandling or improper installation.

To Sony Dealers:

Sufficient expertise is required for installation. Read this manual thoroughly for safe installation. Sony is not liable for damages or injury from mishandling or improper installation. Provide this manual to the customer after installation.

General Precautions for Customers:

⚠️ WARNING: Serious injury or death can result from fire, electric shock, or the product dropping if precautions are not observed.

Be sure to subcontract installation to licensed contractors and keep small children away during installation.
Incorrect installation may cause the TV or LCD Monitor with Sound Bar to fall, leading to serious injury (bruises, fractures).
If the wall is unstable, uneven, or not perpendicular, the unit may fall, causing injury or property damage. The wall must support at least four times the total weight of the TV, LCD Monitor, and Sound Bar.
Ensure the Wall-Mount Bracket and Sound Bar Bracket are securely installed on the wall.

This manual provides correct handling and important precautions to prevent accidents. It is your responsibility to read, understand, and follow all instructions. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or property damage, and may void the warranty.

Sony products are designed with safety in mind. Incorrect use can lead to serious injury from fire, electric shock, toppling, or dropping.

General Precautions:

Do not apply any load other than the Sound Bar on the Sound Bar Bracket.
Do not shake the Sound Bar left/right or up/down.
Do not place anything on the Sound Bar; it may fall and cause injury or property damage.
Do not lean on or hang from the Sound Bar; it may fall and cause serious injury.
Do not swivel the TV or LCD Monitor when handling the Sound Bar or Bracket, as the bracket may break.
ALWAYS keep small accessories out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing.

Cautions:

⚠️ CAUTION: Injury or property damage may occur if precautions are not observed.

Be careful not to pinch your fingers while handling the Sound Bar Bracket.
Store unused parts safely and keep them away from children.
Do not handle the product with excessive force during cleaning or maintenance.
Do not apply excessive force on the Sound Bar; it may fall and cause injury or property damage.
Do not place this product close to medical devices. This product contains magnets that may interfere with pacemakers, shunt valves, or other medical devices. Consult a doctor before use if you use such devices.
Keep out of reach of children or supervised individuals. Swallowing magnets can cause serious harm (choking, intestinal injuries). Consult a doctor immediately if magnets are swallowed.

Additional Precautions

Do not use the Sound Bar Bracket in a place subjected to mechanical vibrations.

Installing the Sound Bar Bracket (For Sony Dealers)

⚠️ WARNING: These instructions are for Sony dealers. Read safety precautions and pay special attention to safety during installation, maintenance, and checking.

Install the Sound Bar Bracket securely to the Wall-Mount Bracket following this manual's instructions. Loose screws can cause the bracket to fall, leading to injury or property damage.
Use the supplied screws and attachment parts properly. Using substitute items may cause the Sound Bar to fall, leading to bodily injury or damage.
Assemble the Sound Bar Bracket properly according to the instructed procedure. Loose screws can cause the Sound Bar to fall, leading to bodily injury or damage.
Ensure a distance of more than 70 mm between the TV or LCD Monitor and the Sound Bar.

Diagram: Shows a TV/monitor with a minimum clearance requirement of > 70 mm between the TV/monitor and the sound bar.

Avoid damaging the TV or LCD Monitor corner during installation. Exercise caution to prevent hitting your head or body.
Tighten screws securely in the designated positions. Failure to do so may cause the Sound Bar to fall, leading to injury or damage.
Be careful not to subject the Sound Bar to shock during installation. A shock may cause it to fall or break apart, resulting in injury.
After proper installation, secure the cables properly. Tangled cables can cause injury or damage.
Do not allow the AC power cord or connecting cable to be pinched. Pinching can expose internal conductors, causing short circuits, electrical breaks, fire, or electric shock.

Diagram: Shows AC power cord and connecting cable potentially being pinched between a unit and a wall.

Before Getting Started

The illustrations in this manual are examples for clear explanations and may differ from your actual TV or Sound Bar.

Checking the Parts

Verify that all parts are included.

Supplied with SU-WB1:

SB1
SB2
SB3
SB4
SB5
SB6 (x4)
M4A (x18)
M4B (x2)
M5 (x8)
WT2 (x15)
WC1 (x10)
WC2 (x1)

Diagram: Illustrations of various bracket parts (SB1-SB6) and screws (M4A, M4B, M5, WT2, WC1, WC2).

Supplied with the Sound Bar (HT-A9000 / A8000 only):

Parts (x2)
Parts (x2)

Preparing for Installation

Have the Sound Bar Bracket Safety Information and Sound Bar Bracket Installation Guide at hand before installation.

Prepare the following tools:

Screwdriver ? (1.5 N·m / 15 kgf·cm)
Measuring Tape ?

Installation Steps

Installing the Sound Bar Bracket to the Wall-Mount Bracket

Step 1: Set the length of SB1

Refer to the table below, which indicates the required length based on the distance (A) from the TV/monitor bottom edge to the lower screw hole.

Distance (A) [mm]

A Range	SB1 Length
~35	8
35~50	8
55~60	8
55~65	7
65~	6
85~95	8
95~105	8
105~115	7
115~125	6
125~135	5
135~145	4
145~155	3

Diagram: Shows the SB1 part and a table correlating TV/monitor dimensions to SB1 length settings.

Step 2: Set the length of SB2

Attach the screws M4B according to the table. Attach SB2 to SB1 using M5 screws.

Diagram: Illustrates the assembly of SB1 and SB2 with screws M4A, M4B, M5, showing compatibility with different sound bar models (HT-A9000, HT-A8000, HT-A5000, HT-A3000).

Note: Be sure to insert the end of SB2 into the slot of SB1. Adjust the position for your Sound Bar before fixing the screws.

Step 3: Attach SB1 to the Wall-Mount Bracket

Attach SB1 to the Wall-Mount Bracket. Ensure the correct hole pattern (e.g., 300mm or 400mm) is used.

Diagram: Shows the attachment process of SB1 to the wall-mount bracket using M4A screws.

Note: Be sure to insert the end of SB1 into the slot of the Wall-Mount Bracket.

Installing the Sound Bar on the Wall

Step 1: Connect the cables from the TV or LCD Monitor to the Sound Bar.

Diagram: Shows cable connections between a TV/monitor and a sound bar, including HDMI and OPTICAL connections.

Step 2: Attach the Sound Bar to the Sound Bar Bracket.

For HT-A9000 / A8000 / A5000 models, attach the Sound Bar to the assembled bracket.

Diagram: Shows the sound bar being attached to the bracket assembly.

Step 3: Route the cables for the TV or LCD Monitor and Sound Bar.

Use cable management clips (WC1, WC2, WT2) to route and secure the cables neatly.

Diagram: Illustrates cable routing and management using clips.

Step 4: Attach SB6 and SB3.

Attach SB6 and SB3 to the assembly as shown in the diagrams.

Diagram: Shows the attachment of SB6 and SB3 to the mounted bracket.

Step 5: Secure the Sound Bar.

Secure the Sound Bar using the appropriate screws supplied with your model (e.g., screws supplied with HT-A9000 / A8000).

Diagram: Shows the final securing of the sound bar using screws, with specific diagrams for HT-A9000/A8000 and HT-A5000 models.

Step 6: 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 (mains lead), 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 Sound Bar, reverse the previous installation procedure.

⚠️ WARNING: Two or more persons are needed to transport a Sound Bar.

Specifications

Dimensions: (Approx.) [mm]

a: 1114
b: 565
c: 358.5
d: 309
e: 13
f: 18

Diagram: Technical drawings showing the dimensions of the bracket with labels a, b, c, d, e, f.

Mass (base only): (Approx.) [kg]

2.9

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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