
English
Thank you for purchasing JVC speakers.
Before you begin using them, please read the instructions carefully.
Contents
Checking the Components ................................................................................................................ 3
Warnings, Cautions and Others......................................................................................................... 3
Installing the speakers on the wall .................................................................................................... 3
Assembling the front and surround speakers.................................................................................... 4
Connections ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 5
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Checking the Components
Installing the speakers on the wall
Check to be sure you have the following components. 
The number in parenthesis indicates the quantity of the piece 
supplied.
• Check the model name of each speaker printed on the 
label on the rear to locate each speaker correctly.
Surround 
speakers
(SP-XF51S) (2)
• Speaker cords— 4 m (3): For front/center speakers
• Speaker cords— 10 m (2): For surround speakers
• Screws— M5 x 25 mm (4)
• Bottom covers (4)
If any of the items above is missing, contact your dealer 
immediately.
Front
speakers
(SP-XF51F) (2)
Stands (4)
Center
 speaker
(SP-XF51C) (1)
The speakers can also be attached on the wall. The front and 
surround speakers do not need stands when assembled on the 
wall.
• Be sure to have the speakers installed on the wall by a 
qualified personnel to avoid unexpected damage from falling 
off the wall due to incorrect installation or weakness in the wall 
structure.
• Care must be taken in selecting the location of installation on 
the wall. Injuries or damages may result if the speakers 
installed interfere with daily activities.
When installing the front and surround speakers on 
the wall, attach the supplied bottom cover on the bottom of
each speaker as illustrated.
English
Warnings, Cautions and Others
Precautions for installation
• Do not install the speakers on an uneven surface or in a place 
subject to vibration; otherwise, they may fall over, causing 
damage or injury.
• The front and center speakers are magnetically shielded to 
avoid color distortions on TVs. However, if not installed 
properly, they may cause color distortions. So, pay attention to 
the following when installing the speakers. 
– When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn off the TV’s
main power switch or unplug it before installing the speakers. 
Then wait at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV’s
main power switch again. 
Some TVs may still be affected even though you have followed 
the above. If this happens, move the speakers away from the 
TV.
• The surround speakers are not magnetically shielded. 
If it is located nearby the TV or monitor, it will probably cause 
color distortion on the screen. To avoid this, do not place the 
speaker nearby the TV or monitor.
Precautions for daily use
• Do not reproduce sounds at so high a volume that they are 
distorted; otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by internal 
heat buildup.
• When moving the speakers, do not pull the speaker cords; 
otherwise, the speakers may fall over, causing damage or 
injury.
• When holding a speaker, always grasp the lower portion.
• Do not lean against the speakers, as the speakers could fall 
down or break, possibly causing an injury. Especially be careful 
that children do not lean against them.
Bottom cover
If attaching the stand to the speaker, remove the 
bottom cover by inserting a flat-pointed tool into the 
hole of the bottom cover.
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Assembling the front and surround
speakers
English
Before assembling:
• Prepare a Philips screwdriver (not supplied).
• Take care not to drop any component part while assembling; 
otherwise, it may cause damage to the floor or injury.
1
Black
Stand
Red
White
Black
White
Black
Connections
Connecting the speaker system to the amplifier
Before connecting:
• Turn off the power to the amplifier before connecting the 
speaker system; otherwise, the speakers may be damaged.
• The impedance of each speaker is 6 Ω. 
If this does not match with the speaker impedance range indicated 
on the amplifier, you cannot connect this system to the amplifier.
• The maximum power handling capacity of the SP-XF51 is 
100 W. Excessive input will result in abnormal noise and 
possible damage.
• Be sure to turn down the volume level on the amplifier to prevent 
unwanted noise before performing following operations: 
– Turning on or off other components 
– Operating the amplifier 
– Tuning FM stations 
– Fast-forwarding a tape 
– Continuously reproducing high frequency oscillation or high
pitch electronic sounds
– Connecting or disconnecting a microphone
• When using a microphone, do not aim it at the speakers or use 
it near the speakers; otherwise, the howling which occurs may 
damage the speakers.
• Before replacing the cartridge, always turn off the power both 
to the amplifier and to the turntable; otherwise, the clicking 
noise may damage the speakers.
2
Speaker
Stand
3
Black Black
Red
White
Connecting the Center speaker
Red
Black Black
White
Black
White
Speaker
Stand
White
Black
M5 x 25 mm
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Typical connection method to an amplifier
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
LEFTRIGHT LEFTRIGHT
CENTERFRONT SURROUND
BACK
FRONT RIGHT
SURROUND RIGHT
SURROUND LEFT
CENTER
FRONT LEFT
Connect the speakers to the speaker terminals of the 
amplifier with the speaker cords by referring to the diagram 
below.
• Make sure to match the polarity (ª and ·) when
connecting the speaker cords.
• The diagram below is an example of a typical connection.
Specifications
SP-XF51F (Front speakers)
Type: 2-way 3-speaker Bass reflex type
(Magnetically-shielded type) 
Speaker unit: 5.5 cm cone (x 2), 1.5 cm dome 
Frequency range: 90 Hz to 20 000 Hz 
Impedance: 6 Ω 
Power handling capacity: 100 W 
Sound pressure level: 79 dB/W•m 
Dimensions: 250 mm (W) x 1 104 mm (H) x 250 mm (D) 
Mass: 2.6 kg each
English
Speaker layout
Front left
speaker
Surround left
speaker
Center
speaker
Recommended to use 
SP-SB101—optionally 
purchased.
Front right 
speaker
Subwoofer
Surround right 
speaker
SP-XF51S (Surround speakers)
Type: 2-way 3-speaker Bass reflex type 
Speaker unit: 5.5 cm cone (x 2), 1.5 cm dome 
Frequency range: 90 Hz to 20 000 Hz 
Impedance: 6 Ω 
Power handling capacity: 100 W 
Sound pressure level: 78 dB/W•m 
Dimensions: 250 mm (W) x 1 104 mm (H) x 250 mm (D) 
Mass: 2.5 kg each
SP-XF51C (Center speaker)
Type: 2-way 3-speaker Bass reflex type
(Magnetically-shielded type) 
Speaker unit: 5.5 cm cone (x 2), 1.5 cm dome 
Frequency range: 90 Hz to 20 000 Hz 
Impedance: 6 Ω 
Power handling capacity: 100 W 
Sound pressure level: 81 dB/W•m 
Dimensions: 320 mm (W) x 75 mm (H) x 92 mm (D) 
Mass: 0.9 kg
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