Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product.
Your NS-S5250 car stereo speakers represent the state of the art in
car speaker design and are designed for reliable and trouble-free
performance.
Safety information
This guide contains important operating and maintenance
instructions for your safety.
•Do not install the speakers where they may be subjected to
excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Do not install the speakers
where they may be kicked or bumped.
•Before mounting and connecting the wires, make sure that the
negative terminal on the vehicle battery is disconnected. If you
do not disconnect the negative terminal, a short circuit may
cause a fire.
•To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metal objects,
such as coins or metal tools, inside the speaker housing.
•Make sure that the terminals for the speakers are connected to
the correct outputs from the music source.
•Never run the wiring on the outside or bottom of the vehicle
where it can be damaged by road hazards or moving vehicle
parts. Use existing wire channels, sills, panels, and molding
strips inside the vehicle to protect the wiring.
•When using the speakers, gradually increase the volume to
avoid damaging the speakers.
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•Do not use the speakers beyond nominal power handling
capacity.
•Keep recorded tapes, watches, and credit cards away from the
speakers Magnets inside the speakers can damage these
items.
•If you cannot determine the appropriate mounting location, see
your vehicle dealer.
Warning
Use extreme caution when working near the gas tank, gas
lines, brake lines, hydraulic lines, or electrical wiring.
Installation kits are available from your dealer or local stereo
shop to help make your installation easier. These kits also
give your installation a clean, custom appearance. If you
have questions about installations methods, see a
professional auto sound dealer or installer for help.
To cut mounting holes:
1 Make sure that the negative terminal on the vehicle battery is
disconnected.
2 Select a mounting location that has enough depth to
accommodate the speakers.
3 Use the included template to mark the cutting area. The template
diameter should be 4.55 inches (115.7 mm). Screw hole
diameters should be 5 mm.
Template
4.55"
(115.7 mm)
Rear
tray
4.55"
(115.7 mm)
4 Remove the vehicle panel that must be cut, then cut the hole in
the panel.
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5 If you have to cut steel behind the vehicle panel, reinstall the
vehicle panel, then use the hole in the vehicle panel as a template
for the hole you need to cut in the steel.
5mm
6 Mark the locations for the speaker mounting screws, then remove
the panel and drill the screw holes.
7 Reinstall the panel.
8 Inspect the mounting areas for any metal burrs or rough edges.
File any area that may interfere with the mounting of the speaker,
and clean any metal shavings from the mounting location.
9 Check the mounting location for areas where water or other liquids
may enter the speaker hole. Treat these areas with a water
sealant.
To mount the speakers:
Note
When you wire the speakers, connect the large terminal to
an anode connector in the car wiring harness and the small
terminal to a cathode connector in the car wiring harness.
1 Make sure that the negative terminal on the vehicle battery is
disconnected.
2 Insert the speaker into the mounting hole to make sure that the
speaker fits correctly in the hole, then remove the speaker.
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3 Slide the screw clips over the screw holes so the holes in the clips
align with the screws holes in the vehicle panel.
Clip
0.295" (7.5 mm)
(from edge to
screw hole
center)
4 Insert the speaker into the hole, then align the screw holes in the
speaker with the screw holes in the vehicle panel.
5 Insert the screws into the screw holes.
6 Gradually tighten the screws. Make sure that you tighten the
screws evenly so you do not warp the speaker frame.
To test the speakers:
1 Reconnect the negative terminal on the vehicle battery, then turn
on the vehicle.
2 Make sure that the volume on your audio system is turned down,
then turn on your audio system.
3 Gradually increase the volume.
To install the speaker grills:
1 Place the speaker grill over the speaker so the screws holes in the
grill align with the screw holes in the speaker frame. Make sure
that the grill fits securely against the speaker frame. There should
not be any gaps or holes between the grill and the frame.
2 Insert screws into the screws on the grill, then carefully tighten the
screws.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemPossible causeSolution
No soundThe volume is set too
Distorted sound Audio wires are
low.
Connections are loose or
incorrect.
The vehicle’s audio
system is damaged.
connected incorrectly.
The speaker wires or
speaker is damaged.
The vehicle’s audio
system is damaged.
Note
Good ground connections eliminate most electrical noise
problems and require tight contact with the metal vehicle
chassis. Remove plastics, paint, or rust at the grounding
connections for good electrical contact. If you are still having
difficulty, contact Insignia.
Increase the volume.
Make sure that power and speaker
leads are connected correctly and
securely.
Take the vehicle to a repair shop
for service.
Make sure that the wires are
connected with the correct polarity
(+ or –).
Replace the speaker wires or
speaker.
Take the vehicle to a repair shop
for service.
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Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.