Parasound PAL-280 - Manual (Page 4)

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Pre-Drilled Hole for Infrared Receivers
The PAL-280 has a 1/2" hole in the bezel to accommodate an infrared receiver such as the
Xantech Video Link model 490. The hole can be accessed by removing the rubber bushing
from the rear of the bezel. If you plan to hide an infrared receiver behind the loudspeaker
grille, be sure to pre-wire a three conductor control wire along with the speaker wire.
Removing the Loudspeaker Assembly from the Bezel
Gently push the lower portion of the pivoting midrange and tweeter assembly until it is at
its full 15-degree downward position. This allows access for your fingers to reach inside
the baffle and loudspeaker assembly and pull it away from the bezel.
Adjusting the Pivoting Midrange and Tweeter Assembly
The PAL-280 employs a pivoting midrange and tweeter assembly. You can adjust this assembly
so the midrange and tweeter are pointing toward the listening position regardless of how the
PAL is mounted in the wall. Gently push upper or lower portion of the pivoting midrange and
tweeter assembly to aim it at the desired position.
Fine Tuning the Frequency Response of Your Loudspeakers
Three Position Treble Adjustment
The PAL-280 treble adjustment switch allows you to adjust the tweeter level from 0 dB (flat)
to -3 dB or + 3 dB. If you are mounting the speaker in a “live” room with many reflective
surfaces, you may want to attenuate the treble response and tame sibilance. If you are mounting
the speaker in a room with many absorptive surfaces, you may want to boost the treble response.
Two Position Mid-Bass Contour Adjustment
The PAL-280 mid-bass adjustment switch allows you to attenuate the mid-bass response
from 0 dB (flat) to -3 dB. If you mounted the PAL-280 near a corner of a wall, you may notice
additional boominess of the bass response. You can attenuate the mid-bass response by setting
the Mid Bass switch to the -3 dB position.
Mid
Bass
High