Parasound PAL-380 user manual

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O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
PAL-380 Precision Architectural Loudspeakers
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of your PAL-380 Precision Architectural Loudspeaker system and thank you for choosing Parasound. The PAL-380s were developed using the finest loudspeaker and crossover components available. Countless hours of computer modeling were spent to insure accurate audio reproduction in a variety of installations where placement compromises must sometimes be made. The PAL-380 Precision Architectural Loudspeakers deliver the high-fidelity audio reproduction yo

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For best performance and easier troubleshooting, always “home run” wiring when installing multiple speakers rather than connecting from one speaker to the next. When connecting multiple speakers, make sure that the power amplifier is capable of adequately driving the combined impedance of the speakers. If not, you may need additional amplifiers or an impedance protection device that are often built into loudspeaker selection boxes. Mirror Image Midrange and Tweeter Assembly The PAL-380 midrange

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Pre-Drilled Hole for Infrared Receivers The PAL-380 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 easily 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 mid

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Swing arms in locked Swing arms in and mounted position retracted position PAL-380 Removable Bezel Tone Adjustment Switches PAL-380 Precision Architectural Loudspeaker High Mid Aluminum Soft Dome Midrange Tweeter Mid Bass Pivoting Midrange and Tweeter Assembly Kevlar Woofer with Phase Plug IR Receiver Access Hole PAL-380 Baffle and Driver Assembly 5

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PAL-380 Precision Architectural Loudspeaker Specifications Frequency Response 36 Hz-22 kHz +/- 2 dB Nominal Impedance 6 Ohms Minimum Impedance 4 Ohms Sensitivity 1 Watt/1Meter 89 dB RMS Power Range 10-100 Watts Woofer Size 8" Cone Material Kevlar Surround Material Polyurethane Midrange Size 2” Soft Dome Tweeter Size 1 " Aluminum Dome Midrange and Tweeter Assembly Pivoting Dual-Chamber for Lower Crossover Points Crossover Frequencies 500 Hz, 2.4 kHz Crossover Slope 12 dB per octave Dimensions Ho