Excursion Hxa20 User manual

HXA AMPLIFIER SERIESHIGH POWER

...is all you need

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CAUTION !

Connous exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 100dB can cause permanent hearing loss. EXCURSION Products are capable

of producing sound pressure levels well over 170dB. Please observe all local sound ordinances while listening to your EXCURSION System.

EXCURSION Intl. acceptss no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury, or property damage due to the result of use or missuse of this product.

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EXCURSION

You now own an EXCURSION HXA High Power Series Ampliﬁer, the product of an

uncompromising design and german engineering philosophy. A product made

from Car Audio fanacs who truely believe in the relentless pursuit of perfecon.

EXCURSION ampliﬁers are the result of several decades of product improvements,

compeon, innovaon and highest quality parts and control standards in industry.

When properly installed these ampliﬁers will provide you with many years of

listening pleasure and are the perfect balance between high ﬁdelity, extreme

performance and long-lasng reliabilty.

Should your ampliﬁer ever need a service, Please record your informaon on

the following lines to refer to in the event that you may need it later.

At EXCURSION Intl. we are conﬁdent you will have many years of outstanding

enjoyment from your high performance investment. For maximum performance

we recommend that you have your new EXCURSION HXA Ampliﬁer installed by

an exclusive Authorizied EXCURSION Dealer

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HXA SPECIFICATIONS

EXCURSION

FRONT PANEL LAYOUT

Fig 2. 2-ch ampliﬁer panel layout

90RMS x 4CH HIGH POWER MINI CAR AMP

Fig 1. 4-ch ampliﬁer panel layout

Fig 3. Mono ampliﬁer panel layout

1 2 4 5 6 7 13

3 4 5 6 7 14

1 2 4 5 6 7 13

4 11 6 12 131 7

2 3

REAR PANEL LAYOUT

Fig 2. 2-ch ampliﬁer panel layout

Fig 1. 4-ch ampliﬁer panel layout

Fig 3. Mono ampliﬁer panel layout

16 17 1815

(HXA65 / HXA 85 - 8GA SPK and 4GA POWER allen screw Terminal)

(HXA30 / HXA 40 - 8GA SPK and 4GA POWER allen screw Terminal)

(HXA2K / HXA3K - 8GA SPK and 4GA POWER allen screw Terminal)

(HXA4K / HXA5K - 8GA SPK and 0GA POWER allen screw Terminal)

CONTROL FUNCTIONS

EXCURSION

1. RCA Audio Input

These RCA Input jacks connect with your source unit RCA Low Level Outputs or via optional

Adapter (XML/XFM) with your source unit Speaker High Level Outputs. The use of high quality

twisted pair car audio cables is recommended to mind possibility of disturbance the audio signal.

2. Input Mode Switch

This Switch select the operating Signal input Voltage of your Excursion HXA Ampliﬁer

2.1 Low Level Signal (RCA Output Headunit) operate Input within a range of 0.2 - 5.0V.

2.2 High Level Signal (Speaker Out Headunit) operate Input within a range of 0.5 - 15V.

3. TURN ON/OFF Mode Switch

This Switch select between 3 Options to Turn ON/OFF your Excursion HXA Ampliﬁer

3.1 Automatic via DC provided at RCA Input via SPEAKER High Level Input from Headunit.

3.2 Switched via (+)12V REM Signal is provided and connected with REM Terminal (see 17).

3.3 Automatic via music signal impuls provided at RCA Input (Turn ON/OFF time delayed)

4. GAIN Control

The Gain controle will match the ampliﬁers sensitivity to the provided source unit signal voltage.

5. X-Over Mode Switch

This Switch select between 3 Options of operating frequency range of your Excursion Amplifer

5.1 HPF - High Pass ﬁlter the unwanted low frequency range from your audio signal.

5.2 FULL - Fullrange setting route your audio signal without any Filter direct to ampliﬁcation.

5.3 BPF - operating High Pass and Low Pass ﬁlter high and low FQ from your audio signal.

6. HIGH PASS FILTER Control

This knob controls the frequency x-over point from where Low Frequency can be cut out.

7. LOW PASS FILTER Control

This knob controls the frequency x-over point from where High Frequency can be cut out.

8. RCA Audio Output

These RCA Audio Output Jacks offer the possibility to route the audio signal to further Ampliﬁer.

Welcome for example if Headunit offer only one Output and an additinal HXA Mono Ampliﬁer with

external REMOTE Controle need to share same signal. Function is to compare with Y-RCA Adapter.

9. BRIDGE IN

This RCA jack receives signal from the master ampliﬁer when this ampliﬁer is bridged as slave.

jacks (see 1) when the ampliﬁer is working as slave.DO NOT USE RCA AUDIO INPUT

All functions will be adjusted by the master ampliﬁer. Please see the drawing of bridging at page 12.

10. BRIDGE OUT

This RCA output send out bridge signal to another same HXA Ampliﬁer in bridging conﬁguration.

All functions will be adjusted by the master ampliﬁer. Please see the drawing of bridging at page 12.

11. REMOTE - Bass Level Control (Optional)

The Volume of your HXA Mono Ampliﬁer can get adjusted via remote controle from driver seat.

12. BASS BOOST

This knob adjust the 45Hz signal boost level from 0 up to 12dB. Preferable for small size cars.

CONTROL FUNCTIONS

13. POWER Indicator

This LED will light up when ampliﬁer works properly.

It will ﬂash or shut down once ampliﬁer in self-testing or malfunction.

14. ALARM Indicator

This LED will light up if ampliﬁer has detected a fault or has shut down to protect itselvs.

This may caused - for example - at excessive heat, reverse polarity, short circuit or overload.

This case please turn off the ampliﬁer, disconnect and resolve the problem before continue.

15. Speaker Terminals

Connect you speaker to these terminals with proper polarity.

Never connect the speaker cables with chassis ground, effect short circuit and damage ampliﬁer.

Note: We have designed 8GA Terminals to ﬁt Hollywood Energetic HPST Adapters = DUAL OUT

16. (+)12 Volt Battery Terminal

Connect this terminal with proper AWG size OFC Power Cable through a Fuse to the positive

terminal of the car battery or the positive terminal of an isolated external car audio battery.

WARNING: Always protect the Power Cable via Fuse less than 12inch (30cm) from battery terminal.

WARNING: HXA Ampliﬁers need external Fuse not less than 12inch (30cm) from Power terminal.

Please follow the maximum Fuse recommendation from Excursion HXA Speciﬁcations. See Page 2

Note: We have designed 4GA+0GA Terminals to ﬁt Hollywood Energetic HPST Adapters = DUAL IN.

17. REM Terminal

This Remote terminal is to connect with headunit 12V remote output to turn ON/OFF the ampliﬁer

according operating of headunit - if Turn ON/OFF Switch Option set on REM (see 3). If there are more

ampliﬁer connected to this terminal it might be necessary, depending on REM performance of headunit,

to install an additional relay. If ampliﬁer turn ON/OFF Mode is set DC or AUDIO, than 12V Remote is

not demanded, but REM terminal can provide and work as a 12V Remote Output distributor.

18. GND Terminal

This terminal is to connect directly to the frame of vehicle. Use shortest distance possible and equal

or larger AWG OFC Cable size than +12Volt Battery Cable. Asure frame has been cleaned to bar metal.

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

Before you install the ampliﬁer, investigate your car`s layout very carefully. Take special care when you

work near the gas tank, fuel lines, hydraulic lines and electrical wiring. Before making or breaking power

connections in your system, disconnect the car battery. Conﬁrm that your headunit or other equipment is

turned off while connecting the input jacks and speakers terminals. If you need to replace the power

fuse, replace it only with a fuse identical to that suggested by this manual. Using a fuse of a different

type or rating may result in damage to your system or your ampliﬁer which is not covered by warranty.

CONNECTING THE AMPLIFIER

Connect the ampliﬁers ground cable to a close, bare metal part of the frame or chassis.1.

Use a nut and bolt. The ground cable must be at least the same size as the +12Volt.

Connect the remote terminal to remote output of the head unit using upper 16GA wire if the remote 2.

turn ON/OFF Mode is set on REM.

Connect the fuse holder within 15" (30cm) of the car battery and run the selected cable from this fuse3.

to the ampliﬁer via additional fuse within max. 15" (30cm) distance to the ampliﬁer.

Connect all the inputs with high quality car audio cables to asure the performance of your ampliﬁer.4.

Connect Remote Control if necessary 5.

Insert fuse(s) into the battery fuse holder(s).6.

EXCURSION

90RMS x 4CH HIGH POWER MINI CAR AMP

WIRING DIAGRAM

Fig 1. HXA 45 / HXA 65 / HXA 85 wiring

( 4 Channel Mode)