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Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Features 1.2 XPC Naming 2 Controls and Connections 2.1 Connecting the Controller 2.2 Configuring the Controller 2.3 Troubleshooting 3 Editor 4 Support

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the expansion XPC controllers from Livid Instruments. XPC controllers expand the possibility of control for your Livid controllers, and are hand-crafted in our Austin, TX shop.

Features

The XPC controllers allow you to add additional analog controls to your Livid control surface by connecting them to the expansion port of the Block, OhmRGB, CNTRL:R, and Brain. Using a 10 pin ribbon cable (included with your XPC purchase) the XPC controllers connect to to expansion port of your Livid Controller, or analog pin header of the Livid Brain.

XPC Naming

For simplicity we have named the XPC models according to the parts that make up the device (ex. 4K4F 4 Knobs, 4 Faders)

• F - Fader (fader/ slide potentiometer)
• K - Knob (rotary potentiometer)
• JS - Joystick

Controls and Connections

The XPC controller connects to the expansion port of your Livid controller using a standard 10 pin ribbon cable.

Connecting the Controller

1. Locate the expansion port of your XPC controller.
2. Using the included 10 pin ribbon cable place the connector into the XPC's expansion jack. (note that the connector and jack have a tab on it that only allows it only to be connect in one direction)
3. Locate the expansion port on your Livid controller.
4. Using the other end of the ribbon cable, plug the connector into the expansion jack of your Livid Controller. (note that the connector and jack have a tab on it that only allows it to be connect inserted in one direction)

Configuring the Controller

Since the XPC controller adds additional analog controls, unused analog controls need to do be grounded when not used. The dip switches on the expansion jacks of the Livid controllers allow you to enable and disable the additional analog controls. Once the controller is connected you will need to enable the controls by following these instructions.

1. Locate the dip switches on the expansion port of your Livid controller.
2. Using your fingertips or a small object such as a paperclip, move all of the dip switches into the up, or on position. This will enable all of the controls on the XPC controller.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE DIP SWITCHES BE PUT BACK INTO THE OFF, OR DOWN POSITION WHEN NOT USING THE XPC CONTROLLERS OR YOU WILL GET STREAMING MIDI DATA!

Troubleshooting

• My controls values are jumping all over the place when I plug in my XPC controller to my Livid controller.
  • When the XPC controller is connected you will need to make sure all of the dip switches are in the up, or on position.

• When I unplug my XPC controller my Livid controllers values jump all over the place.
  • When the XPC controller is disconnected you will need to make sure all of the dip switches are in the down, or off position.

• I've misplaced my ribbon cables.
  • You can use any standard 10 pin ribbon cable. We sell them in our online shop as well.

Editor

You can reassign the values of your XPC device's controls by using the editor for the product you are using.

See Hardware Editors

Support

For questions or support please visit our forums at http://community.lividinstruments.com/forum Here you will find answers to many of your questions and ask new ones. We will do our best to answer most of of your questions within 24 hours.