Mind Alive Inc [DAVID DELIGHT PRO OPERATOR’S MANUAL] Usage and care of your AVE and CES device
WARNING All persons who: a) have a history of epilepsy, photic epilepsy or any seizure disorder, b) suffer from any mental disorder or psychiatric illness, c) are currently using any drugs (prescription or recreational), d) are under the influence of alcohol, e) have had any head injuries, f) have ever had a seizure of any kind, should not use the DAVID Delight Pro unless under the supervision of a health care provider qualified in the safe detection of seizures.
TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTICE TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS ........................................INSIDE FRONT COVER INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 1 COMPONENT LIST............................................................................................ 1 ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................................ 1 WARNINGS ..........................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS CES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 15 SETUP ......................................................................................................... 15 RUNNING CES .............................................................................................. 15 100HZ MODE .............................................................................................. 15 CES INTENSITY ....................................................
INTRODUCTION You have purchased the most innovative, high quality audio-visual entrainment (AVE) and cranio-electrical stimulation (CES) device available on the market today. The DAVID Delight Pro integrates the necessary principles to ensure a safe and effective AVE and/or CES experience. We are confident you will find using the DAVID Delight Pro not only an enjoyable, relaxing experience, but also beneficial as you explore heightened states of consciousness and personal awareness.
WARNINGS AUDIO VISUAL ENTRAINMENT (AVE) If you are an epileptic, photic epileptic or have any history of seizures: We recommend that all persons who have a history of epilepsy, photic epilepsy or have ever had a seizure of any kind not use the DAVID Delight Pro unless under the supervision of a health care professional who is qualified in the safe detection of seizures.
WARNINGS CRANIO-ELECTRICAL STIM (CES) Do not use if you have a heart pacer. The electrical signals may cause the pacer to malfunction. Do not use on anyone with epilepsy, brain tumor or who has had a recent stroke. Do not use while driving or operating hazardous machinery. Do not place electrodes over skin lesions, new scars, cuts, eruptions, or sunburn. Setting the intensity too high may result in a mild irritation or blistering of the skin.
WARRANTY AND CARE The DAVID Delight Pro is warranted against defects in workmanship or materials for one year from date of original purchase, on the terms stated herein. Should this unit become inoperative within the one-year period, it will be repaired or replaced at our option, without charge. Any postage, insurance and shipping costs incurred in returning the DAVID Delight Pro for service are the responsibility of the customer. TO ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE AT www.mindalive.
WARRANTY AND CARE FOR UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS Failure to receive proper instructions about completing customs and shipping documents may result in additional brokerage and duties charges to the customer. Some courier companies do not include brokerage fees in their quoted charges. The customer is responsible for any and all charges. Equipment will not be returned to the customer until these charges have been paid.
THE DAVID EXPERIENCE Welcome to the experience of the DAVID Delight Pro, a digital audio-visual entrainment (AVE) device, designed to support you in your quest for wellness by promoting various areas of the brain to work together in a harmonious fashion. Through the use of AVE, you may experience yourself in a new and beneficial way.
ABOUT CES As far back as the first century, the Greeks and Romans used the electric eel, a variety of the “Torpedo Fish” for electrical stimulation. The electric eel was used well into the 19th century, even after the invention of electronic stimulation devices. First century writings record placing a live torpedo fish under the feet of a person suffering from gout to ease the pain. There are also reports of placing these fish on people’s foreheads to treat headaches.
ICON DESCRIPTIONS Icon Control Power Turn the Delight Pro on/off Initiate manual Soft Off™ Start Session/Tone and Heartbeat Control Starts the currently selected session Cycle through the available tones Turn the heartbeat on/off VOL INT Volume Control Increase or decrease the loudness of the tones and heartbeat Intensity Control Increase or decrease the brightness of the eyeset lights CES CES Control Start the CES stimulation Increase or decrease the voltage of the CES pulses Select 100Hz or AVE fol
ICON DESCRIPTIONS Icon Session (see page 17 for descriptions) Energize Meditate Brain Booster Sleep Mood Booster User Designed Icon L R 100 HZ CES Indicators Blinks when the left CES pulse activates Blinks when the right CES pulse activates Indicates that the CES is operating in 100Hz mode [9]
HEART RATE VARIABILITY (HRV) Long, graceful breathing cycles have long been used as part of meditation. Scientifically, this technique has been analyzed and shown to settle down a stressed autonomic nervous system. Both sympathetic (flight-or-fight) activity and parasympathetic (the brain’s efforts to restore) activity settle down dramatically using controlled, slowed, deep-breathing. The heart speeds up with every breath in and slows down with every breath out.
QUICK START (AVE) Find a comfortable spot Sessions are an average of 30 minutes. Find a place where you won’t be disturbed. Dark, quiet places are better. Stay Hydrated Drink a glass of water at least 15 minutes before your session. Staying hydrated will help to prevent headaches or feeling groggy. Connect Power Insert the 9V battery according to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
SESSION CONTROLS VOLUME The Volume level affects both tones and the heartbeat together. There are 30 volume levels. To adjust the volume, press and release or press and hold the VOL or buttons. The Graph will display the volume level. The volume cannot be adjusted during Soft Off™. INTENSITY The Intensity level affects the brightness of the lights in the eyeset. There are 15 eyeset intensity levels. To adjust the intensity, press and release or press and hold the INT or buttons.
AVE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SETUP The headphones connect to the headphone output jack ( ). When using an Extra User Package (sold separately), connect the 3.5mm splitter cable to the Delight Pro and connect each set of headphones to the splitter cable. It is recommended that you disconnect the headphones from the unit before storing or travelling to prevent accidental damage to the jack.
AVE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TURN ON/TURN OFF Press and hold the Power button ( ) until the Power LED turns on. The graph (between the VOL and INT controls) will display the battery level when you first turn on the unit (see Battery Level). If no session is selected within two (2) minutes, the Delight Pro will turn off. At the end of a session, the lights and sound will fade out (Soft Off™) and the Delight Pro will automatically turn off.
CES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SETUP To use the CES feature of the Delight Pro the unit must be powered from a 9V battery. If a 9-Volt adapter is plugged in, the CES will be disabled as a safety precaution against electrical shock. Make sure to disconnect any adapter before using CES. The CES stimulus cable connects to the CES output jack ( ). Attach the yellow clip to the left earlobe and the blue clip to the right earlobe.
CES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CES INTENSITY The CES stimulus level can be adjusted at any time using the CES or buttons. The Graph displays the current CES stimulus level as you are adjusting it. The top-most lit LED will blink to indicate the level is being adjusted. The intensity of the CES stimulus should be adjusted to a level so that the stimulus is only mildly noticeable. Forty-five double blind studies have shown that CES works at a sub-threshold level (below the level of feeling).
DELIGHT PRO SESSIONS Energize General description 1 2 3 SMR 24 min 14Hz 20 min 19-21Hz Used to achieve relaxed attention. Beta 1 – Sharpen the Mind A great way to get going in the morning without caffeine. This session helps reduce ADD and SAD symptoms. May cause anxiety. Beta 2 – Sharpen the Mind 20 min 20-23Hz Like Beta 1, but with a higher target frequency range. May give a more energizing or intense feeling.
DELIGHT PRO SESSIONS Brain Booster General description 1 2 SMR for Reading 20 min SMR/Beta 24 min A gentle and entraining session that helps to focus mental functioning and memory. Brain Booster 3 30 min Use to improve mental functioning and memory. Based on Budzynski’s study. Similar to ADD and Learning, but with gentler transitions. Useful for seniors and those with ADD.
DELIGHT PRO SESSIONS Feeling Better General description 1 2 3 4 5 Mood Booster 1 30 min Settles down negative emotions from the right brain while stimulating the left brain to rebalance alpha asymmetry. Mood Booster 2 42 min This session has an alpha front end to reduce anxiety and enhance relaxation. Sub-Delta 24 min L 10Hz R 18Hz L 10Hz R 18Hz 0.5-1Hz Mildly dissociating. Calms the hypothalamus. Beneficial for some with fibromyalgia and hypertension. Extended Deep Alpha Relaxer 80 min 8.
SOUND SYNC SESSIONS The Delight Pro has the ability to use sound to run a special session for relaxation and lucid dreaming effects. To start a Sound Sync session, connect your audio device (eg CD or MP3 player) to the Audio In jack ( ) with the 3.5mm stereo patch cord provided. Turn on the Delight Pro, but do not select a session. Start the playback on the audio device. After a short period (about 10 seconds) the Delight Pro will detect the audio and enter Sound Sync mode.
USER DESIGNED SESSIONS The User Designed session group ( ) has been left blank for storing additional, or user created sessions. This provides space for five (5) standard sessions and one (1) Sound Sync session. Sessions are created using the DAVID Session Editor (sold separately). Additionally, any session in the Delight Pro may be overwritten allowing the device to be customized with sessions to best suit your application.
TROUBLESHOOTING What Try Graph blinks a single bar, then the Delight Pro turns off Replace the battery or use a 9-Volt DC power adapter Delight Pro does not turn on Replace the battery or use a 9-Volt DC power adapter Lights in Eyeset are active on the left side only Ensure the eyeset cable is fully plugged into the glasses and the jack Tones and/or heartbeat sounds are audible on the left side only Ensure the headphone is fully plugged into the jack No sound from external audio device Ensure the
REFERENCES Budzynski, T. & Budzynski, H. (2001) Brain brightening – preliminary report. In house manuscript, Mind Alive Inc. Fox, P. and Raichle, M. (1985) Stimulus rate determines regional blood flow in striate cortex. Annuls of Neurology, 17(3), 303-305. Shealy, N., Cady, R., Cox, R., Liss, S., Clossen, W., and Veehoff, D. (1989). A comparison of depths of relaxation produced by various techniques and neurotransmitters produced by brainwave entrainment.
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