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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 PAL36 unless under the supervision of a health care provider qualified in the safe detection of seizures.
The DAVID PAL36 is a non-invasive tool. All resulting effects are produced in the brain solely by audio and visual stimulation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is forbidden without the express written consent of Mind Alive Inc. Tru-Vu Omniscreen Eyesets protected under U.S. Patent 5,709,645 2003-2011 Mind Alive Inc. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTICE TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS ........................................INSIDE FRONT COVER INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 1 COMPONENT LIST............................................................................................ 1 ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................................ 1 WARNINGS ................................................................................................ 2 PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................. 2 WARRANTY AND CARE .............................................................................. 3 RETURNING FOR REPAIRS .................................................................................. 3 FOR UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS .......................................... 4 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................. 4 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY .................................................................................. 4 THE DAVID EXPERIENCE ............................................................................. 5 RECOMMENDED READING................................................................................. 5 DAVID PAL36 DIAGRAM............................................................................. 6 HEART RATE VARIABILITY (HRV) ................................................................ 8 QUICK START ............................................................................................. 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................... 10 SETUP ......................................................................................................... 10 POWER ....................................................................................................... 10 TURN ON/TURN OFF ..................................................................................... 10 ENDING A SESSION ........................................................................................ 11 BATTERY LEVEL ............................................................................................. 11 SELECTING A SESSION ..................................................................................... 11 SESSION CONTROLS ................................................................................. 12 VOLUME...................................................................................................... 12 INTENSITY .................................................................................................... 12 TONE SELECTION ........................................................................................... 12 HEARTBEAT SELECTION................................................................................... 12 SAVING PREFERENCES .................................................................................... 12
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAL36 SESSIONS (LIBRARY 1) ................................................................... 13 SMR AND BETA LETS GET ALERT .................................................................. 13 ALPHA GREAT FOR RELAXATION AND MEDITATION............................................ 14 THETA THE DREAM STATE ENHANCE YOUR CREATIVITY ................................... 14 DELTA THE SLEEP STATE .............................................................................. 15 DEPRESSION REDUCTION ................................................................................ 15 HYPNOSIS .................................................................................................... 15 PAL36 SESSIONS (LIBRARY 2) ................................................................... 16 RELAXATION AND SLEEP.................................................................................. 16 STIMULATING SESSIONS .................................................................................. 16 SOUND SYNC (LIBRARY 2) ........................................................................ 17 TONES AND HEARTBEAT ................................................................................. 17 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................ 18 REFERENCES ...................................................................... INSIDE BACK COVER
INTRODUCTION
You have purchased the most innovative, high quality audio-visual entrainment (AVE) device available on the market today. The DAVID PAL36 integrates the necessary principles of audio/visual stimulation to safely and effectively guide the user into desired states of consciousness and maximum brain functioning. We are confident you will find using the DAVID PAL36 not only an enjoyable, relaxing experience, but also beneficial as you explore heightened states of consciousness and personal awareness. The DAVID PAL36 is non-invasive and no electrical current is passed through to the user. All resulting effects are produced in the brain solely by audio-visual stimuli. The portability of the DAVID PAL36 lends itself to easy travel (airport X-ray machines will not harm the DAVID PAL36). In order to obtain maximum enjoyment and benefits from your DAVID PAL36, please read this operator's manual thoroughly.
COMPONENT LIST
DAVID PAL36 Serial Number ___________________________________________ Tru-Vu Omniscreen Eyeset (white) Headphones Stereo Patch Cord Carry Bag 9-Volt Alkaline Battery DAVID PAL36 Operators Manual
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES 9-Volt DC Power Adapter DAVID Session Editor Extra User Package (eyeset, headphones and splitter cords) Tru-Vu Omniscreen Multi-Color Eyeset Tru-Vu Omniscreen Viewhole Eyesets (for eyes open use, available in white, blue, green, and yellow) Eyeset Carry Case
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WARNINGS
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 PAL36 unless under the supervision of a health care professional who is qualified in the safe detection of seizures. If you have had a brain injury or suffer from any mental disorder or psychiatric illness: We recommend that people who have had a brain injury or have a history of psychiatric illness or mental disorders not use the DAVID PAL36 unless under the supervision of a qualified health care professional. If you are taking drugs or using alcohol: We recommend that people currently using drugs and/or excessive alcohol consumption not use the DAVID PAL36 unless under the supervision of a qualified health care professional. If you are a first-time PAL36 user: We advise that you always remain seated or reclined while using the DAVID PAL36. We also suggest that new users begin sessions with low brightness in the eyesets. If at any time during a session, you begin to feel vertigo, nausea, euphoria, deja-vu, or a sense of mental instability, lower the intensity of the eyesets and lower the volume of the tones or discontinue the session.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TO COMPLETE A PROPER INTAKE, ADDRESSING THE CONCERNS MENTIONED ABOVE. MIND ALIVE INC., ITS EMPLOYEES, SUPPLIERS AND DISTRIBUTORS ARE EXEMPT OF ANY LIABILITY IN DAMAGES RESULTING FROM A SEIZURE OR PSYCHIATRIC CONDITION THAT MAY OCCUR FROM USING THIS DEVICE.
PRECAUTIONS
Traumatic Childhood Experiences - The DAVID PAL36 can cause the release of suppressed memories. If traumatic memories surface during or after a session, be certain to seek appropriate support. Somnatic Shock - If abruptly returning to a normal conscious state, a mild case of somnatic shock can result, leaving the user feeling disoriented, nauseous, or experiencing a headache. All preset sessions in the DAVID PAL36 are programmed to end with the lights fading out (Soft Off) to avoid somnatic shock. Orthostatic Hypotension - Occasionally when a person becomes very relaxed during a session, his/her blood pressure may fall significantly. We advise rising slowly after a session. [2]
This warranty does NOT cover: shipping damage damage caused by accidents or by other than normal use improper battery installation cords for headphones and Omniscreen eyeset damage caused by exposure to excessive static electricity damage caused by any unauthorized person tampering with the DAVID PAL36.
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DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Mind Alive Inc., its employees, its authorized dealers and distributors shall not be held liable for any claim, demand, action, cause of action, liability or damages arising out of any injuries resulting from malfunction or defect of the DAVID PAL36 whether willful or negligent either to person or damage to property of the purchaser, employees of the purchaser, persons designated by the purchaser for training in the use of the DAVID PAL36, clients or patients of the purchaser, any other person, designated by the purchaser for any purpose, prior to or subsequent to acceptance, delivery, installation and use of the DAVID PAL36 either at the premises of Mind Alive Inc. or the premises of its dealers or distributors or the purchaser's premises. The purchaser, employees of the purchaser, clients or patients of the purchaser or any other person designated by the purchaser for any purpose, hereby undertake to waive and disclaim any action in respect of the aforesaid terms as above.
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POWER CONTROLS 1 Power Switch Set to PWR to turn the PAL36 on Set toLIB1 or LIB2 to select the session library 2 Library 2 Light (LIB2) Indicates that sessions in Library 2 have been selected 3 Power Light (PWR) Indicates the PAL36 is on or in standby 4 9-Volt Adapter Jack For use with a 9-Volt DC power adapter (sold separately) to power the PAL36 SESSION DISPLAY 5 Session Number Lights (1-6) Indicates the session number Also indicates the battery, volume , or intensity level 6 Session Group Lights (A B C) Indicates the session group
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CONNECTORS 10 Omniscreen Jack Connects the Omniscreen eyeset using the patch cord with the smaller 2.5mm plug 11 Headphone Jack Connects to the headphones 12 Audio In Jack Connects to an audio device using the patch cord with the larger 3.5mm plug
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The HRV technique used in the DAVID PAL36 is based on a 10-second breathing cycle. All PAL36 sessions begin at seven breaths/minute (28 heartbeats/min) and slow to six breaths/minute (24 heartbeats/min). This allows for faster breathing at the start of a session, progressing to more meditative breathing after the user has had time to relax.
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QUICK START
Find a comfortable spot Sessions are an average of 30 minutes. Find a place where you wont 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. Plug in the Eyeset One end of the eyeset cable connects to the jack on the left side of the glasses, the other to the Omniscreen jack on the unit. Plug in the Headphones Connect the headphone plug to the Headphone jack on the unit. Turn on the PAL36 Put the switch into the PWR position (LIB1 or LIB2), the power light (PWR) will come on. The number LEDs will display the battery level. Select a Library Use the switch to select the library of session. The Library 2 light (LIB2) will turn on when the PAL36 is displaying or playing Library 2 sessions.
The PAL36 remembers the last three (3) sessions that were played and displays them first when you turn the unit on. Be sure to note the Library 2 light.
Select a Session Wait while the PAL36 scans through the sessions. Press the Select button (SEL) to start the session you want to run when it is lit. See the sessions list for details (page 13). Relax and Enjoy The session will begin in 5 seconds. Put on the headphones and eyeset. Close your eyes and relax.
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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 PAL36 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. The Tru-Vu Omniscreen or Tru-Vu Viewhole Omniscreen connects to the Omniscreen output jack with the included 2.5mm patch cord. Connect one end to the PAL36 and the other to the jack located on the lower left of the glasses. When using an Extra User Package, connect the 2.5mm splitter cable to the PAL36 and connect each eyeset to the splitter cable. It is recommended that you disconnect the eyeset cable from the device and from the eyeset before storing or travelling to prevent accidental damage to the jacks. An external audio source (such as an MP3 or CD player) can be connected to the PAL36 so that music or other audio can be listened to while running a session. Plug the stereo patch cord into the headphone output of the audio device and the Audio In jack of the PAL36. POWER The PAL36 can be powered with a 9-volt alkaline or rechargeable battery, or with a 9-Volt DC power adapter (sold separately). To install the battery, slide the cover off of the battery compartment on the back of the unit. Insert a 9volt battery as indicated on the diagram in the battery compartment. Slide the cover back into place. An alkaline 9-volt battery will provide approximately seven (7) hours of operation To use a 9-Volt adapter, connect the adapter to the 9-Volt jack on the side of the unit. The 9-Volt DC power adapter uses a 1.3mm center-positive plug. No battery power is used when plugged into an adapter. TURN ON/TURN OFF To turn the PAL36 on, slide the switch to the PWR position (LIB1 or LIB2). To turn the PAL36 off, slide the switch to the OFF position. If no session is selected, the PAL36 will go into standby after two minutes. The green PWR light will remain dimly lit reminding you to turn the PAL36 off. At the end of a session, the PAL36 will enter standby. [10]
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ENDING A SESSION All sessions end with Soft Off: a gradual dimming of the lights and lowering volume of the tones. To end a session early, press and hold the INT and VOL buttons. The indicator lights will scroll from 6 to 1 to confirm that Soft Off is in progress. Soft Off will take 2 minutes to complete. BATTERY LEVEL The battery level is displayed on the number lights for a couple of seconds when the PAL36 is first turned on. If the battery level gets too low, the current session may end early or not run until the battery has been replaced or the unit is plugged into an 9-Volt power adapter. When the battery level is critically low, the number 1 and the PWR light will blink. If this warning is displayed when you first turn the unit on, replace the battery. If this warning occurs during a session, the session will end early. We recommend that the battery be replaced if the level is 2 or less to avoid interruption of your session. The battery level will be displayed on the number lights every 30 seconds during a session. SELECTING A SESSION The PAL36 has 30 preset sessions. They are organized into two libraries (LIB1 and LIB2). Refer to page 13 for a full list of sessions. After the PAL36 displays the battery level, the last three played sessions will be displayed, including whether they were from LIB1 or LIB2. Then the PAL36 will start to scroll through each of the preset session numbers starting with group A (A1, A2, A3, etc.). After the A sessions, the PAL36 will scroll through the B sessions, and then the C sessions. Press the Select button (SEL) to start the session when the desired session is lit. Pressing the Intensity button (INT) allows you to scan through the sessions faster. Once a session has been selected, the session number will flash a few times, then scroll from 1 through 6 to indicate Soft On. The eyeset lights and headphone volume will start low and gradually increase over ten seconds until the levels reach the preset settings of intensity and volume. This allows you time to put on the eyesets and headphones. During the remainder of the session, the session light (eg. A1, B4) will flash briefly every few seconds to remind you of the session number selected. [11]
SESSION CONTROLS
VOLUME The volume level affects both tones and the heartbeat together. Press and hold the VOL button to increase the volume. To decrease the volume, release VOL button and press and hold again. Or you may press and release for small adjustments. The number lights 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. Press and hold the INT button to increase the intensity. To decrease the intensity, release the INT button and press and hold again. Or you may press and release for small adjustments. The number lights will display the intensity level. The intensity cannot be adjusted during Soft Off.
The volume and intensity buttons are raised to help you find them easily with eyes closed.
Pulse
TONE SELECTION There are three (3) different tone options available in the PAL36: Pulse Tones, Binaural Beats, and Stereo Monaural Beats. Tones may also be turned off. All sessions start with Pulse Tones. Press and release the SEL button to cycle through the tone options.
Off
Binaural
Monaural
HEARTBEAT SELECTION
All sessions start with the heartbeat on. The heartbeat can be used to help modulate breathing for improved HRV (see page 8). To turn the heartbeat on/off, press and hold the SEL button. SAVING PREFERENCES You can save your preferred volume, intensity, tone, and heartbeat settings for each session. Adjust the volume, intensity, and tone settings then press and hold the SEL and INT buttons for one (1) second. The numbers will scroll from 1 to 6 and back to 1. Your new preferences will be saved only when the session ends (all lights and tones are completely off). You may end the session sooner by pressing and hold INT and VOL for Soft Off. [12]
A1 A2
A3
20 min
20Hz
A4
26 min
L14-10Hz R19-10Hz
A5
30 min
L14-10Hz R19-10Hz
A6
24 min
8-18Hz
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80 min
8.4Hz
22 min
7.8Hz
40 min
7.8Hz
33 min
7Hz
THETA THE DREAM STATE ENHANCE YOUR CREATIVITY Use theta with guided imagery, music or for learning new behaviors and habits. Description Length Target B6 Theta with Dissociation 36 min 5.5Hz Use for creative visualization and sleep.
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C5
42 min
HYPNOSIS Description C6 Fractionated Hypnosis/Alpha This session simulates the hypno-therapy process. Length 30 min Target 8Hz
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15 min
10Hz
36 min
6.5Hz
36 min
L10Hz R6Hz
A6
22 min
B1
30 min
L18Hz R0.2Hz
B2
7 min
Variable
Library 2 sessions C1-6 are available to store user created sessions using the DAVID Session Editor (sold separately).
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7.8Hz
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14Hz
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18Hz
The PAL36 has the ability to use sound to run a special session for relaxation and lucid dreaming effects. To use the 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 PAL36 and select Library 2 (LIB2) and start any of the above sessions. Start the playback on the audio device. A Sound Sync session will last for as long as audio is playing. Once the audio ends, the session will Soft Off. If audio is detected again during the Soft Off, the lights will fade back up and the session will continue. TONES AND HEARTBEAT Tones and heartbeat may be turned on during any Sound Sync session. To turn on tones press and release the SEL button. The tones will cycle through the available tone options (see page 12). To turn on the heartbeat press and hold the SEL button. Press and hold the SEL button again to turn the heartbeat off.
Sound Sync sessions use randomization. The left and right frequencies will vary slightly from the target rate to create a lucid mind-state.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
What Graph blinks a single bar, then the PAL36 turns off PAL36 does not turn on Lights in Eyeset are active on the left side only Tones and/or heartbeat sounds are audible on the left side only No sound from external audio device Try Replace the battery or use a 9-Volt DC power adapter Replace the battery or use a 9-Volt DC power adapter Ensure the eyeset cable is fully plugged into the glasses and the Omniscreen jack Ensure the headphone is fully plugged into the Headphone jack Ensure the 3.5mm patch cord is fully plugged into the headphone output of the audio device and the Audio In jack of the PAL36 Check the volume level of the audio device PAL36 will not enter Sound Sync mode Ensure the 3.5mm patch cord is fully plugged into the headphone output of the audio device and the Audio In jack of the PAL36 Check that the audio device is playing and adjust the volume level (audio should be present in the headphones plugged into the PAL36) Download is not recognized Ensure the 3.5mm patch cord is fully plugged into the download source and the Audio In jack of the PAL36 Adjust the source volume to a moderate listening level (audio should be present in the headphones plugged into the PAL36). Session starts with no lights and/or sounds Adjust the intensity and/or volume level Re-save preferences (see page 12)
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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. Joyce, M. & Siever, D. (2000) Audio-visual entrainment program as a treatment for behavior disorders in a school setting. Journal of Neurotherapy, 4(2), 9-15 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. Shealy and Forest Institute of Professional Psychology. A study done for Comprehensive Care, (unpublished).
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