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1. RIA RR EON 27 Warranty amp aiio do ORE IURE EUR eee eae 30 Introducing the most sophisticated yet easy to use mind machine available Over two years in the making our goal was to design the most powerful and yet affordable audio visual stimulation AVS machine made in the world today Starting with an easy and intuitive iPod like user interface iLightz is unlike any previous light amp sound machine Beyond its appealing curves amp built in iPod dock connector we have soothing blue backlit graphics LCD display for ease of use you no longer have to decipher the meaning of mysterious numbers or symbols on a limited 3 digit display With our optional and proprietary RGB Color Matrix glasses we have taken the L amp S experience to a completely new level by providing the iLightz with the ability to produce any of a possible 511 different colors in real time Additionally users can select from number of different color tracking algorithms where the color being flashed corresponds to different stimulation frequencies With the convenient built in iPod dock connector we are able to start stop any audio file on your iPod thereby allowing us to synch the built in programs with the mP3 file s of your choice You need not juggle the starting time of an external audio source with the L S session as the iLightz does this automatically and no extraneous cable either As an examp2. Peak Performance e Accelerated Learning e Stress Reduction e Meditation e Rejuvenation e Self Hypnosis e Visualization e rA Spiritual Growth Made for iPod Massage your ag Mind Gear s iLightz the world s first audio visual stimulation AVS device made for iPod Manufactured by Distributed by Mind Gear Inc Tools For Wellness Owners Guide written by www loolsFor Wellness com Michael Landgraf Michael Landgraf Ent LLC Medical Disclaimer Light Sound Systems or Mind Machines have been on the market for years Thousands of users have experienced many hours on them with virtually no reported ill effects But there are some situations and condi tions where use of our products is strongly discouraged These devices create flickering light which can cause seizures in persons with photosensitive epilepsy You may be photosensitive and not know it Even if you have never had a seizure there is a small chance that you are photosensitive and exposure to flashing lights can cause YOU to have a seizure If you are not willing to accept this risk please do not use Mind Gear L S systems Mind Gear products are designed for recreational purposes and personal exploration ONLY No medical claims are made for Mind Gear products express or implied They are NOT medical devices and should not be used for the relief of any medical condition Please consult with your licensed medical practitioner prior to use for any o
3. struments stimulate the neural activity of our vision and hearing and can safely guide our minds to produce specific frequencies that are associated with the four general brainwave cate gories Hutchison 1992 Mind States ISBN 0 9662596 0 2 written by Michael Landgraf www MichaelLandgraf com Quick Start Guide for iLightz The first step in setting up your iLightz is Installing batteries or using the A C Adapter Before you begin your iLightz experience installing batteries is necessary On the upper part of the back of your unit you will see the battery compartment Unlatch the lid and insert four batteries as shown You will enjoy several hours of iLightz sessions with just one four pack of AA batteries If you have the iLightz Pro which includes the A C adapter simply connect the adapter to the iLightz adapter port located on the top left side of your unit And should you choose to purchase an A C adapter later it is recommended that you purchase the correct type from an authorized Mind Gear retailer The A C adapter specifications are 6V DC 800mA with the connector having a positive tip Your second step is connecting the lightframes and headphones 6VDC S00M Connect Common Power CP lightframes to the When not using an iPOD in conjunction with your port marked LIGHT iLightz select an external sound source such as a CD player or audio receiver Connect one end of C
4. ULTRA RED RED ROSE QUARTZ RED Green Blue YELLOW Red Green CALIFORNIA GOLD RED Green WHITE Red Green Blue PURE GREEN Green AQUA Green Blue PURE BLUE Blue INDIGO Blue RED VIOLET Blue Red Located on both the left and right sides of the RGB 10 lightframes are four color selection switches allowing for left right independent color control The right four switches control the right eye color and the left four control the left eye When a switch 15 to the left next to the numbers one through four it is in the OFF mode Likewise when each switch 1s to the right the side with ON printed on the top right of the switch it is in the ON mode To select the color you desire simply refer to the color key above and set the color switch es accordingly For example for PURE BLUE switch number one ON in both switches while all other switches should be to the left or OFF For INDIGO switch one and three will be on two and four will be off For all other common power lightframes whether using closed or open eye styles simply plug the lightframe jack into the left front Light port Remember Y ou can preset the color brightness intensity of the color stimulation by choosing the desired level in the Personal Preference section of your iLightz 25 Adding Music Or Spoken Word To Your Light amp Sound Sessions Words can never fully describe the sensations you will experience when you combine your fa vorite m
5. adults over age 25 who have never had a seizure have about 1 chance in 20 000 of being photosensitive and not know it So for a person who has not had a seizure the likelihood of being photosensitive varies from 1 in 4000 for children to 1 in 20 000 for adults over 25 Remember even if you have never had a seizure there is a small chance that you are photosensitive and a light sound session could cause a seizure in YOU Table of Contents Medical Disclaimer iui ERE ESPECIE 2 Introduc on 4 s Sos ds nh IUE ROC RAUS ee eS 4 The 01007 PACK AGC Ao SA cad Rw a BS 5 Backeround Information t omnem tn nmm worm qe hone nei orem ae 6 Installing Batteries amp Quick Starting YouriLightz 9 Hepa Hints xouossenesoepkRibebsv9 d Geek eos RE Dau Mus 12 Keypad Aa cr 14 46645 60 5 54 Aa SET a n TE RS 15 ILaphtz Session List 42355 eae wid ER RR FCU 16 Programming Worksheet a ECC RE ORC a OR Rd 18 aci ERR daw aa 19 S 21 AUFOPIOD NRO a em gr ar eet te aria E E 22 Ag Color Selecion ui co Ro RR eor ea t v ee 23 Adding Music amp Spoken Word to Your iLightz Sessions 26 FAQ amp Troubleshooting Tips
6. research on Zen and Yoga meditators showed a predominance of alpha and theta waves during meditation These findings were made through the data collected by re searchers including M A Wanger of the University of California at Los Angeles B K Bagchi of the University of Michigan School of Medicine and B K Anand of the AII India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi Ditson Sommer 1995 During the late 1960 s and into the 1970 s interest in producing altered states without chemicals increased Alpha EEG feedback by Dr Joe Kamiya at Langley Porter Neuropsychiatric Institute in San Francisco aided in initiating the age of biofeedback Others including Jack Schwarz and Richard Townsend continued their investigations of rhythmic light and sound combinations with emphasis on hemispheric brain synchronization and EEG entrainment Budzynski 1991 It was during the decade of the 1970 s that the first patent was obtained for a light and sound in strument This occurred in 1974 with the patent obtained by Seymour Charas He was a scien tist at New York City College and for reasons unknown never put his device into production Hutchison 1990 In the 1980 s there were major breakthroughs in microelectronics From this came the develop ment of instruments that contained various programs of sound frequency changes and light in tensity modulation In a study by Marchal Gilula M D of Life Energies Research Institute of Coconut Grove Florida c
7. Multi Theta Theta Wave Deep Relaxation Energized Learning Meditation Machine 16 Target Freq 11 8 11 11 7 83 7 83 7 83 6 3 1 5 11 7 83 5 5 1 40 4 1 10 18 14 7 thru 15 5 thru 12 3 thru 6 Notes Relaxation Relaxation Relaxation Relaxation Relaxation For High Stress For Low Stress All in high Alpha Lower Alpha Theta meditation Meditate dreaming Absorbing Info Relaxation Energy Theta Freq Low Theta Range Meditate Learning Close to sleep Help to fall asleep Theta Freq sleep Mental enjoyment Mental Exercise Energy visuals Deep Relaxation Mental exercise Demo features Creativity Lucid dreaming Waking up A D D Protocol Mental Tune up Creative Learn Sleep Learning Energy creativity Energized Relaxation Relaxation Relaxation Creativity Learning Meditation Mental Tune up Relaxation Learning Meditation 45 46 47 P48 P49 P50 The 25 Additional Built in Sessions for iLightz Pro P51 P52 P53 P54 P55 P56 P57 P58 P59 P60 P61 P62 P63 P64 P65 P66 P67 P68 P69 P70 P71 P72 P73 P74 P75 15 22 36 40 26 75 45 18 45 40 20 30 15 35 28 Dreamy Delight High Energy I High Energy H Quick Break Relaxed Creativity Quick Learning Alpha Relax Theta Relax Deep Relax Earth Medit8 Siesta Escape Sound Sleep 14Hz Trainer Mental Repro Hypnosis Mood Britenr Mind Exercise Learning Mood C
8. Shift is a special feature that allows the changes in color stimulation to gently ramp from one color to the next The result 15 a gentle and gradual seven second transition that is much more comfortable on the eyes and far less of a jolt on the mind when compared to digital jumps in color stimulation used in other types of multi color capable lightframes The SHIFT feature generates a very soft change between colors that promotes session entrainment allowing the mind to remain focused AutoPilot Programs To access the AutoPilot programs press iLightz Pro s center key and the Welcome screen appears Press the same key again and the Main Menu screen comes up Press the right bottom key twice to scroll down to the AutoPilot selection Press the center key once to enter the AutoPilot category You will have three choices Play Run Create New and Delete Select Play Run press the center key once more and you will go to the vari ous AutoPilot programs There are five AP sessions Delta sleep Theta deep relaxation Alpha focused relaxation Beta energize and Gamma peak performance Use the bottom right key to scroll down to the session of your choice Once you have chosen the session you want press the center key once to begin that particular AutoPilot program Autopilot or AP for short contains five programs that have been added to the original 75 pro erams found in the iLightz Pro Each AP program is assigned a c
9. be distinctly personal and you may prefer some value other than the built in value To save you the incon venience of setting your preferred values each time the system 15 turned on the PERSONAL PREFERENCE PROGRAM is provided PPP remains constant and will only change when you adjust your personal preferences Variables stored under personal preferences include recently run programs iPod volume iLightz volume frequency tone phase duty cycle pitch light intensity and choice of light frames Common Power RGB 10 or Color Matrix Backlight is the length of time the iLightz menu display is illuminated Contrast enables you to choose whether you prefer normal or highlighted text and the percent age of contrast that appeals to you About lists the model number firmware number and serial number of your iLightz unit Turbosonix is a unique iLightz feature that enables users to synchronize the music of a Turbos onix CD with the pulsed lights and audio stimulation of an iLightz program Not only will you receive the full benefits of an iLightz session but you will be able to experience the entertaining sensation that Turbosonix CDs offer While in the TurboSonix mode the only color available if using the color matrix lightframes is white meaning all colors are The user can have dif ferent colors only by using RGB 10 lightframes and manually setting their preferred color This only applies when in the TurboSonix mode 21
10. functions are described on the next page Color matrix 1 Color matrix 2 Color matrix 3 Rnd Color matrix 23 Color Matrix 1 0 5 3 4 Hz Blue 3 5 6 8 Hz Green 7 0 13 5 Hz Orange equal red amp green no blue 14 0 27 5 Hz White equal R G amp B 28 0 40 0 Hz White equal R G amp B Color Matrix 2 0 5 3 4 Hz Magenta equal red amp blue no green 3 5 6 8 Hz cyan equal blue amp green no red 7 0 13 5 Hz Orange equal red amp green no blue 14 0 27 5 Hz Red 28 0 40 0 Hz White equal R G amp B Color Matrix 3 0 5 3 4 Hz Blue 3 5 6 8 Hz cyan equal blue amp green no red 7 0 13 5 Hz Magenta equal red amp blue no green 14 0 27 5 Hz Orange equal red amp green no blue 28 0 40 0 Hz White equal R G amp B Random Color Matrix Randomly selects a new color 1 of 511 possible combinations each time the frequency changes between the five frequency bins 0 5 3 4 3 5 6 8 7 0 13 5 14 0 27 5 and 28 0 40 0 24 For custom color adjustments the following outer keys are used The upper left adjusts the Red values 0 7 The lower left adjusts the Green values 0 7 The lower right adjust the Blue values 0 7 The upper right does not do anything When using the iLightz RGB 10 style lightframes the following chart will assist you in select ing the correct color you wish to experience RGB 10 Lightframes SWITCHES ON PURE RED Red
11. is a color tracking function defined below Color matrix 3 This is a color tracking function defined below Color Matrix 1 0 5 3 4 Hz Blue 3 5 6 8 Hz Green 7 0 13 5 Hz Orange equal red amp green no blue 14 0 27 5 Hz White equal R G amp B 28 0 40 0 Hz White equal R G amp B Color Matrix 2 0 5 3 4 Hz Magenta equal red amp blue no green 11 3 5 6 8 Hz cyan equal blue green no red 7 0 13 5 Hz Orange equal red amp green no blue 14 0 27 5 Hz Red 28 0 40 0 Hz White equal R G amp B Color Matrix 3 0 5 3 4 Hz Blue 3 5 6 8 Hz cyan equal blue amp green no red 7 0 13 5 Hz Magenta equal red amp blue no green 14 0 27 5 Hz Orange equal red amp green no blue 28 0 40 0 Hz White equal R G amp B Random Color Matrix Randomly selects a new color 1 of 511 possible combinations each time the frequency changes between the five frequency bins 0 5 3 4 3 5 6 8 7 0 13 5 14 0 27 5 and 28 0 40 0 For custom color adjustments the following outer keys are used The upper left adjusts the Red values 0 7 The lower left adjusts the Green values 0 7 The lower right adjust the Blue values 0 7 The upper right does not do anything Helpful Hints Always read your iLightz owners guide It is the best way to maximize your session experi ences Always have the volume at a comfortable level Blasting the audio tones will not ma
12. the brightness intensity and volume level turned on When first using your iLightz always set the light intensity at a very low level With repeated use your eyes will gradually build tolerance to the light stimulation enabling you to increase the intensity as you progress It is very important to always keep the light intensity set at a comfortable level Brighter is not better unless your eyes and your mind are comfortable The audio should also be set at a comfortable level Having the pulsed audio tone stimulation set at a level just below the threshold of your hearing is ideal Louder does not make a session more entraining So there is need to blast the audio beats through your ears when a much lower sound level has proven just as entraining What color stimulation should be used for specific sessions Color selection is a personal choice What works best for one individual may not work as well for another Therefore generically speaking a good way to determine choice of color stimula tion would be for relaxation meditative and sleep sessions alpha theta and delta states cooler colors such as shades of green indigo and blue work well Sessions for alertness and energy work well in conjunction with warmer colors like shades of yellow orange and red The color white 1s a neutral color and has been found to work well in beta alpha and theta states The headphones make a loud popping noise and the lightframes do not work at all Y
13. Take a relaxed approach and you should be happy Where can I find more information about mindmachine technology An excellent ebook Mind States An Introduction to Light amp Sound Technology 15 available for downloading at www MichaelLandgraf com You will learn everything you need to know about this technology and how to get the most out of your session experiences It is written for the beginning and intermediate user in easy to understand language What type of cable do I need for downloading sessions from an outside source to my iLightz A standard A cable USB connector to a 5 pin Mini B USB connector is necessary The USB port is located on the right hand side of your iLightz 29 Warranty amp Returns We offer a no questions asked 30 day money back guarantee on all Mind Gear Light amp Sound systems If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason you may return it for a re fund less shipping and handling charges within 30 days of the invoice date Exceptions The system must be returned in Like New condition including the retail packaging or a minimum 15 restocking fee may be deducted from your return If your return is damaged or missing anything in excess of 1590 of the original sales price full retail value of each missing or dam aged component will be deducted from your return or your return may be refused Return the system along with original sales receipt to Mind Tools Inc Attn Returns Dep
14. artment 829 Callendar Blvd Painesville Ohio 44077 We warrant to the original user that this product shall be free from all defects in material or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to any prod uct subject to abuse misuse negligence or accident nor does it apply to batteries supplied with the product Defects caused by tampering unauthorized alterations or repairs are not covered by this warranty We may elect to replace the entire unit at no extra cost to you with the same model or a similar model rather than repair it If a defect covered by this warranty should occur please contact us immediately for assistance by phone 1 800 525 6463 9am 5pm EST Mon Fri or by email mindgear Q aol com If our representatives are unable to resolve your issue by phone or email promptly return this product with a copy of the original purchase receipt a check or money order made payable to Mind Tools your representative will inform you of the current charge to cover return shipping and handling and a brief explanation of the problem to the following address Mind Tools Inc Attn Repair Department 829 Callendar Blvd Painesville Ohio 44077 Customer is responsible for shipping fees to return the product to us and we recommend insuring the parcel against loss or damage in transit NOTICE Mind Tools Inc the manufacturer of Mind Gear instrumentation and Michael Landgraf Enterprises LLC the author of
15. ategory of brainwave frequen cies They are Super Beta 30 40 hertz Beta 13 30 Hz Alpha 8 12 Hz Theta 4 7 Hz and Delta 1 3 Hz Each time a particular AP program 15 run your iLightz Pro will generate a NEW amp UNIQUE program targeted to the range specific to it For example each time an Alpha AUTOPILOT program i1s selected the system will automati cally generate a new and unique program that will have target frequencies in the Alpha range Furthermore if you like and enjoy the program that the AUTOPILOT feature generates you will have the option to save the program when it 1s finished This AP feature provides virtually an unlimited number of built in programs and 1s only available from Mind Gear Starting AP program Beginning an AP program 15 exactly the same as running any other program First you must determine which brainwave frequency range you wish to be stimulated at Again your choices are Super Beta Beta Alpha Theta and Delta Once you have made your decision all you have to do 15 select the appropriate program and press the enter center key and your iLightz Pro will begin the 10 second countdown just like any other program Please note that all AP programs are preset to run for 30 minutes You can change the length of time on these programs just like any other during the ten second countdown press the center key and the session length adjustment screen appears To save an AP program press right arrow key Y
16. bottom right decrease iPod V volume control for iPod COL light stimulation color mix FREQ frequency stimulation TON tone binaural or pulsed beats PHS phase DC duty cycle PITCH note scale 1 F 36 F IN light stimulation intensity brightness level VOL audio stimulation sound level Stimulation Functions There are nine functions in your iLightz that can be selected for dis play and control One of the nine function lights will be highlighted telling you which function is selected To select a different function use center keys or Manual Back The current value of the selected function is always shown in the display and the right side keys on keypad top right increase bottom right decrease are used to change any of the specific values iPod Adjusts the audio sound level volume control of your iPod COL The iLightz has the ability to display 511 512 if you include black different colors when using our proprietary color matrix glasses Choices include blue green red white TSX Turbosonix CM2 CM3 RCM and RGB Red Green Blue For RGB custom color adjustments the following outer keys are used The upper left adjusts the Red values 0 7 The lower left adjusts the Green values 0 7 The lower right adjust the 5 ue values 0 7 The upper right does not do anything Frequency Ranges from 0 5 40 0 Hz The FREQUENCY function controls the rate of stimu lation
17. chart below for system comparisons Number of Built in Programs Frequency Range Manual Operation User Programmable Autopilot Programs Turbosonix Compatible USB Port External Audio Input Stereo Patch Cord Soft On Off Custom Color Function User Upgradeable Firmware Color Matrix RGB Glasses Regular LED Glasses Regular RGB Glasses Open Eye Style Glasses Custom Color Shifting Color Tracking Function USB Cable Included A C Adapter Included NOTE Optional Upgradeable iLightz 50 0 5 40Hz Yes No But Upgradeable No No But Upgradeable Yes With Optional USB Cable No But Upgradeable Yes Standard No But Optional No But Optional No But Upgradeable No But Upgradeable No But Optional No But Optional Optional means the unit is already capable of supporting the accessory without a firmware upgrade On back of iLightz A C adapter port External input port for connecting the stereo patch cord to the headphone port of a CD player stereo audio sound source computer etc On right side of iLightz USB port for downloading iLightz Pro 75 0 5 40Hz Yes Yes 5 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No But Optional No But Optional No But Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Upgradeable means the unit requires a firmware update to support the function or acces sory NOTE Headphones are an option Any headphones will work but if you do not own a pair Mind G
18. ear offers excellent deluxe headphones for your listening pleasure Background Information about Light amp Sound Stimulation Excerpts from Mind States An Introduction to Light amp Sound Technology What Is An iLightz Light amp Sound Instrument An iLightz light and sound instrument is a mind entrainment tool The method by which this en trainment occurs is known as the Frequency Following Response FFR Through the use of au dio headphones and visual eye frames with LEDs or RGB based LEDchips stimulation par ticipants are gently guided into specific states of mind Each audio beat and light pulse 15 a spe cific frequency Our minds think in terms of frequency Brainwaves change frequencies based on neural activity within the brain be it by hearing touch smell vision and or taste These senses respond to activity from the environment and transmits that information to the brain via electrical signals Hearing and vision are considered favorable senses for affecting brainwaves safely By presenting these beats and pulses to the brain within a few minutes the brain begins to mimic or follow the same frequencies as the stimuli the beats and pulses This process 15 referred to as entrainment In essence the 1Lightz light and sound instrument speaks to the mind in it s own language the language of frequency The Frequency Following Response that the mind experiences through light and sound stimula tion provides a focus fo
19. ghly beneficial instrumentation Although scientists knew flickering light and audio beats affected our frame of mind they were unable to prove how that interaction existed Then in 1924 Hans Burger a German psychiatrist published pictures depicting electrical activity of the human brain From the discovery of these wavy lines emerged a new scientific field called electroencephalography These wavy lines are simple to visualize Just picture series of peaks and valleys much like the skyline of a mountain range When you are asleep in Delta those peaks and valleys are at both their highest and lowest points and appear to be spread out As you gradually awaken and become more alert progressing from Theta into Alpha the peaks and valleys begin to shrink in size and are spaced closer together Then when you are in your normal waking state Beta this mountain range is at it s smallest level with very little space separating the peaks from the valleys During the 1940 s several researchers including W Gray Walter utilized powerful electronic strobes with new versions of EEG instrumentation to alter brainwave activity producing states of profound relaxation and imagery In 1949 brainwave signals were brought to the screen with the invention of the Tuposcope This breakthrough allowed the tracking of brainwave patterns Beta Alpha Theta and Delta Within five years hundreds of hospitals were compiling EEG s In the 1950 s and 1960 s
20. hanges during a program This feature can only be activated prior to the execution of a program and is enabled at that time These selections will soften the transitions between mode changes in the built in or custom program Do not choose blend while designing and entering the phase selections of a custom program simply switch it on or off just prior to starting a program meaning the Blend option is not applicable in manual mode To enable the Blend feature follow these steps go to the Duty Cycle press the up key past 90 and you will see B2 press up once more for B3 Selecting either option will activate that particular mode for the next program you run Should you prefer to have Blend activated for all programs select it as a default setting in your Personal Preference Program To disable the Blend feature simply return to the duty cycle portion in the Manual Mode area and select a stimulation cycle other than B2 or B3 Pitch Ranges from 1 to 36 notes The pitch of the pulsed tone and binaural sound 15 controlled by this function Intensity Ranges from 0 100 The INTENSITY function controls the brightness of the lights in your stimulation lightframes Always keep the brightness of your lightframes at a comfort able level Volume Ranges from 0 100 The VOLUME function controls the sound level in the head phones but not the external sound source volume CD player MP3 audio stereo system pc etc Use your external sound sou
21. hen running a program the right outer keys control the volume of the iLightz sound The left outer keys control the brightness intensity of the lightframes This 15 so a user can change these parameters without having to look at the keypad The round center key always acts as an enter select key EXCEPT if pressed and held for more than 2 seconds which always turns unit off 10 You can also turn the unit off by selecting power off from the main menu The left center key always acts as an escape back key The only exception 15 when you are in the manual mode when it acts simply as a left directional key All menus will roll over In other words if you are at the top of a menu list and press one of the up buttons the cursor will roll over and drop to the bottom of the menu When in the manual mode you must use the 5 way center keys to navigate and the outer keys to adjust the values Pressing the center key will return escape you out of the manual mode The iLightz has the ability to display 511 512 if you include black different colors when us ing our proprietary color matrix glasses We provide easy access to any of these colors through the color menu The following selections are available Custom color press the enter key to adjust the color settings for red green blue ratios White Red Green Blue Color matrix 1 This 1s a color tracking function defined below Color matrix 2 This
22. ke a ses sion more effective 12 When wearing lightframes have the brightness set at a level you find enjoyable The more you use your instrument the more tolerable to brighter intensities your eyes should become Like audio tones you do not need to have the brightness set at the maximum level for it to be effec tive for you To achieve the best possible results use your system on a daily basis for the first 30 days Wear clothing that is comfortable and loose fitting while doing sessions Make using your system a routine Try to set aside a specific time and place for you to use your system Have a goal in mind before beginning a session and say it verbally to yourself Maybe it is a problem you need to solve an idea you need to organize or some stress that needs to be re leased Try to draw a mental picture of the goal you have in mind Try to make it as detailed as possi ble Can you picture the results During the session try not to drift from this picture Try to re main focused on your goal and mental picture Should you find your thoughts drifting just refo cus Keep a blanket or comforter handy Blood flow to your extremities 1s reduced during deep re laxation and you might find yourself a bit chilled during the session Be aware of how you are breathing Try to have your breaths come in a deep regular fashion Try this Inhale count 1 2 3 4 Hold 2 3 4 Release 1 2 3 4 or mentally say to yourself as y
23. le of just one of our unique user functions you can designate any number of our built in programs as a favorite L S sessions for easy access similar to a favorite play list on the iPod No longer do you have to scroll though all the different programs to reach the ones you use most often How It Works The principle behind light and sound machines is essentially the same as the fundamentals behind meditation hypnosis in fact light and sound machines are used by many psychologists and hypnotherapists shamanistic rituals and countless other non narcotic induced trances light and sound machines attempt to directly interact with the brain s electrical impulses dropping it into a relaxed state which then causes it to become more open to suggestion This alteration is the process known as brainwave entrainment a common phenomenon by which the brain changes its dominant EEG to match an external Made for stimuli By introducing photic and auditory stimuli at a desired iPod rate you can control the frequency of the brain s electrical impulses and consequently its state of consciousness Alterations in the brain s electrical system and consequently a USB the brainwave state are made through a series of pulsating lights and auditory tones Lightframe port for connecting Common Power CP lightframes by Mind Gear USB port for connecting the iLightz unique Color Matrix light frames The iLightz Package Please refer to
24. linical research on Multiple Afferent Sensory Stimulation MASS was conducted His research found that light and sound MASS equipment elicited an 80 subject response with deep states of mind and body relaxation Ditson Sommer 1995 For the past several years clinical devices utilizing light and sound stimulation have been suc cessfully used in relaxation and learning enhancement For the general public small portable units became available Still this technology 15 so new that the majority of us do not know how to use it Those that do know are using it for commercial purposes ranging from audio video cassettes CDs and DVDs to workshops and seminars How Are Frequencies Associated With Brainwaves Brainwaves are the electrical wave patterns generated in every person s brain These waves vary according to level of consciousness sub consciousness and unconsciousness and are character ized by four distinct types of brainwaves Each of these electrical wave patterns have distinctly different ways of perceiving processing learning and knowing information Hoiberg 1989 AII of these brain waves are produced at all times However a predominance of a specific desired brainwave state can be created at will which allows a person to potentialize his or her capabili ties towards achieving human excellence Brainwave frequencies are described in terms of hertz Hz or cycles per second which are measured by an electroencephalogram EEG The f
25. nd will take you to the level of consciousness where your mind is more acceptable to new suggestions and change Are you a student or are you facing a promotional exam at work What do you do with all those notes you ve been taking Try this In your own voice make an audio cassette or CD based on your notes Listen to this cassette or CD in conjunction with an alpha or theta session or a com bination of both Whichever works best for you I have had too many clients tell me alpha works best or theta works best for me to be any more specific The important thing 15 you will know what works best for you And you should know within a matter of one or two days You will realize you have increased memory retention of what you need to know Plus you should experience less anxiety associated with your upcoming exam But if you procrastinate or put off studying until the last minute don t even bother trying this method Instead skip the exam and by a self help CD see above paragraph Frequently Asked Questions amp Troubleshooting Tips When should the batteries be replaced On the MENU screen you will see a small battery and five bars gradually increasing in size from low to high This is located in the top right corner in each screen When four or five of the bars are in bold the batteries are still strong When only two or three are in bold 115 a good idea to make sure you have four extra AA batteries available When only one bar 15 in bold
26. onnect the Color Matrix lightframes of the the stereo patch cord to the headphone port of the iLightz Pro to the port marked COLOR MA external sound source and the other end to the TRIX port marked EXT INPUT Connect your headphones to the port marked When using the recommended AC Adapter con SOUND nect to port marked 6VDC 800MA After set up is complete press the center key on the iLightz keypad To turn on your iLightz press the center key and the Welcome screen appears It times out after 5 seconds replaced by the Main Menu screen or simply press the center key once to go directly to the Main Menu You are now ready to begin your journey into mind exploration gently and with absolutely no conscious effort Enjoy The iLightz and iLightz Pro have 9 total keys 4 are on the outer perimeter the remaining are the 5 way keypad in the center for complete description refer to Keypad Function section Following are general navigation guidelines for the keys Pressing any key will turn the unit and display the welcome screen Press any key again and the main menu 15 displayed Generally the outside keys will navigate up and down as will the up down center keys LE the top two outside keys move up the two bottom move down our unit is ambidex trous Except when in manual mode at which time the outer keys act to change the value of the selected parameter up down W
27. or none of the bars appear in bold it 1s time to replace the batteries How do I find the serial number for registering my iLightz warranty First press SETTINGS scroll down the menu to ABOUT Select ABOUT by pressing the cen ter key and you will see your Model Number Firmware Number and Serial Number S N 27 Using speakers while running Delta Sleep sessions When experiencing a sleep session if you find it difficult to go to sleep or remain asleep be cause of the lightframe and headphone wires an annoyance here 15 a trick that has proved to be a very beneficial alternative use a pair of inexpensive speakers like computer speakers The type where one speaker has a cord running from it and 15 connected to the other speaker and that speaker has a cord that you plug into a sound source Simply plug that cord into the sound audio port of your iLightz unit adjust the volume to a setting just below the threshold of your hearing and then experience a sleep session The pulsed audio stimulation will fill your room gently guide you to sleep and you avoid the inconvenience of later waking up tangled in light frame and headphone wires What type of lightframes work with the iLightz The iLightz unit utilizes Color Matrix RGB 10 and Common Power CP polarity lightframes When you purchase an open eye style or different color lightframe be sure to order the CP type Recommended light and audio intensity Be sure to have
28. ou breathe Quiet Cope Focus Keep a log or journal of your session experiences After a session remain still and listen to any thoughts that come into your mind Answers do not always immediately surface after a session Sometimes they surface hours or even a few days later Be conscious of this while you go about your normal daily routine To determine what works best for you become aware of your energy levels sleep patterns and stress levels over the course of the first four weeks Do not be overwhelmed by your light and sound instrument The more you use it the easier it becomes to use Should you ever have a problem or question never hesitate to call Michael Landgraf or Mind Gear directly Please remember When I first started using a light and sound instrument an IQ III in 1985 there was no one I could call unless I wanted to make a long distance phone call I still have a difficult time programming my audio visual entertainment system So if I can figure this tech nology out believe me you can too 13 Keypad Functions USE TOP LEFT KEY FOR USE TOP RIGHT KEY FOR SCROLL UP SCROLL UP BRIGHTNESS UP VOLUME UP USE 5 WAY CENTER KEYS FOR TOP CENTER UP USE THE LEFT CENTER BOTTOM CENTER DOWN KEY AS THE BACK KEY USE BOTTOM LEFT KEY FOR SCROLL DOWN BRIGHTNESS DOWN CENTER KEY ENTER SELECT LEFT CENTER KEY BACK ONE STEP USE BOTTOM RIGHT KEY FOR SCROLL DOWN VOLUME DOWN The iLightz has 9 to
29. ou have the headphones connected to the light port and the lightframes connected to the audio port 28 What brainwave frequencies best meet particular needs When determining which session to choose from your iLightz session list be sure to look at both the targeted frequency of the session and the brief description about that session This will enable you to know which mind state you will experience If you are interested in a pre workout energize or increased alertness type of session choose those targeting the Beta state 13Hz If you wish to relax de stress or improve focus select an Alpha session 8 12Hz For learning creativity or meditation Theta may be ideal 4 7Hz Sleep sessions target the Delta state 0 5 3Hz Please keep in mind that we are all different we all think differently and are af fected differently by external stimulation So if a particular session targeting a particular state you wish to experience does not achieve your desired results try a different brainwave targeted session Experiment Learn which sessions work best to meet your needs You will be maximiz ing your session experiences How often should you use the ilightz Try to use your iLightz at least once a day or twice if you have the time for the first thirty days After this first month you will have a good idea of how frequent using your iLightz is right for you Keep things simple do not rush to achieve your goals The changes are subtle
30. ou will be asked if you would like to save it Press enter After experiencing the various AP sessions you can save any session as a favorite delete any or all of them and also create your own AP sessions see menu screen above 22 iLightz Color Selection When using the iLightz Pro Color Matrix lightframes insert the lightframes into the USB port located in the center slot on the front of your iLightz unit When using RGB 10 Common Power CP closed eye or open eye lightframes insert the lightframe jack into the Light port on the left front side of your iLightz Note If you have the iLightz Pro you can run both the Color Matrix and Common Power lightframes simultaneously for two user capability To access the Color screen on your iLightz press the center key The first screen to appear will be the Welcome screen Press the center key again and the Menu comes up Scroll down to Color and press the center key once more You will now be in the area that enables you to choose the type of color stimulation you desire By selecting the Custom Color choice you will be able to fully maximize the benefits of your iLightz Pro Color Matrix lightframes These lightframes have the ability to generate 511 512 if you include black different colors The following will assist you in determining which selec tion will best meet your needs White Red Green e Blue The following color tracking
31. our general categories of brainwave fre quencies and their main characteristics are Gamma brainwave frequencies are a high frequency pattern beginning around thirty five hertz There has been some evidence that gamma frequencies are associated with states of peak per formance Most light and sound instruments have the capability to generate gamma frequencies While in this brainwave state sensations are centered on being mentally emotionally and physically charged or extremely energized These frequencies are the highest known brain wave patterns but are considered by some researchers to be part of the beta frequency category Beta brainwaves are the next highest frequency pattern ranging from thirteen to approximately thirty four hertz and can be separated into three sub categories The first is high beta ranging from nineteen to thirty four hertz When high beta 15 the dominant brainwave state anxiety and stress are most likely to occur The second sub category is mid beta with frequencies ranging from fifteen to eighteen hertz Mid beta is characterized by action with focus on external sur roundings The third is SMR beta Sensorimotor Rhythm ranging from thirteen to fifteen hertz While in this state focus 15 also on external surroundings but the individual is more re laxed than in mid beta Within SMR is fourteen hertz which is gaining attention from research ers and clinicians utilizing EEG neurofeedback instrumentation Howeve
32. pulses in the lightframes and in the earphones in all pulsed tone selections When binau ral sound is selected it controls the difference or beat frequency of the two tones This function controls the frequency of entrainment of brain waves 19 Tone Pulsed stimulation is equal sound energy at each frequency Binaural beat stimulation creates two continuous tones separated in frequency by the selected FREQUENCY function value The mind processes sound in such a way that you seem to hear and sometimes feel the frequency differences or beat frequency of the two tones Phase The PHASE function controls the phasing of the stimulation to the four stimulation channels right eye left eye right ear left ear If two stimulation channels are on at once they are said to be in phase If one 15 on while the other 15 off they are out of phase or alternating Duty Cycle This function controls the percentage of the total cycle time that stimulation is on The default value 50 represents 50 on 50 off A DUTY CYCLE display of 40 means 40 on 60 off 30 means 30 on 70 off etc With the ability to adjust the Duty Cycle from 10 to 90 you have the enjoyment of experi encing a variety of stimulating sensations But there is more Press the up button past 90 and you will see B2 and B3 short for Blend 2 and Blend 3 respectively These two features are unique to the iLightz system The Blend feature provides smooth transitions between mode c
33. r the true benefit of creating fourteen hertz in humans has yet to be determined Generally speaking beta brainwaves are characterized by logical analytical and intellectual thinking verbal communication and awareness of surroundings Alpha brainwaves are a frequency pattern ranging from eight to twelve hertz They most com monly occur when we are calm and relaxed yet mentally alert These brainwaves are also pre sent during daydreaming Theta brainwaves range from four to seven hertz characterized by being deeply relaxed and in wardly focused This brainwave state is also associated with rapid learning and the assimilation of new information with high retention heightened motivation to activate goals bursts of crea tivity insight and new behavior patterns Delta brainwaves range from five tenths to three hertz and are associated with being extremely relaxed characterized by sleep Researchers have proven that brainwave frequencies determine what brainwave state 15 being experienced at any given time Budzynski 1991 By measuring the production of brainwaves through the utilization of EEG electroencephalogram equipment the frequencies that produce these various brain states can be tracked on a computer monitor As mentioned earlier these frequencies are generated in every person s brain and are the result of outside stimulation that has been passed to the brain via electrical signals from our different senses Light and sound in
34. r the brain This focus safely quells any internal dialogue or brain chat ter and enables the participant to reach more quickly and effectively the optimum state of mind targeted for the task at hand 1 e energizing learning relaxing etc So a light and sound instrument can entrain your mind to experience different levels of your consciousness As such it is a tool but it is a very enjoyable tool For a whole new musical ex perience combine your favorite songs with an iLightz light and sound session You can actually see as well as hear the music as it travels along your brainwaves It is also for exercising your mind After all your brain 15 like a large muscle Use light and sound to train your brain to run faster and more efficiently to show you how to find and access your zone and to help clean up that mental fuzz that occasionally interrupts our mental clarity Here is a brief summary of the evolution of light and sound Humanity has been aware of how outside stimulation can affect the mind long before recorded history We can share that same awareness by sitting around a campfire Watching the flickering flames creates a soothing calming sensation within the mind This same affect 1s also experienced with rhythmic drum beats The continuous repetitive beats tend to generate a calming affect while faster repetitions create a more energetic sensation Within the twentieth century researchers have developed this awareness into hi
35. rce volume control to control external volume 20 Settings Personal Preferences enables you to predetermine the val ues of sessions and remembers those values until you decide to change them This saves you time by not having to adjust the values each time you experience a particular session The Backlight setting is for choosing how long you want xr the menu screen display to be lighted You can choose to have WE L the backlight always off always on or lighted for 2 5 10 or Fah 20 seconds each time you press a key on the pad You can always access this area to change the length of value Contrast enables you the choice of text format and per centage of contrast desired About is where you will find the model firmware and se rial numbers of your iLightz system Turbosonix selection enables you to turn the feature on or off Note When scrolling through the different menu screens pressing the left center key enables you to return to the previous screen Should you need to pause a session while it is running press the center key To resume the session simply press the center key again To stop a ses sion press and hold the enter center key down for approximately two seconds This will turn off your iLightz unit Personal Preference Program All functions have built in default values that are in effect un til you change them Some functions particularly VOLUME and INTENSITY can
36. rosstalk Problem Solvr Memory Recall Hyper Cri8tvt Creativity High Creativ High Energy Gethingsdun Pure Motv8ion Sportswave Pump U Up Mind Ride 26 10 16 12 12 7 83 4 9 5 10 40 7 7 Sleep Creativity Creativity Rejuvenation Problem Solving Learning Mid Day Trainer Focused Learning Theta Relaxation Schulmann Resonance Afternoon Nap For Long Trips Go To Sleep SMR Training Deep Theta Hypnosis Hypnosis Protocol Seasonal Affective Disorder Alpha Theta Learning New Material Performance Trainer Creative Solutions Alpha Theta Ramp Enhanced Creativity Project Solver 4 6 Problem Solving amp Creative Thought 18 24 30 22 30 24 30 Beta Booster Afternoon Power Boost Mental Motivation General Use Sports Prep Pre Workout Fun amp Stimulating Ride AutoPilot Programs Five special always different sessions See AutoPilot section for infor mation on how to save your favorite iLightz Pro AutoPilot sessions Delta Theta Alpha Beta Gamma 1 to 4 4 to 7 7 to 14 15 to 30 30 to 40 Sleep Meditative Alert Aware High energy Very High energy iLightz Pro sessions designed by Christopher Oliver and Michael Landgraf 17 PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET PROGRAM NAME PROGRAM NUMBER Tone Manual Mode To move from one value to the next use center keys or Manual Back To change any of the following particular val ues use right side keys on keypad Top right increase
37. simply scroll down to the session you want and hit enter the center key Create New Here is where you can design your own sessions By using the top bottom left right arrows of the center key you can move from one session component to the next By pressing the outside keys either the top right or left and bottom right or left you can change the value for each particular session component For ease in creating new sessions you will find a worksheet that follows the list of programs pages Printing a few copies of the program worksheet will make cre ating new sessions very easy 15 Program POI P02 P03 P04 POS P06 P07 08 09 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 P25 P24 P25 P26 P27 P28 P29 P30 P31 P32 P33 P34 P35 P36 P37 P38 P39 P40 P41 P42 P43 P44 Time iLightz Session List Description Quick Alpha relaxer Slow Ramp Alpha Magic 11 Schumann s Alpha Schumann Resonance High Stress Alpha Low Stress Alpha Quick Fix Alpha Break Meditation Medicine Quick Theta Accelerated Learning 9 O clock High Multi Theta Deep Theta Relaxation learning Intimate Theta Delta Insomniacs Dream Mind Expander Mental Gymnastics Sharpening the mind Fire of the Mind Relaxed Creativity Basic Brain Tune up Demo The Balancer Delta Force Morning Glory Magic 14 Mind Massager Alpha Theta Train Power Nap Carnival Ride Creative Monster Alpha Ramp Alpha Wave Coffee Break Problem Solver
38. st the values Pressing the center key will return escape you out of the manual mode 14 Programs When selecting Programs from the main menu screen by pressing the center enter key on your keypad you are taken to the menu pictured above which allows you com plete access to all sessions stored in your iLightz Favorites This is the area where you can store your favorite sessions Go to the session you would like to add in the iLightz program list and press the right center arrow key You will be asked if you would like to save that session If yes press the enter center key If you would like to delete a session from your list of favorites simply select the session and hit the right center arrow key You will be asked if you would like to delete the selected session If yes press the en ter center key All is the entire selection of built in sessions to choose from Simply scroll down or up to the session you wish to experience press the center key enter and the ten second countdown begins for that session The complete list of programs 15 on the following two pages We suggest you print out the list of programs to keep near your iLightz for easy reference Autopilot This is the area on the iLightz Pro that contains the five special AP programs refer to AutoPilot section for complete information User This area stores the programs sessions that you have created To access a particular ses sion
39. tal keys 4 are on the outer perimeter and the center is a 5 way keypad The following are general navigation guidelines for the keys Pressing any key will turn the unit and display the welcome screen Press any key again and the main menu 15 displayed Generally the outside keys will navigate up and down as will the up down center keys The top two outside keys move up and the two bottom keys move down our unit 1s am bidextrous When in manual mode the outer keys act to change the value of the selected parameter up down When running a program the right outer keys control the volume of the iLightz sound The left outer keys control the brightness intensity of the glasses This is so a user can change these parameters without having to look at the keypad The round center key always acts as an enter select key EXCEPT if pressed and held for more than 2 seconds which always turns unit off You can also turn the unit off by selecting power off from the main menu The left center key always acts as an escape back key The only exception is when you are in the manual mode it acts as a simple left directional key All menus will roll over In other words if you are at the top of a menu list and press one of the up buttons the cursor will roll over and drop to the bottom of the menu When in the manual mode you must use the 5 way center keys to navigate and the outer keys to adju
40. the iLightz Owners Guide including all employees and staff are not responsible for any mis leading or incorrect information contained in this iLightz Owners Guide We are not liable financially or other wise for your use of iLightz light and sound instruments The iLightz is not construed as a medical device and should be used only under the supervision of a medical professional By reading the iLightz Owners Guide and or using iLightz instruments you agree to these conditions and assume all responsibility for your use of iLightz light and sound instrumentation 30
41. ther purpose as the machine is not intended as a replacement for medical or psychological treatment Our products are not intended to affect the structure or any function of the human body These products are not approved for any purpose by the FDA If you or anyone else who will use this machine are subject to any form of seizures epilepsy or visual photo sensitivity are using a pacemaker suffering cardiac arrhythmia or other heart disorders currently taking stimu lants tranquilizers or psychotropic medication specifically including illicit drugs and alcohol please do not use our or any other Light Sound system Your experience should feel pleasant and we recommend that you set the volume and light intensity levels with your EYES CLOSED before you or anyone you loan your system to uses it Photosensitive Epilepsy Photosensitive Epilepsy is a relatively rare condition affecting approximately 1 person in 4000 Persons with this condition are susceptible to seizures evoked by flickering lights such as those produced by a light sound machine The information included here on photosensitive epilepsy is mostly from the book Photosensitive Epi lepsy Most persons with photosensitive epilepsy have a first seizure during their teenage years 7590 by age 20 About half of initial seizures are induced by watching television Some persons who are susceptible during their teenage years outgrow the condition about 25 by age 25 As a result
42. usical selection with a light and sound program Try it and you will understand With iLightz being iPod friendly the combination of listening to your favorite songs and ex periencing a light and sound session has never been easier First choose which iLightz session you feel like playing Then access the audio file in your iPod and decide which selection you would like to listen to Hit play then pause and insert unit into the iPod port of your iLightz When the ten second countdown for your iLightz session reaches zero both the iLightz session and iPod selection will begin playing Please Note Before docking your iPod on the iLightz system please insert the iPod adaptor that came with your iPod into the iLightz iPod adaptor cavity If your iPod did not come with an adaptor or you have misplaced it please check with your local iPod accessory retailer for purchasing the correct adaptor or a multiple adaptor kit If you dock your iPod on the iLightz without an adaptor or an incorrect adaptor the iPod will not fit securely on the iLightz docking connector and you risk damaging the iLightz docking connector Such dam age is not covered by the warranty iLightz iPod cavity without adapter iLightz iPod cavity with adapter If you do not have an iPod no problem The iLightz has a port on the right rear side of the unit designed specifically for the stereo patch cord that is included with your iLightz system Just connect that cord to the e
43. xternal input port and the other end to the headphone port of your CD player cassette deck computer or any audio sound source that has a headphone port Adjust the volume of the music via your sound source and the audio beats of the light and sound session via the iLightz Do you enjoy rock and roll Try listening to an energize high beta and gamma frequencies session to the accompaniment of the Stones or AC DC Audiogasm by Thomas Michael can also be an excellent choice Almost all fast paced music combined with high frequency sessions can get you proverbially wired Rock not your style Heart beating too fast already Need to slow down and shed that stress Go the other way Try listening to slower paced music with sessions in the alpha and or theta frequency range After experiencing this type of session you won t need to swallow that valium You will feel naturally relaxed Try this method with your favorite selection of soft music or environmental sound effects Like I said the experience 15 very hard to describe What if you are dealing with some issues and you have a self help CD to assist you 1n overcom ing your problems Combine it with a light and sound session in the alpha and or theta fre quency range 26 By using light and sound while listening to the spoken words you should find it easier to accept the information that 15 being spoken compared to just listening to the words by itself Why Be cause utilizing light and sou
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