Mindlights User Manual - Bio
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1. Customization Standard settings Uses the settings which are comfortable for most people Customization Gives you several possibilities of customization for visual and acustic settings K VERONELLI MINDFIELD BIOSYSTEMS www mindfield de In this part of the menu you can first of all choose the duration of your session By sliding the controller the duration can be adjusted to your personal demands The standard preference which has proven to be 30 minutes for most people is already activated In order to benefit from the session we do not recommend sessions that last less than 10 minutes Step 4 Setting up the MindLights During this part you can choose between the options standard settings and parameter adjustments The standard settings are subject related preferences that are optimal for most people If you do not wish to make individual adjustments confirm your selection This will guide you to the last window of the session generator look up p 24 step 12 review If you do want to make individual adjustments please chose the other option Paramter Adjustments Step 3 Adjusting Parameters With the following steps you can further i individualise your session They are not mandatory though If you do not wish to make any further adjustments then simply choose the standard settings This is the first menu that opens for parameter adjustments Generator of sessions Step 3 isual variation2. 36 Step 3 Choosing the Duration of a SESSION 0 0 essence 17 5 3 6 Background Noise and Breathing Patterns c sccssscsssseesseeseeeseeeee 37 Step 4 Setting Up the Mindlights ccscesssssscssssssssesssesrssessserseseserees 17 5 4 Adjusting and Cloning of Frequency Markers cccsssesessssssseessseeesseee 32 Step 5 Adjusting Parameters cisisccasteasarcasnstecrsevsiauetsdnesmesansumuonvieciaecss 18 5 5 Fast Forwarding during a Session ccccssssssssssessssssteesssseeesssseesesseeeeeee 39 Step 6 Choosing the Light Stimulation 00 cececeeeeeseeeteeeteeeeeteeeeteeeeeeeen 18 5 6 Manipulating a Session during Playback ccsssscscssssessssesessseveesseeesseee 39 SU Pera OPIN NESE ONO AMANO tree eterna 13 5 7 Extended editing mode ccccccessessesssesssesssersesesersteeesersesesersseeserens 39 Step 8 Choosing the Frequency Variation ceccccsccecssscereseseereseseeerees 20 Step 9 Phase Variation sisch sacendc tesaetcesedacvaetieiesetnheadaodstonsaentescepcemusececmesion 21 A a iv oreecee nema en Step 10 Acoustic Variation unnn 37 7e Loading an EXISTING SESSION rossica aae EE EE 42 Step TI NOLE acusen EE S 23 Details for Advanced USCIS cccccccecscssesecsesscsecseescsecsetscsecsescsecscececseeeen 43 Step 12 Respiratory SUpport sssisssssssessrrerristnnnseenenrerrnrnnnnseeennenrnnrnnnnnenns 24 8 Brief Description Button Functions cccssssessseesstesssesssesssessseetssesssestsseeasensee 44145
3. More points with medium randomization High Many points with high randomization Preview on MindLights FF oO The preview on the MindLights gives you a 30 minute session which is compressed to one minute X MINDFIELD www mindfield de Frequency variations e If you would like to experience a relaxative session we recommend the selection of a low frequency variation This means that there will be longer time periods inbetween the frequency markers resulting in longer time periods for changes in stimulation frequency and color e For the brain to receive a more diversified and stimulating session we recommend a medium level of frequency variation More markers will be implemented and there will be more audio visual shifts e For the area of performance improvement we recommend a high level of frequen cy variation The session will include a lot of shifts in audio visual stimulation Step 9 Phase Variation Generator of sessions Step 6 ariation of phase Now you can choose if you prefer synchronal or alternating visual stimulation of left and right eye Variation of phase Synchron Alternating Left and right LEDs are alternating Synchronal and alternating It is randomly choose if a visual transition is synchronal or alternating Preview on MindLights Q Q C MINOEIELD INDFIELD BIOSYSTEMS www inindfield de The MindLights LED mask includes integrated LED diodes These diodes are aligned
4. Please choose the way of visual stimulation Visual variation t Sinus TER rtrt Only organic Feeling sinus waves Sinus and triangle Adds some triangle controling of LEDs to sinus wave control All ways of stimulation Sinus triangle and rectangle Preview on MindLights FF oO The preview on the MindLights shows you all visual variations changing every 3 seconds N MINDFIELD www mindfield de Step 6 Choosing the Light Stimulation You can choose between a sinus shaped triangle shaped and rectangle shaped variati on of light intensity Please use the preview function within the software Play button to see the differences between the different variation patterns Put on the MindLights LED mask which is included in delivery and watch the different light stimulations If you wish to experience all of the various light stimulations during a session click on the last button labeled All Light Stimulations Step 7 Choosing the Color Variation Generator of sessions Step 4 Color variation Please choose your prefered colors and way of visual stimulation Color variation Only primary colors Colors fitting to topic are choosen by us Primary and secondary colors Uses also colors which are derived from primary ones All colors Uses all posible colors of the MindLights Preview on MindLights Q Oo The preview on the MindLights gives you a 30 minute session which is compressed to one minute M
5. The following window opens Generator of sessions Step 2 Background music Please choose your prefered background music and confirm your choice Name of music Description 2 At a lake Water waves and birds at a lake l Cicadas at the afternoon Typical sounds of cicadas in summer Brook in the forest Birds and insects at at brook Heavy storm and rain It is getting wet and unpleasant 2 Pulsed sounds Floating tones and slow beats 2 Rainforest The immense diversity of sounds of the rainforest and what you will hear anyhow 2 The silence of the night Slight waves Slight waves by the sea 2 Sounds of the future Artificial floating sounds lt Preview on MindLights oO C No background music BIOSTETEMG www mindfield de Please make sure that you have connected your headphones Now you can choose a music track and then play it by clicking on the Play button By clicking on Stop you can terminate the playback of the track If you do not wish to integrate a piece of music into your session simply set a check mark in the box labeled No Background Music After you habe chosen and verified your piece of music proceed to the next part of the menu Step 3 Choosing the Duration of a Session Generator of sessions Step 3 Sessionlange Please choose the length of the session Length Please choose the length of the session A suggested length is set by default 30 Minutes
6. 5 4 Adjusting and Cloning of Frequency Markers Artanesennrds Port iual properting Acces al properties Badoak Teese 0 03 00 000 hemizma regency 1070 ha Anry coher CS eordey he Adjusting the Frequency Markers Click and hold down your mouse button then drag a frame around the markers in the canvas which you want to copy Then click on any area inside the frame and move it to the desired location With this procedure you can position and edit the markers at the same time Click in the canvas again to deselect the frame and proceed with other adjustments in the same manner Cloning of Frequency Markers If you wish to copy frequency markers again create a frame around them and chose the function copy from the frequency setting window After confirming the process the markers that you have selected before now appear to the right of the frame This procedure can be repeated as often as you like Change between frequency markers and transitions When you have selected a single marker or transition you can step forward to the next marker transition by pressing Tab and backwards by Shift Tab 5 5 Fast Forwarding during a Session At the point when you have created your own session you have the opportunity to rewind or fast forward within it You can click hold and drag the fast forward bar within the composition towards the start or the end of the session It is visible the entire time 5 6 Manipulati
7. in intensity as the frequency rises It is adapted to the human sense of hearing Brownian Noise Brownian noise is a dark sounding noise that reminds of a waterfall or a thunder strike It sounds the same for almost all people Step 12 Respiratory Support Generator of sessions Step 9 Breathing aid Please choose if you like to have breathing aid tones over the whole session Breathing aid No breathing aid g Breathing aid Time for a full breath Inhale and Exhale 10 0 10 0 Seconds Preview on MindLights oO MINDFIELD Omen CEY Z www mindfield de Your session can be enhanced through an audio track of a breathing sound You will find more information regarding this subject on page 37 of this manual Step 13 Checking the Settings Before the session starts you can see the most important settings in an overview If you do not wish to make any further changes you can now start your session Step 14 Final Adjustments of Luminance and Volumes You now have a final chance of adjusting EEE all acoustic and visual settings of the MindLights LED mask and the head phones Just listen to and look at your preferen ces and change them by dragging the sliders When you have finished confirm your selection with a check mark Your session will now begin Step 15 Start Playback of the Session After you have clicked on the check BEMP mark the MindLights window opens Star
8. software requests it during installation Turn on your PC If you have more than one user account chose the one that has administrator status Connect the Mind lights USB stick to a free port of your computer OF instali4j Wizard e Mindfield MindLights is preparing the install4j Wizard 2 On the USB stick you will find a file labeled g poms a a lnstall exe Double click on the file The software installation starts and the driver unit of the Mindlights is installed too Be 9 _ i sure to activate the check mark in the box Pitot Connect a UE Mei Auto Di 3 The driver unit will now ask you to connect a USB Multi Channel Audio Device to your PC These are the Mindlights Please connect the USB plug of the Mindlights to a free USB port of your PC now Then click on retry ae cow 4 After the successfull installation of the driver unit you will have to restart your PC You should not start the MindLights Software before this restart Important notice The driver unit will only be installed to the current USB port of your PC If you disconnect the Mindlights from your PC and then reconnect them for another session on a different USB port you will have to install the driver unit again for this port We therefore recommend always using the same USB port You can also install the driver unit seperately To do that you have to execute the file setup exe wh
9. the casing Please treat the Mind lights with care Do not expose the Mindlights to any kind of strong vibration or shock Please make sure that no liquid reaches the inside of the Mindlights LED mask or the PC Don t store any liquids e g drinking glass near the devices Never open the casing of the Mindlights In case of a problem please contact the support of Mindfield Biosystems Ltd The contact data can be found at the end of this manual When you have read all the safety instructions you are ready for your first session with the Mindlights 1 1 Technical Data of the Mindfield Mindlights e 4 Multicolor LEDs 2 for each eye e Stereo sound over earphone connection e Continuous and latency free triggering of the LEDs with multichannel soundchip modulation e Operating voltage 5 Volt at the USB connection of a PC e Current drain approx 150mA 1 2 Maintenance and Reparation The Mindlights are basically maintenance free The LED lights have an average du rability of many thousand hours Every unit of the MindLights is tested thoroughly before delivery Small differences in the features of color and luminance between the LED lights are contingent to production and do not need to be repaired Please contact us immediately though should the deviation increase with time or if individual colors are not properly displayed We do not take any responsibility for improper application 1 3 Cleaning We recommend
10. tissue e MindLights suitcase Q PROFESSIONAL AU UDIO VISUAL STIMULATION M MINDFIELD Areas of Application for the MindLights The MindLights are a product for the benefits of your health and the promotion of your well being The current state of experience allows for the following range of applications this state ment is not exhaustive Mental Fitness and Vitality e Increase in powers of concentration comprehension and memory e Overcoming tiredness and states of exhaustion Relaxation and Stress Management e Procuring states of deep relaxation e Elevation of stress resistance Meditation Mental Training Trance and Hypnosis e Procure meditative trance like states of consciousness e Hypnagogic experience of images and imaginary journeys e Promotion of creativity and brainstorming ability e Utilization of hypnagogic state for autosuggestion affirmation Sleep e Overcoming problems of falling asleep and insomnia e Procuring a healthy and recreative sleep Table of Contents Welcome 1 INTO GUCHON sssrinin AA 3 5 Manual Generation of a Session cceessccecececccceccecseccccecentseccececstaueeeeenetseess 26 FS CU E T E ea AE et vcore cacao E T 4 AAE OM A A E E E 27 Scope of Delivery Areas Of Application cccccseccsssescssesseesssseersesseeeens 5 Devel PlayOacks IMOMMAUON dcsckveccdsacsacssrta seine i 28 TDR Ot ONTENTS garaira TE E 6 7 sA S TU E E E 29 Te Safety MINS Uh CONS cinoma a 8 5 1 4 Master C
11. to be recycled as electrical C pid waste according to the legal requirements n Contact Information Manufacturer Mindfield Biosystems Ltd Bogenstr 11 D 14169 Berlin Germany Phone 49 0 30 319 80 268 Fax 49 0 30 812 96 145 E Mail info mindfield de For further inquiries problems and warranty cases please contact us via e mail or visit our website www mindfield de Please never send any unrequested or freight forward packages to us since we cannot accept them MINDFIELD BIOSYSTEMS
12. topic Create a new session manually O Creates a new session manually Please note that also generated sessions by topic can be freely adjusted to your preferences after generation Load an existing session Loads an existing session You can load sessions from other users which are copied into the Folder C Dokumente und O Einstellungen Thomas Weienfels Eigene Dateien MindLights Sessions before Show this dialog at startup MINDFIELD www mnindfield de You now have the following 3 options 1 Automatic Generation of a new Session p 15 2 Manual Generation of a Session p 26 3 Loading an existing Session p 42 4 Automatic Generation of a New Session By clicking on the following button you will be guided to the subject selection Generate a new session Generates a new session by choosen topic Step 1 Choosing a Topic The following window opens Generator of sessions Step 1 Choose topic Please choose one of the following topics and confirm your choice Topic Description Deep relaxation Better sleep A stimulation of the delta and sub delta frequency band can help with sleeping disorders Studies have also shown clinical improvements for patients with Fibromyalgia Berg et al 1999 In some cases this session can also help with anxiety disorders The main part of the stimulation is between 0 2 Hz and 4 Hz You should only use these sessions in the evening or at nigh
13. An investigation concerning migraine and tension headache resulted in a reduction of pain intensity in 49 of 50 patients and migraine disappeared completely in 36 patients The university of Hamburg has years of experience in the treatment of tinnitus patients with audiovisual stimulation The stimulation patterns for tinnitus treatment used in the MindLights r Software are provided by professor Dr Dipl Psych S Tonnies Further information on studies and publications is available on our website www mindfield de 1 Collura T F 2001 Application of repetitive visual stimulation to EEG neurofeedback protocols Journal of Neurotherapy 6 1 47 70 2 Frederick J A Timmerman D L Russell H L amp Lubr J F 2004 EEG coherence effects of audio visual stimula tion AVE at dominant and twice dominant alpha frequency Journal of Neurotherapy 8 4 25 42 3 Huang T L amp Charyton C 2008 A comprehensive review of the psychological effects of brainwave entrain ment Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine 14 5 4 Anderson D 1989 The treatment of migraine with variable frequency photic stimulation Headache 29 154 155 5 S Tonnies 2006 Entspannung fur Tinnitusbetroffene durch Photostimulation HNO 2006 54 481 486 Scope of Delivery e MindLights USB stick incl software driver unit amp manual PDF e MindLights LED mask e MindLights headphones e MindLights manual e MindLights cleaning
14. Help menu manual as a PDF file Switches to the Music mode Options change language and preferences Remove audio track from the session Changes from Software Version 1 0 to 1 2 New functions Extended editing mode can be activated from the Options menu visible grid option to start a session at a certain predefined point milliseconds timescale Keyboard shortcuts for Start Pause Stop X C V Switching through markers and transitions with TAB und Shift TAB Bugs resolved Various symbol errors Changes from Software Version 1 2 to 1 3 New functions Performance improvement for Windows Vista and Windows 7 not XP or Mac through triggering in native C Slider adjustments can be embedded in the session file and can be done automati cally When starting directly from the USB stick the software checks for the drivers and installs them if necessary New folder layout on the USB Stick PDF files will be displayed in an external reader if installed The MindLights software can be launched from a network volume There is a desktop shortcut to start a novel demo session directly Starting the software with the parameter open filename will launch a session directly At first startup the software suggests to play a demo session All sliders default to 50 at first startup All dialogues are adjusted for usability with larger font sizes The Software remembers folder choices for music and attachments Buttons in sess
15. INDFIELD Osere ORY 1 www m indfield de In this part of the menu you can choose a set of predefined colors for your session e Option Primary Colors Only a few subject related and predefined colors will be utilized e Option Secondary Colors Similar colors will be added to the subject related primary colors e Option All Colors All colors which can be generated by the LEDs will be used e g green or a very bright pink The selection of colors for the subjects was influenced by classical of color theory and by experiments of their effects on the human electroencephalogram Principally colors like green and yellow have a comforting effect and colors like blue white and red sig nal color have agitating effects However this can be perceived differently from person to person Therefore you can always change the colors to your preferred colors even during automatically generated sessions 3 Raza et al 2005 A critical analysis of chromo therapy and its scientific evolution Step 8 Choosing the Frequency Variation In the section labeled Frequency Variation you can a the intervals a audio visual stimuli during the session You have the choice between three frequency variation levels low medium and high level of frequency variation Generator of sessions Step 5 Frequency variation Please choose the degree of frequency variation Frequency variation Low Little points with low randomization Medium
16. OF O E eaa sto ay tee e A Software version changes Contact oo eeeeeecseeesseeeseeeeeeeseeseeeeseeteseeeeeean 46 47 Step 14 Final Adjustments of Luminance and Volume ccccceeeteereeeees 25 Step 15 Start Playback of the Session cccssessseseesesetsesstseesserseereaeen 25 1 Safety Instructions for the MindLights If you suffer from epilepsy or there are people in your family who do you should only use the Mindlights after having consultated your physician Disregarding this advice can cause an epileptic seizure As a basic guideline always abort a session immediately should any sort of indisposi tion occur Some people react sensitively to quick visual amenities photosensitivity If you fall into this group of people then please use the Mindlights with special caution When you watch TV or play videogames and the rapid change of the images on screen cause you to experience illness or dizziness the Mindlights may also have these effects on you Furthermore Application of the Mindlights is contraindicated e during treatment with medication such as antipsychotic drugs e g antidepres sants neuroleptic drugs or mind altering drugs e in the case of alcohol abuse e if disorders of the central nervous system can t be excluded Please make sure that the USB and earphone cables are not strained or flexed Also do not place any sharp items on the cables Do not bend the Mindlights nor apply pressure on
17. artAudio HD Bereit Lautsprecher MindLights Device V Standardger t Als Standard Eigenschaften O Lectiprecher Setup Wahlen Sie fre Konfiguration aus Watten Ser die Lautiprechercinittiyess an Ge Ger Lortigyrstion cer Compinert entipneht a fixken See sure Tester auf onen beliebipen Lautoerecher Caen at As soon as the software starts it automatically searches for updates and newer versions of the software In order for the software to conduct this search your PC has to have a working internet connection Should this be the case you will be provided with the following hint A new version of this software is available and can be downloaded free of charge on our website www mindfield de Our website also provides further information regarding this subject 3 Handling the MindLights Starting the Program If you have chosen to create a desktop icon during the installation process you can now start the software with a click on this icon You can find the start option in the Windows tm Start Menu as well Furthermore there is a shortcut on your desktop to start a demo session After starting the software you will see the following startup menu Startdialog Please choose if you want to generate a session by topic create a session manually or load an existing session Action Generate a new session Generates a new session by choosen
18. ea of the canvas to set your first fre quency marker The marker will start to blink Click and drag on the marker to move it around anywhere on the surface The following window shows how particular para meters such as time and frequency dynamically adjust according to your commands The time and frequency parameters can either be adjusted by clicking and dragging the markers or by manually entering the desired values More infor mation on certain wave frequencies and their effects can be found on page 40 41 5 2 2 Primary Secondary Colors You can click in the two color fields to open the color picking window Now you can choose which colors shall be used for stimulation at this point of the session If your primary and secondary colors are the same you will only see one color The reset button will set the colors back to black and white They can then be redefined according to your adjustments Adjustments Point Time 0 16 33 315 himm ss ms Frequency 6 14 hz Primary color Secondary color is Properties Paste Point Show preview Clone Choose color For point Grundtarben EEEH EEHEHE BER ai EHEHE EE HETEN EE SEES EE EHEHEH Benutzerndetinierte Farben i Farben mereme Abbrechen ma 5 2 3 Deleting Frequency Markers Select an existing frequency marker and then click on the delete button in the prefe rences window 5 2 4 Copyi
19. ich can be found in the subdirectory driver on the USB stick The installation of the software is not necessary You can operate the software directly from the USB stick In the primary directory there is a file labeled Start exe Double click on this file The software is now loaded directly from the USB stick and your sessions will be automatically saved to the folder labeled sessions on the USB stick 2 2 Soundcard Configuration only for Windows After you have successfully installed all of the components and restarted your PC you will see the following symbol in your taskbar F Double click on the symbol and the con figuration window imaged to the right will open OFIC TET Bay TNA At the top left side of the win dow you will find a setting labeled Systemeingang System input which is still preset to 2 CH after the driver unit installation Please change this option to 8 CH From now on the MindLights are triggered correctly Confirm your command by clicking on OK Explanation The MindLights act like an external soundcard of your PC As soon as the MindLights are connected to the PC they are defined as the standard souncard with windows For example if you listen to music or watch a video during the time when the MindLights are still connected you will hear the sound coming from the headphones of the MindLights If you disconnect the MindLights from the USB connection your no
20. in a horizontal line Option Synchronous All LEDs light up at the same time the right and left eye are visually stimulated syn chronously Option Alternating The left and right eye will be stimulated reversely Option Both The software randomly generates phases of alternating and synchronous stimulation within the session Step 10 Acoustic Variation Generator of sessions Step 7 Modulation of tones Please choose your preferences for tone properties Modulation of tones Binaural tones Only binaural tones with little variation in pitch O Binaural and monaural tones Random selection of binaural and monaural tones Isochronic tones O Only isochronic tones O Isochronic and pulsed tones Isochronic and pulsed tones O All modulations Binaural monaural isochrone and pulsed tones Preview on MindLights FF Oo CY MINDFIELD NJ BIOSYSTEMS www mindfield de Binaural Monaural Sounds represent sounds that are created by the brain due to slightly different frequencies applied to each ear When trying to process these sounds the brain creates an acoustic beat interference sound Isochronal Sounds are probably the most effective way of stimulating the brain An isochronal sound consists of a series of several beats that sound to a special frequency This sound stimulates the brain very effectively because it arises and also fades away very rapidly Pulsed Sounds The option pulsed sound
21. ion wizard are easier to distinguish The session texts have been revised Improved performance for loading editing playing The de installer shows the Mindfield logo Bugs resolved Errors when cloning markers in zoomed view Selection rectangle at the window edge deleting history works as it should EC Declaration of Conformity for the Mindfield MindLights Accordance with the following directive s The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive EMC 2004 108 EG RoHS Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances 201 1 65 EU WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2002 96 EG amp 2008 34 EG The manufacturer Mindfield Biosystems Ltd Bogenstrafse 11 D 14169 Berlin Germany WEEE Reg Nr DE 24465971 hereby declares that the following product Mindfield MindLights complies with all applicable essential requirements of the directives It is in conformity with the applicable requirements of the following documents DIN EN 60950 1 Information technology equipment Safety Part 1 General requi rements 2011 01 DIN EN 55022 Information technology equipment Radio distur bance characteristics Limits and methods of measurement 2008 05 DIN EN 55024 Information technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement 201 1 09 Place Berlin Date 24th of September 2011 Niko Hubner Kosney Managing Director Miho Wilna The Mindfield MindLights have
22. just as with a frequency marker After clicking on the line the following E window will appear We will now explain visual properties Acoustical properties Background all of the included functions Allcolors Red Green Ble Function Sinus Symmetry J E Phase T i l l l Properties Paste 5 3 1 Visual Transition Transitions between frequency markers can be interpolated with all colors and the primary colors red green and blue You can use the preview function to try the different styles and chose the one that suits you best Copying Transitions You can save your adjustments by clicking on copy The parameters will be pasted to another transition by clicking on paste All adjustments that you have made will be copied 5 3 2 Function Waveforms The integrated LED lights can perform the visual stimulation through three different waveforms The following waveforms can be selected in the window function Sinus Rectangle Triangle 5 3 3 Symmetry The symmetry weight of a primary color to its secondary color can be adjusted with a slider The emphasis of which color is displayed at what point in time can be changed for every single transition between frequency markers Just move the slider to the desired composition of the color spectrum between frequency markers 5 3 4 Phase This slider can be used to generate time shifted visual stimulation for the left and the
23. n the canvas and the following info window will appear Creek in a Forest F The track can be played back at full length or at a Time 3 defined length by setting in and out points Alternatively you can change the duration by clicking and dragging with the mouse on the frame Description and informationen about Sessions Start time 23595 hinmiss You can also add a file to the information e g a PDF file containing further 5 l Se can ENES himmiss information You can write down the information in various languages Reset length 00 20 01 Creek in a Forest Edy The Fading allows you to adjust the parame Time Fading ters Fade in ms The volume of your audio track will then be faded ael 3000 l A smoothly so that there will be a nice transition from one track to a another 6 ole 5 1 4 Master Control Other Program Buttons The following main controller will allow you to adjust the individual luminance and volume of all the elements included in the session Controller LED brightness Before the session starts you can adjust all of the audio visual effects here This allows for an individual composition of the session The effects can also be changed throug hout the session Your can save the position of the controllers for a specific session To do this you must have chosen advanced editing in the options menu When you load a session now you can choose in the option
24. ng a Color Selection When you have selected your own primary and secondary color you can easily save your adjustments by clicking in the copy field The parameters will be transferred by clicking on another frequency marker and then clicking the paste button 5 2 5 Preview Function After you have made all your desired adjustments for time frequency and colors you can check them again Activate the preview function by clicking in the preview box page 32 image at the top left Put on the MindLights LED mask and the headphones and look at your audio visual adjustments In addition you can adjust every parameter with the main controller in the canvas When you are pleased with your preferences you can set your next frequency marker This work pattern can be repeated all the time By activating the preview function it will stay on for all following markers The LED s will flash slower though If you want to see the chosen frequency in the preview just click in the field where you can enter the frequency with your mouse while the preview is playing 5 3 Editing Transitions There will always be a transition between two frequency markers Basically the software will try to smoothly interpolate the differences in frequency and color These transitions are displayed in the form of lines Click on this line and the editing mode will be activated For your easy orientation the transition will then be portrayed blinking
25. ng a Session during Playback During playback of a session you have the possibility of directly manipulating the various frequency markers This will help you to create more professional ses sions and will save time This option has to be activated at the start of the session and should only be selected when you will actually change the parameters This will put higher demand on your computer s performance ressources Ready to start Start playing in seconds Cancel 5 7 Extended editing mode You can activate the extended editing mode in the options menu It provides you with the following extras a Background grid for exact positio ning of markers b Setting a timed starting point for the session e g to skip certain parts while testing c Time scale in milliseconds for exact positioning while playing 6 Information on Wave Frequency Areas The left side of the canvas will show a frequency scale image on page 38 It ranges from 0 Hz 30 Hz Generally the various frequency waves will be displayed in terms of color When you click on a frequency marker within the canvas and move it to the higher Hz area the background color of the canvas will change its color accordingly You can obtain information on the particular frequency areas by opening the PDF do cuments with the taskbar Every frequency area has a greek alphabetic character When you drag a frequency marker to a higher frequency range the col
26. noise available where the colors denote certain frequency distributions that sound differently Of course you also have the opportunity to switch off this function Another stimulating but also calming influence is the individually manageable training of breathing patterns Breathing Patterns According to a lot of clinical studies slow and smooth breaths has a calming effect on the autonomous nervous system but also on the sympathetic and parasympathetic parts of the vegetative nervous system nervous systems Current studies show that the right breathing techniques increase heart rate variability HRV At rest and relaxation the HRV turns into heart coherence optimal synchrony between rhythm of heart beat breath and blood pressure The body can regenerate very effici ently This condition can be trained and faciliated intentionally As clinical studies have proven the heart rate increases while a person inhales and decreases as the person exhales It has also been proven that long and smooth breath cycles lasting approx 10 seconds provide the most benefits This would result in 6 breath cycles per minute You should fully inhale AND exhale during the whole session The rhythmical breathing sounds can guide your breath pattern In order to increase your heart rate variability we recommend you train with a breath cycle of 10 seconds Activate the breath training and then adjust the desired rhythm with the slider
27. ontrol Other Program BUttONS ssssssssssssssstsstrsssssssnstnstnsnnnnn 30 AEE e e e E ne ene 9 5 1 5 Editor FUNCLION so sssssseseeeessssteeessssseeeeeeesttnnennnnneeeeceesiinnenensneeeeeeenste 31 1 2 Maintenance and Reparation ccsccccccscssessessesestsseesteseesessessessessesseesen 9 5 2 Placing Editing of Frequency Markers ssessssssssssseeeeeeeeeetiiie 32 MSC AI cece cast ben nesie enes 9 5 2 1 Time and Frequency s ss sssssssssssssstrstssnstrsnrsnstrstrnnnnnnnnnsnrnnn araea 32 PIG OS e EOE E A E E E A E 9 5 2 2 Primary Secondary COlOT ss sssssssssssssstsstrsnstrstrnstnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnnnn nnana 32 2 Installation Setting up Operation oo cecsecesseeeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeesseeeseeeeseeeseten 10 cae perenne een Manche ce 2 1 Software and Driver unit Installation of the Mindlights ein 11 5 2 4 om a a SIC PITE OE E A T 33 2 2 Confiqutating the soundcard of the MindlightS mearen 12 13 5 2 5 aed eae E ose ea AE EN A A E T eeee 33 2 3 Software Updates Mindlights n 13 5 3 Eding TAM SILIONS acresce a EAEE 34 5 3 1 Visual Transition COPYMUMCTION scinni eein enas 34 J Handing ME Mindig iiS seein e E 14 EEE AE EE E NO FA Scorer acececonseacee ocsorsssrtacostere acter stor sae 35 4 Automatic Generation Of a S SSION ssyssssrastrssaan anaE 15 BB SMC e EAE EAE E 35 Aep T CMOOSING ATOPIC soapie E ene 15 a P S s A E AA E T 35 Step 2 Choosing the Background MUSIC sc sssesiseesiivereeiniennvenen 16 5 3 5 Acoustic Transition o s
28. or of the canvas and the greek letter change automatically Delta Frequency range 0 to 4Hz O Use frequency markers from 0 to 4 Hz for the following e Deep relaxation e Meditation e Insomnia e Pain reduction Theta Frequency range 4 to 8 Hz O Use frequency markers from 4 to 8 Hz for the following Deep relaxation Stress reduction Meditation Insomnia Hypnosis Day dreaming Hypagnogic consciousness Drifting to a sleeping state Alpha Frequency range 8 to 12Hz OU Use frequency markers between 8 to 12 Hz for the following e Deep relaxation e Meditation e Learning and memory training Low Beta Frequency range 12 to 18 Hz Ip Use frequency markers between 12 to 18 Hz for the following e Training of attention e Improvement of learning and memory e Relaxed and focused attention e Locomotory damping e Help with insomnia Hauri 1982 Beta Frequency range 18 to 24 Hz B Use frequency markers between 18 to 24 Hz for the following e Activation e Performance improvement e Attention training Higher Beta Frequency range 24 to 30H32 hp Use frequency markers between 24 to 30 Hz for the following e Strong activation e Strong stimulation e Stress induction 7 Loading an Existing Session rane Dri thet me Poet Lene li mia Thirr Pereri i yin I rgen urban Hatmi GA Lethon mnt folgenden Liretelurses Optieche Vieriation Saud arbeuariation Mur Privedefarbesr Pian pa p diumii
29. pers on our website www mindfield de The MindLights provide you with all the advantages of this technology The inexperi enced user will find it easy to get used to the subject and reach his goals The sophis ticated user will find a maximum of flexibility The possibilities of individually adjusting the MindLights to your demands are greater than for any other product This provides you with the maximal benefits so you can achieve results in the shortest amount of time This manual elaborates in detail on all functions of the MindLights and the annexed software for your PC which controls the device Scope of delivery includes a poster which briefly explains the most important parts so you can start right away Have fun with this individual and high quality product Made in Germany 1 Huang et al 2008 A Comprehensive Review Of The Psychological Effects Of Brainwave Entrainment 2 Thomas Budzynski Ph D The Clinical Guide to Sound and Light Research on audio visual stimulation Extensive scientific studies have been performed to investigate the effects of audio visual stimulation Studies using electroencephalography EEG data have shown changes in the brain s electrical activity caused be the auditive and visual stimuli Furthermore clinical stu dies have shown improvements in the field of stress and anxiety problems pain re duction and positive effects on concentration disorders and behavioral abnormalities
30. r simply create new ones The audio tracks you have used are included int the session file mlt Therefore you only have to copy one single file if you wante to share your sessions with someone else You can start a session directly when loading the Mindights EXE file by adding the parame ter open filename All elements such as the driver unit the MindLights software the audio tracks and the sessions are included on the USB stick You can easily duplicate and share the stick for example if you want to lend them to a friend The USB stick must be named Mind Lights Software though We thoroughly support the exchange of sessions between users in specific cases even the selling of special sessions 8 Brief Description Button Functions Generate session gt Gi ik Open an existing session Create a new session Save the session Delete History This function allows you to go back in the menu This function confirms your selection Confirms the entire selection of a session opening of the canvas Information symbol for choosing the duration of the session Aa Choice between standard and individual parameters Creation of a new session Extending the session to max 2 hours keyboard shortcut X Playback of a session Pausing the session keyboard shortcut V Halting the session Quit the MindLights program Attach read personal session information
31. r supply unit since the laptop battery will quickly run low due to the power drain of the Mindlights over the USB port Furthermore application via battery may fail to supply 5 Volts on the USB port constantly which can cause problems Advices for Apple users of the Mindfield MindLights The MindLights software supports Mac OS If you start the software directly from the X 10 5 Leopard 10 6 Snow Leopard and USB stick the folders musics and sessi 10 7 Lion ons on the USB stick are the sources for music files and sessions and your own ses There is no need for any driver installation sions will be saved there for the MindLights If you install the software which is recom mended for best performance just use the file Install dmg on the USB stick You need at least Java 6 to install or start the software Use the apple software up date tool In a local installation your own sessions are stored in the folder Home MindLights Sessions You can start the MindLights Software di rectly from the USB stick using the Start app shortcut for the file Start app in the folder start Mac Start app To de install the software just drag the soft ware icon to the recycle bin Mac standard 2 1 Software and Driver unit Installation of the Mindlights for Microsoft Windows IMPORTANT before starting the installation Only connect the Mindlights to the USB port of your PC after the
32. rent session by clicking on the save button or you can save your sessions under a new name Delete History You can reduce the file size of your session by eliminating the buffer storage of the current session This will only save the current version and the required disk space decreases Caution Former versions of the session can not be restored after deleting the history This canvas will open once you have clicked on manual generation of a session image on page 14 or on the New button 5 1 2 Playback Information 5 1 3 Music Opening the Music Editor O Ae ea e False By clicking on this button you can add your own audio track to the session These buttons allow you to play stop and pause the session images from left to right The following button will appear Add an Audio Track The explorer window appears and you can chose an audio file either from the MindLights library or your own library Information By clicking on this button you will open a context menu that contains infor mation regarding the cur rent session You can change and or enhance this infor mation with your own data If you have composed your own session you can create the corresponding descripti on here After you have selected your track it will appear in the MindLights The surface of the MindLights now has a slightly grey hue and the title of your track is displayed Now simply click on any spot i
33. right side A phase angle of 0 stands for synchronous stimulation of the left and the right side while 180 stands for exactly alternating stimulation The values in between are intermediate time shifts between these two extremes See also page 21 phase variation 5 3 5 Acoustic Transition This tab allows you to create your own acoustic transitions By clicking on function you can chose monaural binaural isochronic or pulsed sound stimulation patterns t An explanation of the various audio frequencies can be found on page 22 Each and every sound sound stimulation pattern has three possible adjustments that can be made e Base frequency Determines the sound frequency between 20Hz and 1000Hz It is used for generating a different sound between the tones for the left and the right ear e Modulation depth Here modulation describes the preintended transition bet ween one key and another This function is only available for pulsed sounds e Phase This function allows you to incorporate a phase from 0 180 into the various audio frequencies 5 3 6 Background Noise and Breathing Patterns ra t An explanation on the various forms of noise can be found on page 23 p pag Apart from the visual and acoustic transitions there is another acoustical function that helps the user during the session First of all you have the opportunity to incorporate a background noise at specific markers There is white pink and brownian
34. rmal soundcard will again act as standard soundcard Music and other audio files will then playback over the existing soundcard Connecting the Headphones Then you can connect the stereo jack headphone plug to the provided jack input of the MindLights LED mask Hard and software of the Mindfield MindLights are now ready to operate and you can make yourself familiar with further content of this manual Optional Alternative Setting of the MindLights to 8 Channels Alternatively you can also change the MindLights to 8 channels 8 CH via the Windows Settings To do that go to the utility of the USB Multi Channel Audio Device Navigate through the control panel of Windows untill you reach the option manage audio devices in category hardware and sound For this example we have used Windows 7 Here you can also see and alternate which soundcard is set to standard souncard Click on configurate if the MindLights are high lighted top image Change the audio channels to 7 1 Sur round in the configuration window lo wer image This is equivalent to the 8 CH in the configuration window of the USB Multi Channel Audio Device Confirm the command via Next and leave all further settings as they are 2 3 Software Updates i Sound p Die folgenden Audiowiedergabegerate sind installiert Lautsprecher Conexant 20561 SmartAudio HD Bereit SPDIF Schnittstelle ES d Conexant 20561 Sm
35. s creates a session that alternates between muting and elevating the volume of the tone which creates the perception of a pul sating sound that gains in volume In an environment with background noise pulsed sounds are easier to perceive The different options differ in subjective effectiveness so we recommend that you ex periment with all of them and find the option that best suits you Step 11 Noise Generator of sessions Step 8 Noise selection You can add noise to your session White Adds white noise which is a random signal with a Flat power gt spectral density lt Pink Adds pink noise which is a signal or process with a frequency spectrum such that the power spectral density is inversely proportional to the frequency iui Brown gt i Adds brown noise which sounds equal in all frequencies for 25 most people No noise His Only the tones selected before Preview on MindLights Q Q QO MINDFIELD BIOSYSTEMS www mindfield de White Noise White noise consists of all the frequencies of the audible range which stretches from 16 Hz to 20 kHz Within this range all the frequencies have the same sound level We experience white noise in the form of a hissing since our ears are more sensitive to high frequency sounds than to low frequency sounds White noise is usefull during treatment of tinnitus or migraine Pink Noise Pink noise also called 1 f noise is a sort of noise that decreases
36. s menu how the previous controller positions shall be treated ask ignore use always Options Click on this button to make any global changes such as language maxi mum frequency switch start menu on off acoustic transitions and fade in out durations Help The manual is provided in PDF format Quit Click on this button and the MindLights software quits The program will ask if you wish to save your current session and then close automatically 5 1 5 Editor Functions Sameas rlectitory o feo iferees Sl Extend By clicking this button you can extend the duration of the session A session has a maximum duration of 2 hours Zoom Function Click on the timeline and mark an area of it by dragging the mouse cursor and releasing it on the desired end position The selected area will now be displayed at a larger zoom level and show a slight color change You can then navigate through the session with the scrollbar Double click on the timeline to zoom out to normal scale again 5 2 Placing Editing of Frequency Markers The MindLights allow you to create your own personal sessions These consist of many individual frequency markers These frequency markers represent key frames which trigger an audio visual shift within the session You can now determine when and how these shifts will happen in your session The following parameters can be adjusted 5 2 1 Time and Frequency Click in any ar
37. t playing in seconds When you click on the play button to start the session another small window opens You can now chose a countdown for the moment you want to start the session After you have entered the number of seconds click on the start button below You now have enough time to put on your MindLights LED mask and the headphones The session starts at the time you have set the countdown The MindLights team now whishes you an exciting journey into the world of audio visual stimulation 5 Manual Generation of a Session 5 1 1 Session This chapter will provide you with an in depth overview of the MindLights The fol lowing information will allow you to manipulate the predefined sessions or create your own Generate Generates a subject related session This selection will guide you to the session generator page 15 When you are looking at the main menu click on manual generation of a session and confirm your selection with a check mark ada This will open previously saved sessions A window opens which allows you to chose and load a session page 16 The startup window opens Don t be startled by an empty gray surface You will later be able to set your own frequency markers The following options are already included in this window New This option creates a new session An empty gray canvas shows up al lowing you to set your own frequency markers Save Save as You can save your cur
38. t to not disturb your natural sleeping rhythem Improve your mental An improvement of mental power can be achieved using a stimulation in the lower beta and beta band as it corelleates with attention concentration and cognitive processes The brain increases attention and arousal also the consume of energy increases This sessions are used best in the morning after getting up Improve cognitive With increase of age we loose our cognitive power and flexibility by nature As a first function in the sign you find less blood fluctuaction and an increase of theta amplitudes allover the elderly brain Hagstadius and Risberg 1989 Gur et al 1987 Prichep et al 1994 Through a broad stimulation in the beta band with huge variation over time you can increase arousal and cognitive power in the brain This is already shown in a study from Budzynski et al 2007 J Training of AD H D stands for attencion deficit hyperactivity disorder This disorder starts often wit tah Hl 4 es concentration for in childhood and can have many faces Using a focused stimulation of low beta Mi MINDFIELD OSES C SA eE wwwmindfield de Now you can choose your individual subject via mouse click More information on each Subject is available in the respective description After you have choose your topic please confirm your choice by clicking on the arrow and choose a background music that suits you Step 2 Choosing the Background Music
39. ta Variation Dibura lone Riihi E Bashe Cina menta Laau aiu han E perm E D E Sin nea emt ahaha Aumere uted rera ded ihare Such an hihira renga bauch findet stat idii aah te basher Girja drekt fuck cher daha Laad frets diferant source If you want to load a demo session or your individual saved session you can do this by clicking on generate or the load button in the start window of the MindLights When you have stored your own sessions they will be saved to the folder labeled ses sions if you have started the software via USB stick At every automatic storage point the current state of the composition will be saved as an independent version of the session This will allow you to navigate to specific levels of the composition When the software is installed the sessions can be found in the folder MindLights Sessions which is located in the generic Windows folder for user data like My Documents If you have received sessions from other MindLights users you can copy them to this folder and then open them with your own MindLights Just click on the desired session and confirm your selection Details for Advanced Users Please use the professional capabilities of the MindLights software in order to create exciting sessions There is no other product with which you have so many possibilities in creating and sharing your own sessions You can manipulate predefined sessions in every detail o
40. the regular cleaning of the Mindlights especially when they are used by different users Please use the delivered cleaning cloth or a glasses cloth Be sure to clean only the smooth surfaces and do not let and liquid reach the covers or the splices Disconnect the Mindlights from your PC before cleaning them and also disconnect the earphones 1 4 Disposal The Mindlights are labeled electronic waste regarding disposal Therefore they are not to be disposed of with normal household waste but have to be brought to a recycling depot Before you dispose of Mindlights which have been in direct contact to users you have to make sure that the material is not contaminated When in doubt please clean and disinfect the material before disposing of it 2 Installation Setting up Operation A computer is absolutely necessary for operating the Mindlights This can be in the a stationary personal computer or as often preferred a laptop or netbook The following system settings are required e System Software Windows XP Vista or 7 in 32bit and 64bit or Apple Mac OS X 10 5 Leopard 10 6 Snow Leopard or 10 7 Lion e Minimally Intel Atom Processor with 1 2 Ghz or comparable e Minimally 1024MB working memory e Minimally 500MB free workspace on HD e g for music and sessions e A Screen with a resolution of at least 1024x600 pixels e Two free USB ports min USB 1 1 For the application with laptops we recommend using a powe
41. www mindfield de MANUAL MINDFIELD BIOSYSTEMS Welcome Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your own MindLights You now hold a high qua lity hand made high end product for enhancing your wellbeing Worldwide there is no counterpart for this product We the Mindfield Biosystems Ltd have our roots in the development of audio visual devices for stimulation and we can prove our long standing experience in this field The MindLights implement the current standards of technology which are linked to many direct demands of our customers who have contributed a lot of ideas during the development of this product The MindLights represent a device for audio visual stimulation also labeled Mind Machine AVS or audio visual Entrainment These instruments are a modern and very effective way to induce relaxation peace of mind stress reduction and an overall balance for the user This has a positive outcome for your daily routine and wellbeing To an increasing degree these devices are also applied during treatment of health issues During the last years we have seen progress in scientific research regarding audio visual stimulation Many positive effects on a broad scale of diseases such as tinnitus AD H D chronic stress burn out depression and migraine have been proven The chapter Research p 46 includes further information on this subject In addition you can find publicly available pa
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