mind alive David Alert Pro User manual

[OPERATOR’S MANUAL]
Usage and care of your AVE and CES device

Version 1, Revision 4
April 2015
W A R N I N G
The Cranio-Electro Stimulation (CES) of the DAVID ALERT Pro delivers
electrical current through the body, and should not be used by persons
with heart pacers. Additional precautions, side effects and warnings should
be read before using CES (see page 15).
All persons who:
a) have ever had an epileptic seizure of any kind,
b) suffer from any mental disorder or psychiatric illness,
c) are currently using any drugs (prescription or recreational),
d) are under the influence of alcohol,
e) have had any head injuries,
should not use the DAVID ALERT Pro unless under the supervision of a
health care provider qualified in the safe detection of seizures.
NOTICE TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
It is the responsibility of the health care provider to complete a proper
intake addressing these concerns mentioned above. Mind Alive Inc., its
employees, suppliers and distributors are exempt from any liability in
damages resulting from a seizure or psychiatric condition that may occur
from prescribing this device.
THE DAVID ALERT PRO IS NOT RECOGNIZED AS A TREATMENT OR
CURE OF ANY MEDICAL CONDITION OR DISABILITY.HOWEVER,
RESEARCH SUGGESTS THAT THE DAVID ALERT PRO IS AN
EFFECTIVE RELAXATION AND MEDITATION TOOL.
The AVE stimulation of the DAVID ALERT Pro is non-invasive.
All resulting effects are produced in the brain solely by
audio and visual stimulation.
All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part is forbidden without
the express written consent of Mind Alive Inc.
Tru-Vu Omniscreen Eyesets protected under U.S. Patent 5,709,645
© 2003-2015
Mind Alive Inc.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTICE TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS ...............................................INSIDE FRONT COVER
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 1
COMPONENT LIST ....................................................................................................................... 1
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES........................................................................................................ 1
SESSION CONTROLS............................................................................................ 2
VOLUME........................................................................................................................................ 2
INTENSITY .................................................................................................................................... 2
TONE SELECTION ........................................................................................................................ 2
HEARTBEAT SELECTION ............................................................................................................ 2
SAVING PREFERENCES ............................................................................................................... 2
AVE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................... 3
SETUP............................................................................................................................................ 3
EXTRA USER PACKAGE............................................................................................................... 3
POWER.......................................................................................................................................... 3
TURN ON/TURN OFF................................................................................................................. 4
BATTERY LEVEL.......................................................................................................................... 4
SELECTING A SESSION ................................................................................................................ 4
CES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................... 5
SETUP............................................................................................................................................ 5
RUNNING CES ............................................................................................................................. 5
100HZ MODE ............................................................................................................................. 6
CES INTENSITY ........................................................................................................................... 5
CES HINTS................................................................................................................................... 6
SOUND SYNC SESSIONS...................................................................................... 7
TONES AND HEARTBEAT ........................................................................................................... 7
QUICK START (AVE) ........................................................................................... 8
ICON DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................................................... 9
ALERT PRO SESSIONS ......................................................................................11

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGS ...........................................................................................................14
AUDIO-VISUAL ENTRAINMENT (AVE).................................................................................14
PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................14
CRANIO-ELECRO STIM (CES) ................................................................................................15
WARRANTY AND CARE....................................................................................16
RETURNING FOR REPAIRS .......................................................................................................16
FOR UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS ..................................................17
CARE AND MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................17
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY.......................................................................................................17
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................18
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INTRODUCTION
The DAVID ALERT Pro (Attentive Living through Energizing Regenerative
Technology) integrates the necessary principles of audio/visual and cranio-
electro stimulation (CES) stimulation to safely and effectively guide the user
into desired states of relaxation and attention which is ideal for those with
ADD/ADHD and/or cognitive decline.
The portability of the DAVID ALERT Pro lends itself to easy travel (airport
X-ray machines will not harm the DAVID ALERT Pro).
For best results, we recommend that you drink a glass of water 15 minutes
before a session. Ensure that your environment is conducive to relaxation.
For example, be sure that you will not be interrupted, you are wearing
comfortable clothing, there is no excessive noise and the room is set at a
comfortable temperature. You should be sitting down in a reclined position
or lying down. Although you may keep your eyes open or closed, most
people enjoy the sessions with their eyes closed.
In order to obtain maximum enjoyment and benefits from your
DAVID ALERT Pro, please read this operator’s manual thoroughly.
COMPONENT LIST
DAVID ALERT Pro –Serial Number _______________________________________
Tru-Vu Omniscreen Eyeset (white), Eyeset Cord and Carry Case
Headphones
CES Stimulus Cable
Stereo Patch Cord
Carry Bag
9-Volt Alkaline Battery
9-Volt DC Power Adapter
DAVID ALERT Pro Operator’s Manual
DAVID ALERT Pro User’s Guide
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES
Extra User Package (eyeset, headphones and splitter cords)
Tru-Vu Omniscreen Multi-Color Eyeset
Tru-Vu Omniscreen White Viewhole Eyeset - for eyes open use
DAVID Session Editor

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All of the buttons
on the ALERT Pro
are raised to help
you find them
easily with eyes
closed.
SESSION CONTROLS
VOLUME
The volume level affects both tones and the heartbeat together. There are 30
volume levels. To adjust the volume, press and release or press and hold the
VOL or buttons. The graph will display the volume level. The volume
cannot be adjusted during Soft Off™.
INTENSITY
The intensity level affects the brightness of the
lights in the eyeset. There are 15 eyeset intensity
levels. To adjust the intensity, press and release
or press and hold the INT or buttons. The
graph will display the intensity level. The
intensity cannot be adjusted during Soft Off™.
TONE SELECTION
There are three (3) different tone
options available in the ALERT Pro:
Pulse Tones, Binaural Beats, and
Stereo Monaural Beats. Tones may
also be turned off. All sessions start
with pulse tones. Press and release
the tone button ( ) to cycle through
the tone options.
HEARTBEAT SELECTION
All sessions start with the heartbeat on. The heartbeat can be used to help
modulate breathing for improved HRV (see the ALERT Pro User’s Guide for
more information). To turn the heartbeat on/off, press and hold the tone
button ( ).
SAVING PREFERENCES
You can save your preferred volume, intensity, tone, and heartbeat settings
for each session. Adjust the volume, intensity, and tone settings then press
both the INT and buttons at the same time. The session group icon
will blink. You may continue the session or end it immediately and the
ALERT Pro will save your preferred settings and use them the next time you
run that session.
PULSE
BINAURAL
MONAURAL
OFF

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AVE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SETUP
The headphones connect to the headphone output jack ( ). Please ensure that
you have the side marked “L” on your left ear and the side marked “R” on your
right ear. It is recommended that you disconnect the headphones from the unit
before storing or travelling to prevent accidental damage to the jack.
The Tru-Vu Omniscreen, Tru-Vu Omniscreen Viewhole, or Tru-Vu Omniscreen
Multi-Color Eyeset connect to the eyeset output jack ( ) with the included
2.5mm patch cord. Connect one end to the ALERT Pro and the other to the jack
located on the lower left of the glasses. It is recommended that you disconnect
the eyeset cable from the device and from the eyeset before storing or travelling
to prevent accidental damage to the jacks.
An external audio source (such as an MP3 or CD player) can be connected to the
ALERT Pro so that music or other audio can be listened to while running a
session. Plug the stereo patch cord into the headphone output of the audio
device and the audio input jack ( ) of the ALERT Pro.
Note: start the ALERT Pro and select a session before playing audio unless
you would like to run a sound sync session (see page 7).
EXTRA USER PACKAGE
The Extra User Package (sold separately) allows two people to use the ALERT
Pro at the same time. It comes with a second eyeset and headphones and a set of
splitter cables. Connect the 3.5mm splitter cable to the headphone output jack (
) and connect each set of headphones to the splitter cable. Connect the
2.5mm splitter cable to the eyeset output jack ( ) and connect each eyeset to
the splitter cable. Adjusting the volume or intensity will change the level on both
sets of headphones or eyesets.
POWER
The ALERT Pro can be powered with a 9-volt alkaline or rechargeable battery, or
with the 9-volt adapter provided. To install the battery, slide the cover off of the
battery compartment on the back of the unit. Insert a 9-volt battery as indicated
on the diagram in the battery compartment. Slide the cover back into place. An
alkaline 9-volt battery will provide approximately 12 hours of operation
To use the 9-volt adapter, connect the adapter to the 9-volt jack ( ) on the
side of the unit. The 9-volt DC power adapter uses a 1.3mm center-positive plug.
No battery power is used when plugged into an adapter.

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The ALERT Pro
remembers which group
was used last, and each
group remembers which
session was used last.
AVE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TURN ON/TURN OFF
Press and hold the power button ( ) until the power LED turns on. The
graph (between the VOL and INT controls) will display the battery level
when you first turn on the unit (see Battery Level). If no session is selected
within two (2) minutes, the ALERT Pro will turn off.
At the end of a session, the lights and sound will fade out (Soft Off™) and the
ALERT Pro will automatically turn off. To end a session early, press and
release the power button ( ) to initiate a short Soft Off™ (30 seconds).
To turn off the ALERT Pro at any time, press and hold the power button
( ) until the unit turns off. This may take up to three (3) seconds if a
session is running.
BATTERY LEVEL
The battery level is displayed on the graph for a couple of seconds when the
ALERT Pro is first turned on. The battery level is also monitored and
displayed periodically while the session is running.
When the battery level is getting low, the graph will display two (2) blinking
bars. It is recommended that you replace the battery before running a
session if this warning is displayed.
When the battery level is critically low, the graph will display a single (1)
blinking bar. If this warning is displayed when you turn the unit on, replace
the battery. If this warning occurs during a session, the session will end
early and the battery indicator will continue to blink for a short period of
time. The battery must be replaced before the unit can be used again.
SELECTING A SESSION
The ALERT Pro has six (6) session groups ( , , , , , ). Each group
offers up to five (5) sessions. The session number is indicated by the lit
number between the volume and intensity controls. If no number is lit then
the group has no session programmed into it.
Press and release the power button ( ) to switch
between groups. The lit group icon will change.
Press the volume or intensity or to highlight
a session number. If no sessions are available in a
group, no numbers will be lit.
Press to start the selected session. The session will begin after a five (5)
second delay.

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CES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SETUP
To use the CES feature of the ALERT Pro, the unit must be powered from a
9V battery. If a 9-volt DC adapter is plugged in, the CES will be disabled as a
safety precaution against electrical shock. Make sure to disconnect any
adapter before using CES.
PLACEMENT OF ELECTRODES
Remove glasses, earrings or any other objects near the ears that might
interfere with the ear clips. Plug in the stimulus cable into the CES output
jack ( ). To ensure a better electrical connection, wet the earlobe using tap
water, saliva or a tiny amount of conductive gel before attaching the ear
clips. Attach the black clip to the left ear and the red clip to the right ear.
RUNNING CES
CES will only operate while an AVE session is running. The rate of stimulus
can either be synchronized with the AVE (default) or run at 100Hz. When
using CES by itself, you can operate it while lying down or engaged in a
simple, non-hazardous activity such as walking, reading, or office work.
Follow the instructions for selecting a session (page 4). Once the session has
started, press CES button to start the CES pulses. CES normally remains
off and must be manually engaged every time you want to use it. CES can be
turned on or off at any point during the session.
The “L” and “R” LEDs (along the top edge of the panel) blink to indicate that
CES pulses are active. These LEDs blink at the CES stimulus rate. The
“100Hz” LED indicates that the CES is operating at 100Hz.
CES INTENSITY
The CES stimulus level can be adjusted at any time using the CES or
buttons. The graph displays the current CES stimulus level as you are
adjusting it. The top-most lit LED will blink to indicate the level is being
adjusted.
Set the intensity so that it can just barely be felt. Setting the intensity too
high may result in a skin irritation. A higher intensity will not give
better results. A double-blind study showed that CES works at sub-
threshold levels, just below your ability to feel the stimulus.

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100Hz CES produces
more serotonin than
other frequencies,
boosting relaxation
and helping to
improve sleep.
CES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
100HZ OPERATION
By default the CES stimulation is synchronized
with the AVE stimulation in the running session.
When you first turn on CES, the rate of pulses
will be the same as the AVE frequency.
To engage 100Hz stimulus at any time, press
both the CES and buttons together. Press
them again to return to AVE frequencies.
It is recommended that you engage 100Hz operation when the CES
intensity is set low, as the sensation from 100Hz stimulus is often much
stronger than in AVE sync mode.
CES HINTS
The L and R LEDs do not blink during the session: The CES system is
currently disabled. Try turning on the CES by pressing the CES button.
When the ALERT Pro is plugged into a 9-volt adapter, the CES is completely
disabled. Unplug the adapter and run the device from a 9V battery.
No stimulus can be felt, even with the intensity at maximum: You
may need wet the ear clips slightly to get a better electrical connection.
Reduce the intensity, put a small amount of water, saliva, saline or
hair/electrode gel on the earlobe and re-attach the ear clip. Try adjusting
the intensity level again.
Stimulus is too strong at the lowest setting: You may need to dry the
ear clips or adjust them slightly to increase your electrical resistance. Make
sure the ear clips are not touching any metal earrings.