mind alive DAVID ALERT User manual

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INTRODUCTION
The ALERT (ATTENTIVE LIVING THROUGH ENERGIZING
REGENERATIVE TECHNOLOGY) integrates the necessary principles of
audio/visual stimulation to safely and effectively guide the user into
desired states relaxation and attention, ideal for those with
ADD/ADHD and/or cognitive decline.
The ALERT is non-invasive. All resulting effects are produced in the
brain solely by audio-visual stimuli. The portability of the ALERT
lends itself to easy travel (airport X-ray machines will not harm the
ALERT).
In order to obtain maximum enjoyment and benefits from your
ALERT, please read this operator's manual thoroughly.
COMPONENT LIST
(1) ALERT - Serial Number __________________
(2) Tru-Vu Omniscreen
TM
Eyeset (U.S. Patent 5,709,645)
(3) Headphones
(4) Stereo Patch Cord
(5) Carry Bag
(6) 9-Volt Alkaline Battery
(7) ALERT Operator's Manual
(8) Warranty Card
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR ALERT
(1) 9-Volt Adapter
(2) DAVID Session Editor
(3) Two-User Package (includes: eyeset, headphones, splitter cords)
(4) Tru-Vu Omniscreen Viewhole Eyeset
If you have any questions, require assistance, or wish to receive
information on new product developments and research currently
being conducted at Mind Alive Inc., visit our website at
www.mindalive.com or call toll free at 1-800-661-MIND(6463).
Outside Canada and the U.S. call [phone].

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WARNING
If you are an epileptic, photic epileptic or have any history of
seizures: We recommend that any person with a history of epilepsy,
photic epilepsy or who has ever had a seizure of any kind not use the
ALERT unless under the supervision of a health care professional*
who is qualified in the safe detection of seizures.
If you have had a brain injury or suffer from any mental disorder
or psychiatric illness: We recommend that people who have had a
brain injury or have a history of psychiatric illness or mental disorders
not use the ALERT unless under the supervision of a qualified health
care professional*.
If you are taking drugs or using alcohol: We recommend that people
currently using drugs and/or excessive alcohol consumption not use the
ALERT unless under the supervision of a qualified health care
professional*.
If you are a first-time ALERT user: We advise that you always
remain seated or reclined while using the ALERT. We also suggest that
new users begin sessions with low intensity (brightness) in the eyesets.
We recommend that you drink a glass of water prior to your session. If
at any time during a session, you begin to feel vertigo, nausea,
euphoria, or a sense of mental instability, lower the intensity of the
eyesets and lower the volume of the tones or discontinue the session.
*It is the responsibility of the health care provider to complete a
proper intake, addressing the concerns mentioned above. Mind
Alive Inc., its employees, suppliers and distributors are exempt of
any liability in damages resulting from a seizure or psychiatric
condition that may occur from using this device.
PRECAUTIONS
Traumatic Childhood Experiences - The ALERT can cause the
release of suppressed memories. If traumatic memories surface during
or after a session, be certain to seek appropriate support.
Somnatic Shock - If abruptly returning to a normal conscious state, a
mild case of somnatic shock can result, leaving the user feeling
disoriented, nauseous, or experiencing a mild headache. All preset
sessions in the ALERT are programmed to end with the lights fading
out (Soft Off
TM
) to avoid somnatic shock.
Orthostatic Hypotension – Occasionally when a person becomes very
relaxed during a session, his/her blood pressure may fall significantly.
We advise rising slowly after a session.

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WARRANTY
The ALERT is warranted against defects in workmanship or materials
for one year from date of original purchase, on the terms stated herein.
Should this unit become inoperative within the one-year period, it will
be repaired or replaced at our option, without charge. Any postage,
insurance and shipping costs incurred in returning the ALERT for
service are the responsibility of the customer.
To activate your warranty, return the enclosed warranty card to
Mind Alive Inc., 9008 - 51 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada,
T6E 5X4, or you can register online at www.mindalive.com/
registration.htm
This warranty does NOT cover:
• shipping damage
• damage caused by re-charging batteries
• damage caused by accidents or by other than normal use
• improper battery installation and/or charging
• cords for headphones and Omniscreen
TM
eyeset
• damage caused by exposure to excessive static electricity
• damage caused by any unauthorized person tampering with the ALERT.
Should your ALERT require repairs, you must contact our service
department at 1(800) 661-MIND (Canada and U.S. only) or (780) 465-
6463 to obtain a warranty/repair authorization number and important
shipping instructions.
When returning your ALERT, be sure to surround the ALERT with at
least one inch of tight packing on all sides in a strong carton. Neither Mind
Alive Inc. nor courier companies will pay for damage incurred by poorly
packaged goods. Label the carton "FRAGILE, HANDLE WITH CARE".
Include a copy of your sales receipt and a brief written description of the
problem. All postage, insurance and shipping costs incurred in returning
the ALERT for service are the responsibility of the customer.

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FOR UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Failure to receive proper instructions about completing customs and
shipping documents may result in additional brokerage and duties
charges to the customer. Some courier companies do not include
brokerage fees in their quoted charges. The customer is responsible for any
and all charges. Equipment will not be returned to the customer until these
charges have been paid. Indicate on ALL shipping documents “RETURN
TO COUNTRY OF ORIGIN FOR REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY”.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Mind Alive Inc., its employees, its authorized dealers and distributors shall
not be held liable for any claim, demand, action, cause of action, liability or
damages arising out of any injuries resulting from malfunction or defect of
the said ALERT whether wilful or negligent either to person or damage to
property of the purchaser, employees of the purchaser, persons designated
by the purchaser for training in the use of the ALERT, clients or patients of
the purchaser, any other person, designated by the purchaser for any
purpose, prior to or subsequent to acceptance, delivery, installation and use
of the ALERT either at the premises of Mind Alive Inc. or the premises of
its dealers or distributors or the purchaser's premises.
The purchaser, employees of the purchaser, clients or patients of the
purchaser or any other person designated by the purchaser for any purpose,
hereby undertake to waive and disclaim any action in respect of the
aforesaid terms as above.

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ALERT DIAGRAM
Figure 1 – Front Panel
(1) Power Switch (OFF/PWR/CHG) – Set to PWR to turn the ALERT
on. Set to CHG to recharge a NiCad or NiMH battery. DO NOT
recharge alkaline batteries. See Operating Instructions for proper
battery management.
(2) Charge Light (CHG) – Indicates that the battery is being charged.
(3) Power Light (PWR) - Indicates that the ALERT is on or in standby.
(4) 9-Volt Adapter Jack – Insert adapter plug into adapter jack (use a 9-
volt adapter with 1.3 mm plug and centre positive).
(5) Session Number Lights (1 - 6) – Indicates the session number. They
are also used to display the battery power, intensity, and volume
levels.
(6) A B C Indicator Lights - Indicates the session bank.
(7) VOL Button (Volume) – Note: button raised to guide you in
locating with eyes closed during sessions. Use to increase or decrease
the volume of the tones. Also used to clear most recent played
sessions.

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(8) INT Button (Intensity) – Note: button raised to guide you in
locating button with eyes closed during session. Use to increase/
decrease intensity of the lights in the eyeset.
(9) SEL Button (Select) – Use to select session while sessions are
scanning. During a session, use to select tone – Pulsed Tone,
Binaural Beats, Chime, or to turn all tones off. Also use to turn
heartbeat sound on or off.
(10) OMNISCREEN Jack - Insert Omniscreen eyeset plug into
OMNISCREEN jack. Use the patch cord with the small 2.5 mm plug.
(11) HEADPHONE Jack - Insert headphone plug into HEADPHONE
jack.
(12) AUDIO IN Jack – Use to listen to music during a session. Also use
to download or erase a session with the DAVID Session Editor. Plug
one end of the patch cord with the larger 3.5 mm plug into the
headphone output of your CD player, computer or MP3 player and
the other end into the AUDIO IN jack of the ALERT.
Figure 2 – Back
Battery Compartment - Install 9-volt battery into battery compartment as
shown.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Turning ALERT On and Off
To turn the ALERT on, slide the switch to the PWR position. To turn the
ALERT off, slide the switch to the OFF position. If no session is selected,
the ALERT will go into standby after two minutes. The green PWR light
will remain dimly lit reminding you to turn the ALERT off.
To End a Session Early Using Soft Off
TM
Press and hold the INT and VOL buttons. When you select Soft Off
TM
the
indicator lights will scroll from 6 to 1 to confirm that Soft Off
TM
is in
progress. Soft Off
TM
will take 2 minutes to complete.
Battery Power Level
As soon as the ALERT is turned on, the battery power level will show on
the lights from 1 to 6. If the power level is 1, then the battery is too low to
operate the ALERT, and it will automatically go into standby. If the power
level is 2, the battery may not have enough power for the entire session. If
the battery power gets too low during a session, the session will end early
with Soft Off. The number indicator lights will scroll from 6 through 1 to
indicate that Soft Off has begun and the power indicator light will flash.
Replace the battery or switch to an AC adapter, if battery level is at or
below 2. If you have the ALERT plugged into a 9-volt adapter, the power
level will always show a power level of 6.
Selecting a Session
The ALERT has 15 preset sessions. They are organized into three banks.
Refer to ALERT Users Guide and page 11 of this manual (Description of
Preset Sessions) to select a session. As soon as the ALERT is turned on, the
last three sessions selected will be displayed. Then the ALERT will start to
scroll through each of the preset session numbers starting with bank “A”
(A1, A2, A3, etc.). After the “A” sessions, the ALERT will scroll through
the “B” sessions, and then the “C” sessions. When the desired session
lights up, press SEL. If you prefer a session from group “B” or “C”, wait

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for the “A” group to finish and the “B” group will scan, followed by group
“C”. Pressing the INT button will allow you to scan through the sessions
faster. Once a session has been selected, the session number will flash a
few times, then scroll from 1 through 6 to indicate Soft On (eyeset lights
and headphone volume will start low and gradually increase over ten
seconds until the levels reach the preset settings of intensity and volume).
This allows you time to put on the eyesets and headphones. During the
remainder of the session, the session light (eg. A1, B4) will flash briefly
every few seconds to remind you of the session number selected. Every
eighth flash will show the battery power level (1 to 6). As the session ends,
the eyeset lights and volume will fade out (Soft Off
TM
). The number
display will scroll from 6 through 1 to indicate Soft Off
TM
. If no buttons are
pressed, the ALERT will go into standby in two minutes. The green PWR
light will remain dimly lit reminding you to turn the ALERT off.
Selecting Heartbeat
All of the ALERT sessions (except Sound Sync Session - C6) begin with
the heartbeat on. To turn to heartbeat off, press and hold the SEL button for
approximately one second. To turn the heartbeat back on, press and hold
the SEL button again for approximately one second.
Selecting Pulsed Tone/Binaural Beats/Chime
All of the ALERT sessions (except session C6) begin with the Classic tone
on. Press the SEL button once to select Binaural Beats. Press the SEL
button again to select Chime. Press SEL once more to turn all tones off.
Pressing the SEL button again will turn the Classic tone on again.
Adjusting Volume
Note: The volume button (VOL) is raised to guide you to locate button with
eyes closed during sessions. To increase the volume of the tones through the
headphones, press and hold the VOL button. To decrease the volume,
release VOL button and press and hold again. Or you may press short
single steps for small adjustments in the volume. The indicator lights 1 to 6
will show the volume level.
Adjusting Intensity
Note: The intensity button (INT) is raised to guide you in locating button
with eyes closed during sessions. To increase the intensity of the lights in
the Omniscreen eyeset, press and hold the INT button. To decrease the
intensity, release the INT button and press and hold again. Or you may
press short single steps for small adjustments in the intensity. The indicator
lights 1 to 6 will show the intensity level.

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To Save Intensity, Volume, Tone and Heartbeat Settings
Specific preferences (settings of intensity, volume, tone and heartbeat on or
off) can be saved for each session. To save preferences, while the session is
running, adjust intensity, volume, tone and heartbeat as desired. Press and
hold SEL and INT at the same time. The indicator lights 1 to 6 will scroll
from 1 to 6 and back to 1. Your new preferences will be saved only when
the session ends (all lights and tones are completely off). You may use Soft
Off
TM
(press and hold INT and VOL) to end the session sooner (2 minutes).
Playing Pre-Recorded Material
To play pre-recorded material into the headphones, plug one end of the
patch cord provided into the headphone jack of the CD, MP3, computer or
cassette tape player and plug the other end into the AUDIO IN jack of the
ALERT. If the playing time of the audio material is longer than the session
selected, the session will end, but the audio material will continue to play
and be heard through the headphones.
Battery Replacement and Power Management
The ALERT can be powered using a 9-volt battery or with a 9-volt (positive
centre, 1.3 mm plug) AC adapter. To replace the battery, slide battery
compartment cover off. Ensure that the battery is lined up properly for
positive (+) and negative (-) posts. Refer to Figure 2 (page 6). Slide the
bottom of the battery into the battery compartment under the edge, push the
battery down into place to connect the poles. If the ALERT is plugged into
an adapter, no power will be used from the battery. The ALERT will remain
in standby at the end of a session and use minimal battery power. Turn the
ALERT off at the end of the session to preserve your battery. An alkaline 9-
volt battery will provide approximately seven hours of operation. NiMH or
NiCad battery may be recharged by setting the PWR/OFF/CHG switch to
the CHG position. DO NOT try to recharge an alkaline battery. Damage
will occur and the warranty does not cover damage from recharging. To
fully recharge a NiMH battery will take approximately 10 hours and will
provide about 3 hours of operation. To fully recharge a NiCad battery will
take approximately 5 hours and will provide about 1½ hours of operation.
To Record or Clear Session History
Each time you play a preset session, the session number will be stored in the
ALERT, so that you can have faster access to the last three sessions
selected. To clear these sessions, press VOL while the ALERT is scrolling
for a session to be selected. This will erase or clear the session history.

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Downloading/Erasing a Session
Your ALERT has three blank locations to program and store your own
sessions (B6, C5 and C6). Any of the sessions may be reprogrammed or
erased. To change or remove sessions you will need the DAVID Session
Editor. The ALERT may also be programmed automatically from an
encoded CD. Refer to the DAVID Session Editor help file for design and
download instructions.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE ALERT
Cleaning of the ALERT should be done with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with water (or with a mild detergent). Do not clean with any solvents.
Although precautions have been taken to protect the ALERT from static
electricity, do not subject the ALERT to static, such as placing it near a
television set or static producing fabrics and materials. Do not place the
ALERT near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in direct
sunlight, or expose to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. Should any
liquid enter the ALERT, turn it off immediately. Although the ALERT is
water resistant, it is not waterproof. If liquid does enter the electronics, we
advise that the ALERT be checked by authorized personnel before
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DESCRIPTION OF PRESET SESSIONS
To determine which sessions to use, refer to ALERT USERS’ GUIDE
to complete Symptom Survey.
Session Session
Number Description Time
Group 1 Sessions
A1 Theta/Alpha I 22 min
A2 Theta/Alpha II 22 min
A3 Theta/Alpha III 22 min
A4 Theta/Alpha IV 22 min
Group 2 Sessions
A5 Sensory Motor Rhythm I 22 min
A6 Sensory Motor Rhythm II 22 min
B1 Sensory Motor Rhythm III 22 min
Group 3 Sessions
B2 Beta I 22 min
B3 Beta II 22 min
Group 4 Sessions
B4 Instability I 22 min
B5 Instability II 22 min
Additional Sessions
C1 Schumann Resonance 40 min
C2 Sensory Motor Rhythm – Use with Viewhole Eyeset 20 min
while reading
C3 Attention – Used in Journal of Neurotherapy study 30 min
C4 Depression Reduction 30 min

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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR REPAIRS
If Means Response
PWR light is dim and ALERT ALERT is in standby Turn off PWR switch,
is unresponsive then turn PWR switch
back on
Light 1 flashes, then ALERT Battery is low Replace or recharge
shuts off battery or use adapter
ALERT does not turn on. Battery is dead Replace or recharge
(PWR light not on) or installed backwards battery or use adapter
Lights in eyeset are Eyeset not plugged Check eyeset connection
on left side only in completely
Tones in headphone are Headphone not Check headphone
on left side only/sound hollow plugged in completely connection
No sound from audio Plugged into audio Check all connections
player player incorrectly to audio player
Download is not recognized Audio player improperly Check all connections
plugged in to audio player
Volume too high/too low Adjust volume to moderate
listening level
Session runs but no lights and/ Preferences have been set/ Re-adjust settings and
or tones on start up, but can be saved at zero re-set preferences
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WARNING
ALL persons who:
a) have a history of epilepsy, photic epilepsy or any seizure disorder,
b) suffer from any mental disorder or psychiatric illness,
c) are currently using ANY drugs (prescription or recreational),
d) are under the influence of alcohol,
e) have had any head injuries,
f) has ever had seizure of any kind,
SHOULD NOT USE the ALERT 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 of
any liability in damages resulting from a seizure or psychiatric
condition that may occur from prescribing this device.
THE ALERT IS NOT RECOGNIZED AS A TREATMENT
OR CURE OF ANY MEDICAL CONDITION OR DISABILITY.
HOWEVER, RESEARCH SUGGESTS THAT THE ALERT IS AN
EFFECTIVE RELAXATION AND MEDITATION TOOL.
The ALERT is a non-invasive tool.
All resulting effects are produced in the brain solely by
audio and visual stimulation.
All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part is forbidden without
the express written consent of Mind Alive Inc.
Tru-Vu Omniscreen Eyesets protected under U.S.Patent 5,709,645
© Mind Alive Inc., 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007
version 3
Mind Alive Inc.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .....................................................................................1
Component List ...............................................................................1
Optional Accessories.......................................................................1
Warning...........................................................................................2
Precautions ......................................................................................2
Warranty..........................................................................................3
Disclaimer of Liability ....................................................................4
ALERT Diagram.............................................................................5
Operating Instructions .....................................................................7
Care and Maintenance for the ALERT..........................................10
Description of Preset Sessions.......................................................11
Before You Call for Repairs..........................................................12

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