Photosonix Nova Pro 100 User manual

Quick Start
Using this top of the line Light&Sound relaxation device is very easy. It really is. We
do however, strongly suggest the following preparation before you get to the “easy” part:
1. Do, get acquainted with Light&Sound relaxation and all it’s about. You can do this
via information on the internet thru our or other web sites, or via books available on the
subject.
2. Do, please take extra care to read about the warnings inside the front cover, the
warnings are there as important information, seriously aimed at informing and protect-
ing you and your loved ones.
To set up
Step1.Step1.
Step1.Step1.
Step1. Choose a comfortable sitting area.
Step 2.Step 2.
Step 2.Step 2.
Step 2. Connect the glasses into the LIGHT jack and the headphones into the SOUND
jack.
To play a session
Step 1.Step 1.
Step 1.Step 1.
Step 1. Turn the Nova Pro 100 unit on: press the ON switch on the left side of the unit.
Step 2.Step 2.
Step 2.Step 2.
Step 2. Press the SELECT switch to cycle thru the session categories.
Stop at the category you want.
Step 3.Step 3.
Step 3.Step 3.
Step 3. Press the UP and DOWN switches to cycle thru the sessions in the selected
category. Stop at the session you want.
Step 4.Step 4.
Step 4.Step 4.
Step 4. Press PLAY.
The Nova Pro will start a 10 second countdown before starting to play the session.
Connect yourself to the Nova Pro 100 by putting the glasses and headphones on and
explore the light intensity level (with your eyes closed) and volume control level until you
find your personal comfort level (brighter and louder is not better).
Step 5.Step 5.
Step 5.Step 5.
Step 5. Close your eyes and get comfortable. Sit back and enjoy.
To pause or stop a session
To
pausepause
pausepause
pause a session, press PLAY. The right hand decimal point appears on the
display. The session will now
pausepause
pausepause
pause and play only the segment parameters that were
playing when you paused it. To continue a session after pausing, press PLAY again.
To
stopstop
stopstop
stop a session double click on PLAY.
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Warning:
Use while seated or lying down. Be sure that
youyou
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Pro 100 are
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suffering heart disorders, currently taking stimulants, tranquilizers or psychotropic medica-
tions, including alcohol or drugs.
Even if you have never had a seizure, there is a small chance that you are photosensitive and
this device can cause one.
For more seizure information, see our web site at www.photosonix.com and look up the
Medical Disclaimer, Seizure links.
While using the machine, if you feel uncomfortable or bothered by the flashing lights,
stop your session.
Your Photosonix unit is designed for avocational and entertainment use. No medical
claims are made for Photosonix products, express or implied. The Photosonix products
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Please consult with your practitioner prior to use for any other purpose as the machine
is not intended as a replacement for medical or psychological treatment. This device is
not intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of man.
Warranty provisions:
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service may be required.service may be required.
service may be required.service may be required.
service may be required.
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elcome from Photosonix:elcome from Photosonix:
elcome from Photosonix:
Thank you for selecting the Nova Pro 100. It is a quality product with state of the art features,
and will give many years of service and exciting adventures as you learn to use it to
influence your mood, mental state, and energy level.
Pulsating light and/or sound patterns have been used for thousands of
years in almost all cultures to evoke emotional responses, from exciting a crowd to
assisting in meditation to encouraging sleep. The techniques are part of folk
knowledge, and science is just beginning to find out why they work. So as you
begin to use light and sound stimulation you are embarking on a voyage on
discovery and exploration.
Use of these technologies is completely safe for most people, and no side effects
are known, but they are not for everyone — please read the warning on this page
carefully:
Recharging the battery:
The system can operate 3-6 hours powered from the internal battery. Recharging
the battery takes about 5 hours, by connecting the AC adapter to the unit with the unit
power off. You can run the Nova Pro 100 with the AC adapter connected, but do not
count the time as recharge time. A good practice is to recharge overnight. To prolong
battery life, recharge the battery before it is completely run down.
The constant voltage charging circuit of the Nova PRO 100 protects the battery
when the AC adapter is left on, so it will not hurt to leave the AC adapter plugged in
longer than the required charge time. Running down the battery will not lose internal
memory of your personal preference settings or custom programs. In the event you
misplace your AC Adapter and need a replacement, the NP100 runs on a 9V 300-500mA
AC Adapter with a 2.1mm plug with positive inside.

Quick start
Read this first Inside Front Cover
Battery information, Warranty Inside Back Cover
Quick start Outside Back Cover
Components, Features drawing Page 2
About the sessions Page 3
How to play a session Page 3
Session library guide, short overview Page 4,5,6
Relaxation Session Category Page 7,8
Meditation Session Category Page 9,10
Sleep Session Category Page 11,
Learn Session Category Page 12,13
Energize Session Category Page 14,15
Visualize/Create Session Category Page 16,17
Entertain/Fun Session Category Page 18
Special Session Category Page 19,20
Advanced functions
Adjusting session time Page 21
Manual mode “oPc” session Page 21
Personal preference program setting Page 22
Tone choices, Pitch choices Page 23
Frequency choices, Phase choices Page 24
About binaural beats, Dual binaural beats Page 25
About downloading sessions Page 26
About Light/Sound Designer Page 26
Real time control via COM port Page 27
Microphone input Page 27
AudioStrobe Page 27
Setting up ramps Page 28
General notes about the displays Page 28
Table of contentsSetting Ramps
Ramps (smooth changes of pitch and frequency) can be set in the manual mode on
the Nova Pro 100. This feature is in the manual mode OPTIONS function. Press DOWN
from P01 to oPc, press ENTER. At the end of the countdown the Nova Pro is in the
manual mode. Press the SELECT switch to OPTIONS. The ramp time display comes on
displaying “rno” (no for no ramp) mode. Use the up key to reach the desired ramp time.
The r00 display is an immediate response ramp at zero time, r30 is 30 seconds, r02. is
two minutes. Frequency and pitch changes are not executed immediately, instead a
ramp of the specified time is started when ENTER is pressed. The display shows the
commanded ramp target, with a blinking select LED while you are adjusting the param-
eters. After 15 seconds it reverts to the current value.
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To enter a ramp:o enter a ramp:
o enter a ramp:o enter a ramp:
o enter a ramp:
Step 1.Step 1.
Step 1.Step 1.
Step 1. Select a ramp time.
Step 2.Step 2.
Step 2.Step 2.
Step 2. Enter the commanded ramp target frequencies and pitches.
Step 3.Step 3.
Step 3.Step 3.
Step 3. Press ENTER to execute the ramp.
Note: Ramps can also be commanded via the COM port.
General notes about the displays
There are 10 LEDs and a 3 digit display to give you information about what the Nova
Pro 100 is doing.
The two LEDs at the bottom, FUNCTIONS and SESSIONS tell whether you are
viewing a session function or session selection.
The 8 top LEDs tell which session category (in SESSIONS select) or which session
function (in FUNCTIONS) is being displayed.
The LEDs blink for special modes of operation:
- When parameters are being selected for PPP.
- When commanded parameters are displayed instead of current parameters (for ramps).
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Features
STEREO CORD
TO EXTERNAL
SOUND SOURCE
MICROPHONE
INPUT
MICROPHONE
VOLUME
CONTROL
AC ADAPTER
POWER SWITCH
COM PORT
DISPLAY
PWR
EXT LIGHT
COMM
TIME
TONE
FREQ1
PITCH1
DUTY/PHASE
OPTIONS
SESSIONS
FUNCTIONS
FREQ2
PITCH2
RELAX
MEDITATE
SLEEP
LEARN
ENERGIZE
VISUALIZE
ENTERTAINMENT
SPECIAL
PHOTOSONIX
MIC SOUND
ON
PLAY
SELECT
100
NOVA
PRO
HEADPHONES
VOLUME
CONTROL LIGHT
CONTROL
INTENSITY
LIGHT STIMULATION GLASSES
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Real Time Control via COM port
The Nova Pro 100 can be connected to a COM port of a computer via its download
cable and the COM port jack on the unit. When in manual mode (entered by selecting
SPECIAL in the session select mode, going DOWN to oPc and pressing ENTER) the
Nova Pro 100 will accept commands either from its keyboard, or from the COM port. It is
possible to mix commands from the two sources, the latest command from whatever
source takes precedence, but this is not recommended.
L/S Designer has a special dialog box (Download menu, select Command Mode)
for demonstrating real time control. The dialog box shows the messages sent to control
the unit.
Microphone input
By popular demand from therapists who do voiceover in seminars and demon-
strations, microphone input with volume control is provided for voiceover during a
session.
A balanced input amplifier with 1% resistors for noise cancellation accepts dynamic mikes,
or electret mikes with their own power source, with 1/8 inch mono connectors. We have used
and tested several different models with good results, please see our web site for the current
model available. Connect the microphone to the MIC jack of the Nova Pro 100. Use the
microphone volume control next to the MIC jack to set the volume. Like with any other sound set
up with a microphone, enlist the help and ears of others to gage and set the volume based on
the situation (room size, how many people are connected to the device, how far apart and
away from the device they are) to make sure you are reaching everyone at a comfortable level.
Audio Strobe
How it worksHow it works
How it worksHow it works
How it works::
::
: Signals are recorded on a music CD at a high, inaudible frequency, to
control the lights in a light/sound system. An AudioStrobe* decoder detects these
signals and uses them to drive the lights of a light/sound system, absolutely in sync
with the music.
For best results, use the AudioStrobe while no session is running on the Nova Pro 100.
AudioStrobe CDs are available from Tools for Exploration and other sources.
For an amazing AudioStrobe experienceFor an amazing AudioStrobe experience
For an amazing AudioStrobe experienceFor an amazing AudioStrobe experience
For an amazing AudioStrobe experience::
::
:
Step1:Step1:
Step1:Step1:
Step1: Connect your CD player to the external input of the Nova Pro 100, with your
headphones and glasses connected to the Nova Pro 100 normally.
Step 2:Step 2:
Step 2:Step 2:
Step 2: Turn the Nova Pro 100 on and press the DOWN key twice from P01to get to the
AuS (AudioStrobe) mode.
Step 3:Step 3:
Step 3:Step 3:
Step 3: Play the CD. The AudioStrobe signals from the CD control the lights. The maxi-
mum intensity of the lights is controlled by the LIGHT thumbwheel on the Nova Pro 100,
the threshold by the volume control of the CD player.
* AudioStrobe (licensed from Tamas Laboratories) is a registered Trademark of Tamas
Laboratories in Germany, who holds the German patent on the technology.
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About the sessions
The 100 sessions in the Nova Pro 100 combine the rhythm, pitch and musical effect
of sound with kaleidoscopic effects from light stimulation to encourage relaxation and
mood changes. The effects can vary from energizing thru meditative to sleep-inducing
depending on the type of stimulation, just as music can produce any of those effects.
The session names and descriptions relate the effect that was intended for the
session — different persons will experience different actual effects, and the effect may
vary from day to day.
The titles give a general guide to the type of effect that can be expected. Some of
the sessions use fast-changing microloop sequences to give special effects.
The sessions are grouped by different general objectives, and the running time and
primary tone selection are given for each session.
In the study of mental states through the electroencephalogram, four different states
or types of waveforms have been characterized by neurologists:
Beta 13-30+Hertz Awake and alert
Alpha 8-12 Hertz Relaxed
Theta 3-7 Hertz Reverie, Imagery, near sleep
Delta 0.5-2 Hertz Sleep
A session’s general aim is to help you reach one of those states. Although different
frequency combinations in any one session will work differently for many individuals the
above are the four general categories and the frequency range which they fall into.
To play a session:
To play a session all you need to do is turn the NP100 on, plug the light frames and
the headphones, select a session and press PLAY. The system will count down for 10
seconds and start to play the session.
CloseClose
CloseClose
Close your eyes, put on the light frames and the
headphones, sit back and enjoy. It really is that simple.
USER TIP: We strongly suggest that you adjust the light intensity and the sound volume
to your personal comfort level
beforebefore
beforebefore
before playing a session. Brighter and louder is
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AlwaysAlways
AlwaysAlways
Always keep your eyes
closedclosed
closedclosed
closed during a session. If this is your first experience with
photosonic (Light/Sound) stimulation, start with the short or half hour sessions once a
day or several times a week. Don’t overdo it — an hour a day is tops. Experiment and
find the sessions that work best for you.
OPTIONALOPTIONAL
OPTIONALOPTIONAL
OPTIONAL: Via the enclosed patch cord, you can connect your NP 100 EXT jack to a
music source (tape, CD player) and listen to your favorite music while enjoying the ses-
sion.
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About “dl” (downloading) sessions
The Nova pro 100 has room for up to 100 downloaded sessions, or a total of 1000
segments of storage space, that can be added via the cable from your computer. The
download choices are controlled from the PC with either Light/Sound Designer or Light/
Sound Librarian. With the Nova Pro 100 you received the free L/S Designer software.
The L/S Librarian and the additional session libraries we offer are free to download from
our web site <www.photosonix.com>. Both L/S Designer and L/S Librarian give you the
choice of which category you want to download the sessions into. The downloaded ses-
sions are displayed in each category above the built in sessions (like the relaxation
category built in sessions are displayed as r01-r15). When you download sessions they
will be displayed with a period after the category designation. Example: sessions down-
loaded in the relaxation category will be displayed as r.01, r.02 etc through the number of
relaxation sessions downloaded.
User tipUser tip
User tipUser tip
User tip::
::
: Use L/S Librarian to print a list of the sessions you are downloading. Keep
the list as a reference of the current dL sessions in your system. Make a separate library
file for each download category.
Light Sound Designer
Light/Sound Designer 100 is a program for the PC with Windows, that allows you to design
sessions in a spreadsheet format on the PC, save them to disk, display them graphically, and
download them to the Nova Pro 100 via a COM port of the PC. Mac users need to purchase an
adapter, please visit the downloading page on our web site for more information.
The L/S Designer for the Nova Pro 100 has 100 sessions with it. The sessions are included
as a variety of examples for you to look at in detail (LS Designer displays every session’s
segment and the corresponding segment parameter). These sessions can be altered to your
personal preference, saved and downloaded into the NP 100 as a download session. You can
also use LS Designer to design new sessions.
Light/Sound Designer is avaialble for download from our web site. Please contact us for
the current downloading URL as it changes as we upload new pages to our web site.
You also received a COM port cable. The cable is a 9 pin serial (female) port.
Information on current adapters to USB port is available on the downloading page on our web
site. One we have tested is made by Keyspan, the part number is 19HS
Computer manufacturers do not label the ports but LS Designer (and Librarian) will tell
you if a port is found when attempting to download. More documentation is on line and in the
HELP files.
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Session library guide
RelaxationRelaxation
RelaxationRelaxation
Relaxation
SessionSession
SessionSession
Session TimeTime
TimeTime
Time FF
FF
Frequency Range Trequency Range T
requency Range Trequency Range T
requency Range T
oneone
oneone
one
1. Relax Break 15 min 5-21Hz surf
2. Relax and Back 46 min 3-14Hz dbb
3. Power Relaxation 15 min 10-11Hz dbb
4. Stress Killer 36 min 2-11Hz dbb surf
5. Gates of Calmness 27 min 3.5-12Hz mixed
6. Calmdown 5 min 2.5-18Hz dbb
7. Daily escape 10 min 7-12Hz dbb
8. Timeout 5 min 4-15Hz dbb
9. Waves of Calm 10 min 7.83-12Hz dbb
10. Relax Wave 22 min 7-15Ha bbs
11. Alpha Zone 15 min 8.5-11Hz dsb
12. Lite/low Relax 25 min 3-13Hz dbb
13. Alpha Theta Relax 24 min 8-28Hz tone
14. Coffee Break 15 min 7-40Hz tone
15. Deep Rest 43 min 1-38Hz dbb
MeditateMeditate
MeditateMeditate
Meditate
SessionSession
SessionSession
Session TimeTime
TimeTime
Time FF
FF
Frequency Range Trequency Range T
requency Range Trequency Range T
requency Range T
oneone
oneone
one
1. Meditation of Earth 32 min 4-24Hz tone
2. Earth Grounding 33 min 4-24Hz dbb
3. “om” Meditation 33 min 4-24Hz bb surf
4. Mind Awake, Body Asleep 43 min 2.5-15Hz dbb
5. 4 Octave Chakra Balancing 38 min 7,14Hz dbb surf
6. Kundalini Meditation 40 min 7,14Hz bb surf
7. Cosmic Consciousness 35 min 3.5-21Hz dbb
8. Square Breathing 50 min 1-40Hz dbb
9. 7.83 Hz low Meditation 23 min 7.83-15Hz dbb
10. Deep Meditation 45 min 5-13Hz dbb
11. Deep Low Meditation 36 min .25-15Hz dbb
12. Deep ‘n back 34 min .25-13Hz bsb
13. Delta Blast 38 min 1.5-16Hz dbb
14. Remote Viewing 43 min 3-22Hz dbb
About binaural beats
When the ears hear tones at different frequencies but close in pitch, a mechanism
in the sound processing machinery of the brain detects the difference between the fre-
quencies and perceives “binaural beats”, stimulation at the difference between the fre-
quencies. The effect is most pronounced at low frequency differences and low carrier
frequencies. If you are not familiar with the effect, in the manual control mode try the
sample below.
Binaural beats tone sample. You can use the manual (oPc) session to sample
bb sound. In oPc use select to reach the frequency parameters. Set the frequency to
1.0Hz, the pitch to 128 and the tone to bb. Listen to the sound one ear at a time - note
that the tones are almost the same - the left ear is at 128 Hz, the right at 129 Hz. Now
listen with both ears at once, and you will hear beats at the one Hertz difference fre-
quency. If you put on the glasses, you will find that the lights are synchronized to the
difference frequency or binaural beat offset.
About dual binaural beats
In dual binaural beats, each ear hears a mixture of two tones. This results in chords,
and makes the sound richer and fuller. In addition to the chord effect, there is a “beat”
effect —when closely spaced tones at two different frequencies are mixed, the result is a
“beat” phenomenon - the resulting sound is the average frequency pulsed at the differ-
ence frequency. If the two frequencies are far apart, they will be perceived as two distinct
tones. As they get closer together, the beat phenomenon becomes more pronounced.
To experience the
dbb tone effect try the sample below.
Dual binaural beats tone sample. Dual binaural beats can also be sampled in
the manual (oPc) settings. Set tone to dbb, FREQUENCY1 to 4.0Hz and the pitch 1 to
128 and FREQUENCY 2 to 4.0Hz and pitch 2 to 256. You will hear the binaural beat
offset from both frequency generators - the right ear is hearing 128 and 256 hertz, the
left ear 128+4 = 132 hertz and 256+4 = 260 hertz, so there are two separate binaural
beat offsets, both at 4 hertz. With PITCH2 still selected, go DOWN one note at a time —
you will continue to hear the 4 hertz binaural beats, but at 160 hertz you will become
aware of the mixed tone beat phenomenon — at 144Hz it is very pronounced and over-
rides the binaural beats.
You need not be an expert on dbb tones in order to enjoy the sessions. dbb tones are
powerful and entertaining. The PHOTOSONIX products are the only tools on the market-
place utilizing dbb tones in various session design. With the Nova Pro 100 you have one
of the best opportunities to enjoy the power of this feature.
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Session library guide
SleepSleep
SleepSleep
Sleep
SessionSession
SessionSession
Session TimeTime
TimeTime
Time FF
FF
Frequency Range Trequency Range T
requency Range Trequency Range T
requency Range T
oneone
oneone
one
1. Relax into Sleep 43 min 1-12Hz tone
2. Pleasand Dreams, Sleepy Head 37 min 2.5-10Hz dbb
3. Knockout! 42 min 1-14Hz dbb
4. Catnap 34 min 3-16Hz dbb
5. Mr. Sandman 37 min 3-16z dbb
6. Deepsleep 42 min .50-8.50Hz dsb
7. Zonko 45 min 1-10Hz tone
8. Taps 23 min 1-15 Hz tone
9. Quick Nap 44 min 2-15Hz dsb
10. TKO 45 min 1-10Hz mixed
LearningLearning
LearningLearning
Learning
SessionSession
SessionSession
Session TimeTime
TimeTime
Time FF
FF
Frequency Range Trequency Range T
requency Range Trequency Range T
requency Range T
oneone
oneone
one
1. Quick Pre-Study 15 min 4-12Hz dbb surf
2. Quick Post-Study 16 min 1-12Hz dbb surf
3. Assisted Suggestion Assimilation 51 min 6-12Hz bb surf
4. Learning Preparation 28 min 4-20Hz tone
5. Logical Learning 40 min 4-24Hz dbb
6. Language Learning 44 min 5-12Hz dbb
7. Memory/Recall 30 min 4.5-14Hz bb surf
8. Focus 5 min 10-24 Hz dbb
9. Unstick 10 min 1.5-24Hz dbb
10. Theta Conditioning 22 min 1-20Hz tone
11. Total Recall 43 min 1-20Hz dbb
12. Baroque Beat 43 min 1-24Hz dsb
13. Accelerated Learning 44 min 5-16hz tone
EnergizeEnergize
EnergizeEnergize
Energize
SessionSession
SessionSession
Session TimeTime
TimeTime
Time FF
FF
Frequency Range Trequency Range T
requency Range Trequency Range T
requency Range T
oneone
oneone
one
1. Pre-Workout 18 min 1-21Hz dbb
2. AM Pumper 17 min 1-14Hz dbb
3. Afternoon Power Booster 24 min 2-24Hz tone surf
4. Revup 5 min 7-42Hz dbb
5. Varoom 10 min 1-42Hz dbb
6. Wired 5 min 21-42Hz dbb
7. Napnzap 30 min 2.5-28Hz dbb
8. Turbo 15 min 10-34Hz dsb
9. Sportswave 30 min 16-30Hz tone
10. Alpha Beta Corridor 43 min 1-36HZ dbb
11. Beta 43 min 1-40Hz dbb
12. Hi N-R-G 18 min 1-30Hz dbb
13. UMPH 23 min 14-42Hz dbb
Frequency choices
Stimulation frequency is also extended downward by two octaves, from one hertz to
1/4 hertz. Three new frequencies, 3/4, 1/2 and 1/4 hertz (only three frequencies, but it is
two octaves). Frequencies go in steps of 1/4 hertz through 2 hertz, 1/2 hertz through 10
hertz,
1 hertz through 20 hertz and 2 hertz through 42 hertz.
The Schumann resonance at 7.83 hertz is also included.
Phase choices
In PF, PS, PC and bb tone PHASE controls which eyes and ears are on at the same time.
L R
L R
EY
E
EA
R
L R
L R EYE
EAR IN PHASE, L R
L R EYE
EAR LEFT/RIGHT, L R
L R EYE
EAR FRONT/BACK,
L R
L R EYE
EAR CROSS, L R
L R EYE
EAR LIGHTS ALTERNATING,
L R
L R EYE
EAR SOUND ALTERNATING.
In dbb and dSb tone PHASE controls which eyes are on at the same time, and also the
sound generator #2 controls.
L R
L R
Eye in phas
e
Left side higher pitch
higher pitch Right side L R
L RLIGHTSINPHASE
RIGHT, HIGHVOLUM
E
L R
L RLIGHTS NOT IN PHAS
E
RIGHT, HIGH VOLUME
L R
L RLIGHTSINPHASE
LEFT, HIGHVOLUM
E
L R
L RLIGHTS NOT IN PHAS
E
LEFT, HIGH VOLUMEL R
L RLIGHTSINPHASE
RIGHT, LOWVOLUM
E
L R
L RLIGHTS NOT IN PHAS
E
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Session library guide
Create/VisualizeCreate/Visualize
Create/VisualizeCreate/Visualize
Create/Visualize
SessionSession
SessionSession
Session TimeTime
TimeTime
Time FF
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Frequency Range Trequency Range T
requency Range Trequency Range T
requency Range T
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1. Music Creativity 23 min 3-24Hz chord
2. Hyper Alert Creativity 28 min 20-40Hz dbb
3. Problem Solving 28 min 7.8-30Hz surf
4. Imagination Stimulation 52 min 5-42Hz dbb
5. Quick Inspiration 16 min 4.5-12Hz chord
6. Active Visualization 31 min 4-12Hz dbb
7. Mental Image Development 22 min 4.5-42Hz tone
8. Dreamy Visuals 47 min 4.5-11Hz dbb surf
9. Hemispheric Cross-Talk Full Range 31 min 1-42Hz tone surf
10. Reset 10 min 1-42Hz tone surf
11. Mindspin 4 min 1.5-30hz dbb
12. Visualize 43 min 1-15Hz dbb
13. Right Brain Boost 43 min 3-26hz dbb
14. Left Brain Boost 43 min 3-40Hz dsb
Entertain/FEntertain/F
Entertain/FEntertain/F
Entertain/Funun
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SessionSession
SessionSession
Session TimeTime
TimeTime
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Frequency Range Trequency Range T
requency Range Trequency Range T
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1. Black Hole 19 min 1-42Hz dbb
2. Primal 3’s and 1’s 27 min 3-36Hz dbb
3. Nirvanaphoria 35 min 1-24Hz bb surf
4. Orbital Motion & Spin 25 min 3.5-12Hz dbb
5. Photo Coaster 16 min 1-42Hz dbb
6. Mr. O’s Wild Ride 28 min 1-42Hz tone surf
7. Sensual Magic 15 min 7-42Hz dbb
8. Kaleidoscope 40 min 1-40Hz tone
9. A Muse Ment Park 27 min 1.5-40Hz mixed
10. Salt ’n Pepper 10 min 1-42Hz dbb
Special ApplicationsSpecial Applications
Special ApplicationsSpecial Applications
Special Applications
SessionSession
SessionSession
Session TimeTime
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1. Low Range Aerobic Jumper 20 min 4-10Hz mixed
2. Full Range Aerobic Jumper 20 min 7-13Hz mixed
3. High Range Aerobic Jumper 20 min 10-18Hz chord
4. Remedy Session 30 min 10Hz bb surf
5. Hut-Ten-Hut! 21 min 10,18Hz chord
6. Banish the Winter Blues 18 min 30-40Hz chord
7. Left Brain 15 min 3-24Hz dsb
8. Right Brain 15 min 3-24Hz dsb
9. Left Hemisphere 20 min 7-42Hz dsb
10. Right Hemisphere 18 min 7-42Hz dsb
11. Increase Personal Magnetism 43 min 3-42Hz dbb
Tone choices
There are 7 sound tones, utilizing the two frequencies F1 and F2 and pitches P1 and P2.
· PFr, pulsed frequency. Pitch P1 is pulsed at frequency F1. The selected pitch is
pulsed at the selected frequency. The pulsed tones provide a beep beep sound at the
selected frequency F1 while the lights are blinking at the F1 rate.
· PSu, pulsed surf. A surf sound is pulsed at frequency F1.
· PCh, a pulsed chord with controllable chord separation from a minor third to a
full octave(a two note chord is pulsed at the selected frequency).
· bb, binaural beats sends different pitches to two ears (pitch P1 to the left ear,
Pitch P1 plus frequency F1 to the right ear) and the sound source direction detection
mechanism in your auditory system picks up the difference frequency F1, while the lights
blink at the F1 rate.
· bbS, binaural beats with surf, a soothing surf sound is the background for
binaural beats.
· dbb, in dual binaural beats there are four tone generators running at once, the
left ear receives pitches P1 and P2 mixed together, the right ear receives pitch (P1+F1)
mixed with pitch (P2+F2). This gives two binaural beat ranges at the same time, and
provides for monaural beat possibilities.
· dSb, dual monaural beats, Monaural beats occur when two closely spaced
pitches are mixed in the same ear, beats are heard at the difference of the pitches. The
dual monaural beat tone, new and unique to the Nova Pro 100 , sends P1 and P1+F1 to
the left ear, creating monaural beats at F1, and P2 and P2+F2 to the right ear, creating
monaural beats at F2. In addition, the left eye lights blink at the F1 rate, the right eye
lights at the F2 rate, for a true dual stimulation frequency experience.
Pitch choices
The Nova Pro 100 pitch is extended two octaves at the low end, to 16 hertz (a total
of 14 new pitches). The total pitch range is 16Hz to 960Hz, 6 octaves of the just scale,
7 notes/octave. Also, the pitch 2 relative to pitch 1 mode is extended to cover P1 minus
1 to 15 hertz, as well as the P1 plus 1 to 15 hertz provided on the Nova Pro. The low
frequencies have a very powerful effect with the standard headphones, for even stron-
ger effects you can use more expensive headphones. We have tested our UltraBass
heaedphones with great results and recommend them (please see our web site for more info)
and also the Sony MDR-V6.
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Session Choices, Relax:
TIME
TONE
FREQ1
PITCH1
DUTY/PHASE
OPTIONS
SESSIONS
FUNCTIONS
FREQ2
PITCH2
RELAX
MEDITATE
SLEEP
LEARN
ENERGIZE
VISUALIZE
ENTER TAINMENT
SPECIAL
DISPLAY
1. Relax Break1. Relax Break
1. Relax Break1. Relax Break
1. Relax Break 15 min, pulsed surf, 5-21 Hz15 min, pulsed surf, 5-21 Hz
15 min, pulsed surf, 5-21 Hz15 min, pulsed surf, 5-21 Hz
15 min, pulsed surf, 5-21 Hz
Beginning at 21 Hertz and ramping to Theta over 3 minutes, remaining in Theta for 9
minutes, then returning to refreshed and energized awareness. Use instead of a coffee
break. (Sorry, Juan Valdez.).
2. Relax and Back2. Relax and Back
2. Relax and Back2. Relax and Back
2. Relax and Back 46 min, dual binaural beats 3-14 Hz46 min, dual binaural beats 3-14 Hz
46 min, dual binaural beats 3-14 Hz46 min, dual binaural beats 3-14 Hz
46 min, dual binaural beats 3-14 Hz
This session begins at 16 Hertz and ramps into the Alpha/Theta range for light to me-
dium relaxation, then on down to Delta for deep relaxation. It ends with a return to re-
laxed alertness.
3. Power Relaxation3. Power Relaxation
3. Power Relaxation3. Power Relaxation
3. Power Relaxation 15 min, dual binaural beats 10-11 Hz15 min, dual binaural beats 10-11 Hz
15 min, dual binaural beats 10-11 Hz15 min, dual binaural beats 10-11 Hz
15 min, dual binaural beats 10-11 Hz
This is relaxation for the physical body. Use after a workout or strenuous physical activity.
4. Stress Killer4. Stress Killer
4. Stress Killer4. Stress Killer
4. Stress Killer 36 min, dual binaural beats/surf 2-11 Hz36 min, dual binaural beats/surf 2-11 Hz
36 min, dual binaural beats/surf 2-11 Hz36 min, dual binaural beats/surf 2-11 Hz
36 min, dual binaural beats/surf 2-11 Hz
A combination of pleasing tones and alpha/theta relaxation for for relief from the feeling
of being stressed out or emotionally upset.
5. Gates of Calmness5. Gates of Calmness
5. Gates of Calmness5. Gates of Calmness
5. Gates of Calmness 27 min, mixed, 3.5-12 Hz27 min, mixed, 3.5-12 Hz
27 min, mixed, 3.5-12 Hz27 min, mixed, 3.5-12 Hz
27 min, mixed, 3.5-12 Hz
Classic Alpha/Theta relaxation in alternating modes. A “general purpose” relaxation
session.
6. Calmdown6. Calmdown
6. Calmdown6. Calmdown
6. Calmdown 5 min, dual binaural beats, 2.5-18 Hz5 min, dual binaural beats, 2.5-18 Hz
5 min, dual binaural beats, 2.5-18 Hz5 min, dual binaural beats, 2.5-18 Hz
5 min, dual binaural beats, 2.5-18 Hz
Calm your jangled nerves and reduce emotional strain with this rolling alpha/theta wave
soak. Use after a stressful and upsetting event as a quick balancer.
7. Daily Escape7. Daily Escape
7. Daily Escape7. Daily Escape
7. Daily Escape 10 min, dual binaural beats, 7-12 Hz10 min, dual binaural beats, 7-12 Hz
10 min, dual binaural beats, 7-12 Hz10 min, dual binaural beats, 7-12 Hz
10 min, dual binaural beats, 7-12 Hz
Take a break, relax, and escape from a stressful day. Great for a quick breaktime.
8. Timeout8. Timeout
8. Timeout8. Timeout
8. Timeout 5 min, dual binaural beats, 4-15 Hz5 min, dual binaural beats, 4-15 Hz
5 min, dual binaural beats, 4-15 Hz5 min, dual binaural beats, 4-15 Hz
5 min, dual binaural beats, 4-15 Hz
Take “Timeout” and experience a relaxed mood in just five minutes with calming rhythms
and soothing tones that ebb and flow.
9. W9. W
9. W9. W
9. Waves of Calmaves of Calm
aves of Calmaves of Calm
aves of Calm 10 min, dual binaural beats, 7.83-12 Hz10 min, dual binaural beats, 7.83-12 Hz
10 min, dual binaural beats, 7.83-12 Hz10 min, dual binaural beats, 7.83-12 Hz
10 min, dual binaural beats, 7.83-12 Hz
Experience waves of calmness with this peaceful, smooth and relaxing session. Use it
whenever you need to relax quickly.
Personal preference setting:
All parameters in the NP 100 have built-in default values that are in effect until you
change them. Some selections, can be distinctly personal and you may prefer some
value other than the built-in value. The PERSONAL PREFERENCE PROGRAMPERSONAL PREFERENCE PROGRAM
PERSONAL PREFERENCE PROGRAMPERSONAL PREFERENCE PROGRAM
PERSONAL PREFERENCE PROGRAM setting
is where the system remembers your choices.
You can select a session you like the best and enter it in the PPP setting and the
Nova Pro 100 will remember the setting and always come up with that session when
turned on. For example, if you want to select Relaxation session 3, just manipulate
SELECTSELECT
SELECTSELECT
SELECT, UPUP
UPUP
UP and DOWNDOWN
DOWNDOWN
DOWN in the PPP setting until those parameters display the values you
want. To reach the PPP setting press DOWNDOWN
DOWNDOWN
DOWN from P01 until PPPPPP
PPPPPP
PPP (Personal Preference
Program) is displayed. Then press PLPL
PLPL
PLAA
AA
AYY
YY
Y - the session category LEDLED
LEDLED
LED will blink. Use the
SELECT key to choose a session category and the UP and DOWN keys to scroll and
choose a session. Press PLAY when you have chosen the session you want as a default
session.
Two other important parameter choices in the personal preference setting are in the
options selection. In this selection you can disable the gentle on-off option. This also is
where you chose between the automatic power shut off being computer controlled or
manually controlled. The following are the 4 choices:
Gentle on-off is ON, computer controlled power shut off.
Gentle on-off is ON, operator controlled power shut off.
Gentle on-off is OFF, computer controlled power shut off.
Gnetle on-off is OFF, operator controlled power shut off.
After session select, PPP allows you to also select parameters that take effect in the
manual mode “oPc” if you wish for these parameters to be remembered. When you
press enter after selecting a personal preference session the display will display the first
parameter you can change (FREQ 1). Use the UP and DOWN keys to cycle thru the
choices, press SELECT when the display has the choice you want. The display moves to
the next function that can be changed (the NP 100 will skip parameters that can’t be
changed). Press SELECT when you have made a choice and so on.
Select each parameter in turn that you want to control, and use UPUP
UPUP
UP, DOWNDOWN
DOWNDOWN
DOWN to get the
value that you want. These values take effect in the manual mode. You can cycle thru all
the parameters again with SELECTSELECT
SELECTSELECT
SELECT to be sure everything is the way you want it. Don’t
worry about mistakes, they are easy to correct. Double click PLPL
PLPL
PLAA
AA
AYY
YY
Y when done. Your
personal preferences will be recorded, and will come up whenever the system is turned
on.
User tipUser tip
User tipUser tip
User tip::
::
: We often receive calls from customers asking if the built in sessions can
be changed via the PPP setting. The answer to that is no, this is what Light & Sound
Designer and the downloading capability are for. Rest assured, you can not change or
damage the built in sessions.
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Session Choices, Relax:
10. Relax W10. Relax W
10. Relax W10. Relax W
10. Relax Waveave
aveave
ave 22 min, binaural beats with surf, 7-15 Hz22 min, binaural beats with surf, 7-15 Hz
22 min, binaural beats with surf, 7-15 Hz22 min, binaural beats with surf, 7-15 Hz
22 min, binaural beats with surf, 7-15 Hz
Take a relaxing trip to the cyber-sea. Ocean waves and low pitched binaural beats fade
in and out opposite the lights for a beach like experience.
11. Alpha Zone11. Alpha Zone
11. Alpha Zone11. Alpha Zone
11. Alpha Zone 15 min, dual monaural beats, 8.5-11 Hz15 min, dual monaural beats, 8.5-11 Hz
15 min, dual monaural beats, 8.5-11 Hz15 min, dual monaural beats, 8.5-11 Hz
15 min, dual monaural beats, 8.5-11 Hz
Go to the Alphazone for relaxation and nice visuals.
12. Lite/Low Relax12. Lite/Low Relax
12. Lite/Low Relax12. Lite/Low Relax
12. Lite/Low Relax 25 min, dual binaural beats, 3-13 Hz25 min, dual binaural beats, 3-13 Hz
25 min, dual binaural beats, 3-13 Hz25 min, dual binaural beats, 3-13 Hz
25 min, dual binaural beats, 3-13 Hz
A mild relaxation session -- calming but not deep.
13. Alpha Theta Relax13. Alpha Theta Relax
13. Alpha Theta Relax13. Alpha Theta Relax
13. Alpha Theta Relax 24 min, pulsed tone, 8-28 Hz24 min, pulsed tone, 8-28 Hz
24 min, pulsed tone, 8-28 Hz24 min, pulsed tone, 8-28 Hz
24 min, pulsed tone, 8-28 Hz
A classical alpha-theta relaxation session. Helps in learning to move between states.
14. Coffee Break14. Coffee Break
14. Coffee Break14. Coffee Break
14. Coffee Break 15 min, pulsed tone, 7-40 Hz15 min, pulsed tone, 7-40 Hz
15 min, pulsed tone, 7-40 Hz15 min, pulsed tone, 7-40 Hz
15 min, pulsed tone, 7-40 Hz
A classical relaxation break session.
15. Deep Rest15. Deep Rest
15. Deep Rest15. Deep Rest
15. Deep Rest 43 min, dual binaural beats, 1-38 Hz43 min, dual binaural beats, 1-38 Hz
43 min, dual binaural beats, 1-38 Hz43 min, dual binaural beats, 1-38 Hz
43 min, dual binaural beats, 1-38 Hz
When you require total rebuild and repair, this is the session for you. Use also after body
building or strenuous activity. Allow time afterwards to gradually come back to doing
active things. Use with nature sounds.
Adjusting session time
The duration of the Nova Pro 100 sessions can be adjusted from 1/2 to twice the
default time. A session may be run at 1/2 to 2 (in steps of 1/4) times its designed time.
The 3 digit display can display up to 4 hours of run time; however, downloaded sessions
may be designed to run much longer than this -- the maximum possible run time is over
100 days.
To change the time of a session press SELECT during the 10 second countdown.
The default session time will be displayed. Use the UP & DOWN keys to scroll through
the possibilities and change the time length to your preference. Press PLAY when done
and the session will play according to your new setting. There are seven choices, from
1/2 to 2 times the default time.
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
EXAMPLE: A session with default time of 30 minutes will give choices of 15, 22, 30, 37,
45, 52, 1.0. Times below 1 hour are displayed in minutes (01 to 59) and above that in
hours and minutes (1.17 is 1hr 17 minutes).
Manual mode “oPc” (operator controlled session)
In the oPc session you have manual control of stimulation parameters. This section
shows you how to control the manual mode and in the process introduces you to the
stimulation options. Plug in the headphones and light frames, put on the headphones,
and lay the light frames near the system with the lights up so you can see them. Make
each of the selections in turn, look and listen to understand what you are controlling and
what you like.
To reach oPc press the DOWN key from P01. Press PLAY. The system will start the
10 second countdown and play the oPc default settings. During the countdown if you
press the SELECT key you will be able to change the time of the oPc session by using
the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through the choices and make a selection.
The run time of an operator controlled session can be adjusted from 15 minutes to 1
hour (the default time is 30 minutes).
Wait for the count down and press SELECT. The display moves to FREQUENCY 1
and displays 7.81. Press UP and DOWN from 0.25 to 42 hertz. This is the frequency
range.
You may want to try this with the light frames on as well. When you find the frequency you
like most press SELECT. Control shifts to PITCH 1. Press UP and DOWN to select a
pitch, then press SELECT. This moves to the PHASE selection.
This is an example of a PF tone oPc session. In some other tone selections different than
PF the SELECT sequence will change. Notably in PC tone (pulsed chord) or dbb tone
(dual binaural beats) mode there are two pitch selections or two frequency and two pitch
selections.
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