Theta Digital Galaxy User manual

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User Guide
and Reference
MENTAL FITNESS SYSTEM
TECHNOLOGIES

NOTICE:
Read this page before using your system
Your system employs natural forms of sensory stimulation. It is
intended for use as a recreational aid, to promote feelings of
well-being, and as a tool for personal achievement and growth.
It is not intended for use as a medical device, and no medical
effects of any sort are claimed for it. It is not intended for use in
the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, miti-
gation, treatment, or prevention of disease. It is not intended to
affect the structure or any function of the body of man.
Do not use the system unless you have read these instructions
and your warranty and agree to its terms.
Who should not use this unit:
You should use the unit only under a doctor’s supervision if you:
• have ever suffered from any form of seizure disorder or epilepsy.
• have ever received any type of serious head injury or con-
cussion.
• are currently taking psychoactive drugs such as barbiturates,
tranquilizers, or stimulants.
• are especially sensitive to bright light or flickering light, or find
that such light can cause headaches or other discomforts.
• suffer from any form of cardiovascular problem or any health
problem requiring a physician’s care.
A small percentage of the population who do not have epilepsy
may also experience seizures when exposed to flickering light,
including the Galaxy, and other sources commonly found in
nature.
Copyright Notice: © Copyright 2005 Theta Technologies, Inc.
All rights reserved.

Contents
Using the Galaxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
About the Galaxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Overview of User Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Instructions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–11
Playing a Preset Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Session Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Manual User Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–14
Session Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–28
MENTAL FITNESS SYSTEM

Using the Galaxy
We would like to welcome you to an exciting new experience.
By making this purchase you have taken an important step
towards developing your consciousness in new and wonderful
ways. You’ll find this to be one of the easiest and most pleasant
development programs you will ever use. All you have to do is
to spend a few minutes per day sitting undisturbed, immersed
in this unique experience. This small amount of effort will pay
enormous dividends over time in your growth and well being.
Some people experience immediate positive effects when using
the Galaxy, while others find that it takes a little longer. The key
is to develop a program of regular use.
Hints for enjoying and benefiting from this technology
• If possible, make a time every day for your relaxation break.
One suggestion is to sit down with the Galaxy first thing in the
morning before the rest of your family is awake. If you are on
a tight schedule, then get up a little earlier than usual. You
will find the tiny decrease in sleep will be more than compen-
sated for by the benefits of daily practice. It is important that
you practice in an undisturbed environment.
• It is best to wait at least one hour after eating as your di-
gestive system will make greater demands on you, and draw
energy away from the experience of relaxation. It is also best
to try to use your unit at the same time every day. This way
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• Find a comfortable position to sit in. You can sit in almost
any chair or in a traditional meditation pose with your legs
crossed on the floor. You can practice in a reclining position
if you like. In this position, however, you are more likely to
fall into a light sleep. The worst that will happen under this
circumstance is that you may feel a bit drowsy at the conclu-
sion of the session. Ideally, sit upright so you remain alert
during the entire session.
With practice you will find yourself becoming skilled at hold-
ing your concentration between wakefulness and sleep. This
is where you will enter a calm, focused awareness, a place
where your creativity can flow more easily. There are many
good books available which discuss this at length.
Set the volume low enough just to be comfortably heard, as
you will probably develop a heightened sensitivity to sound
as you go deeper into your session. Start with a low light level
and work up to an intensity level that is comfortable to you.
More does not necessarily mean better: being comfortable is
what is most important.
Feel free to use relaxing music with your session. Learning,
self-help, and visualization programs are also an excellent
addition to your session.
We now invite you to experience the beneficial processes for
yourself. Develop a comfortable routine for the next several
weeks. Compare your experiences. Pay close attention to how
you feel and react to situations now. Then, in a few weeks,
check back and notice the difference.
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About the Galaxy
What Can It Be Used For?
There are a variety of useful and beneficial applications for your
Galaxy system. These include:
• Assistance in reaching states of deep relaxation quickly. For
example, use your Galaxy while unwinding after a day's work,
to refresh yourself prior to meetings, and during your lunch
break.
• Creative visualization. Use the complex, shifting visual
images you see during a session as stimulus to your creative
imagination. Bursts of creative insight also can occur
spontaneously; use the Galaxy as an aid to brainstorming.
• Accelerated learning. Deep relaxation is an integral part of
the famous Superlearning technique, and is necessary for
twilight learning (sleep learning) to take place. You can use
the Galaxy in combination with cassette lessons in language
instruction, guided imagery, and a very large range of other
cassette programs.
• Visualizing and developing new goals. These can include
psychological goals, such as increasing motivational levels,
and physical goals, such as increasing concentration and
other performance factors necessary to sports achievement.
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How Often Can I Use It?
We suggest that the Galaxy be used at least three times per
week, and it can be used on a daily basis. It provides com-
pletely natural forms of stimulation. Multiple sessions per day
can cause increased drowsiness in some users. However, there
is no danger of overuse.
Overview of User Modes
There are 30 pre-programmed sessions in the Galaxy. These
run at specified pulse rates. (Session Descriptions, page 14.)
In addition there are two user modes which provide variations
on the light and sound experience.
Manual Control (USR): This mode allows you to select any
pulse rate between 1 and 30 pulses per second.
AudioStrobe ® (AS): Select this to play any AudioStrobe-
encoded CD. AudioStrobe is a patented technlogy which adds
precisely synchronized patterns of light to music and other
programs.
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Controls
Galaxy
U /
START / STOP
MODE / PAUSE
UP / DOWN
FREQ.
START and STOP a session
MODE/PAUSE KEY: Allows you
to select user mode. Also acts as
a pause button when running a
session.
UP/DOWN KEY: Allows you to step through and
select any of the 30 Preset sessions.
In Manual Mode, used to change frequencies.
LIGHTFRAME
glasses input
VOLUME DIAL: Controls the volume of the internal
sound with Preset sessions or in Manual (USR) mode.
In AudioStrobe mode this dial controls the sensitivity
of the Lightframe response.
LIGHTFRAME BRIGHTNESS
DIAL
- AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT
jacks. You can plug your
headphones and patch cord
into either jack.
ON/OFF switch
LED DISPLAY: Prior to session,
displays session number. During
session, displays pulse rate. First
and third decimal points indicate
Expand or Focus. (See page 11.)
DC ADAPTER INPUT
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Instructions for Use
Battery Operation
Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of the
unit and install three AA batteries. We suggest using alkaline
batteries for longest life. Do not use rechargeable NiCad
batteries, as they run at a slightly lower voltage than standard
batteries. Do not leave batteries in the unit for extended periods
of time as they can leak chemicals that can damage the unit.
External DC power: You may purchase an optional 6v 300ma
adapter to help conserve battery life. (The adapter cannot be
used to recharge batteries.)
Headphones and Lightframes
Plug the headphones into the upper or lower audio jack (on the
right side of the unit, located below the DC adapter input). Plug
your Lightframe glasses into the jack located on top of the unit.
(See Controls, page 6.)
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Playing a preset session
1. Turn on the unit
Slide the On/Off switch to the On position. The first
thing you will see is the number “01” in the display. This
indicates that Session 1, Regeneration, is ready for use.
(The unit will always default to session 01 when first
turned on.)
2. Select a session
You may choose any of the Preset sessions (1–30; see
Session descriptions, page 14.) by pressing the (Up/
Down) key. The session number is indicated in the LED
display (01, 02, 03 . . .)
3. Begin a session
Once you’ve selected the desired session, simply press
the (Start/Stop) key to begin. Close your eyes as
soon as the session begins.
NOTE: Two blinking decimal points on the LED display
indicate that a session is running. Prior to starting a
session, the numbers in the LED display indicate session
number; after starting, they indicate frequency, which
will change as a session progresses.
4. Adjust the volume and brightness
5. Ending a session
Press the (Start/Stop) key or turn off the Galaxy to
end your session. To preserve battery life, always turn
the unit off when you are finished.
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Session Features
Soft-off
All pre-programmed sessions use the Soft-off feature. This
means that at the end of the session, lights will gradually
decrease in brightness over a period of approximately 10
seconds.
Tone Adjustment (Sound Pitch)
You may adjust the tone (sound pitch) to your liking while the
session is running by pressing the (Up/Down) key.
Pause
Press the
U /
(Mode/Pause) key during a session to pause it.
Press it a second time to continue. While a session is running,
the two decimal points on the left and right of the display will
blink. When these decimal points are off or not blinking, the
session is paused.
The Lightframes and sound will continue to pulse, but will not
change in rate. The session length is extended by the amount
of time you are paused. This way, if you are interrupted, or if you
like a session’s particular pulse rate, you have the option to stay
at that frequency for as long as you want.
External Audio Input
You can connect your favorite audio source, such as a cassette
or CD player, to the Galaxy by plugging one end of the stereo
adaptor cable into the auxiliary input of the Galaxy and the
other end into the audio output or headphone jack of the audio
source.
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User Mode USR: Manual Mode
Use this mode to select a light/sound pulse rate from
1–30 pulses per second, using the two bottom keys. In addition
to changing pulse rate you can also toggle between two differ-
ent light patterns by simultaneously pressing the two bottom
keys. (See Focus and Expand, page 11.)
Manual Mode is ideal for finding out which frequencies produce
the most interesting patterns, the most vibrant colors, the clear-
est visualizations, or the greatest mood changes. For example,
if you find that 7.8 Hz seems to work especially well for you, you
can work with that rate as often as you like.
To use Manual Mode
1. Choose Mode USR
2. Adjust the audio pitch
Before starting your session, use the (Up/Down) key to
adjust the pitch.
3. Begin the session
Press the (Start/Stop) key to begin the session. Use
the two bottom keys to adjust the light/sound pulse rates.
Frequencies ranging from 1 to 20 are adjustable in incre-
ments of 1/10th of a pulse per second; ranges from 20 to
30 are adjustable in increments of one pulse per second.
4. Light pattern / Sound pattern adjustment
in Manual Mode
You can create two completely different sound and light
effects with this feature. You can toggle between these two
patterns by simultaneously pressing the two bottom keys
during a Manual session. The left and right decimal points on
the display will provide you with a visual indication of the
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pattern you are using. This is also true while running a
pre-set session except that the pattern is internally controlled
and cannot be adjusted by you.
Expand - The lights and sound will alternate from left to
right. The decimal points on the LED will alternate as well.
Focus - The lights blink on/off in sync. The decimal points on
the LED display will blink together.
User Mode AS: AudioStrobe
AudioStrobe is a patented technology which adds precisely
synchronized patterns of light to music and other audio
programs. When you select this mode and play AudioStrobe-
encoded CDs, the coded signals will control the lights. All
genuine AudioStrobe discs carry the AudioStrobe logo. Ask
your dealer for a list of available titles.
To use AudioStrobe
1. Choose Mode AS
Plug one end of the patch cord (included with your
system) into the headphone output of your CD player.
Plug the other end into either of the audio jacks located
on the side of the unit (below the DC adapter input). Plug
your headphones into the remaining jack.
2. Select AS and start your CD player.
You may also adjust the sensitivity of the AudioStrobe's
response to the signal by adjusting the left-hand dial.
Adjust the brightness with the right-hand dial. Start by
setting these approximately in the middle range. To
temporarily stop a session press the pause key on your
CD player.
3. Make volume adjustments on your CD player.
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Troubleshooting
The unit does not seem to be working properly. If for any
reason your unit does not seem to operate as expected, first try
replacing the batteries. Do not use NiCad cells.
The sound is not working correctly or only coming through
one ear. Check the headphones. Make sure you have the
headphone plug pushed all the way into the jack. Also, try the
other audio jack. If sound continues to be a problem try a differ-
ent pair of headphones to determine if there is a problem with
the unit.
The glasses are not working correctly or light is only com-
ing through one side. If only one side of the glasses seems
to operate, make sure you have pushed the jack all the way in.
Make sure you have the glasses plugged into the correct jack
at the top of the unit.
I cannot adjust tone while in the Manual Mode (USR). In
Manual tone can only be adjusted prior to the start of your ses-
sion. Use the (Up/Down) key to adjust the tone before start-
ing your session. Once the session starts, the (Up/Down) key
is used to decrease the pulse rate of the light and sound.
The AudioStrobe mode is operating in an erratic manner.
If the AudioStrobe seems to operate improperly or not as ex-
pected first try changing your CD or tape player volume. Also
experiment with the sensitivity and brightness levels. If it still
seems to function incorrectly, try using another CD player be-
fore concluding the problem is with the Galaxy.
I cannot change the volume of the AudioStrobe CDs.
Remember to adjust the loudness using the volume control on
your CD player, not the Galaxy.
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I hear a funny clicking sound in the headphones. You prob-
ably have the headphones plugged into the Lightframes jack,
or batteries may be low and need replacing.
Can I open my eyes during a session? This won’t harm your
eyes, but the Galaxy was designed to be used with your eyes
closed.
My eyelids seem to flicker with the lights. Reduce the bright-
ness of the lights so they are more comfortable for you.
What is the best way to sit during a session? Place yourself
in a comfortable position and allow yourself a few moments to
settle in before beginning a session. Keep your legs and arms
uncrossed to maintain an open position. This will help to reduce
muscle tension.
If you continue to have difficulty or believe the unit is faulty,
please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit for
warranty repair or replacement.
Care and Maintenance
• Do not use the Galaxy in unusually dusty or dirty environ-
ments.
• Keep away from excessive moisture.
• The unit is built to withstand moderate shock; however, we
suggest you keep it in the protective carrying case when not
in use.
• Do not leave it exposed to direct sunlight for an extended
period of time, or inside a closed automobile on hot days.
• Remove the batteries if you are not using the unit for long peri-
ods, as batteries can leak and permanently damage the unit.
• Clean the glasses on occasion with a clean cloth and rubbing
alcohol to avoid buildup of oils and dirt on the surfaces.
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Galaxy Session Descriptions
Session 1
Regeneration - This is a good session to use at the end of
the day or any time you want to become deeply refreshed. 20
minutes.
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Deep relax - Use for deep relaxation or accessing the twilight
learning state. 30 minutes.
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pull the connectors out by pulling on the wire; this could
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Session 3
Theta One - Use this with language and other learning tapes.
44 minutes.
Session 4
Cat Nap - Take a few minutes to unwind—move into a dream-
like state releasing the tensions of the day. 10 minutes.
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Session 5
Visions - Useful for creative visualization prior to brainstorming
new ideas and for general relaxation. Quick perk-up at end. 25
minutes.
Session 6
Earth Resonance - Very relaxing and especially useful for
meditators and others who prefer a gentle, harmonious experi-
ence. 30 minutes.
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Session 7
Inner Focus - This program will allow you to move into a very
relaxed space. Users report this session captures their imagi-
nation. 30 minutes.
Session 8
Mind Magic 1 - Developed for use on airplanes in order to
counteract jet-lag. Users have reported feeling the equivalent of
several hours sleep after just one session. 60 minutes.
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Session 9
Sports - Users describe this program as being both energizing
and relaxing. Session 9 allows for mental focus creating that
competitive edge. 15 minutes.
Session 10
Energize - Try the sound at higher volumes and focus your at-
tention on it. Higher light brightness is also useful. Just the right
length for that afternoon break. 15 minutes.
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