Quick Start Guide
1. Install 3 AA batteries.
2. Plug the headphones into either of the two audio jacks on the right
side of the unit.
3. Plug the Lightframes into the jack at the top of the unit.
4. Turn the unit on.
5. Press the (Up/Down) key to choose a session.
6. Put the glasses and headphones on.
7. Press the (Start/Stop) key to start.
Close your eyes during the session.
Use the dials to adjust the volume and light brightness.
Sessions
Peak Performance
01 20 min Power
Regeneration
02 18 min Performance
Intensive
03 15 min Quick Break
04 15 min Power Pause
05 17 min Athletic Warm-Up
06 30 min Maintaining Peak
Competitive Posture
Recreation and Relaxation
07 15 min Quick Work Break
08 25 min Mind Sauna
09 16 min Quick Refresher
10 35 min Regeneration
11 60 min Deep Meditation
Learning
12 10 min Quick Alertness
13 35 min Learning With Tapes
14 15 min Relax Before Exams
15 15 min Concentration
16 20 min Creativity
Enhancement
17 20 min Visualization
Well Being
18 25 min Body/Mind
Awareness
19 22 min Afternoon Break
20 25 min Deep Release
21 18 min Goodnight
22 25 min Release the Day
23 No Limit Random Sweep
User Guide
Mind State Optimizer
MindPlace Marketing
TM
Sirius
TM
Sirius
NOTICE:
Read this page before using your system
Sirius employs natural forms of sensory stimulation. It is
intended for use as a recreational aid, to promote feelings of wellbeing, 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, mitigation, 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 concussion.
• are currently taking psychoactive drugs such as barbiturates,
tranquilizers, or stimulants.
• are especially sensitive to bright light or ickering light, or nd
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 ickering light, including
the Sirius, and other sources commonly found in nature.
Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 MindPlace Marketing.
Trademarks: Sirius™, ColorPulse
™
, and MicroPulse
™
are trademarks of
AudioStrobe(R) is the registered trademark of AudioStrobe GMBH.
Contents
Using the Mind State Optimizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Overview of User Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Instructions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Accessing Sirius’ User Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–12
AudioStrobe (U1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Manual Control (U2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Light pattern/sound pattern adjustment . . . . . . ...11
ColorPulse (U3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
MicroPulse (U4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–15
Your First Week with Sirius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–17
Additional Advice for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Preset Session Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19–26
Contacting MindPlace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Mind State Optimizer
TM
Sirius
Using the Mind
State Optimizer
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 important ways. You’ll nd this to be one of the easiest
and most useful development tools 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 Sirius, while others nd that it takes a little longer.
The key is to develop a program of regular use, such as the
one described on page 16. We also highly recommend the
series of AudioStrobe
(R)
titles available on compact
disc which are designed to enhance and extend the effects
induced by Sirius.
Hints for enjoying and beneting from this technology
• If possible, make a time every day for your tranquility
break. One suggestion is to sit down with the Sirius rst
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 nd the tiny decrease in sleep
will be more than compensated for by the benets of
daily practice. If possible, practice in an environment
where you won't be disturbed or distracted.
• It is best to wait at least one hour after eating as your
digestive system will make greater demands on you, and
draw energy away from the experience. It is also best to
use your unit at the same time every day, as part of your
daily routine.
• 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 oor. 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 conclusion of the session. Ideally, sit upright so you
remain alert during the entire session.
With practice, you will nd yourself becoming skilled at holding your concentration between wakefulness and sleep.
This is when you will enter a calm, focused awareness, a
place where your creativity can ow 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
for you. More does not necessarily mean better: being comfortable with your experience is the most important factor.
Feel free to use music with your session. Learning,
self-help, and visualization programs are also an excellent
addition to your session. We also offer a special selection
of Audio Strobe® CDs, designed to induce various altered
and augmented states of awareness.
2 3
We now invite you to experience the benecial processes
for yourself. Develop a comfortable routine for the next several weeks. Notice how your experiences change over time,
and to how your reactions to axiety-provoking situations
chance with regular use.
Overview of User Modes
There are 23 pre-programmed sessions in the Sirius.
These run at specied pulse rates. (See Preset Session
Descriptions on page 19 for a complete list.)
In addition there are four user modes which provide variations on the light and sound experience.
Mode 1 (U1) AudioStrobe® - Select this to play any
AudioStrobe encoded CD. AudioStrobe is a patented
technology which adds precisely synchronized patterns of
light to music and other audio programs.
Mode 2 (U2): Manual Control - This mode allows
you to select any pulse rate between 1 and 30 pulses per
second.
Mode 3 (U3): ColorPulse™ - ColorPulse transforms
the beat of your tapes and CDs into patterns of pulsing
light.
Mode 4 (U4): MicroPulse™ - The built-in microphone
picks up external sounds around you and converts them
into pulses of light. Very useful when you are too far away
from a music source to connect the Sirius directly, or when
you are attending live music events.
U
/
with AUDIO
STROBE
OPTIMUM RELAXATION INSTRUMEN T
S
irius
START and STOP a session
MODE/PAUSE KEY: Allows you
to select one of four user modes.
Also acts as a pause button
when running a session.
UP/DOWN KEY: Allows you to step through and
select any of the 23 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 (U2) mode.
In modes U1 (AudioStrobe), U3 (ColorPulse), and U4
(MicroPulse) the dial controls the SENSITIVITY of the
Liteframe response.
LIGHTFRAME BRIGHTNESS DIAL
in all modes.
- 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
Controls
4 5
Instructions for Use
Battery Installation
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; they run at a slightly lower voltage than
standard batteries and may prematurely trigger the low battery warning. Always use the a matched set of batteries. Do
not leave batteries in the unit for extended periods of time
as they can leak chemicals that can damage the unit.
Low battery warning: When the batteries drop below a
predetermined voltage level, the display will blink with the
word “Lo”. At this point you may not be able to run a session.
Please replace the batteries.
External DC power: You may purchase an optional 7.5v
200ma adapter to help to conserve battery life. (The USA
package includes one; outside the USA this varies from
country to country). Note that this supply is NOT a battery
charger. If you are locating your own supply, it should be
rated 200-300 ma, 5 to 7 volts DC, plug sheath is ground.
Headphones and Lightframes
Plug the headphones into either audio jack (on the right
side of the unit, below the DC adapter input).
Plug your Lightframe glasses into the jack located on
top of the unit. (See Controls, page 5.)
Playing a session
1. Turn on the unit
Slide the On/Off switch to the On position.
The rst thing you will see is the number “01” in the display. This indicates that Session 1, Power Regeneration,
is ready for use. (The unit will always default to session
01 when rst turned on.)
2. Select a session
You may choose any of the Preset sessions (1–23) by
pressing the (Up/Down) key. The session number is
indicated in the LED display (01, 02, 03 . . .).
Use the (Up/Down) key to adjust the audio pitch before
starting your session. This can only be adjusted prior to
the start of your session.
3. Begin a session
Select the desired session. (See Session descriptions,
page 19.) 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 Sirius to
end your session. To preserve battery life, always turn the
unit off when you are nished.
6 7
Loading...