Theta Digital Galaxy User Manual
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User Guide
and Reference
M E N TA L F I T N E S S S Y S T E M
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
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Instructions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–11
Playing a Preset Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Session Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Manual User Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Care and Maintenance
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Session Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–28
M E N T A L F I T N E S S S Y S T E M
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 digestive 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
you are more likely to develop a regular routine.
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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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