The emWave2 and PSR handheld devices feature an Advanced Mode designed for users who want deeper insights into their Heart Rate Variability (HRV) or a more discreet practice experience.
Below is the recreated Knowledge Base article with detailed instructions on how to navigate these modes.
How to Use Advanced Mode on Your emWave Handheld Device
Advanced Mode allows you to toggle between the standard Basic Mode, a dedicated HRV Display, and a Stealth Mode.
I. How to Enter Advanced Mode
You can enter Advanced Mode either when you first turn the device on or during an active session.
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Turn the unit on: You will hear 2 tones.
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Activate Advanced Mode: Press and hold the top portion of the Sensor Button for 10 seconds.
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Confirmation: You will hear 5 fast beeps (low, low, low, low, high). This confirms you have successfully entered Advanced Mode.
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Calibration: Connect your Ear Sensor (or use the Thumb Sensor) and wait for the pulse calibration to finish. Once complete, the device will default to the HRV Display.
II. Navigating the 3 Advanced Views
Once you are in Advanced Mode, you can cycle through the different views by pressing the top portion of the Sensor Button once (it will beep once with each change).
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View 1: HRV Display
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What it shows: This mode provides a visual representation of your Heart Rate Variability.
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Visuals: Lights will appear at the top and bottom of the Heart Action Strip. You will see some lights moving up and down, but only in the middle section of the strip.
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View 2: Stealth Mode
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What it shows: A discreet mode for practicing in public or quiet environments without drawing attention.
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Visuals: All lights are extinguished except for the Coherence indicator at the very top.
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Note: Because most lights are off, the unit may appear to be malfunctioning, but it is still actively tracking your session.
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View 3: Return to Basic Mode
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Press the top of the button once more to cycle back to the standard Basic Mode display.
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III. How to Exit Advanced Mode
To return the device to its standard operational state:
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Press and hold the top portion of the thumb sensor for 10 seconds.
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Confirmation: You will hear 4 rapid beeps (high, high, high, low).
Key Differences: Basic vs. Advanced Mode
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Memory of Settings: While in Advanced Mode, any settings you adjust (such as sound or challenge levels) will be retained even after you turn the device off.
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Reset Behavior: In Basic Mode, all settings are automatically reset to factory defaults every time the unit is powered down.
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Startup Tones: You can tell which mode the device is in just by listening to the startup. A unit in Advanced Mode will emit 3 tones at startup instead of the standard 2.