Panasonic Household Massage Lounger Ep1272 Operating Instructions

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Check that there is nothing around the unit.
1.Make sure the covering is free of rips or tears. 
2. Make sure the power plug is functional.  
•Make sure the power plug is undamaged.  
•Make sure the power plug is free of foreign matter and
debris.
3. Make sure the massage heads are in the
retracted position, i.e. they are parked to the
left and right in the upper part of the backrest. 
If not retracted, press  twice to return the massage heads
to the retracted position.  
4. Make sure the legrest is lowered. 
•Do not sit on the legrest when it is raised. Doing so may
cause it to collapse down or bend the legrest. The legrest is
not meant to support full body weight.
Lowering the Legrest  
Pull the legrest slide lever, make sure the legrest is fully
retracted, then press  twice to return the legrest to its lowest
position.  
CHECK THE SURROUNDING AREA
CHECK THE UNIT  
BEFORE USING THE UNIT
Keep hands,
feet, children and
objects clear
of area.Keep hands,
feet, children and
objects clear
of area.
1Check covering.
2Check
3Check retracted 
position.
4Check the legrest. 
						

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ADJUSTING THE RECLINING ANGLE
1. Pull on the legrest slide lever and
extend the legrest to desired length. 
(maximum approx. 6 in. (15 cm)).
2. Release the legrest slide lever.   EXTENDING THE LEGREST LENGTH  
ADJUSTING THE SEAT
Press      and      to adjust the angle of the backrest and legrest.  
•With either button held down, movement will continue until a “beep-beep-beep” sound indicates the legrest or
backrest has been raised or lowered as far as possible.  
•The legrest will start to move shortly after the backrest.
Approx.
85°Approx. 120°
Approx. 170°
Approx.
85°
Adjust the pillow height so that the
bottom edge of the pillow is at ear level.  
•If positioned too low, the pillow can lessen the effect
of massage around the neck area.  
ADJUSTING FOR CORRECT PILLOW HEIGHT 
Fasteners
• Extend legrest length by pushing legrest slide projection with heel.
• Raise legs slightly and legrest returns. 
• Extend until the end of the legrest is lower than the knees.Legrest Slide Lever
Pull back.
Release
  the lever. 
						

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USING PRE-PROGRAMS AND QUICK MASSAGE
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2
5
4
1. Press the OFF/ON button.
2. Select the pre-program you want. 
•Please press one of the flashing buttons.
•For a general explanation of pre-program characteristics, please
refer to the bottom of this page.  
•For an outline of each pre-program, please refer to the information
on page 18.  
•If you press another Pre-Program button during your selected pre-
program massage, the massage will switch to the newly selected
pre-program.  
The Selected Program will Start
•It is possible to change the pre-program selected or to change to
manual operation mid-way through a massage. 
•In pre-programs, the leg massage begins at the same time. 
It is possible to stop or change the intensity of the leg massage
during the program. (See Page 17)
3. Sit as far back in the seat as possible with your
head on the pillow.
About the Time Indicator
Head rests 
on pillow.
Approx. 15 min.
Approx. 9 min.
Approx. 3 min. Time Remaining
Press•The OFF/ON indicator will come on.  
•
You can now select one of the pre-programs or one of
the manual settings.
•Pressing a Pre-Program button
automatically moves the backrest and
legrest into massage position. 
•If the massage lounger is reclined
further than this angle then it will not
automatically recline. 
•Displays remaining massage time via flashing
LED.
•Starts counting down from 15 minutes in
increments of approximately 3 minutes.
•Flashing speeds up one minute before end of
massage. 
Shiatsu: Uses mainly Soft Shiatsu, Tap and Knead actions to comfortably loosen and provide relief from
tension held at pressure points.  Recommended for those with severe stiffness or who prefer a stimulating
massage.  
Swedish: Uses mainly Swedish, Hawaiian and Knead actions to evenly apply muscle-relaxing strokes all
over.  Recommended for those who are just starting out or prefer a gentle massage.  
Stretch:Uses mainly Full Roll, Soft Shiatsu, Compression, Knead and Leg Stretch actions to stretch out and
loosen up back and leg muscles.  Recommended for those who are physically inactive or troubled by tired legs.
Quick:Covers all areas using a variety of massage actions, all in a span of just five minutes.
Recommended for those who want to relax quickly.  
Pre-Program and Quick Massage Characteristics 
						

							•When the shoulder position indicator is flashing, adjust the position of
the massage heads (upper heads) so that they lightly touch the
shoulders.
•The shoulder position can be adjusted up and down 4 in. (10 cm).  
•When it is not possible to correctly adjust the shoulder position, you
may have to slide your body and adjust it again.
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4. Adjusting shoulder position
•When a pre-program begins, the backrest and legrest automatically move the massage position where the
massage heads carry out a Soft Shiatsu massage in the area around the shoulders. During the time that the
shoulder position indicator is flashing (approx. 7 seconds), use the Neck Roller Position button to align the
position of the massage heads to your shoulder height.  
Approximate positions for adjusting the position of the heads are shown below.  
•Persons whose height is less than 4.6 ft. (140 cm) or more than 6.1 ft. (185 cm) are recommended to use the
chair in the manner described below when the massage heads do not touch their shoulders.
• 5-stage adjustment
Up Down Approximate Height
Press
Press
61 (185 cm)
52 (160 cm)
46 (140 cm)
When height is around 4.6 ft. (140 cm) or less When height is around 6.1 ft. (185 cm) or more
Use by placing a cushion on the seat and 
sitting as far back as possible.Use by reclining the backrest and 
sliding your body downward.
• Lightly touching 
   the shoulder.
Too high
Correct position
Too low
•It is possible to change the position of 
the massage heads during the massage.  
Helpful Tips 
5. Selecting an area for a focused massage 
•Please see pages 14–17 for details regarding manual operation.  
Massaging the Lower Back  
•Press this button to focus the program on the lower
back.  (The neck and shoulders will also be
massaged slightly.)  
•Press the button again to toggle it off.
Massaging the Neck and Shoulders
•Press this button to focus the massage on the neck
and shoulders.  (The upper and lower back will also
be massaged slightly.)
•Press the button again to toggle it off.
PressPress 
						

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Stopping a pre-program
Immediately stopping the massage 
Press
6. Removing tapping from pre-programs  
7. Auto shut-off in pre-programs
•The massage will end after approximately 15 minutes and the unit will automatically shut off.  
•The massage heads will move to the retracted position and stop.  
•The OFF/ON indicator will flash until the heads have stopped moving.  
•If you want to continue using the massage lounger, press the OFF/ON button. Please rest at least 10 minutes
between massages.
Removing Tapping Action
•Press this button to remove tapping in pre-programs. (The tapping will change to a
kneading massage.)  
*Press the button again to restore tapping to the program.
Press
•Press the OFF/ON button.
•The OFF/ON indicator will continue to flash until the massage heads have returned to the
retracted position and the unit shuts off.  
Press•Press the Quick Stop button.
•All movement will stop immediately.  
•The massage heads will not return to the retracted position, which may make sitting in
the seat somewhat uncomfortable.  
•Please press the OFF/ON button twice to return the massage heads to the retracted
position. 
						

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USING MANUAL SETTINGS
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3
4
1. Press the OFF/ON button. 
2. Open the cover of the controller.  
•All of the Manual Operation buttons will start 
to flash.  
3. Select the massage type you want. 
•Press the button of the massage you require.  
The button will light up and the massage will begin.  
•The unit will automatically recline to the massage position.
E.g. Selecting Knead  
MANUAL OPERATION FOR THE UPPER BODY
Press
Combining Massages
•It is possible to combine massage types.  
•It is not possible to combine massage types in the same category. 
E.g. 1 Adding Tap when Knead is selected. 
Press
E.g. 3 Deselecting Full Roll.  
Press
E.g. 2 Adding Full Roll to the selection.  
Press
Changing Massage Types
E.g. 1 Changing massage types in the same category.  
(Changing to Hawaiian when Knead is selected.)
Press
Press•The OFF/ON indicator will come on.  
•You can now select one of the pre-programs or
one of the manual settings.  
						

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4. Adjusting manual massage settings
Adjusting the Vertical Position of the Massage Heads
Adjusting the Width between Massage Heads
Adjusting Massage Speed  
E.g. 2 Changing to a massage type outside the category.  
(Changing to Tap when Knead is selected.)  
• When Knead is combined with Tap, deselecting Knead will leave only Tap. 
PressPress
Massage heads up Massage heads down
Increasing the width Decreasing the width
Increasing
massage speedDecreasing
massage speed
5. Auto shut-off in manual operation
•The massage will end after approximately 15 minutes and the unit will automatically shut off.
•The massage heads will move to the retracted position and stop.  
•The OFF/ON indicator will flash until the heads have stopped moving.  
•If you want to continue using the massage lounger, please press the OFF/ON button. Please rest at least 10
minutes between massages.
NOTE:  
•A built-in timer prevents overuse of the unit.
•When using manual operation, the timer automatically stops operation after 15 minutes.  
*If you want to continue to use the unit, we recommend that you have a break of at least 10 minutes between
massages to allow your body to rest.•The massage heads will move a little each time the button is
pressed. If you hold down the button, the massage heads will
continue to move until you release the button. When the
massage heads reach their limit you will hear a “beep-beep-
beep” sound.
•Tap, Soft Shiatsu, Full Roll, and Regional Roll can be
adjusted in 3 steps.
•The massage heads will move a little each time the button is
pressed. If you hold down the button, the massage heads will
continue to move until you release the button.
•When the massage heads reach their limit you will hear a
“beep-beep-beep” sound.  
•Massage speed is adjustable in 5 steps.  
•When the massage speed reaches its maximum or minimum
limit you will hear a “beep-beep-beep” sound. 
Stopping mid-way through a massage
•Press the OFF/ON button.
•The massage heads will return to the retracted position and stop. PressPress 
						

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MASSAGE ACTIONS  
Feels like the fingers and thumbs of two
hands squeezing in unison as they
carefully work their way upwards to loosen
stiffness. 
Recommended for the area of the neck
and shoulders.  
KneadCompression
Applies fluent alternating strokes to the
left and right sides as if drawing
stiffness to the outside.
Recommended for relaxation of the
whole body.  
Feels like a two palms gliding over the
skin as they rhythmically knead the
muscles beneath. 
Recommended for loosening up large
areas of the back.  
SwedishHawaiian
Feels like two hands moving rhythmically in
a circular pattern to relax and refresh the
back.  
Recommended for relieving tension in the
lower back.  
Ta p
Feels like the edges of two hands
rhythmically tapping to penetrate into the
body and relax muscles. Recommended
for use on the fine muscles of the neck or
as a finishing massage.
Soft Shiatsu
Feels like a pair of thumbs carefully
alternating between the right and left sides
as they zero in on their target.  
Recommended for loosening up knots of
tension.  
Regional Roll 
You can feel it travel up and down working
on 4 in. (10 cm) localized areas of the
back.  
Recommended for focused rolling out of
back muscles.  
Full Roll
From lower back to neck, you can feel it
move 27 in. (67.5 cm) up and down the
whole of the upper body. 
Recommended for overall stretching of the
back muscles.   
						

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Adjust the angle and length of the legrest before starting a massage. 
(See Page 10)
1. Press the OFF/ON button.  
2. Press the Leg Massage button.  
3. Adjusting the massage intensity
4. Auto shut-off in leg massage/stretch
•The massage will end after approximately 15 minutes and the unit will automatically shut off.
•If you want to continue using the massage lounger press the OFF/ON button.•The Pre-Programs and Leg Massage buttons will begin to flash.  
•The air massage will begin.  
• Leg massage intensity is displayed by the indicator.  
• The reclining angle can be adjusted during the massage. The airbags will
deflate while the Reclining button is held down so that you can reposition
your legs.  
•The intensity is adjustable in 3 steps.  
•The intensity will move 1 step each time the button is pushed, moving in
order of medium, strong, off and weak.  
•Default is level 2.
MANUAL OPERATION FOR THE LOWER BODY
Press
Pressweak medium strong123off
Description of Leg Massage/Stretch
Leg massage  A hand-like grasping action loosens calf muscles in three stages while a bottom-to-top squeezing action slowly relaxes and
softens to comfortably alleviate tired, swollen legs.
Leg stretch 
Using the leg air massage
1. Press the OFF/ON button.  
2. Press the Leg Stretch button.
3. Auto shut-off in leg massage/stretch
•The massage will end after approximately 15 minutes and the unit will automatically shut off.
•If you want to continue using the massage lounger press the OFF/ON button.•The Pre-Program and Leg Massage buttons will begin to flash.  
•Press again to stop the leg stretch.  
Using the leg stretch
Lowered to 
approx. 15°Lowered to 
approx. 20°Raised to 
approx. 70°
After the legs have been grasped by
the airbags, they are slowly stretched
as the legrest lowers to a 15° angle. The legrest then rises to an 70° angle,
after which it lowers once again to a
20° angle for a deep stretch.  The legrest rises again and
returns to its original angle.
Press
Press
Press 
						

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Overall 
stimulation with 
soft shiatsu 
from neck to 
lower back.  Carefully 
stimulates area 
of neck and 
shoulders with 
soft shiatsu.  Focuses on 
area of lower 
back using a 
deep rubbing-
type action.  Carefully 
stimulates with 
tapping at 
points from neck 
to lower back.Carefully 
stimulates using 
soft shiatsu on 
area at base of 
neck. Relaxes by 
carefully 
kneading and 
tapping from neck 
to lower back. Percussively 
strokes at points 
on shoulders, 
shoulder blades 
and spine.  Finishes with 
overall massage 
to loosen and 
relax.  
Overall loosening 
with wide 
rubbing strokes 
from neck to 
lower back.  Thoroughly 
massages to 
gradually loosen 
area of neck 
and shoulders. 
 Focuses on area 
of lower back 
with rubbing 
action in circular 
pattern.  Loosens in 
stages with 
massage from 
neck to lower 
back.  Thoroughly 
massages with 
rhythmic action 
on neck and 
shoulders.Rhythmically 
massages with 
squeezing 
action on upper 
and lower back. 
 Thoroughly 
massages to 
gradually loosen 
area of neck 
and shoulders. Finishes with 
broad strokes 
for overall 
massage.  
Stretches back 
muscles by 
gradually moving 
from neck to 
lower back. 
 Gradual 
pressing action 
that works on 
area at base of 
neck.  Uses shiatsu on 
back muscles 
working from 
neck to lower 
back.Pressing-type 
action alternates 
as it moves from 
neck to lower 
back.Kneads area of 
back working 
upwards from 
lower back to 
neck.Uses shiatsu on 
back muscles 
working up from 
lower back to 
neck.Applies 
meticulous 
kneading action 
up and down 
back muscles.  
Uses alternating 
compression and 
shiatsu moving 
from neck to 
lower back. 
Gradually 
loosens area of 
neck and 
shoulders.  Rhythmical 
loosening action 
works along 
length of body.  Rhythmical 
action thoroughly 
loosens area of 
neck and 
shoulders.Focuses on area 
of lower back 
with rubbing 
action in circular 
pattern. Focuses on 
lower back with 
squeezing-type 
massage action.  Loosens 
shoulders, 
shoulder blades 
and spine with 
tapping action.  Loosening over 
wide area along 
length of body 
with rhythmical 
tapping.Carefully 
loosens area at 
base of neck.  
Additional Information
Overview of Pre-Program and Quick Massages 
Shiatsu
Swedish
Stretch
Quick
Stopping mid-way through a massage
•Press the OFF/ON button.
•It will take some time before the air is completely evacuated. 
(The sound of air escaping may be audible after pressing the OFF/ON button.) PressPress