Panasonic Household Massage Lounger Epma20 Operating Instructions

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1	Press	the		button	while	massaging.
Flash
2	Press	the	button	you	want	to	register	from	
,	,	or	.
Settings	that	can	be	registered
Intensity for each position 
Off/on of the Neck/Shoulder and Back/Lower back
Off/on and the intensity of the air massage
Off/on of the Leg Stretch
*    Setting at the point when 
, , or  is pressed will be 
registered.
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Beware that the contents registered will not be saved when the power 
switch is turned off or the power cord is unplugged while the massage 
is in progress.
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When	you	want	to	register	the	Auto	program	with	
intensity	of	massage	adjusted	to	your	preference
User	Memory	Program 
						

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1	Press	the		button	to	turn	on	the	
power.
The	registered	button	will	flash.
2	Select	your	favorite	program.
Press
Massage	for	the	registered	program	will	start	after	the	body	
scanning.
To	change	and	overwrite	the	registered	settings
Press		button.
To	delete	the	registered	settings
1	Press	the		button	to	turn	on	the	power.
The	registered	button	will	flash.
2	Press	the	button	you	want	to	delete	for	more	than	 3	seconds.
Press
3	Press	again	if	only	the	pressed	button	changes	to	flashing.
Press Delete	is	completed	once	
the	flashing	stops.
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2
To	start	the	registered	program 
						

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When	you	want	a	concentrated	massage	of	a	particular	
body	part	with	a	specific	massage	mode,	such	as	
“Kneading	on	the	Neck” 	or	“Tapping	on	the	Shoulder”
Manual	Operation
1	Press	the		button	to	turn	on	the	
power.
The power will turn off automatically if the massage does not start 
within 3 minutes after turning on the power.
2	Open	the	cover.
3	Select	the	part	of	body	you	want	to	
massage	(
).
You can select an action combined with “FULL ROLL” by pressing 
the 
 button.
List of massages operation display that can be 
selected is displayed. 
(Example) When “SHOULDER” is selected•
4	Select	the	massage	operation	you	prefer.
Massage operation display will change every time 
the button is pressed.
The one flashing is the currently selected operation.
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5	Press	the		button	to	start	the	action.
The massage heads will move to selected position automatically 
to start the massage after the body scanning is completed.
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Body	scanning	for	Manual	Operation
Neck/Shoulder/Full	roll... Normal body scanning.
Back/Lo
wer	back  ............ Simple body scanning. (The massage heads will not come up to the shoulder position.)
To	change	an	action	in	the	middle	of	a	massage
Select	your	favorite	one	again	in	Steps	3	to	5.
Press the 
 button within approximately 30 seconds after reselecting an action in Step 3, otherwise the reselection will 
be cancelled automatically.
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1	Adjusting	the	intensity	of	the	massage
Intensity	of	the	massage	can	be	adjusted	by	
turning	the	dial	on	the	controller.
For Manual Operation 
Intensity Sensor is turned off. 
(See page 18 about the Intensity Sensor for 
Auto Program.)
Intensity is displayed in 8 steps.
Intensity will not change further even if you keep 
turning the dial when the intensity is set to 
maxim
um (8

 bars are displayed) or minimum 
(1 bar is displayed).
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Caution
Intensity might increase drastically when the intensity is increased in multiple 
steps. Always increase the intensity one step at a time, checking how it feels.
For safety reasons, it is designed not to increase the intensity drastically even if 
the dial is turned rapidly.
If you do not feel enough intensity even it is set to maximum, or you feel too 
much intensity even it is set to minimum: 
 
Massage heads will press on you stronger with back cushion taken off. 
Start at the first level and increase gradually as the intensity will be much greater 
without the cushion. 
 
Pressure of the massage heads will soften by placing a cloth or blanket between  the back cushion and your body.
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Adjusting	the	reclining	angle	and	legrest	to	
massage	in	relaxing	position
To	adjust	the	reclining	angle	
and	the	legrest	angle:
Adjust	by	pressing		
		button. To	adjust	the	length	of	the	legrest:
Length	of	the	legrest	can	
be	adjusted	by	pulling	on	
the	legrest	slide	lever	and	
pushing	with	the	soles	of	
your	feet.
[Extendable length to 
appro
x.

 4.7 in. (12 cm)]
See pages 28 to 29 for description on how to adjust the reclining angle, the 
legrest, and the pillow.
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Details	regarding	the	manual	operation	(The figures are images of the respective operations.)
ULTRA	KNEADSHIATSUKNEADSWEDISH
Kneading action at small 
points. Action compressing muscle 
knots vertically.Deep kneading action. Action of rubbing gently 
across a wide area.
TAPFULL	ROLL
The respective actions are suitable for specific body parts. 
Actions of Shiatsu for the “NECK” are different from of the 
actions for the “SHOULDER.”
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Tapping action for right and 
left alternately.
Action stretching the body 
along the backbone.
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Using	Leg/Sole	air	massage	and/or	Leg	Stretch	together
Turning	the	operation	Off/On	can	be	done	with	the		button.
(Off: button lamp off, On: button lamp on)
Intensity 	

of	the	air	can	be	adjusted	in	5	steps	with	the	
	button. Intensity of the Leg Stretch cannot be 
adjusted.
Lamps for intensity will be off while 
performing the Leg Stretch.
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•See pages 25 to 27 for effective 
method for usage and operations of 
the air massage and Leg Stretch.•
4	Fine	adjustment	of	the	position
It	can	be	adjusted	with	the		button.
3	Adding	tapping	actions	to	the	current	operation
Press	the		button.
Select with steps 3 to 5 on page 22 if you only want the tapping actions to be performed.
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When	you	want	to	perform	Leg/Sole	air	massage	
and/or	Leg	Stretch
Air	Massage
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3
1	Press	the		button	to	turn	on	the	
power.
The power will turn off automatically if the massage does not start 
within 3 minutes after turning on the power.
2	Open	the	cover.
3	Select	the	operation	with		and/or	
	buttons.
(Off: button lamp off, On: button lamp on)
Intensity	of	the	air	can	be	adjusted	in	5	steps	with	
	button.
Intensity of the Leg Stretch cannot be adjusted.
Lamps for intensity will be off while performing the Leg Stretch.
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See pages 26 to 27 for effective method for usage and operations 
of the air massage and Leg Stretch.
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For	the	sole	reflexology	plate
The plate is removable.
OpeningTo	insert	the	plate
Each plate is different slightly. Be sure to follow the pictures 
below to insert correctly.
Projections	are	on	
the	upper	side. Toe
Heel
For
	

the	left	foot For	the	right	foot
Effective	method	for	using	the	leg/sole	massage
See page 27 for details about the operations of the Leg/Sole massage.
Adjust	the	legrest	so	that	your	sole	fits	on	it	completely.
For	a	person	with	small	body	dimensionsFor	a	person	with	large	body	dimensions
If the legrest is raised, it is easier to fit your sole on it.
Press 	

the	
	button.
• Knees will not be lifted as much if you adjust the length of the 
legrest.
Pull	the	legrest	
slide	lever.
Push	with	the	soles	
of	your	feet	to	slide	
the	legrest	out.
Lift	your	soles	slightly	
and	the	legrest	returns.
Knees will not be lifted as much also by lowering the legrest.
Press 	

the	
	button.
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It	is	possible	to	massage	your	leg	completely	by	
laying	the	sole	section	flat.
Sole	section
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Operations	of	the	Leg/Sole	massage	and	Leg	Stretch
Operation	of	the	Leg/Sole	massage
Leg
Calves will be compressed by pressure from both sides.Sole
Foot will be compressed from side and bottom using the air.
Operations	of	the	Leg	Stretch
1	 After	grasping	the	legs	with	 air, 	the	legs	are	stretched	as	
the	legrest	is	lowered	
approximately	10	degrees	from	
the	massage	position.2	 Once	the	legrest	returns	to	the	 original	angle, 	the	legrest	is	
then	lowered	approximately	
25	degrees	to	stretch	the	legs	
further.	
While	

using	the	unit	with	it’s	
legrest	slide	extended, 	legrest	
can	hit	the	floor.
3	 When	the	operation	is	complete, 	
the	legrest	will	return	to	the	
angle	at	the	time	before	the	
operation.
Lowered	by	
approximately	10°Lowered	by	
approximately	25° 
						

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When	you	want	to	adjust	the	reclining	angle,	
legrest, 	and/or	pillow
Adjusting	the	reclining	angle	and	the	angle	of	the	legrest
1	Press	the		button	to	turn	on	the	power.
2	Press	the		or		button	to	adjust	the	angle.
Movement will continue until a “beep-beep-beep” sound is heard if the buttons are held down.
The movement of the legrest may be delayed slightly.
Approx. 	120˚
Appro x.	
170˚
Appro

x. 	0˚
Approx.
	85˚
Do not raise or lower the backrest and/or legrest repeatedly for any purpose other than adjusting to your preferred positions. •
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Sliding	the	legrest
1	Slide	the	legrest	to	your	favorite	position	by	pulling	the	legrest	slide	lever.
[The legrest will slide approximately 4.7 in. (12 cm).]
Pull	the	legrest	slide	lever	back.
Push	with	the	soles	of	
your	feet	to	slide	the	
legrest	out.
Lift	your	soles	slightly	
and	legrest	returns.
Lever	will	return	
and 	

lock.
2	Release	the	legrest	slide	lever	
when	it	reaches	your	favorite	
position.
Adjusting	the	pillow	for	correct	height	during	a	massage
1	Remove	the	pillow.2	Adjust	the	height	of	the	
pillow	 so	that	 the	bottom	
edge	is	at	ear	level.
If positioned too low, the pillow may 
interfere with a massage of the area 
around the neck.
When the reclining angle changes, 
the position of the pillow may shift. In 
that case, adjust the position again.
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3	Attach	the	pillow	on	the	 velcro	fasteners.
Pillow
Pillow Velcro	
fasteners
Lower	edge	of	
the	pillow
Ear	level