Panasonic Massage Lounger Ep Ma03 Operating Instructions

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 BEFORE EVERY MASSAGE (CHECK THE UNIT)
1  Check the surrounding area.
Make sure there are no objects, people, or pets in the 
vicinity of the unit.
2 Flip up the pillow.
Leg/Foot Massage 
Section Lower Back 
Cover
Backrest
Seat
3 Make sure there is no foreign matter 
between the unit.
Sit on the unit after confirming there is no foreign matter 
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between the parts of the unit.  
(Check that there is no foreign matter stuck in the 
backrest, seat, leg/foot massage section or the rear of the 
pillow and the lower back cover.)
Check for 
damage Check for 
dirt and
damage
 
4 Check the power cord and the power plug.
Regularly wipe any dust off the power plug.  
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Failure to observe this may lead to insulation failure due to 
humidity, etc. and cause fire. (Wipe off dust with a dry cloth.)
Do not damage the power cord or the power plug.  
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(Do not damage it, modify it, place it near a thermal device, 
bend it by force, twist it, pull it, place a heavy object on it or 
bundle it.)  
If they are used in a damaged condition, it may cause electric 
shock, short circuit or fire. If the power cord or power plug needs to 
be repaired, contact your dealer or the Customer Service Center.
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115 Switch on the power supply.
Be sure to push the power plug all the way in.  
• Failure to observe this may cause electric shock or fire due to overheating. Do not exceed the ratings of electrical outlets and wiring devices.
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Use AC 120V.  
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(The unit cannot be used overseas or with a transformer.) 
Failure to observe this may cause electric shock, malfunction or 
fire due to overheating.
Do not insert or pull out the power plug with wet hands.  
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Doing so may cause electric shock.
1 Insert the power plug into an electrical outlet.
2 Turn the lock switch key to the “open” position.
3 Slide the power switch to the “on” position.
*  When the electrical plug is plugged in and the power is 
switched “On,” the controller display might momentarily light up.
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Check6 Touch the massage heads with your hands 
to make sure that they are retracted.
Sit on the unit after checking that the massage heads are 
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in the retracted position.  
Failure to observe this may result in accident or injury.
When the massage heads are not in the retracted position Press the 
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 button twice to return the massage 
heads to the retracted position.
Check
Lower Back 
Cover
7  Check that the fabric of the unit where 
the massage heads move has not been 
ripped.
Flip the pillow and lower back cover to check the fabric where 
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the massage heads are moveable.  
Before using the unit, always raise the pillow and lower 
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back cover to check that there are no rips in the fabric 
covering the area where the massage heads move.  
(No matter how small the rip, stop using the unit immediately, 
unplug the power cord, and have the unit repaired.) 
Using the unit with a ripped fabric may result in injury or 
electric shock.
Adjust the pillow height 
so that the bottom edge 
is at ear level.
8  Sit down and adjust the pillow.
 Adjust the controller stand.
Adjustable to the right and the left.
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9  Select a massage menu.
(See page 13.)
10 Adjust the reclining angle as necessary.
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Be sure to start on the gentle massage program “RELAX” when using the 
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unit for the first time.
The unit must not be used for more than a total of 15 minutes. 
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Avoid massaging any one part of your body for more than 5 minutes at a 
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time.  
Failure to observe this may result in an adverse effect or injury.
After 15 minutes of use, we recommend that you take a 10 minute break.
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Use the unit up to twice per day, for a total of 30 minutes.
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1  Press the  button to turn on the power.
(The power will turn off automatically if you do not select a menu or start a leg/
foot massage within 3 minutes after turning on the power.)
2 Select a menu from among “FULL BODY”, 
“SELECTED AREA” and “MANUAL” operation.
FULL BODY(See page 14.)
You can select from among 4 programs for automatically loosening 
from neck to lower back. The leg/foot (heat/air) massage begins simultaneously.
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SELECTED AREA (See page 17.)
You can select “NECK SHOULDER” or “LOWER BACK”. The leg/foot massage begins simultaneously.
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MANUAL(See page 18.)
You can concentrate the massage on desired areas.
 When using the leg/foot (Heat/Air) massage only
 To start the leg/foot massage
Press the 
 button.(See step 2 on page 20.)
 SELECTING A MENU AND STARTING THE MASSAGE
If the power of the main unit is turned off 
or if the power plug is removed, the 
massage heads may automatically move 
when being used next time. 
When the massage 
heads are moving, 
the following display 
appears. This is not 
a malfunction.
The unit can be used 
as normal after the 
massage heads 
move for a while.
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Press the  button to enter the program 
selection mode for FULL BODY Programs.
(The power will turn off automatically if no operation is performed within 3 
minutes after entering the program selection mode.)
1  Press     to select a program.
Select one of “DEEP”, “RELAX”, “REFRESH” and “QUICK (8 min.)”.
A flashing arrow indicates the currently 
selected program.
The leg/foot massage start simultaneously no matter which programs are 
selected.
“FULL BODY” massage characteristics
DEEP
When you want to have a firm deep 
tissue massage for neck and shoulder 
stiffness, lower back fatigue and your 
entire body, the massager will knead your 
neck and shoulder area upwards and 
downwards, and roll your entire body.
REFRESH
When you want to have a rhythmical 
massage for neck, shoulder and lower 
back stiffness, the massager will focus 
on tapping to the entire body.
This massage program invigorates and 
refreshes.
RELAX
When you want to have a gentle tension-
releasing massage for neck and 
shoulder stiffness, and full body fatigue, 
the massager will focus on kneading and 
stretching the back muscles to gently 
relax the entire body.
QUICK (8 min.) 
When you want to have a quick tension-
releasing massage in your short break, 
based on the “DEEP” program,the 
massager will concentrate on kneading 
and loosening the points where stiffness 
and fatigue are easily felt in an 
abbreviated 8-minute program.
2  Select a program and press the  button.
1 The unit will automatically recline to the correct massage position.
Reclined
approx. 18°
Raised
approx. 
30°
Massage
Position
If the massage lounger is 
reclined further than the 
massage position angle, it will 
not automatically return to the 
correct massage position.
Lower the massage heads from 
their upper retracted position.
2  Put your head and shoulders on the backrest.
Massage
Head
The massage heads will 
move slowly upwards with 
the unit emitting a beeping 
sound.
 USING “FULL BODY” MASSAGE
[Program Selection Mode]
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3 The massage heads rise up and stop where they least 
contact the body.
Massage
Head
4 A double beep and the flashing of  indicate that the 
massage heads are being finely adjusted to the shoulder position.  
[Shoulder Position  
Adjustment Mode]

Press   to adjust the position.
(Each press moves the massage 
heads approximately 1.5 cm.)
5 When the shoulder position is matched, press  button 
to begin the program.
The program will begin automatically in 15 seconds if the 
•  button is not pressed.
Notes
Too high
Correct position of the massage head
(The point where the tapping action 
should be felt.) Too low

After the shoulder position has been fixed, the leg/foot massage section 
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may raise up based on the height for a person short in height.  
(To make sure that the feet can reach the sole section when 
simultaneously using the leg/foot massage.)
The shoulder position can be adjusted whenever the massage is operating.  
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(When using “MANUAL”, it can not be adjusted.)
Be sure to put your head and shoulders on the backrest 
then start the massage.
Do not move your head and shoulders away from the 
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backrest until the shoulder position is determined. If the 
shoulder confirmation does not work well, an error will 
display (U10), and the operation might end. (See page 26.)
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To Customize
  When turning off the the leg/foot (Heat/Air) massage 
Press the  button.
(See page 20.)
  To adjust the intensity of the leg/foot (Air) massage 
Press the  button.
(See page 20.)
  When turning off the sole heat function only.  
Press the  button.
(See page 20.)
To change the content of the massage
  To select a different program from “FULL BODY” massage 
Press the  button, and select a different program.  
Upper body massage will stop temporarily.
(See page 14.)
  To change to “SELECTED AREA” massage 
Press the  button and select a program.  
Upper body massage will stop temporarily.
(See page 17.)
  To change to Manual operation 
Press the  button.  
Upper body massage and foot operation will stop temporarily.
(See page 18.)
Display during program
The frame of the current program is displayed.
The current massage operation is displayed. The current approximate massage position  
flashes.
Displays the 
intensity of the leg/ foot (air) massage Flashes while the leg/foot (air) massage is operating
Lights up when the sole heat is “On”
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EnglishPress the  button to enter the program 
selection mode for SELECTED AREA.
(The power will turn off automatically if no operation is performed within 
3 minutes after entering the program selection mode.)
1 Press the    buttons to select a program.
Select either “NECK SHOULDER” or “LOWER BACK”.
A flashing arrow indicates the currently 
selected program.
The leg/foot massage start simultaneously no matter which programs are 
selected.
2  Select a program and press the  button.
The unit will automatically recline to the correct massage position. 
(See page 14.)
 USING “SELECTED AREA” MASSAGE
[Program Selection Mode]
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To Customize
 When turning off the leg/foot(heat/air) massage 
Press the  button.
 To adjust the intensity of the leg/foot (air) massage 
Press the  button.
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When turning off the heat function only.
 
Press the  button.
(See page 20.)
To change the content of the massage
 To select a different program from “SELECTED AREA” 
Press the  button, and select a program. 
Upper body massage will stop temporarily.
  To change to “FULL BODY” massage 
Press the  button, and select a 
different program.  
Upper body massage will stop temporarily.
(See page 14.)
  To change to “MANUAL” operation 
Press the  button.  
Upper body massage and the leg/foot massage will stop temporarily.
(See page 18.)
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English USING “MANUAL” MASSAGE
Avoid massaging any one part of your body for more than 5 minutes at a time.  
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Failure to observe this may result in an adverse effect or injury.
Press the  button to select preferred massage operating mode.
(The power will turn off automatically if no operation is performed within 3 minutes.)
Basic massage (when used with a single operation)
1 Select the types of massage using the   buttons.
Select the types of massage from Neck roll, Neck knead, Knead, Tap and Back roll.
*   *The selected type  flashes. 
2 Press   buttons when 
selecting a massage 
operation.
*  The chosen operation is encircled by a frame.

Type Operation
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Neck roll Neck roll
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Neck knead Neck knead
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Knead Knead downwards
 Knead upwards
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Tap Normal
 Soft
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Back roll Full
 Partial
3  Press the  button.
The massaging position is automatically set.
The massage starts with the selected operation.  
If “Neck roll,” “Neck knead,” or “Back roll” are selected, the 
operation starts by the approximate location of the 
shoulders being checked.
(Foot massaging does not simultaneously start) (See page 14.)If the  button is pressed without an operation being 
selected, the same operation will be selected that was 
operated when the 
 button was pressed once.
When choosing an operation, the selection sequence can be 
reversed by pressing 
 button.
When using a combination of several massage operations
(Example) When selecting “Knead (Upwards)”, “Tap(Normal)” and “Back roll(Partial)”
1. Use the   buttons 
to select the type of 
“knead” massage.
2. Select “Knead upwards”  
 with 
 button.
*   The chosen operation is 
encircled by a frame.
3.  Align with “tap” via 
the 
 button, and 
select operation 
“Normal” with 
 
button.
*  
The chosen operation 
is encircled by a frame.
4.  Select “Back roll” 
with 
 button and 
“Partial” with 
 
button.
* 
 
The chosen operation 
is encircled by a 
frame.
5.Press the  button to operate.
Select the massage type using  buttons, if  button is pressed the 
combinations of available massage types are displayed.
[Example]  
If “Neck roll” is selected, “Tap (Normal)” or “(Soft)” can be selected.
To cancel the selection of a massage operation while setting an operation
Press  button to cancel a framed operation which is selected.
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To Customize
 To adjust the upper and lower positions of the massage heads
Press   buttons to adjust.
Each press moves the massage heads 
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approximately 1.5 cm.
When you hold down the button, the operation 
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will continue until you release it.
Flashing indicates the 
approximate current position.
  To adjust the massage width 
Just operates with the “tap” and “back roll” massages.
Press   buttons to adjust.
The narrowness or broadness of the width can be adjusted.
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   When using the leg/foot (heat/air) massage simultaneously 
Press the  button.
(See step 2 on page 20.)
To change the content of the massage
  To change from a “MANUAL” operation 
Press the  button, and select operations from the types of massage.
(See page 18.)
  To change to “FULL BODY” massage 
Press the  button, and select a program.  
Upper body massage will stop temporarily.
(See page 14.)
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To change to“SELECTED AREA” massage 
Press the  button, and select a program.  
Upper body massage will stop temporarily.
(See page 17.)
Depiction of a massage in progress
Combination of  
Tap (Soft) and Back roll (Full) The currently functioning operation is 
displayed.
The width of the massage heads 
can be adjusted
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English USING LEG/FOOT MASSAGE
For a person with sensitive skin, wear thick socks.
1.  Press the  button to turn on 
the power.
2.   Press the  button.  
The leg/foot massage begins.
The massage begins with the intensity at “2” and heat 
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function “on”.
When the upper body massage is not being used, even if 
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 is pressed, “Off ” cannot be set.
Press the 
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 button without pressing the  to 
use the air massage only.
The 
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 cannot be used alone.
 To adjust the intensity of the leg/foot massage
   Press the  button to adjust the intensity.
Content 
of display
Intensity 0
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OffLowHigh
When the upper body massage is not being used, it can 
not be turned off the leg/foot massage section with the 
 button.
 To turn off the “Heat” function
When  is pressed, it can be toggled back and forth 
between “On” and “Off.”
The  cannot be used alone without operating the 
upper body massage or 
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Leg/foot massage duration
To use leg/foot massage only:  The massage lasts for approximately 15 minutes.
To combine with upper body massage:  
When the upper body massage ends, the leg/foot massage ends simultaneously.
For a person with large body dimensions
If the slide of the sole massage section is adjusted, your knees will not be lifted as much.
Lift your soles slightly and 
leg/foot massage section  returns.
Push with the soles of your 
feet to slide the leg/foot massage section out.
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