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ON/OFF Button

• Press this button to start the 

massage and to stop it at any 
time during the massage.

* The massage heads will not 

move until you press one of the 
Programmed Operation buttons 
or Manual Operation buttons.

* If this button is pressed during 

the massage, the massage 
heads will move to the retracted 
position and both the backrest 
and the legrest will return to their 
original positions. 

Ottoman Button

• Use this button to 

adjust the angle 
of the legrest.

Vibration ON/OFF Button

(EP3203 only)

Reclining Button

• Use this button to 

adjust the angle 
of the backrest 
and legrest.

Quick Stop Button

• Press this button to stop the 

massage immediately. 

  (The massage heads will stop in 

the position they are in without 
retracting and air will be released 
from the legrest.)

Voice Navigation Volume Switch 

(Located on the top side of the control 
unit.)

• Slide the switch to increase, decrease or 

cut voice navigation volume.

* Even when the volume is set to the OFF 

position you will still hear “beep” 
whenever you press one of the buttons.

* In the interests of safety the “beep-beep-

beep” sound cannot be eliminated.

Display

• The display shows the kind 

of massage selected.

Control Panel Cover

• Open the cover to manually 

select massage settings.

This feature provides a simple explanation of operating 
procedures and massage settings.

Example

• Explanation of Operating Procedures
  “Please select a pre-programmed or self-programmed massage from 

one of the blinking controls”.

• Explanation of Massage Settings
  “We will now scan your back”.  “The massage is starting”.
• Explanation of Program
  “The Shiatsu program is the strongest program”.  (When Shiatsu 

program is selected.)

Neck Roller Position 
Button

• Pressing this button 

allows the unit to adjust 
the shoulder position 
after searching the 
position of your body.  

Voice Navigation

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WHEN YOU WANT TO USE THE MASSAGE LOUNGER RIGHT AWAY. (PROGRAMMED OPERATION)

USING THE MASSAGE LOUNGER

Display of Massage Areas

• Shows the massage areas 

currently being massaged by 
flashing.

Program Strength Display

• This displays the strength of 

the selected program.

Pressure Level Display

• This displays the amount of 

pressure exerted on the body.

Neck Roller Position  
Button

• Pressing this button allows 

you to adjust the shoulder 
position after body searching 
has been carried out.  

Movement Display

• This displays the program 

that is currently in use.

Program Strength Button

• Use these buttons to adjust 

the strength of the back 
massage or calf/foot 
massage.

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1. Press .

• The Programmed Operation buttons (four) and the Self Program buttons will start to flash.
• The massage heads will not start to move until you press one of the program buttons.

2. Select the program you want.

• Please press one of the flashing buttons.
• See Page 13 for details regarding the content of each of these Programmed Operation.
• It is possible to change programs during the massage by pressing one of the other program buttons.

3. Sit as far back in the seat as possible with your head

on the pillow (back cushion/backrest).

Press the program button you desire to start the massage.  The seat will
automatically recline to the massage position and body searching will
commence.

• You will feel a light tapping sensation on your shoulders.  Always check the

shoulder position and when necessary adjust it manually with the neck roller
position button. 

• Body searching can be carried out for people with a height of 4.6 ft (140 cm) to

6.1 ft (185 cm). 

After body searching has been completed the massage will commence. 

• The air massage on the legs/calf will commence at the same time that body

searching commences.  

• You can freely adjust the angle of the backrest and legrest. 
• Slide the legrest to adjust the position of your knees and calves. (See Page 14)

• This program uses mainly Shiatsu massage

to provide a strong massage that is ideal for
people who have extremely stiff shoulders,
etc.

• This program uses kneading massage to

thoroughly relax stiff muscles in many areas.
Still a strong massage.

• This program uses a gentle massage to help

soothe tired body with a gentler, longer
Swedish style massage strokes. 

• This is a more general program using a variety

of massage movements to help refresh people
when they’re feeling tired. Mixes both Shiatsu
and Swedish.

• If the massage lounger is reclined further than

this angle then it will not automatically recline.  

Reclined approximately 11°.

Raised approximately 50°.

Correct Massage Position

CONTROL PANEL

Go to any one of the following sections if you want to start the massage lounger immediately.

When you want to use the massage lounger straight away.
PROGRAMMED OPERATION (shiatsu, deep, gentle, refresh)

This program is ideal for the following people:

• Those who feel tired all over.
• Those who want to operate the massager simply by using one of the 15 minute stored programs.

When you want a massage suited to your degree of fatigue.
SELF PROGRAM

This program is ideal for the following people:

• Those who feel tired in different parts of their body.
• Those who want only their shoulders or legs massaged.  This program allows the user to customize the massage. (See Page 15)

USER ADJUSTMENT FUNCTIONS

When you want more control over individual massage settings.
MANUAL OPERATION (open the control panel)

This program is ideal for the following people:

• Those who want to massage a certain area using a certain kind of massage. 
• Those who want to make many different adjustments to massage settings.

Summary of Contents for EP3203 - MASSAGE LOUNGER - MULTI-LANG

Page 1: ...02 Before operating this unit please read these instructions completely and save for future reference Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company One Panasonic Way 3D 1 Secaucus New Jersey 07094 1 800 338 0552 for questions and comments www panasonic com massage No 1 EN SP FR ...

Page 2: ...d service center if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or if it has been immersed in water 9 Always raise the back cushion to check that the fabric of the unit itself has not been ripped before using the unit Please also check other areas to ensure that the fabric has not been ripped No matter how small the rip if you find one then immediately stop using the unit unplug t...

Page 3: ...ime by pressing the Quick Stop Button 8 Do not go to sleep while using the unit Do not use the unit after drinking alcohol 9 When the seat back is in a reclined position do not sit on it or sit with your legs resting on the headrest Do not sit on the legrest as the unit may fall over 10 Do not allow children or pets to play on or around the unit especially during operation 11 Do not unplug the uni...

Page 4: ...duct is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug No adaptor should be used with this product Ensure there is adequate space for reclining Do not use the massage lounger in direct sunlight or in places where it will be exposed to high temperatures such as in front of a heater etc as this can cause discoloration or hardening of the synthetic leather Place the unit on a mat to...

Page 5: ...The massage heads will move to the retracted position Attaching the Pillow Attach the pillow using the fasteners on the pillow and on the top of the backrest 2 The angle can also be adjusted Attaching the Control Panel Stand Secure the control panel stand to the right hand side of the unit using the three screws provided Attaching and Removing the Control Panel When attaching the control panel sli...

Page 6: ... Control Panel Stand Front Back Armrest Pillow Back Cushion Retracted Position of Massage Heads The massage heads are normally retracted to the left and right in the lower part of the backrest However if the Quick Stop Button is pushed to stop the massage then the massage heads will not return to the retracted position Seat Side Cover Legrest When Lowered When Raised Massages the calves and the so...

Page 7: ...rt to move until you press one of the program buttons 2 Select the program you want Please press one of the flashing buttons See Page 13 for details regarding the content of each of these Programmed Operation It is possible to change programs during the massage by pressing one of the other program buttons 3 Sit as far back in the seat as possible with your head on the pillow back cushion backrest ...

Page 8: ... 4 After the Massage has been Completed the Unit will Automatically Stop After the designated program has been completed the massage lounger will automatically stop Approximately 15 minutes Stopping the Massage during a Program Press again The legrest will automatically be lowered and the massage heads will return to the retracted position After the massage heads have stopped moving the backrest w...

Page 9: ...re time and movement will be spent on that area See Page 18 for examples 1 Hold down until you reach the desired angle Holding the button down will recline the seat and raise the legrest Shortly after the backrest starts to recline the legrest will be raised When both the backrest and legrest have been raised or lowered as far as possible you will hear a beep beep beep sound The backrest and legre...

Page 10: ... used in Self Program mode 4 Sit back in the seat as far as possible with your head on the pillow back cushion backrest After pressing the seat will automatically recline to the massage position and body searching will commence You will feel a light tapping sensation on your shoulders Always check the shoulder position and when necessary adjust it manually After body searching has been completed t...

Page 11: ...that you do not want to record the information press without pressing any of the User Program buttons to cancel While the information is being saved none of the other buttons apart from the reclining and legrest button can be used 18 A simple explanation of the movements is provided below Details regarding Self Program Stiff Neck Fatigue Degree of Fatigue After using Knead B to relax the area surr...

Page 12: ... matches then the massage begins If it does not match then body searching is carried out again The following are not recorded as part of the User Adjustment Functions Data regarding Manual Operations Massage lounger position reclining angle and legrest angle Data regarding the leg calf massage When Manual Operation has been selected during a Programmed Operation Massage strength settings in the Pr...

Page 13: ...ing With this massage the massage heads work slowly over the acupressure points in a deep kneading motion Wide Kneading This motion is like the palms of both hands being used to press and rub over a wide area from both sides of the body This type of massage is ideal for someone wanting a broad swedish style massage on the back or lower back Tapping This motion is like a fist used in a rhythmic pat...

Page 14: ...ssage Type Selection Buttons 24 Additional Information How to Get the Most Out of Your Massage Lounger 1 Start with a rolling massage only to allow your body to get used to the massage lounger This stretches out your spine and relieves pressure from your cervical disks 2 Next use a kneading or tapping massage in areas surrounding stiff muscles 3 To finish off with use a rolling massage again to st...

Page 15: ... It will take a number of seconds for the air to be completely released After pressing you will hear air being released Press if you want to stop the massage during a program Press if you want to stop the massage immediately Massage Actions Lower Body Grasp After applying pressure to the sides and backs of the legs pressure is applied to each of the points on the calves and the muscles in the calv...

Page 16: ...ed and the backrest in the upright position Place a mat on the floor and gently roll the unit over it to avoid damaging the floor Do not move the unit while someone is seated on it Please remove the control panel from the control panel stand Please make sure the legrest slider is fully retracted when moving the unit Lifting the Unit Move the chair by having one person hold onto the pipe sections o...

Page 17: ...ining does not take place even though a massage is started in Programmed Operation The seat does not automatically recline In some cases the seat may not automatically recline depending on the position angle of the backrest or the legrest H The unit will not operate at all Upper body neck to lower back massage Lower body calves to seat massage The power cord has been disconnected See Page 7 The po...

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