Panasonic EP1081 User Manual

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Model No. EP1081

Modelo No. EP1081

Household Air Massager

Masajeador Doméstico a Aire

Operating Instructions

Instrucciones

de funcionamiento

1-800-338-0552 for questions and comments.
www.panasonic.com/massage

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

One Panasonic Way 3D-1 Secaucus, NJ 07094

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Household Air Massager EP1081. To ensure optimum
performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following.

Read all instructions before using the Household Air Massager.

DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock:

Always unplug the appliance immediately after use. The massager should also always be
unplugged before cleaning.

WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Always make sure to insert the plug all the way into the socket to reduce the risk of short
circuit and fire.

2. Unplug from outlet, when not in use.

3. Do not operate under blanket or pillow or any coverings. Excessive heating can occur and
cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

4. Close and continuous supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by persons
who are limited in their ability to move or to communicate.

5. Use only for the intended purpose as described in this manual.

6. Do not stand on the appliance.

7. Do not use any accessories other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Keep children away from the appliance and do not allow them to use it.

9. Never use the appliance if it has a damaged electric cord or plug or is not working properly
or has been damaged. For repair, contact the nearest authorized service center.

10. Do not carry this appliance by the supplied cords or use the cords as a handle.

11. Keep the electric cords away from heated surfaces.

12. Never operate the appliance with the air openings blocked. Keep the air openings free of
lint, hair and the like.

13. Avoid dropping or inserting any object into the interior of the appliance.

14. Do not use in bathrooms or other damp or humid places, as this may cause electric shock
or malfunction.

15. Do not use outdoors.

16. Do not use in places where aerosol spray products are in use or where oxygen is handled.

17. When unplugging, turn all controls to off before removing the plug from the electric socket.

18. To avoid electric shock or injury, do not attempt to open or disassemble any part of the
Household Air Massager. There are no user-serviceable parts.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions.................................................. 3

Safety Precautions ................................................................. 4

Operating Precautions............................................................ 4

Parts Identification.................................................................. 5

Using the Household Air Massager........................................ 6

• Air Massage: Turning On and Off ...................................... 6

-Outline of Air Massage Selection ..................................... 7

Connecting to Audiovisual Equipment.................................... 8

• Sonic Vibration: Turning On and Off.................................. 9

Maintenance........................................................................... 9

Troubleshooting Guide ...........................................................10

Specifications .........................................................................10

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CONTENTS

– Customer’s Record –

Please make a note of the product model
number, etc. in the spaces provided. Keep this
instruction manual for future reference along
with a copy of your purchase receipt.

Model Number ________________________

Dealer’s Name ________________________

Date Purchased _______________________

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

HOUSEHOLD AIR MASSAGER

CONTROLLER

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To avoid the risk of injury:

1. Pregnant women, people who are ill, in poor physical health or undergoing medical

treatment, and people suffering back, neck, shoulder or hip pain should consult their doctor
before using the appliance. If you have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other personal medical
device, be aware that this product contains a speaker magnet located in the lumbar area.
Consult with the manufacturer of your device before using the appliance, or before using any
vibrating device. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

2. Do not use on bare skin; always wear clothing. Thin fabrics enhance the massage action, but

using directly on the skin can cause irritation.

3. Do not use for massaging the head, Adam’s apple, elbows or knees.

4. Do not use the air massage and the vibration for more than 15 minutes at a time.

5. If you begin to feel sick while using the appliance or find the massage action painful or

uncomfortable, stop the massage immediately.

6. Do not allow children or pets to play near the appliance, especially while it is in use.

7. Before sitting on the appliance, check the position of the air nodes. Ease yourself gently into

position, as hurried mounting may cause injury or accident.

8. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider

than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To prevent damage to the appliance:

1. The appliance is designed for a maximum user weight of 264 lbs (120 kN). Exceeding this

limit may damage the appliance permanently. Any such damage will be regarded as resulting
from misuse and will not be covered by warranty.

2. Do not sit on or drop the controller. Do not tug on the controller cord, the compressor cable

or the electric cords.

3. Set the air compressor in a horizontal position.

4. Do not subject the upholstery to rough treatment. If the upholstery is damaged or the inner

mechanism is exposed, do not use the appliance and arrange repair immediately.
Do not allow any sharp or pointed objects to come into contact with the upholstery, and take
care not to drop ash or lighted matches onto the appliance.
To preserve the color of the covering material, do not expose directly to sunlight.

5. If you notice anything irregular in the functioning of the appliance, switch it off immediately

and contact an authorized service center.

6. Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself.

7. Avoid operating any of the controls repeatedly at short intervals, as this may cause

malfunction.

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Be sure to connect the compressor
cable to the air compressor with
the “▲” mark face up as illustrated.

Audio input

Built-in air nodes

Built-in sonic

transducer

Main power
switch

Air compressor

Controller

Compressor cable

Accessories

20-ft (6m) cable

5-ft (1.5m) cable

Headphone

double adaptor

Air massage

selection switches

Sonic vibration

switches

On/Off switch

Upper back

Middle back

Stretch wave

Sonic audio

Vibration

Air massage display

Lumbar

Sonic vibration intensity
adjustment buttons

Middle Back

Shoulder

Back

Lower back

Lumbar

Shoulder

Back

Lower back

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USING THE HOUSEHOLD AIR MASSAGER

AIR MASSAGE: TURNING ON AND OFF

Upper Back

OUTLINE OF AIR MASSAGE SELECTION

Before using, make sure you have read all the
instructions, including warnings and safety and
operating precautions.

1. Make sure the compressor cable is connected to the

air compressor. See picture on page 5.

2. Make sure that the compressor cable is not crimped.

If it is, this will stop air flow to the Air Massager.

3. Turn on the main power switch on the air compressor,

making sure the unit is plugged in. Make sure the
main power switch is illuminated. The air
compressor provides air to the Air Massager, and is
also the power source for the Air Massager.

4. To operate the air massage, press the “On/Off”

switch at the top of the controller. Make sure that
the operating lamp comes on. If it does not, check
the connection between the air compressor and the
Air Massager, and make sure the unit is on.

5. Select any one of the air massage selection switches. If you just want to have lumbar

support, push this button only.

6. Areas being massaged are indicated by the air massage display lamps.

7. The Air Massager can be used upright, slightly reclined, or lying down. Weight limit is 264

pounds (120 kN).

8. Please note that the intensity of the air massage cannot be controlled by the intensity

adjustment buttons. This intensity control is only for the vibration functions.
However, the intensity of the air massage can be enhanced when you use it in a reclined, or
lying down position. Your own body weight on the air nodes provides for a stronger massage.

NOTE: The design of the air nodes causes them to make a slight popping noise when
separating one’s body from the product. This is not a malfunction. It is just the sound of the air
nodes returning to their original shape. Some noise may be heard coming from the appliance
while in use. This is due to the construction of the appliance and is normal.

Automatic timer for the air massage

To prevent excessive use, a built-in timer automatically switches the massage off 15 minutes
after the start of the air massage, if no switches for air massage are pressed. If the Air
Massager is not operated for approximately 15 minutes after the air massage has been
switched off by the timer, the “On/Off” switch will also be automatically switched off.

Shoulder

Back

Lower back

Operating

lamps

Stretch Wave

Shoulder

Back

Lower back

Automatic timer for “On/Off” switch

If the appliance is left for 60 minutes unused, the “On/Off” switch will automatically revert to off.
NOTE: When not using the appliance for long periods of time, please turn off the main power
switch on the air compressor and then unplug it. (Due to standby power consumption, the
appliance will consume 5W of power even with the “On/Off” switch on the controller turned off.)

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SONIC VIBRATION: TURNING ON AND OFF

1. To use the sonic vibration, make sure the “On/Off” switch at the top
of the controller is on. Make sure that the operating lamp comes on.

2. If you do not have any audio input, but still want to experience
vibration, select the “Vib.” switch. This will go through an
approximately 15 minute program of vibrations in your back area.
You can change the intensity of the vibration by holding down the
up/down arrows on the intensity adjustment buttons.

3. If you are using an audio input (see instructions on page 8 for
hooking it up), you can experience vibrations that are
synchronized to the lower frequencies of the audio. To experience
this, hit the “Sonic Audio” switch. Again, you can adjust the intensity
of the synchronized vibrations with the intensity up/down arrows.
Sonic vibration intensity is adjustable to different 9 levels. Pressing
an adjustment button twice will move the indicator light up or down
one position.

Automatic timer for sonic vibration

“Sonic Audio” is designed to switch off automatically after 75 minutes of continuous use, if no
intensity adjustment buttons are pushed during that time. This will be extended by 75 minutes,
even after turned off by the timer, by touching the “Sonic Audio” switch. “Vib.” is designed to
shut off after approximately 15 minutes, if no intensity adjustment buttons are pushed.
Even if automatically turned off, you can easily return to the previous vibration intensity by
pressing the “Sonic Audio” or “Vib.” switch.
If the Air Massager is not operated for approximately 15 minutes after “Sonic Audio” or “Vib.”
have been switched off by the timer, the “On/Off” switch will also be automatically switched off.

MAINTENANCE

• When cleaning the massager, always unplug first.

• When the covering material needs cleaning, gently apply a little liquid soap, wipe with a damp

cloth and allow to dry naturally. When plastic parts need cleaning, wipe with a soft cloth dipped
in a mixture of lukewarm water and liquid soap.

• Do not use paint thinner, benzene or other solvent-based cleaners, as chemical substances

may cause discoloration or damage.

CONNECTING TO AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT

ENJOY MUSIC OR A VIDEO WHILE YOU RELAX

The Household Air Massager uses a built-in sonic transducer to create sonic vibrations. By
connecting the cables supplied with the Household Air Massager to audiovisual equipment, you
can feel sound as vibrations synchronized with the bass of an audio frequency.

In the case of an RCA-type audio
output

Use the 20-ft cable and connect the
minijack to the appliance and the RCA
red and white plugs to the audio output
of a television, etc.

In the case of a minijack-type audio
output

Connect the minijack on one end of the
5-ft cable to the appliance and the other
minijack to the audio output of a CD
player, etc.

When the only available audio output
is a headphone jack

To listen with headphones: Connect the
headphone double adaptor jack plug to
the headphone jack of a television etc.,
then use a minijack on one end of the
5-ft cable to connect to the appliance
and the other minijack to connect to the
headphone double adaptor jack plug.

Personal

CD player

Television or

other audiovisual

equipment

Television,

computer or

other audiovisual

equipment

(not included)

(not included)

NOTE:

1. Vibratory responsiveness may be inhibited at times due to the signal content of the audiovisual
source.

2. Output terminals from audiovisual devices that are monaural cannot be used.

3. If supplied cable length is insufficient, please purchase commercially available stereo cable.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Before requesting service for your Air Massager, check the table below for the possible cause of
the problem. Some simple checks or minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem
and restore proper operation. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the
remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, call us at 1-800-338-0552 to locate the
servicer near to you.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Power source: 120V AC, 60Hz
Power consumption: 38W (5W when power is turned off via the controller.)
Dimensions (H x W x D)

Air massager: 47-1/4" x 21-21/32" x 4-5/16" (1200 x 550 x 110 mm)
Air compressor: 7-1/2" x 9-27/32" x 6-5/16" (190 x 250 x 160 mm)

Weight

Air massager: 10.83 lbs (4.9 kN)
Air compressor: 8.18 lbs (3.7 kN)

Automatic timer:

Air massage: Approx. 15 min.
Vib: Approx. 15 min.
Sonic Audio: Approx. 75 min.

Maximum user weight: 264 lbs (120 kN)

Problem

The air massage will not
start.

The sonic vibration will not
start.

The sonic vibration is
weak.

Probable cause(s)

The air compressor is not
plugged in.

The main power switch is not
turned on.

The compressor cable is not
plugged into the air compressor.

The air compressor is not
plugged in.

The main power switch is not
turned on.

The AV device has not been
connected with the included
cables.

The audiovisual output of the AV
device is monaural.

Suggested remedy

Please plug the air compressor
into a AC outlet (120V).

Please turn on the main power
switch.

Please plug the compressor
cable into the air compressor.

Please plug the air compressor
into an AC outlet (120V).

Please turn on the main power
switch.

Referring to page 8, please
connect the AV device’s
audiovisual output to the
appliance’s audiovisual input
using the appropriate cables.

Sonic vibration cannot be used
when the audiovisual output of
an AV device is monaural.

Vibratory responsiveness may
be inhibited at times due to the
signal content of the audiovisual
source.