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Household Air Massager
Masajeador Doméstico a Aire
Operating Instructions
Instrucciones
de funcionamiento
Model No. EP1081
Modelo No. EP1081
1-800-338-0552 for questions and comments.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
One Panasonic Way 3D-1 Secaucus, NJ 07094
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save this manual for future use.
Antes de utilizar esta unidad, lea completamente estas instruccionnes y guarde este manual para
utilizarlo en el futuro en caso de ser necesario.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
HOUSEHOLD AIR MASSAGER
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.
Audio input
Accessories
Controller
Built-in air nodes
Built-in sonic
transducer
20-ft (6m) cable
5-ft (1.5m) cable
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.
Compressor cable
Main power
switch
Air compressor
Headphone
double adaptor
Be sure to connect the compressor
cable to the air compressor with
the “L” mark face up as illustrated.
CONTROLLER
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To prevent damage to the appliance:
On/Off switch
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.
Air massage display
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.
Upper back
Middle back
Lumbar
Air massage
selection switches
6. Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself.
Stretch wave
7. Avoid operating any of the controls repeatedly at short intervals, as this may cause
malfunction.
Sonic audio
Vibration
Sonic vibration
switches
Sonic vibration intensity
adjustment buttons
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OUTLINE OF AIR MASSAGE SELECTION
Upper Back
USING THE HOUSEHOLD AIR MASSAGER
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.)
(Repeat)
(Repeat)
(Repeat)
Shoulder
Back
AIR MASSAGE: TURNING ON AND OFF
Lower back
Before using, make sure you have read all the
instructions, including warnings and safety and
operating precautions.
Operating
lamps
Middle Back
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
Shoulder
Back
main power switch is illuminated. The air
compressor provides air to the Air Massager, and is
also the power source for the Air Massager.
Lower back
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.
Lumbar
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.
Shoulder
Back
Lower back
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.
Stretch Wave
Automatic timer for the air massage
(Repeat)
Shoulder
Back
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.
Lower back
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SONIC VIBRATION: TURNING ON AND OFF
CONNECTING TO AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT
ENJOY MUSIC OR A VIDEO WHILE YOU RELAX
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.
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.
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.
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.
Television or
other audiovisual
equipment
Automatic timer for sonic vibration
In the case of a minijack-type audio
output
“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.
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
Personal
CD player
player, etc.
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.
(not included)
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
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.
headphone double adaptor jack plug.
Television,
computer or
other audiovisual
equipment
(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.
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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.
Problem
Probable cause(s)
Suggested remedy
The air massage will not
start.
The air compressor is not
plugged in.
Please plug the air compressor
into a AC outlet (120V).
The main power switch is not
turned on.
Please turn on the main power
switch.
The compressor cable is not
Please plug the compressor
plugged into the air compressor. cable into the air compressor.
The sonic vibration will not The air compressor is not
Please plug the air compressor
into an AC outlet (120V).
start.
plugged in.
The main power switch is not
turned on.
Please turn on the main power
switch.
The AV device has not been
connected with the included
cables.
Referring to page 8, please
connect the AV device’s
audiovisual output to the
appliance’s audiovisual input
using the appropriate cables.
The audiovisual output of the AV Sonic vibration cannot be used
device is monaural.
when the audiovisual output of
an AV device is monaural.
The sonic vibration is
weak.
Vibratory responsiveness may
be inhibited at times due to the
signal content of the audiovisual
source.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power source:
Power consumption:
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Air massager:
Air compressor:
Weight
120V AC, 60Hz
38W (5W when power is turned off via the controller.)
47-1/4" x 21-21/32" x 4-5/16" (1200 x 550 x 110 mm)
7-1/2" x 9-27/32" x 6-5/16" (190 x 250 x 160 mm)
Air massager:
Air compressor:
Automatic timer:
Air massage:
Vib:
Sonic Audio:
10.83 lbs (4.9 kN)
8.18 lbs (3.7 kN)
Approx. 15 min.
Approx. 15 min.
Approx. 75 min.
264 lbs (120 kN)
Maximum user weight:
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