Panasonic Cz Rtc3 Operating Instructions Manual

							Panasonic Corporation
1006 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka, Japan
Operating Instructions
High-spec Wired Remote Controller
Model No. CZ-RTC3
Installation Instructions
Separately Attached.
ENGLISHBefore operating the unit, read these operating instructions thoroughly and keep them for future 
reference.
81405230169000G0114-0
CV6233312187
WEB-URL Panasonic Corporation 
 Website:http://panasonic.net/ 
						

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Part Names Control panel
Note
LCD screen   Return button
Returns to the previous screen.Menu buttonDisplays the menu 
screen (P. 10).
Operation indicatorIlluminates during operation.
Blinks during alarm. 
Start/Stop buttonStarts/Stops operation.
Enter buttonFixes the selected content.
Press centre No glove No pen
Energy saving 
button
Switches Energy 
saving/Normal 
operation.
Cross key buttonsSelects an item.Up
DownRight Left 
						

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Safety Precautions
CAUTIONS
This appliance is intended to be used by expert or 
trained users in shops, in light industry and on farms, or 
for commercial use by lay persons.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 
years and above and persons with reduced physical, 
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience 
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or 
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe 
way and understand the hazards involved.
WARNING
Do not use this appliance in a potentially explosive 
atmosphere.
•  Do not operate with wet hands.
•  Do not wash with water.
In case of malfunction of this appliance, do not repair by 
yourself. Contact the sales or service dealer for repair.
In case of emergency, remove the power plug 
from the socket or switch off the circuit breaker 
or the means by which the system is isolated 
from the mains power.
 WARNINGCAUTION
This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe 
practice which can result in severe personal 
injury or death. This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe 
practice which can result in personal injury or 
product or property damage.
Matters to be observedProhibited matters 
						

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Note:
  This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This 
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this 
device must accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation.
  This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. However, 
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more 
of the following measures:
•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• 
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different 
from that to which the receiver is connected.
•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician 
for help.
  FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow 
the attached installation instructions.  Any changes 
or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority 
to operate this equipment.
Safety Precautions 
						

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Preparations How to UseSetting ChangeWhen 
NecessaryPage
Thank you for purchasing the 
Panasonic high-spec wired remote 
controller.
 
 Read the Operating Instructions 
carefully for safe use. This 
manual describes the Operating 
Instructions of the wired remote 
controller. Read this manual as 
well as operating instructions 
supplied with indoor units and 
outdoor units.
 
 Be sure to read the “Safety 
Precautions” (P.3, 4) before 
using.
 
 Keep this manual with operating 
instructions supplied with indoor 
units and outdoor units in a safe 
place.
 
 Be sure to keep this manual in a 
place easily accessible by users. 
In the case of user change, be 
sure to give this manual to the 
new user.
NOTICE
The English text is the original 
instructions. Other languages 
are translation of the original 
instructions.
CONTENTS
 
 Part Names  ..........................................2
• Control panel .......................................2
 
 Safety Precautions ...............................3
 
 Part Names  ..........................................6
• Screen display .....................................6
 
 Basic Operations..................................8
 
 Menu List ............................................10
 

Flap Setting for Each Indoor Unit  ..........12
• FLAP ..................................................12
 
 Flap Setting for Each Air Outlet  .......13
• Lock indiv.  fl ap ...................................13
 
 Timer Reservation  .............................14
• ON/OFF timer ....................................14
• Weekly timer overview .......................15
• Weekly timer ......................................16
 
 Filter Information ................................20
 
 Quiet Operation/
Power Consumption Monitor ............22
 
 Energy Saving ....................................24
• Temp auto return ................................24
• Temp range ........................................25
• Auto shutoff ........................................26
• Schedule peak cut .............................28
• Repeat off timer .................................30
 
 Outing Function .................................31
 
 Initial Settings  ....................................33
• Clock/Clock type/Operation lock ........33
• Controller name .................................34
• Touch sound/Contrast/Backlight/
Language  ..........................................35
• Password change/Temp sensor/ Main/sub/Vent output/
Contact address .................................36
 
 Ventilation Setting ..............................38
 
 Setting List ..........................................39
 
 Troubleshooting .................................41
 
 Specifi  cations .....................................42 
						

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Top screen
  Operation stop 
screen   Item selection 
screen   
Lock screen display
Remote controller 
name (P.34)Operation is locked. 
(P.33)Present time & 
day (P.33)
Setting 
information 
icon
When 
checking the 
meanings 
of all icons 
(P.39)
Operation guide (P.7) Cursor Operation 
mode
Set temperature Fan speed Flap
[Operation lock] is functioning.
(P.33)
  To cancel lock
Press 
 button for 
4 seconds. The indoor unit is stopped or slight blow operation is in process. When 
inspection 
is required 
(P.41)
Part Names Screen display 
						

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Menu screen (P.10)
Screen name Present time & day
The currently operable content is simply 
displayed.
• ▲▼◄►: Cross key buttons
• 
: Enter button
Icon Description Page
The indoor unit fi lter needs to be cleaned. P.20
The engine oil needs to be replaced.
(Only when using a gas heat pump air conditioner.)-
Switching operation modes is prohibited.
(Switching to Auto mode is also prohibited.)-
Remote control operation is restricted by a central control device. -
[ON/OFF timer] is set. P.14
[Weekly timer] is set. P.15
Energy saving operation is in process. P.8
Fresh air is used for ventilation.
(Only when connecting a heat exchange ventilation unit or 
connecting a commercially sold fan.)P.38
Prevents the room temperature from increasing too much (or 
decreasing too much) when no one is in the room.P.31
  Setting information icons displayed on the top screen
Operation guide 
						

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Basic Operations
1
Start operation.
Press 
.(The operation indicator illuminates.)
 
 To change the setting(P.10)
 
 To turn the energy saving 
operation ON/OFF
Press during operation.
(Only for models equipped with the 
energy saving function.)
 
 To stop(The operation indicator turns off.)
2
Select the item to set.
Press ◄  ►.
3
Change the setting.
Press ▲▼  →  .
(The cursor disappears.)
Energy saving operation 
is in process.
Operation indicator
Note
 
 Operation modes that cannot be set are not displayed.
 
 The fl  ap display differs from the actual  fl ap angle.
 
 Pressing 
 after recovery from mains power failure will resume operation with 
the contents before mains power failure has occurred.
 
 If no operation is performed for a certain period of time, the backlight\
 turns off to 
save electricity. (Press any button for illumination.)
 
 The energy saving operation restricts the maximum current value, resulti\
ng in 
decreased cooling/heating performance.
(If the current of outdoor units does not reach the peak due to low loa\
d operation, 
the current value is not restricted.)
 
 The temperature range that can be set varies depending on the model. 
 
 The set temperature range can be changed using the remote controller.  	P.24

 
 Some models do not display the  fl ap. 
						

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Perform the following operations in step 2 on page 8.
  Operation mode (e.g. Cool, Heat, etc.)
Press ◄.
* Auto: 
The mode is 
automatically 
switched to 
Cool or Heat to 
achieve the set 
temperature.↓Heat
Dry
Cool
Fan
Auto
  Set temperature
Press . (When the cursor is not 
visible)
• Cool/Dry : 18 °C to 30 °C
• Heat  : 16 °C to 30 °C
• Auto  : 17 °C to 27 °C
  Fan speed
Press ►.
  Flap
Press ► 2 times.
  Flap Setting for Each Indoor 
Unit
 (P.12)
•  : Swing
• Pressing ▲▼ 
during swing can 
stop the fl ap at your 
preferred position.
• 5-level adjustment 
is possible 
during Heat, 
Fan and Auto 
(Heat) modes.
Cursor
* Auto: 
Cannot be 
selected in 
Fan mode.
↓High
Medium
Low
Auto 
						

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1
Display the menu screen.
  To return to the previous screenPress .
  When no operation is performed 
in each setting screen for several 
minutes
The display returns to the top screen.
2
Select the menu item.
▲ ▼ → 
  To turn the pagePress ◄ ►.
  Selectable menus (1 to 13)
For details of screen examples, 
see the next page.
Menu List