ActronAir RC-03 User manual

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Please read this manual carefully before operating your new remote control and keep it near the unit for future reference.
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RC-03
REMOTE CONTROLLER
Operation Manual
Suitable for
Mini Cassette 2 Cascade Series 2
MRE-035CS URC-100CS / CRE-100CS
MRE-053CS URC-125CS / CRE-125CS
URC-125CS / CRE-140CS

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Table of Contents
01. Remote Controller Specifications .................................................................... 3
02. Handling the Remote Controller ..................................................................... 3
03. Button and Functions ...................................................................................... 4
04. Remote Screen Indicators................................................................................ 5
05. Basic Functions ............................................................................................... 6
. Mode Operation............................................................................................................. 
. Setting the Timer............................................................................................................ 
06. How To Use Advanced Function ................................................................... 11
. VANE Function (not available for Mini-Cassette) ........................................................ 
. SWING Function............................................................................................................ 
. LED Display .................................................................................................................. 
. QUIET Function (not available for Mini-Cassette)........................................................ 
. FREEZE PROTECTION (FP) Function ............................................................................ 
. LOCK Function ............................................................................................................. 
. BOOST Function .......................................................................................................... 
. ECO/GEAR Function ..................................................................................................... 
. SET Function................................................................................................................. 

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. Remote Controller Specifications
Model RC-03
Rated Voltage 3.0V( Dry batteries 1.5V AAA × 2)
Signal Receiving Range 8m
Environment -5°C~60°C
. Handling the Remote Controller
Inserting and Replacing Batteries
Your air conditioning unit comes with two batteries. Insert the batteries in the remote control before use.
1. Slide the rear cover from the remote control downward, exposing the battery compartment.
2. Insert the batteries, paying attention to match up the (+) and (-) ends of the batteries with the symbols inside the
battery compartment.
3. Slide the rear cover back into place.
BATTERY NOTES
For optimum product performance:
• Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types.
• Do not leave batteries in the remote control if you don’t plan on using the device for more than 2 months.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Disposal Guideline
• Do not dispose off the waste electrical and electronic equipment with local council waste. These must be disposed off
through the council designated hazardous waste collection centre.
• The equipment may contain hazardous substances, improper or incorrect disposal may have a negative effect on
human health and on the environment.
• Remove batteries and separated from the rest of the product before disposing.
CAUTION
When the batteries are removed, the remote controller settings will be erased. After inserting new batteries, remote
controller and the Air conditioning may have a different settings.
To sync their settings, press any button or adjust the settings from remote controller. The Air conditioning will follow the
new remote controller settings.
Tips For Using Remote Control
1. Use the remote controller within a distance of 8 metres from the appliance, pointing it towards the unit. Reception
is confirmed by a beep.
2. The air conditioner will not receive the command if curtains, doors, other materials and direct sunlight block the
signals from the remote controller to the indoor unit.
3. Remove batteries if the remote will not be used more than 2 months.

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. Button and Functions
Before you begin using your new air conditioner, make sure to familiarize yourself with its remote control. The
following is a brief introduction to the remote control itself. For instructions on how to operate your air conditioner,
refer to the Basic Functions section of this manual.
1ON/OFF
This button turns the air conditioner On or Off.
2TEMP UP
Increases temperature in 0.5°C increments. Maximum
temperature is 30°C.
3SET
Scrolls through operation functions as follows:
Active Clean Fresh Sleep
Follow Me AP Mode Active Clean
......
The selected symbol will flash on the display area,
press the OK button to confirm.
NOTE: Active Clean is not available for Mini-Cassette.
Fresh Feature is not available for Mini-Cassette and
Cascade units.
4TIMER
Set timer to turn unit On or Off.
5TEMP DOWN
Decreases temperature in 0.5OC increments. Min.
temperature is 16OC.
6FAN SPEED
Selects fan speeds in the following order: AUTO
20% 40% 60% 80% 100%.
7BOOST
Enables unit to reach preset temperature in shortest
possible time
8LED
Toggles the LED display and buzzer of the air
conditioner buzzer to On and Off.
9VANE
Press to enter the louver setting mode.
NOTE: This feature is not available for Mini-Cassette.
10 ECO/GEAR
Press this button to enter the energy efficient mode in
a sequence of following:
ECO GEAR (75%) GEAR (50%) Previous
setting mode ECO ......
NOTE: GEAR feature is not available for Mini-Cassette.
11 SWING
Starts and stops the horizontal louver movement.
12 OK
Used to confirm the selected functions.
13 BUTTON
Enjoy more even comfortable cooling without a
noticeable breeze.
NOTE: This feature is not available for Mini-Cassette
and Cascade units.
14 MODE
Scrolls through operation modes as follows:
AUTO COOL DRY HEAT FAN AUTO
15 SCREEN
Displays the setting, indicators and operation
conditions.
BVane oost
1
2
5
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11
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. Remote Screen Indicators
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1TRANSMISSION INDICATOR
Lights up when remote sends signal to indoor
unit.
2ECO
Displays when ECO feature is activated.
3TIMER ON/OFF
Timer On display.
Timer Off display.
4QUIET
QUIET feature display.
5HORIZONTAL LOUVER
Swing feature displays.
6FAN SPEED
Displays selected fan speed:
Quiet I 1%
II 2% - 20%
LOW IIII 21% - 40%
MED IIIIII 41% - 60%
HIGH IIIIIIII 61% - 80%
IIIIIIIIII 81% - 100%
AUTO IIIIIIIIII AUTO
This fan speed can not be adjusted in AUTO or
DRY mode.
7BOOST MODE
BOOST feature displays.
8TEMPERATURE/TIMER/FAN/SPEED
Displays the set temperature by default or fan speed
or timer setting when using TIMER ON/OFF functions.
• Temperature range: 16oC - 30oC (60oF - 86oF)
• Timer setting range: 0-24 hrs
• Fan speed setting range: Au - 100%
• Humidity setting range: 35% - 85%
This display is blank when operating is FAN mode.
NOTE: To display temperature in °F, press and hold
the up and down arrows for 3 seconds while the
remote power is on.
9LOCK
Displays when LOCK feature is activated.
10 GEAR
Displays when GEAR feature is activated.
11 Mode
Displays the current mode including:
12 INFORMATION
Information is displayed when the functions are in use.
- Breeze Away Display
- Low Battery Detection Display (If flashes)
- Active Clean Feature Display
- Fresh Feature Display*
- Sleep Mode Display
- Follow Me Feature Display
- Access Point Mode (AP Mode)
*Not available for Mini-Cassette and Cascade

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. Basic Functions
05.01. Mode Operation
NOTE
Setting Temperature Operation
• The operating temperature range for units is 16-30OC.
• You can increase or decrease the set temperature in 0.5OC increments.
AUTO Mode
In AUTO mode, the unit will automatically select the COOL, FAN or HEAT function
based on the set temperature.
1. Press the button to select AUTO.
2. Set your desired temperature using the or buttons.
3. Press the button to start the unit.
NOTE
FAN SPEED is disabled in AUTO mode.
COOL Mode
In COOL mode, the unit will cool the room to the desired temperature.
1. Press the button to select COOL mode.
2. Set your desired temperature using the or buttons.
3. Press the button to select the fan speed in a range of Auto-100%.
4. Press the button to start the unit.
HEAT Mode
1. Press the button to select HEAT mode.
2. Set your desired temperature using the or buttons.
3. Press the button to select the fan speed in a range of Auto-100%.
4. Press the button to start the unit.
NOTE
As outdoor temperature drops, the performance of your unit’s HEAT function may
be affected. The system may also enter a defrost mode during the heating cycle.
DRY Mode (Dehumidifying)
1. Press the button to select DRY mode.
2. Set your desired temperature using the or buttons.
3. Press the button to start the unit.
NOTE
The Fan Speed is automatically set to AUTO while in the DRY mode.

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FAN Mode
1. Press the button to select FAN mode.
2. Press the button to select the fan speed in a range of Auto-100%.
3. Press the button to start the unit.
NOTE
Set temperature is disabled in FAN mode. As a result, the remote control’s LCD
screen will not display temperature.
CAUTION
Do not put your fingers in or near the blower and suction side of the unit. The fan inside the unit may cause injury.
05.02. Setting the Timer
TIMER ON (Auto-On Operation)
The TIMER ON feature is useful when you want the unit to turn off automatically at a desired time.
Example:
To start the air conditioner in 6 hours.
Start
Off
6 hours later
Set
1. While the unit is OFF, press the button.
2. Press the or buttons to adjust the time.
3. Point the remote controller to the indoor unit and wait for 1 second. The indicator will show in the remote
controller and in the indoor unit panel to indicate that this function is activated.
ON Indicator

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TIMER OFF (Auto-OFF Operation)
The TIMER OFF feature is useful when you want the unit to turn off automatically at a desired time.
Example:
To turn OFF the air conditioner in 10 hours.
Stop
On
Set 10 hours later
1. While the unit is ON, press the button twice until timer indicator is shown.
2. Press the or buttons to adjust the time.
3. Point the remote controller to the indoor unit and wait for 1 second. The indicator will show in remote
controller and in the indoor unit panel to indicate that this function is activated.
OFF Indicator
COMBINED TIMER (Setting both ON and OFF timers simultaneously)
TIMER OFF TIMER ON (On Stop-Start operation)
This feature is useful when you want to stop the air conditioner after you go to bed, and start it again in the morning
when you wake up or when you return home.
Example:
To stop the air conditioner 2 hours after setting and start it again 10 hours after setting.
On
Stop
2 hours later
after setting
Set
Start
10 hours later
after setting

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1. While the unit is ON, press the button twice until timer indicator is shown.
2. Press the or buttons to adjust the time.
3. Point the remote controller to the indoor unit and wait for 1 second. The indicator, this will show in remote
controller and in the indoor unit panel to indicate that this function is activated.
4. Press the button until timer indicator is shown.
5. Press the or buttons to adjust the time.
ON Indicator
6. Point the remote controller to the indoor unit and wait for 1 second. Both the and indicators swill show,
this means that the function is activated.
TIMER ON TIMER OFF (Off – Start – Stop operation)
This feature is useful when you want to start the air conditioner before you wake up and stop it after you leave the
house.
Example:
To start the air conditioner in 2 hours after setting, and stop it 5 hours after setting.
Off Stop
Start
2 hours later
after setting
5 hours late
r
after setting
Set

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1. While the unit is OFF, press the button until timer indicator is shown.
2. Press the or buttons to adjust the time.
3. Point the remote controller to the indoor unit and wait for 1 second. The indicator will show, this means that
the function is activated.
4. Press the button until timer indicator is shown.
5. Press the or buttons to adjust the time.
OFF Indicator
6. Point the remote controller to the indoor unit and wait for 1 second. Both the and indicators will show,
means that the function is activated.
NOTE
When setting the TIMER, the adjustable increment is 30 minutes up to 10 hours. After 10 hours the increment will be 1
hour up to 24 hours.
NOTE
Indoor unit must show ON or OFF when button is pressed. If this does not happen timers will show as set on remote
control but will not function on the unit.

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. How To Use Advanced Function
06.01. VANE Function (not available for Mini-Cassette)
Press
Vane
button when the unit is turned on.
4 Louvers
Press
Vane
button to activate the louver setting feature. Each time you press the
Vane
button, the display panel will
display the selected louver in an order as(“-0” indicates that four louvers are all selected):
-1 -2 -3 -4 -5
Press Swing button to start/stop the auto swing feature of the selected louvers.
NOTE
The system will exit the louver setting mode If there is no operations during a 10 seconds period.
06.02. SWING Function
Press button
The horizontal louver auto swing feature is energized.
Press again to stop the swing.
06.03. LED Display
1. Press the LED button to activate or de-activate the display on the indoor unit.
2. Press and hold the LED button for more than 5 seconds until it beeps, release. Then press and hold again for 5
seconds then release after beeps.
3. After few seconds the room temperature shows.
4. To revert to previous display, repeat steps 2 and 3. To revert the change press LED button until set point shows
on the indoor unit.
06.04. QUIET Function (not available for Mini-Cassette)
1. Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds to activate Quiet Function. Quiet icon will display to
indicate it is activated. The compressor will run at a reduced capacity to minimize the operational noise.
NOTE
Due to low compressor frequency operation, this may result in insufficient cooling and heating capacity.
2. Holding button again for 2 seconds turns off quiet function.
3. Pressing the button will also cancel Quiet Mode.

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06.05. FREEZE PROTECTION (FP) Function
In heating operation, the preset temperature of the air conditioner can be set to 8oC. This will keep the room
temperature steady at 8oC and will prevent the house from freezing when it is unoccupied in severe weather. This will
give the occupant a better head start when they go back home and turn ON the air conditioner.
While the system is in heat mode and 16°C, press the buttons twice within 1 second. The unit will operate at high
indoor fan speed with temperature automatically set to 8oC and display FP on the indoor unit. Press the or or
or or buttons to cancel this operation.
NOTE
The indoor panel and remote control will not indicate 8oC during FP Function.
06.06. LOCK Function
1. Press and hold the
Boost
and
Vane
buttons for at least 5 seconds to activate lock function. Lock icon will display
above the set temperature to indicate that the remote control buttons are locked.
2. Press and hold the
Boost
and
Vane
buttons for 2 seconds to de-activate lock function.
NOTES
When pressing any button, the lock icon will flash to indicate that the remote-control buttons are locked.
All buttons are disabled whilst control has lock function ON.
06.07. BOOST Function
BOOST function is available on heating and cooling to accelerate the time it takes to reach the set point.
06.08. ECO/GEAR Function
Press the button to enter energy efficient mode in the following sequence.
ECO GEAR (75%) GEAR (50%) Previous setting mode ECO ......
NOTE
This function is only available under cooling mode.
ECO Operation
1. While in cooling mode, press the button. The set temperature will automatically adjust to 24°C Auto fan
speed to save energy. Energy savings will take effect only when the initial set temperature is below 24°C.
2. If the set temperature is already above 24°C, the fan speed will change to Auto, the set temperature will remain
unchanged.
NOTES
Pressing the button or changing the mode or adjusting the set temperature to less than 24oC will cancel ECO
Operation.
Once ECO is activated Fan can be adjusted and will be displayed on the LED.

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GEAR Function (not available for Mini-Cassette)
Gear mode is a setting that can limit the energy consumption output of the air conditioner if the end user desires
reduction in their overall system energy usage.
This will impact performance in some conditions.
Press the button to enter the following:
75%(up to 75% electrical energy consumption)
50%(up to 50% electrical energy consumption)
Previous setting mode.
06.09. SET Function
1. Press the SET button to enter the function setting.
2. Keep pressing the SET or or buttons to select the desired function. The symbol of the selected function
will flash on the remote control display.
3. Press the OK button to confirm.
Available SET functions are as follows:
Active Clean* Fresh* Sleep Follow Me AP Mode Active Clean* .....
*These functions will are disabled when not available with the unit. Selecting this function will not send any command to
the unit.
• ACTIVE CLEAN Function (not available for Mini-Cassette)
The Active Clean Function washes away accumulated dust, mold, and grease that may cause odors when it
adheres to the heat exchanger. The unit will automatically freeze the heat exchanger and then rapidly thaw the
frost to wash and drain away the accumulated dirt.
When this function is activated, the indoor unit display window shows , after 20 to 45 minutes, the unit will
turn off automatically and cancel Clean function and return to previous operation.
• FRESH Function (not available for Mini-Cassette and Cascade)
When the FRESH function is initiated, the Ionizer/Plasma Dust Collector (depending on models) is energised and
will help to remove pollen and impurities from the air.
NOTE
This function may not remove all contaminants form the unit and it is recommended to have the system
professionally serviced for a thorough clean.
• SLEEP Function
When sleep function is activated it adjusts and maintains the temperature while you sleep and can save energy.
For more detail on this function please refer to Sleep Operation in Owner’s Manual.
NOTE
The SLEEP function is not available in FAN or DRY mode.

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• FOLLOW Me Function
The FOLLOW ME function enables the remote control to measure the room temperature at its current location
and send this signal to the air conditioner at a 3 minute interval.
Measuring room temperature from the remote control (instead from indoor unit temperature sensor) will enable
the air conditioner to optimise the temperature around the user to ensure maximum comfort.
1. Select follow Me in set menu.
2. To activate, press and hold the
Boost
button for at least seven seconds. on will display on the screen for two
seconds.
3. To de-activate press and the
Boost
button for at least seven seconds. OF will display on the screen for two
seconds.

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