Panasonic CZ-RTC5 User manual

Panasonic Corporation
1006 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka, Japan
Operating Instructions
High-spec Wired Remote Controller
Model No. CZ-RTC5
Installation Instructions
Separately Attached.
ENGLISH
Before operating the unit, read these operating instructions thoroughly and keep them for future
reference.
CV6233312187
Panasonic Corporation
http://www.panasonic.com

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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.
WARNING CAUTION
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 observed Prohibited matters

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Note:
zThis 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.
zThis 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.
zFCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow
the attached installation instructions. Any changes
or modiÞcations not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.

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Preparations
How to Use Setting Change When
Necessary
Page
Thank you for purchasing the
Panasonic high-spec wired remote
controller.
zRead 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.
zBe sure to read the “Safety
Precautions” (P.2, 3) before
using.
zKeep this manual with operating
instructions supplied with indoor
units and outdoor units in a safe
place.
zBe 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
zSafety Precautions...............................2
zPart Names ..........................................5
• Control panel .......................................5
• Screen display .....................................6
zBasic Operations..................................8
zMenu List ............................................10
zFlap Setting for Each Indoor Unit ....12
• FLAP..................................................12
zFlap Setting for Each Air Outlet .......13
• Lock indiv. ßap ...................................13
zTimer Reservation .............................14
• ON/OFF timer ....................................14
• Weekly timer overview.......................15
• Weekly timer ......................................16
zFilter Information................................20
zQuiet Operation/
Power Consumption Monitor............22
zEnergy Saving ....................................24
• ECONAVI...........................................24
• Temp auto return................................26
• Temp range........................................27
• Auto shutoff........................................28
• Schedule peak cut .............................30
• Repeat off timer .................................32
zOuting Function .................................33
zInitial Settings ....................................35
• Clock/Clock type/Operation lock........35
• Controller name .................................36
• Touch sound/Contrast/Backlight/
Language ..........................................37
•
Password change/Temp sensor/
Main/sub/Vent output/Contact address
...38
zVentilation Setting..............................40
zSetting List..........................................41
zTroubleshooting .................................43
zSpeciÞcations.....................................45

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Part Names Control panel
Note
LCD screen
Return button
Returns to the previous screen.
Menu button
Displays the menu
screen (P. 10).
Operation indicator
Illuminates during operation.
Blinks during alarm.
Start/Stop button
Starts/Stops operation.
Enter button
Fixes the selected content.
Press centre No glove No pen
Energy saving
button
Switches Energy
saving/Normal
operation.
Cross key buttons
Selects an item.
Up
Down
RightLeft

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When inspection is
required (P.43)
Appears if there is a
problem on ECONAVI.
Top screen
Operation stop
screen
Item selection
screen
Lock screen display
Remote controller
name (P.36)
Operation is
locked. (P.35)
Present time &
day (P.35)
Setting
information
icon
When
checking the
meanings
of all icons
(P.41)
Operation guide (P.7)Cursor
Operation
mode
Set temperature Fan speed Flap
[Operation lock] is functioning.
(P.35)
zTo cancel lock
Press button for
4 seconds.
The indoor unit is stopped or slight blow operation is in process.
Part Names Screen display
Appears when
ECONAVI is
being set to
ON.

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Menu screen (P.10)
Screen name Present time & day
The currently operable content is simply
displayed.
• ŸźŻŹ: Cross key buttons
• : Enter button
Icon Description Page
The indoor unit Þlter 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.40
Prevents the room temperature from increasing too much (or
decreasing too much) when no one is in the room. P.33
Setting information icons displayed on the top screen
Operation guide

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Basic Operations
1Start 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.)
2Select the item to set.
Press ŻŹ.
3Change the setting.
Press Ÿź ĺ.
(The cursor disappears.)
Energy saving operation
is in process.
Operation indicator
Note
zOperation modes that cannot be set are not displayed.
zThe ßap display differs from the actual ßap angle.
zPressing after recovery from mains power failure will resume operation with
the contents before mains power failure has occurred.
zIf no operation is performed for a certain period of time, the backlight turns off to
save electricity. (Press any button for illumination.)
zThe energy saving operation restricts the maximum current value, resulting in
decreased cooling/heating performance.
(If the current of outdoor units does not reach the peak due to low load operation,
the current value is not restricted.)
zThe temperature range that can be set varies depending on the model.
zThe set temperature range can be changed using the remote controller. (P.26)zSome models do not display the ßap.

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Perform the following operations in step 2 on page 8.
Operation mode (e.g. Cool, Heat, etc.)
Press Ż.
*Auto:
The mode is
automatically
switched to
Cool or Heat to
achieve the set
temperature.
Ļ
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 Ź.
Flap
Press Ź2 times.
Flap Setting for Each Indoor
Unit (P.12)
• : Swing
• Pressing Ÿź
during swing can
stop the ßap at your
preferred position.
• 5-level adjustment
is possible
during Heat,
Fan and Auto
(Heat) modes.
Cursor
*Auto:
Cannot be
selected in
Fan mode.
Ļ
High
Medium
Low
Auto

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1Display the menu screen.
To return to the previous screen
Press .
When no operation is performed
in each setting screen for several
minutes
The display returns to the top screen.
2Select the menu item.
Ÿźĺ
To turn the page
Press ŻŹ.
Selectable menus (1 to 13)
For details of screen examples,
see the next page.
Menu List

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Menu items (1 to 13)
1Basic
instructions
Explains the basic
operations.
• Press ŻŹto turn the
page.
P.8
2FLAP*Sets ßaps for each indoor
unit. P.12
3Lock indiv.
ßap*
Fixes the ßap of a speciÞc
air outlet. P.13
4ON/OFF
timer Sets the ON/OFF timer P.14
5Weekly timer Sets the operation
schedule on a daily basis. P.15
6Filter info*ConÞrms and resets the
time to Þlter cleaning. P.20
7Outing
function
Prevents the room
temperature from
increasing to much (or
decreasing too much)
when no one is the room.
P.33
8Quiet
operation*
Performs quiet operation
for outdoor units. P.22
9
Power
consumption
monitor*
ConÞrms the power
consumptions on a daily,
weekly or yearly basis.
P.23
10 Energy
saving
The energy saving
functions shown on the
right can be set individually
aside from the (Energy
saving) button.
11 Initial
settings
12 Ventilation*
Sets ventilation operation
including the heat
exchange ventilation unit.
P.40
13 Setting list ConÞrms the meanings of
setting information icons. P.41
No. 10 [Energy saving] details
ECONAVI
The ECONAVI sensor
detects human activity
and conserves energy
based on the activity level.
P.24
Temp auto
return
Restores the temperature
after the set time has
elapsed even if the
temperature is changed.
P.26
Temp range Restricts the temperature
range that can be set. P.27
Auto shutoff Sets the auto shutoff
timer. P.28
Schedule
peak cut
Determines the time zone
for the energy saving
operation.
P.30
Repeat off
timer
Stops operation after a
certain period of time
each time operation is
performed.
P.32
No. 11 [Initial settings] details
Clock Sets the present date and
time.
P.35Clock type Sets the type of clock
display.
Operation
lock
Locks the button
operations.
Controller
name
Names the remote
controller. P.36
Touch
sound
Turns the operation sound
ON/OFF.
P.37
Contrast Sets the screen contrast.
Backlight Sets the backlight
brightness of the screen.
Language Sets the display language
for the top screen.
Password
change
Sets the administrator
password. P.38
Temp
sensor
Sets whether to use the
temperature sensor of the
remote controller or the
indoor units.
P.39
Main/subSet this when 2 remote
controllers are connected.
Vent
output
Interlocks the ON/OFF
of the air conditioner and
ON/OFF of the fan.
Contact
address
ConÞrms the contact
address and telephone
number for servicing.
*Depending on the model, some menus cannot
be used. The following display appears.
The administrator password is required for
setting. (P.38)

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Flap Setting for Each Indoor Unit FLAP
When setting ßaps for each indoor unit
• Flaps of all air outlets of 1 indoor unit face the same
direction.
1Display the menu screen.
To return to the previous screen
Press .
To return to the top screen
Press 2 times.
2Select [FLAP].
Ÿźĺ
3Select the indoor unit to set.
ŸźĺŹ
• ALL: All units connected to the remote
controller
e.g. (unit) ALL ĺ1-1 ĺ1-2 to 1-8
4Select the ßap direction.
Ÿźĺ
(Press 2 times to Þnish.)
• Pressing Ÿor źduring swing
can stop the ßap at your
preferred position.
• Pressing Ÿor źwhile swing is stopped
sets the ßap at the speciÞed position.
When Ÿis pressed
When źis pressed
• 3-level adjustment is possible for Cool
and Dry mode.
Swing
e.g. unit 1-1 e.g. unit 1-3

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Flap Setting for Each Air Outlet
Lock indiv. ßap
When setting the ßap for each air outlet individually according to the
room condition
• Even if the ßap setting of all indoor units (P.9) or each indoor unit (P. 12) is
changed, the ßap directions set here are not changed.
1Display the menu screen.
To return to the previous screen
Press .
To return to the top screen
Press 2 times.
2Select [Lock indiv. ßap].
Ÿźĺ
3Select the indoor unit to set.
ŸźĺŹ
e.g. 1-1 ĺ1-2 to 1-8
4
Select the air outlet.
ŸźĺŹ
• The air outlet No. changes according to
the installation direction. Check by actual
operation.
1
2
3
4
5Select the ßap direction.
Ÿźĺ
(Press 2 times to Þnish.)
• Although is also displayed in
Cool and Dry mode, the actual direction
is .
* For types other than the 4-way cassette
type, the following display appears and
this function cannot be used.
Swing
Unlock

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Timer Reservation ON/OFF timer
This turns ON/OFF at the speciÞed time. (e.g. Turning ON/OFF after 3 hours)
ON OFF
3 hours
OFF
ON
Set 3 hours
Operation
stop
Operation
stop
Set Set
• Use OFF timer for example when: Reducing electric consumption while sleeping
• Use ON timer for example when: Operating the air conditioner according to the
meeting start timing
1Display the menu screen.
To return to the previous screen
Press .
To return to the top screen
Press 2 times.
2Select [ON/OFF timer].
Ÿźĺ
3Select the timer type
Ÿźĺ
• Select [OFF timer] or [ON timer].
4Select [Set].
Ÿźĺ
• To set the timer to OFF, select [Unset].
5Set the time.
hour minute
ŸźĺŹĺŸźĺ
ĺ
(Press 2 times to Þnish.) • Upper limit: Stops in 72 h.
(by the 30 minutes)
Note
zIf ON timer and OFF timer are set to the same time, priority is given to OFF
timer, and ON timer cannot be used.

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Timer Reservation Weekly timer overview
You can set a weekly operation schedule.
• The operation ON/OFF schedule or temperature setting schedule can be set by
setting the day and time (e.g. Setting the operation start time to 8:00 a.m. from every
Monday to Friday.).
How to set (Overview)
(See P.16 for setting procedure)
• Select “Day”
• Select “Time”
* Select “Operation”
• Select “Temperature”
(Only for operations other than
ON/OFF)
*Operation • ON: Starts operation with the temperature set last.
• OFF: Stops operation.
• ON & TEMP: Starts operation with the speciÞed temperature.
• TEMP: Sets the temperature to the speciÞed temperature during
operation.
Combination examples
1. Stop operation earlier on “No-overtime work
day”
8:00 17:00
8:00 22:00
ON
ON
OFF
ON
Weekday
No-overtime
work day
• The setting registered for 1 day can be copied to other days.
(P.19)
2. Set the temperature higher after the Þxed time.
8:00 22:0017:00
ON (26 °C) (28 °C)
ON &
TEMP OFFTEMP
3. Stop operation during lunch break.
8:00 22:0012:4512:00
ON ONOFF
OFF OFF
ON ON
4. This Thursday is a holiday.
The timer can be disabled only for the speciÞed days with the
registered schedules kept. (P.16)
• Disable ( ) the timer of the speciÞc Thursday which falls on
a holiday.
• Enable ( ) the timer after the holiday is over.

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Timer Reservation Weekly timer
New registration • e.g. Start operation with 26 °C at 10:00 a.m. on every
Sunday.
1Display the menu screen.
To return to the previous screen
Press .
To return to the top screen
Press 2 times.
2Select [Weekly timer].
Ÿźĺ
3Enable the Weekly timer.
ŸźĺŻŹĺ
• Select the item with Ÿź and select [ ]
(enable)/[ ](disable) with ŻŹ.
4Select [ ] for all days when the
timer is used.
ŻŹĺŸźĺ
(Repeat)
• Select the days with ŻŹand select [ ]
(enable)/[ ] (disable) with Ÿź.
5Select the day for the timer setting.
ŻŹ
6Select the Þeld to register the timer
setting.
Ÿźĺ
• Up to 8 settings are available for each
day.
• After registration, the items are arranged
in time series automatically.

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7Set the start time for the timer
operation.
hour minute
ŸźĺŹĺŸźĺ
• 0:00 to 23:59
8Select the timer operation.
Ÿźĺ
• Types of timer operation
zON: Starts operation with the
temperature set last.
zOFF: Stops operation.
zON & TEMP.: Starts operation with the
speciÞed temperature.
zTEMP.: Sets the temperature to the
speciÞed temperature during
operation.
9Set the temperature.
Ÿźĺ
(Only for operations other than ON/OFF)
10
ConÞrm the setting content.
Confirm and press .
(Press 2 times to
Þnish.)
To register additionally
Repeat from step 6 without pressing .
To copy the setting content to other
days (P.19)
To set the timer to OFF
Starting with step 1, select [-] in step 3 and
press 2 times.
To set the timer to OFF for
speciÞed days after registration
(national holidays, etc.)
Starting with step 1, set [-] for OFF days in
step 4 and press 2 times.

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Timer Reservation Weekly timer continued
Change/Delete
1After steps 1 to 4 on page 16,
select the day to change or delete.
ŻŹ
2Select the schedule to change or
delete.
Ÿźĺ
3Select [Change] or [Delete].
Ÿźĺ
4Perform [Change] or [Delete] as
follows.
• To change the setting, following
steps 7 to 10 on page 17, set
the time, timer operation and
temperature and conÞrm the
content.
• To delete the setting, select [YES].
ŻŹĺĺ
(Press 2 times to Þnish.)
To change or delete settings repeatedly: Repeat from step 1 without pressing .
Note
To delete all schedules of selected days
1Select the day in step 1 above and
press .
2Select [Delete all: {] with Ÿźand
press .
3Select [YES] with ŻŹand press
.

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Timer Reservation Weekly timer continued
Timer copy The registered schedule can be copied to other days.
This is convenient to apply the same schedule to multiple days.
1Display the menu screen.
To return to the previous screen
Press .
To return to the top screen
Press 2 times.
2Select [Weekly timer].
Ÿźĺ
3Select [Timer copy].
Ÿźĺ
4Select the copy source day.
ŻŹĺ
5Select [ ] for all copy target days.
ŻŹĺŸźĺ
• Select the days with ŻŹand select [ ]
with Ÿź.
• [ ]: Copy source
6Select [YES].
ŻŹĺĺ
(Press 2 times to Þnish.)

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Filter Information
1Display the menu screen.
To return to the previous screen
Press .
To return to the top screen
Press 2 times.
2Select the item to set.
Ÿźĺ
Filter information
3Select [Next Þlter cleaning time].
Ÿźĺ
4ConÞrm the operation time to the
next cleaning.
(Press 2 times to Þnish.)
When cleaning is immediately
necessary
The screen shown on the right is
displayed. Clean the Þlter.
(See operating instructions of the
indoor unit.)
After the Þlter is cleaned
Select [Filter sign reset] in step 3
above and select [YES].
ŻŹĺĺ
(Press 2 times to
Þnish.)
(The Þlter cleaning time count is
reset.)