Panasonic CZ-RWS3 User manual

Operating Instructions
Infrared Remote Controller
Model No. CZ-RWS3
Panasonic Corporation
1006 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka, Japan
Installation Instructions Separately Attached.
English
Before operating the unit, read these operating instructions thoroughly and keep them for future
reference.
• Use this unit with the receiver that is separately sold.
TIMEROPERATION
STANDBY
Receiver
Infrared Remote Controller

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Safety Precautions
Do not use this appliance in a potentially explosive
atmosphere.
In case of malfunction of this appliance, do not repair
by yourself. Contact the sales or service dealer for
repair and disposal.
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
WARNING

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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 is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
<for European market only>
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. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Do not operate with wet hands.
• Do not wash with water.
• Do not allow infants and small children to prevent
them from accidentally swallowing the batteries.
CAUTION

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●ReadtheOperatingInstructionscarefullyforsafeuse.This manual
describes the Operating Instructions of the infrared 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.2, 3) 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.
Operating Precautions
●Donotlocateinthefollowingtypesofplaces.
• Where there is moisture, oil, or vibration/In direct sunlight/Near heat sources/
Where condensation forms (These can cause malfunctions.)
• Wherethereisrapidstartuorescentlightingorinverterlightsnearthereceiver
(This can cause incorrect operation.)
●Donotcleanwithbenzeneorthinnersorwipewithchemicalcloths.(This
can cause discolouration or malfunction.)
• When the unit is very dirty, dampen a cloth in water or warm water, wring
thoroughly, and wipe.

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and
Used Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and
batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used
batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance
with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and
2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to
save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and
batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal
service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact
your dealer or supplier for further information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European
Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to
discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
Pb
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In
this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the
chemical involved.

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Contents
Safety Precautions ................................................................................2
Operating Precautions...........................................................................4
Supported Functions .............................................................................7
Names and Operations..........................................................................8
Installing Batteries ...............................................................................12
Setting the Current Time......................................................................14
Using the Remote Controller ...............................................................14
Paring Addresses ................................................................................16
Operation.............................................................................................18
Lock Individual Flap.............................................................................20
nanoe™ X Setting ...............................................................................21
ECONAVI Setting ................................................................................22
Ventilation Setting................................................................................23
Energy Saving Setting.........................................................................23
Temperature Automatic Return............................................................24
Timer Operation...................................................................................26
Operating Multiple In/Outdoor Units Simultaneously
(Group control)...............................................................................28
Miscellaneous Settings........................................................................28
Button Control......................................................................................30
Troubleshooting...................................................................................31
Specications ......................................................................................32

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Supported Functions
Available functions vary depending on the model of the indoor unit and the
combination of the optional equipment.
Also functions may vary even between indoor units of the same type if their
capacities or manufactured years are different.
See the operating instructions of the indoor unit for the settable functions.
Some functions are not supported by the following receivers.
See the following table for the cases you have made an attempt to use the
unsupported function.
e.g. CZ-RWSU3 CZ-RWSU2N CZ-RWSC3 CZ-RWSD2
CZ-RWST3N CZ-RWSL2N CZ-RWSK2
Unsupported
function
Buzzer from the
receiver Result
Setting the fan speed
in 5 levels. Beeps
You can set fan speed to level 1, 3,
or 5.
(If you specify level 2, the fan speed
will be set to level 1)
(If you specify level 4, the fan speed
will be set to level 3)
ECONAVI setting/
nanoe™ X setting/
Energy saving setting
Beeps Setting is not applied.
Lockindividualap/
Temperature automatic
return
Does not beep Setting is not applied.
• It is possible to check whether the receivers support the functions above
with the buzzer sound that is produced when
RC
ADR is pressed.
• Supported: 2 short beeps
• Unsupported: 1 short beep

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Names and Operations
REMOTE CONTROLLER
1
2
3
6
8
9
5
7
10
11
12
14
15
16
17
13
4

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1 remote controller can control a group of up to 8 indoor units.
(See page 28)
1. Operation Display
Displays the operation status.
(Thegureshowsallthe
statuses.)
2. Start/Stop button
Pressing this button once starts
and pressing again stops the
operation.
3. Fan speed button
Press to change the fan speed.
4. Flap button
Presstochangetheapdirection.
5. ECONAVI button
ECONAVI
Press to set ECONAVI.
6. nanoe™ X button
nanoeX
Press to set nanoe™ X.
7. Ventilation button
Use this when connected to an
aftermarket fan.
8. Clock button
Use this to set the clock.
9. Cover
Press at the top center and then
slide down.
10.Transmitter
11.Temperature setting buttons
raises the temperature
setting 1 °C at a time.
lowers the temperature
setting 1 °C at a time.
12.Mode select button
Press to switch the operation
mode.
13.Energy saving button
Press to enable or disable energy
saving.
14.Filter button
Presstoturnoffthelterlampon
the receiver.
15.Timer setting buttons
/ / / / /
Use for operating with a timer.
16.RC reset button
RC
RESET
Use this button after changing the
batteries.
17.RC address button
RC
ADR
Press to set addresses.
From this page, the names of
remote controller’s buttons will be
indicated with the above
illustrations.
E.g.: Start/Stop button 

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Names and Operations (Cont.)
Receiver
1543
2
CZ-RWRD3
CZ-RWSD2
CZ-RWSU2NCZ-RWRU3
CZ-RWRU3W
CZ-RWSU3
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
345
CZ-RWRC3
CZ-RWSC3
1
2
3
4
5
6
CZ-RWRL3
CZ-RWSL2N
TIMEROPERATION
STANDBY
3
3
4
4
5
5
1
2
4
3
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
2
Build-in receiver on indoor unit
(Wall mounted type /
4-Way Cassette 60 × 60 type)
1543
2
CZ-RWRT3
CZ-RWST3N
3 4 5
1
2
Operation Panel
Display

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1. Receiver
Receives the signal sent from the
remote controller.
2. Emergency operation button
See page 12.
Indicator lamps
When an error occurs, one of the lamps
ashes.Whenanindicatorlampis
ashing,referto“Troubleshooting”.
3. OPERATION lamp
Lights up when the unit is
operating.
4. TIMER lamp
Lights up when the timer is set.
5. STANDBY lamp
The lamp in the HEAT mode lights
up at the following times: during
the startup, during the thermostat
operation, and during the
defrosting.
6. FILTER lamp
This lamp is for notifying you
whenthelterneedstobe
cleaned.
Screen display
1
2
3
6
8
9
10
11
57
12
4
13 14 15
1 Appears when ECONAVI is being
set to ON.
2 Indicates the set temperature.
3 Appears when nanoe™ X is being
set to ON.
4 Displays the present time.
5 Timer program indication
: The indoor unit starts
operation at the programmed time.
: The indoor unit stops
operation at the programmed time.
6 Indicates the remote controller
addresses are set.
7 Appears when the function is not
available.
8 The ON timer or the OFF timer
will operate repeatedly every day.
9 Indicatestheapposition.
10 Indicates the fan speed.
11 Displays the selected operation
mode. (AUTO /HEAT /
DRY /COOL /FAN )
12 Energy saving operation is in
process.
13 Appears when a fan available in the
market is installed and is operating.
14 “TemperatureAutomaticReturn”
is set.
15 Appears when the setting screen
is displayed.

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Names and Operations (Cont.)
Emergency operation
Use [Emergency Operation] in the following situations when there is an
urgent need.
• When the remote controller’s batteries have failed.
• When the remote controller is broken.
• When the remote controller is lost.
1. Press [Emergency Operation] of the receiver.
• The OPERATION lamp is lit.
• Auto operation starts. If Auto operation is not possible, the unit starts
cooling if the room temperature at the time is 24 °C or higher; otherwise,
the unit starts heating.
• The operation stops if you press [Emergency Operation] again.
Note
• If non-cooling/heating free type is being used, it will beep twice and the operating
lamp will light up on the display; if the timer and standby lamps blink alternately, a
conictbetweentheheatingandcoolingexists,sotheunitcannotoperateinthe
desired mode. (On models that do not have an Auto function, even if Auto is
selected, it works in the same way.)
• When the local operation is disabled by a central control device or similar cause,
and if the Start/Stop , Fan speed , Flap , Temperature setting
/ , Mode select or Energy saving button is pressed, the unit
will beep 5 times and the change will not be made.
Installing Batteries
1. Remove the battery cover.
• Pinch the handle and open while pressing it
towards the ▼ mark.
Battery cover
Handle

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2. Insert two LR03 size batteries.
• Put the batteries in with the polarity [+/–] as
showninthegure.
3. Gently insert one end of an unfolded
paper clip (or a similar object that can
t) into the RC reset hole and press the
RC reset button inside the hole.
• Take the batteries out and insert again if the
timedisplayisnot“ ”or“ ”.
RC reset button
4. Put the battery cover back on.
■Notes on batteries
• The battery life is approximately 1 year.
• Reception may become poor or display on the remote controller fades when
batteries are low.
• If the remote controller will not be used for a long period of time, remove the
batteries. (In order to avoid a battery leak.)
• Emergency operations can be performed on the unit when the batteries run out.
(See page 12)
■Replacing batteries
• Replace both batteries at the same time with 2 LR03 size batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries (NiCd, NiMH, etc.) because their size, shape, and
some performance are different.
• Dispose of the old batteries at the designated sites in your community.
• The unit is restored with the factory setting when batteries are removed.
• After changing the batteries, reset the current time. (See page 14)

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Setting the Current Time
1. Press for 2 seconds or
longer.
• Thetimedisplayashes.(The
colon lights up.)
2. Press / to set the
hour, then press .
3. Press / to set the
minutes, then press .
Note
• If the buttons are not pressed for a
certain duration while setting the time,
the displayed time is set.
• Adjust the time periodically.
Using the Remote Controller
• Hold the remote controller with your hand and point its transmitter at the
receiver. When the signal is received properly, it will beep.
• Signals can travel a direct distance of 6 metres. This distance should be
used only as a guide. It depends on battery strength.
• Make sure nothing is between the remote controller and the receiver that
could block the signal.
• Do not leave the remote controller in direct sunlight, where the wind from
the air conditioner can blow directly on it, or near any other heat source.
• Take care not to drop, throw, or wash the remote controller with water.
• The signal from the remote controller may not be received in rooms with
rapidstartuorescentlightingorinverterlights. For more information,
please contact the dealer where the product was purchased.
2, 3
12, 3

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Wall Mount Use
■Mounting the holder
1. Fasten the remote control holder with
screws.
Remote control holder
Screws (supplied)
2. Slide the remote controller down into
the holder.
• Press from the location you wish to
mount the remote controller and make sure
the signal is received properly.
Note
• You cannot operate if the distance between the
remote controller and the receiver is greater than
that signals can travel.
■Detaching the controller
1. Pull the remote controller up.

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Paring Addresses
When more than 1 indoor units are installed in the same room with a
compatible remote controller, addresses can be set up to avoid crosstalk.
You can control up to 6 indoor units individually by the supported remote
controller by pairing the address on the remote controller and the number on
the address switch on the receiver.
There are separate address settings: receiver addresses for the receivers,
and transmitter addresses for the remote controller.
Units will not be controlled if the setting do not match.
Checking Addresses
1. Press
RC
ADR with one end of an
unfolded paper clip (or a
similar object that can t).
• Its current address appears on
the display for 5 seconds.
• If this address corresponds to the
address of a receiver, the buzzer
sounds. (If it is on ALL, the
buzzer will always sound.)
• If it is on ALL, it can be operated
regardless of receiver addresses.
Point the remote controller at the
receiver you wish to operate and transmit.
Matching Up Addresses
■If not wall mounted type indoor
unit
< Setting Remote Controller
Addresses >
1. Press
RC
ADR with one end of an
unfolded paper clip (or a
similar object that can t) for
4 seconds or longer.
• The current address number
starts blinking.
Address
1
2
1, 2
Address

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2. Press
RC
ADR to select the address of the receiver you want to
control, and press .
• Every time you press
RC
ADR ,itcyclesfrom“ALL(Alltheaddresses)→
1 →2 →3 →4 →5 →6”.
• If it corresponds to the receiver’s address setting, the buzzer sounds.
Note
• Set the address of the receiver as instructed in the operating instructions of your
receiver. Do not set by yourself. Contact the dealer where the product was
purchased.
■For wall mounted type indoor unit
< Setting the address of the indoor unit >
1. Press [Emergency Operation] of the indoor unit for
4 seconds or longer.
• OPERATION lamp, TIMER lamp, and then STANDBY lamp repeatedly
light one after the other for 1 second each to indicate the unit is ready for
address setting.
< Setting Remote Controller Addresses >
2. Set the address for the remote controller following the
procedure under the section “■ If not wall mounted type indoor
unit” (see page 16).
• RepeatStep2under“■Ifnotwallmountedtypeindoorunit”ifyouare
setting more units.
• The address setting ready status of the indoor unit ends if data
transmission is not received from the remote controller for 3 minutes.
• Press [Emergency Operation] on the receiver to end the address
setting ready status of the indoor unit.

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Operation
Hold the remote controller with your hand and point its transmitter at the
receiver.
Power: Turn on the circuit breaker beforehand, referring to the
operating instructions for the unit.
1. Press .
2. Press to select the
operation mode.
• Every time you press , it
cyclesfrom“Auto →Heat
→Dry →Cool →Fan ” .
• Models that only provide the
cooling function cannot operate in
the Auto or Heat mode.
• The available functions differ
depending on the indoor unit
being used. See page 28 for
how to change the operation
mode display.
3. Press to select the fan
speed.
• Every time you press , it
cyclesfrom“ →  →  → 
→  →  (Auto)”.
• Auto does not work in Fan mode.
• If the unit is not heating very
effectivelywithafanspeed“ ”,
switchthefanspeedto“ ”or
“ ” .
• The available functions differ
depending on the indoor unit
being used.
• “ ”isdisplayedifthefunction
is not available.
2
4
1
3
5

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4. Press / to set the temperature.
MAX (°C) MIN (°C)
Auto 27 17
Heat 30 16
Dry / Cool 30 18
• Temperature settings cannot be made in Fan mode.
• The temperature range that can be set varies depending on the model.
• The maximum temperature varies depending on the system and
operating condition. See page 28 for how to change the maximum
temperature.
5. Press to select the ap direction.
• Every time you press ,itcyclesfrom“ →  →  →  →  → 
(Swing)→ (Stop)”.
• If you press againwhiletheapisswinging,youcanstoptheap
from swinging and set it in place as desired.
• Whentheunitisinheatingstandby,theap(up-downwinddirection
plate) faces upwards.
• The available functions differ depending on the indoor unit being used.
• “ ”isdisplayedifthefunctionisnotavailable.
• Never try to manually move the ap (up-down wind direction plate)
that is operated by the remote controller.
Stop: Press .
• If you cannot turn the air conditioner off in the normal way, disconnect
the power to the indoor unit and contact the dealer where the product
was purchased.
• When the unit is stopped with the remote controller, the fan on the
outdoor unit may continue to run for a while.
< Auto operation >
It heats or cools automatically via the differences between the set temperature
and the room temperature.
Auto operation is available only when identical refrigerant system inside all the
indoor units or cooling/heating free-type are under control as 1 group. When
using gas heat pump (GHP) air conditioners, contact the dealer where the
product was purchased.

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Lock Individual Flap
(Supported models: 4-way ceiling cassette type)
Youcansettheapforeachairoutletindividuallyaccordingtotheroom
condition.
• Eveniftheapsettingischangedwith (P.19),theapdirections
set here are not changed.
1. Press and at the
same time for 4 seconds or
longer.
• “  ”startsblinkingandthe
setting screen is displayed.
2. Press / to select the
indoor unit to set, then press
.
• Every time you press /
toswitchbetween“U1↔U2↔…
↔U8↔AL(Allindoorunitsthat
are connected to the remote
controller)”,thebuzzersounds
from the corresponding receiver.
• When settable: 1 short beep
• When not settable*: 1 short
beep followed by 1 long beep
* When the indoor unit is not
connected or does not support
this function.
3. Press / to select the air outlet.
• Every time you press / ,itcyclesfrom“F1↔F2↔F3↔F4
↔AL(Alltheairoutlets)”.
• The square mark (indented ) on the panel
of the indoor unit indicates air outlet No. 1.
There are some models that do not have a
square mark (indented ).
• The air outlet No. changes according to the
installation direction. Check by actual
operation.
1
1, 2, 4
5
2, 4
3
Indoor unit
Air outlet
Flap
F1
F2
F3
F4
Square mark (indented )