Panasonic CZ-RTC4 User manual

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Panasonic Corporation
1006 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka, Japan
Operating Instructions
Timer Remote Controller
Model No. CZ-RTC4
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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Preparations How to Use Setting Change When
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Thank you for purchasing the
Panasonic timer remote controller.
Read the Operating Instructions
carefully for safe use. This
manual describes the Operating
Instructions of the timer 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
Safety Precautions...............................3
Part Names ..........................................5
• Control panel .......................................5
• Screen display .....................................6
Basic Operations..................................7
• How to Operate....................................7
• Setting the Present Time .....................9
Weekly Program Function.................10
• Checking the Weekly Timer ...............10
• Changing the Program Timer............. 11
• Deleting the Program Timer...............13
• Invalidating the Program Timer..........14
• Duplicating the Program Timer ..........15
• Before Asking Repare work ...............16
Outing Function .................................17
• Setting the Outing Function ...............18
Sleeping Function..............................19
ECONAVI Function.............................22
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ON/OFF setting of ECONAVI function ...23
Troubleshooting.................................24
Specifications.....................................26

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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:
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 modifications 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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Part Names
1 Operation indicator
Illuminates during operation. Blinks during alarm.
2 Start/Stop button
Starts/Stops operation.
3 Fan speed
Changing the fan speed.
4 Swing/Air direction
Use this button to set the auto swing or air direction to a specific angle.
5 Unit select
When more than one indoor unit is operated by one remote control unit, this button is used to
select a unit when adjusting the air direction.
6 Sleeping
7 Ventilation
Use this button when you installed a fan available in the market. Pressing this button turns on
and off the fan. When turning off the air conditioner, the fan will be also turned off.
8 Filter reset
Use this button to reset the filter sign. When is displayed, press this button after cleaning the
filter.
9 Timer setting buttons
10 Remote control sensor
Normally, the temperature sensor of the indoor unit is used to detect the temperature.
However, it is also possible to detect the temperature around the remote control unit.
11 Mode select
Pushing this button selects an operation mode.
12 ECONAVI
Use this button to turn on/off the ECONAVI Function.
13 Temperature setting buttons
Changing the temperature setting.
Control panel

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1Displayed if the selected feature was disabled during installation.
2Displayed when a mistake is made during timer setting.
3Appears when the timer program is being set.
4Indicates today’s day of the week.
5Displayed when the timer has been turned OFF.
6Timer program indication
: The indoor unit starts operation at the programmed time.
: The indoor unit stops operation at the programmed time.
7Displays the present time on a 24-hour clock. Also, displays settings in the various setting
modes.
8Appears when the time program is being set.
9Indicates the unit No. of the selected indoor unit.
10 Appears during the peak cut mode (Demand) if an electric heat pump (EHP) air conditioner is
used or during standby if a gas heat pump (GHP) air conditioner is used.
11 Appears when the fan of the indoor unit is stopped or in low fan speed.
12 The engine oil needs to be replaced. (Only when using a gas heat pump air conditioner.)
13 Appears when the maintenance function (monitoring sensor temperatures) is activated.
14 The indoor unit filter needs to be cleaned.
15 Appears during the sleeping function.
16 Appears when a fan available in the market is installed and is operating.
17 Switching operation modes is prohibited. (Switching to Auto mode is also prohibited.)
18 Remote control operation is restricted by a central control device.
19 Appears when the remote control sensor is used.
20 The selected fan mode is displayed.
21 Appears while in test operation.
22 Indicates the flap position.
23 Indicates the set temperature.
24 Appears during the outing function.
25 Displays the selected operation mode.
(AUTO
/HEAT /DRY /COOL /FAN )
26 Appears when ECONAVI is being set to ON.
27 When inspection is required.
28 Appears with displaying 27 if there is a problem on ECONAVI.
Screen display
Part Names

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Basic Operations
How to Operate
Turn on the indoor unit before operation. See operating instructions of the indoor unit.
Start/Stop operation / Operation mode
1. Press [Start/Stop] to start operation.
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2. Press the mode select button to select
the mode among AUTO , HEAT ,
DRY , COOL and FAN .
* Auto: The mode is automatically switched to
Cool or Heat to achieve the set temperature.
Set temperature
Press [ / ] to set the desired
temperature.
Cannot be set in Fan mode.
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Temperature
Fan speed
Press the fan speed button to set the fan
speed.
: Automatically switches the fan speed.
: Low
: Medium
: High
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Fan speed
Flap
Press the flap button to adjust the flap
position.
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Flap

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Note
If the heating performance is insufficient in Low fan speed, change the fan
speed to Medium or High .
The temperature range that can be set varies depending on the model.
Temperature sensor detects temperature in the vicinity of the air inlet of the
indoor unit. The detected temperature slightly differs from the room temperature
depending on the installation condition. The set temperature is a guideline of
room temperature.

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1Press and hold [SET] for more than
2 seconds to enter the present day
and time setting mode.
Once you enter the setting mode,
“SETTING”, “▼”(day) and “time” flash.
2Set “▼” to today’s day of the week.
Press [ ▲ ] to move “ ▼ ” (flashing on the
display) in the order of: Su →Mo →Tu →....
Press [▼] to move it in the order of: Su →
Sa →Fr →....
Press [SET] to store.
3Press [▼/▲] to change the present
“hour” in the range of 0 to 23*1.
Set the present hour and press [SET].
The “hour” digits light up, and the “minute”
digits start flashing.
*1If the clock uses the 12 hours AM/PM
setting, the hour is displayed in the range of
AM 1 to 12 / PM 1 to 12.
4Press [▼/▲] to change the present
“minute” in the range of 0 to 59.
Set the present minute and press [SET]. The
day and time are set and the unit finishes
the setting mode.
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Note
If the present time is invalid, “– – : – –” is displayed. If the power failure occurs,
check if the set data of day and time are valid.
Setting the Present Time
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Checking the Weekly Timer
• Set the weekly program assigning a given timer to each day of the week.
Maximum of 6 programs a day and 42 programs a week can be set.
Select the day and the TIMER number you want to program.
1Press [PROGRAM] to enter the
program confirmation mode
“ ” and start setting.
Once you enter the program confirmation
mode, the present day is indicated as
TIMER No. “1”.
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2Select the day.
Press [▼/▲] to move the “ ” horizontally on
the day to select.
Press [▲] to move “ ” (flashing on the
display) in the order of: Su →Mo →Tu....
Press [▼] to move it in the order of : Su →
Sa →Fr....
“– – : – –” is displayed when the program is
not set.
Press [SET] to fix the day.
3Select a Timer number.
Press [▼/▲] to select a TIMER No. from 1
to 6.
Press [▲] to move up from 1.
Press [▼] to move down from 6.
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Changing the Program Timer
To set the weekly program, follow the steps.
1Select the program you want to
set in the program confirmation
mode, and press [SET]. This enters
the setting mode of the program
currently displayed.
* In the program setting mode, [SETTING],
“hour”, “minute”and “item” flash on the
display.
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Program step1
Program step2
2Set the “hour”. (Program step 1)
Press [▼/▲] to set the “hour”.
Confirm the “hour” and press [SET]. This
enters the program changing mode
(setting of the “minute”).
3Set the “minute”. (Program step 2)
Press [▼/▲] to set the “minute”.
Confirm the “minute” and press [SET].
The unit enters (the program pattern
selection mode).
SET
SET
SET
SET
CANCEL,DEL
normal remote controller
program check
PROGRAM CANCEL
CANCEL,DEL
CANCEL
PROGRAM
SET,CANCEL,DEL
SET,CANCEL
Program Changing hour digits
Changing minute digits
Changing patterns
Selecting copy source
Selecting copy destination
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4Set the program pattern. (Program step 3)
There are 4 program patterns.
Pressing [▼/▲] repeats the following display patterns.
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Pattern 1 (Default display)
[▼]
[▼]
Pattern 2
[▲]
[▲]
Pattern 4
[▲][▲]
Pattern 3
[▼][▼]
The indoor unit starts operation at the
programmed time.
The indoor unit starts operation at the
programmed time and changes the
temperature settings.
The indoor unit stops operation at the
programmed time.
The indoor unit changes the
temperature setting at the
programmed time.
For Pattern 3 and Pattern 4: Press [ / ] to change the temperature setting.
5Select the program pattern and press [SET].
The program timer setting is confirmed and the unit enters the confirmation mode
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Note
If you press [CANCEL] during the setting, it returns to the program confirmation
mode.
If there is no operation made for 10 minutes during the setting, it returns to the
normal mode.
In this case, all the settings in progress will be invalid.

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Note
After deleting, the unit returns to the program confirmation mode .
If you press [CANCEL] during the setting, the unit returns to the program
comfirmation mode.
If there is no operation made for 10 minutes during the setting, the unit returns to
the normal mode.
To delete the program timer setting, follow the steps below.
1Press [PROGRAM] to enter the
program confirmation mode.
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2Press [▼/▲] to select the day of the
program you want to delete.
Press [SET] to fix the day.
3Press [▼/▲] to select a TIMER No.
(from 1 to 6).
4Press [SET] to display the program
setting mode .
5Press [DELETE] to delete the
program.
Weekly Program Function
Deleting the Program Timer

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Weekly Program Function
Invalidating the Program Timer
If you want to stopping the program operation for more than 1 week, you can invalidate
all the timer settings.
Once the timer settings are invalidated, the program will not be operated until the
invalidation is cancelled.
How to invalidate the program timer
1. Press and hold [CANCEL]([TIMER
OFF]) for more than 2 seconds.
[TIMER OFF] is displayed and the programs will
be invalidated from the next one.
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How to cancel the program timer invalidation
1. Press and hold [CANCEL]([TIMER
OFF]) for more than 2 seconds.
[TIMER OFF] disappears and the programs will
be validated from the next one.
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If Power Failure Occurred
If the power recovers in a short time period, the program after the recovered time will
be valid.
If more than one hour has passed for power return after power failure, the present time
information will be lost. In this case, the program will not be operated.

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You can duplicate the preset program by day.
Select the copy source.
1If [PROGRAM]([COPY]) is pressed
in program checking mode , it
enters the copy mode (Selecting
the copy source ) of the program
timer.
While in the copy mode of the program
timer, [SETTING] and (day) of the copy
source flash on the display.
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2Press [▼/▲] to select the day of the
copy source.
Select the copy destination.
3If [SET] is pressed in the mode of
selecting the copy source , it
enters the copy mode (Selecting the
copy destination ) of the program
timer.
4Press [▼/▲] to select the day of the
copy destination. Then, press [SET]
to complete copying and return to
the program checking mode.
Weekly Program Function
Note
The program will be overwritten if the preprogrammed day is selected as a copy
source.
Duplicating the Program Timer

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Before Asking Repair Work
Before asking repair work, please check the following.
Trouble Possible Cause/Remedy
“ERROR” is displayed
when the minute digits are
entered.
If there is another TIMER No. which has the program of the same
time and same day, you cannot overlap the setting.
The set data is not stored. The stored programs are automatically sorted by the time. Check if
the data is stored in the other TIMER No.
Program does not
function.
Check if the time indication is not “– – : – –”.
When the time is invalid, the program is also invalid.
Check the remote controller prohibition inside.
In that case, the program is invalid.
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Outing Function
Outing function is a function that prevents the room temperature from
increasing too much (or decreasing too much) when no one is in the room.
An air conditioner works automatically if this function is set effective.
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A remote controller may lose outing function operation information when it is cut for
more than 24 hours during the outing function operation by electricity. It reverts from
the blackout, and an air conditioner does not drive in outing function when operation
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1Press and hold [Ventilation] for more
than 2 seconds to display
the upper limit temperature setting
screen.
[SETTING], , and the upper limit
temperature start flashing.
(The default value of the upper limit
temperature is 38 °C.)
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2Press [ / ] to select the upper
limit temperature, and press [SET]
to fix the value. The lower limit
temperature setting screen is
displayed.
3Press [ / ] to select the lower limit
temperature, and press [SET] to
fix the value. The outing function
setting is completed.
(The default value of the lower limit
temperature is 10 °C.)
* The unit returns to the normal mode if [CANCEL] is pressed or there is no operation
made for 3 minutes during the setting. In this case, all the settings in progress will be
lost.
Canceling the outing function
1. Press and hold [Ventilation] for more
than 2 seconds while the outing
function is set.
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Setting the Outing Function

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This function leads you to a comfortable sleep and changes the room temperature
during your sleep.
• You can set the off timer every one hour from 1 to 10 hours.
Display of remote control unit (during the time setting)
Sleeping function
indication
Off time
In case the present time is 23:00.
Operating time
Display of remote control unit (during sleeping function setting)
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Sleeping function
indication
* If no operation is made for 3 minutes, the time setting mode will be automatically
finished.
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Ex. In case of 7 hours timer
1Press [Sleeping].
• Each time the button is pressed, the
indication changes in the following order.
(every one hour)
(Press [CANCEL] to stop the time setting.)
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2Press [SET].
• The sleeping operation starts.
When the off time comes:
• The indoor unit stops.
* The temperature returns to the setting at the time when sleeping function
operation started.
To cancel the sleeping function operation
1. Press [Sleeping].
* The temperature setting remains at the time
cancelled.
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• The following buttons also cancel the sleeping function operation.
[Start/Stop] button
Stops the indoor unit after the sleeping function operation is cancelled.
[Mode select] button
Changes the operation mode after the sleeping function operation is cancelled.