Panasonic iPod/iPhone Compact Clock Radio, AM/FM Radio, Dual Alarm and Clear Vision Sound (Black)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 4.4 x 3.1 inches ; 13 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0040GWXG4
• Item model number: RC-DC1

By : Panasonic

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Memory LoaderGet more out of the clock radio when you download Memory Loader from the App Store. Your clock radio will no longer be the same. This application allows you to quickly ; easily set up the alarms and preset your favorite radio stations with a user friendly intuitive interface.

Two Alarm SystemsCustomize 2 alarms with multi touch interface on iPhone/iPod touch. Set alarm on any day of the week, single day, everyday, weekday or weekend. Also customize snooze and alarm sound from buzzer, music in your iPod or radio.

NapA dedicated Nap feature will wake you up from your short rest, without you having to reset your regular alarms.

Radio CustomizingYou can scan ; see the list of radio frequencies you are able to receive at your location. Choose ; store up to 5 FM/5 AM stations into the RC-DC1, for quick tuning in the next time.

Wake Up to Crisp, Clear SoundThis compact and stylish digital clock radio can wake you with crisp, clear sounds.

Panasonic RC-DC1 Desktop Clock Radio RC-DC1 Clocks

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Technical Details

• Memory Loader application allows quick and easy setup of your alarms and allows you to preset your favorite radio stations
• FM/AM Radio
• Integrated iPod/iPhone Dock that allows you to conveniently connect your iPhone or iPod
• Integrated dock for iPod/iPhone; Dual Alarm Mode; Nap Feature; Event Reminder; Memory Loader Application
• Customize 2 alarms with multi-touch interface on iPhone or iPod touch

 

Panasonic iPod/iPhone Compact Clock Radio, AM/FM Radio, Dual Alarm and Clear Vision Sound (Black)

 

Costumer Reviews

After about 15years my alarm clock finally died and it was time for a new one. The panasonic RC-DC1 works pretty much as advertised and I couldn't be happier with it.

All settings are able to be changed without an ipod/iphone via the buttons on the sides and face, however with an idevice things are very simple and intuitive.

A couple of quirks, however. Syncing the time, the alarm settings, and the radio presets are all separate actions. The alarm and radio presets are set by hitting sync on different screens of the memory loader app. They do not sync at the same time, as I learned when I woke up to static instead of a radio station. Although you select what preset/frequency you want on the alarm setting screen, it actually sets the radio only to a preset (preset 1, 2, etc) rather than the actual frequency of the station. If you haven't synced your presets, it'll tune to the default frequency, which in my area is nothing but static. Obviously, you probably won't be changing your radio presets very often, but after a power outage or whatnot there will be at least three sync actions to perform. That being said, this is something that could easily be improved by an update to the memory loader app.

The time is synced by pressing a button on the front of the clock. I actually like this feature because I like to set my alarm clock a couple minutes ahead and it won't be reset every time I adjust the alarm settings.

The events setting is pretty much useless. It seems as though it only will display events from the address book (birthdays... and that's pretty much it). It does not display events from the calendar. Again, this seems like something an update to the app could fix.

As far as the dock itself, it seems adequate to accommodate just about any configuration of ipod/iphone and whatever case you may have. There is about 1/3 of an inch space on each side of my iphone 4 sans case, and a small support beam that can be raised or lowered to support the back of the device. Once in place my iphone has a fair bit of wiggle room and is not seated particularly firmly, but it works well enough.

The display is back-lit and is a bit bright. The snooze button doubles as a dimmer button and there are three brightness settings. The brightest is too bright for me at night, but the lowest setting isn't bad and still very readable during the daytime. The volume is also more than adequate. The default volume level of 13 is way too loud, I turned mine down to 9... the thing is right next to my head. Sound is also pretty decent for a dinky little speaker in an alarm clock.

Overall, I love this thing. You can customize all your alarm settings, then plug your iphone in and sync it. Either alarm 1 or 2 will play from the ipod, buzzer, or radio, and either of them can be set for whichever days of the week you wish. You can even customize the length of the snooze. In my research this is easily the most, and easiest, customizable alarm clock I've seen.

Positive: well made device, fits iPhone4 with the case on it (at least mine), great sound and reception, very convenient and easy set up thru the Apple store free application, nice features and look, small size, easy to read the screen at any angle, good price, nice packing.

Negative: nothing really, except may be the backup battery CR2023 is not included, but that's a minor inconvenience.