![]() It requires two AA batteries that are not included in the box. Although, it does not show the name of the current track playing.Īs with all alarm clocks, there is a backup battery option that retains your settings and time incase of a power failure. The display also presents information such as the date, day, dock selected and sound settings. If you don’t like any light emitting from devices during sleep, one of the backlight settings allows you to turn the display off. The Philips DC390 features a large, easy to read, display with adjustable backlighting. If you choose to set the time manually, your preference will not be altered when you connect your device. If you want the time to be presented in 12 or 24 hour time formats that functionality is also available. Setting the time and date can also be done directly on the unit. It’s just magical.Īngular Product Shot Showing Unit and Remote Control Plus, when you remove your iOS device, the time and date settings remain on the dock. By now you are probably rolling your eyes at my excitement, but this kind of functionality never gets old. It may have just been the geek in me, but I couldn’t believe that when you first connect your iPhone or iPad to the device it will immediately sync the time, day and date from your iOS device, to the display on the Philips DC390. General Usage Overview Of The Philips DC390 It is unclear why Philips made this decision, but it would have been nice to have some additional audio customization options. Likewise, bass boost is unavailable when using the equalizer. Interestingly, if you use dynamic bass boost you will then be unable to use any of the preset equalizer settings. It is dynamic, thereby generally allowing for a higher clarity of sound, even at high levels. If you are looking for an improved bass level you can always turn on the bass boost option. The standard run of the mill choices are available including Classical, Flat, Jazz, Pop and Rock. The dual dock provides you with a basic preprogrammed equalizer. No distortion was experienced, even when increasing volume levels to a state that I would consider to be excessive for a standard size room. In fact, I was blown away with the room filling sound when testing other music styles. The distortion in this style of music resulted is a less than desirable listening experience, regardless of volume levels, equalizer settings or dynamic bass usage.Īll other genres tested did not suffer from this problem. ![]() Unfortunately, I found the heavy metal music to be muffled in the bass and vocal regions. In testing, I have taken various tracks from my iTunes library that bridge classical, easy listening, pop, rock and of course heavy metal genres. ![]() That is, unless you like heavy metal music. Despite this knowledge, the sound output of this device will amaze you. Admittedly, companies like Bose have proven through advanced technologies that a high quality sound reproduction is possible from small speaker design. It is fair to say I have never experienced such a rich sound from a clock radio before. Unlike many technology products, the Philips DC390 does not have a separate power brick to contend with.Īfter admiring the beautiful brushed aluminum design with tapered edges, you will want to immediately place an Apple device into the dock to test the audio quality. Within the box you will receive the unit, a wireless remote control, aux-in cable, user manual, quick start guide and the power cable. Selecting to purchase this unit online should yield no cause for concern as a result. Whilst it is far from pretty, the packaging does its job very well in securing the unit and preventing damage in transit. A color printed white box with the traditional egg carton style packaging. The Philips DC390 ships as all other products in the Philips range do. Gentle wake up with increasing alarm volumeĪux-in for easy connection of other electronic devicesĪuto clock synchronization with iPod/iPhone/iPad when dockedįor those of you looking for beautifully designed packaging, you will be disappointed. The Philips DC390 With iPhone 4 and iPad 2ĭual docking system to charge two devices at onceĭigital Sound Control optimizes music settingsĭynamic Bass Boost for deep, dramatic soundĭual alarm with weekday and weekend settings That is unless you have upgraded to the iPhone 5 or listen to heavy metal music. The Philips DC390 will have you waking up, to the crystal clear music you love, with two completely charged iOS devices every day. It is a rare event when a humble alarm clock can invoke intrigue and excitement.
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