Philips Docking Entertainment System for iPod/iPhone DC290/12
Wake up to your favorite tunes. from iPod & radio. Wake up to your iPod music with the Philips Docking entertainment system DC190. Featuring dual alarms, the stylish system with the mirror finishing also lets you start your day with music from your other portable devices via the MP3 Link.
10W RMS total output power
This Philips music system has 10W RMS total output power. RMS refers to Root Mean Square which is a typical measurement of audio power, or rather, the electrical power transferred from an audio amplifier to a loudspeaker, which is measured in watts. The amount of electrical power delivered to the loudspeaker and its sensitivity determines the sound power that is generated. The higher the wattage, the better the sound power emitted by the speaker.
Weekday/ weekend alarm setting to complement your lifestyle
Designed with modern day lifestyles in mind, this clock radio has a dual alarm feature, allowing you to set different alarm times for weekdays and weekends or even vary the alarm settings for couples. The alarm settings can be tailored for the same alarm times for the entire week from Monday to Sunday. Or you can set the alarm for an early start on weekdays from Monday to Friday, and lazy lie-ins for Saturday and Sundays. Whichever you choose, this convenient features saves you from the hassle of fiddling with different alarm times every single night.
Digital tuning with preset stations for extra convenience
Simply tune into the station that you want to preset, press and hold the preset button to memorize the frequency. With preset radio stations that can be stored, you can quickly access your favorite radio station without having to manually tune the frequencies each time.
Gentle wake for a pleasant wake up experience
Start your day right by waking up gently to a gradually escalating alarm volume. Normal alarm sounds with a preset volume are either too low to wake you up or are so uncomfortably loud that you are rudely jolted awake. Choose to wake up to your favorite music, radio station or buzzer alarm. Gentle wake's alarm volume gradually increases from subtly low to reasonably high in order to gently rouse you.
MP3 Link for portable music playback
The MP3 link connectivity allows direct playback of MP3 content from portable media players. Besides the benefit of enjoying your favorite music in the superior sound quality delivered by the audio system, the MP3 link is also extremely convenient as all you have to do is to plug your portable MP3 player to the audio system.
Play and charge your iPod/iPhone simultaneously
Enjoy your favorite MP3 music while charging your iPod/iPhone! The dock lets you connect your portable device directly to the Docking entertainment system so you can listen to your favorite music in superb sound. It also charges your iPod/iPhone while it plays so you can enjoy your music and not have to worry about your portable player battery running out. The Docking entertainment system automatically charges your portable device while it is docked.
Digital Sound Control for optimized music style settings
Digital Sound Control offers you a choice of pre-set Jazz, Rock, Pop and Classic controls you can use to optimise the frequency ranges for different musical styles. Each mode uses graphic equalizing technology to automatically adjust the sound balance and enhance the most important sound frequencies in your chosen music style. Ultimately, Digital Sound Control makes it easy for you get the most out of your music by precisely adjusting the sound balance to match the type of music you are playing.
Dynamic Bass Boost for deep and dramatic sound
Dynamic Bass Boost maximizes your music enjoyment by emphasizing the bass content of the music throughout the range of volume settings - from low to high – at the touch of a button! Bottom-end bass frequencies usually get lost when the volume is set at a low level. To counteract this, Dynamic Bass Boost can be switched on to boost bass levels, so you can enjoy consistent sound even when you turn down the volume.
| Brand | Philips |
|---|---|
| Model | DC290/12 |
| iPhone | iPhone iPhone 3G iPhone 3GS |
| iPod | iPod touch iPod touch 2nd generation iPod touch 2nd gen 8/16/32GB iPod classic iPod nano 1st generation iPod nano 2nd generation iPod nano 3rd generation iPod nano 4th generation iPod nano 5th generation iPod 5th generation iPod mini |
| Docking playback modes | Fast forward and backward Next and previous track Play and pause |
| Tuner bands | FM |
| Station presets | 20 |
| Antenna | FM Antenna FM fixed pigtail antenna |
| Tuner enhancement | Auto digital tuning Auto scan |
| Auto Digital Tuning | Yes |
| Alarms | Buzzer Alarm Radio Alarm Repeat alarm (snooze) Dual alarm |
| Backlight Color | White |
| Clock/Version | Digital |
| Display Type | LCD display |
| Charging Device | iPhone, iPod |
| MP3 Link | 3.5mm stereo input |
| Sound System | Stereo |
| Sound enhancement | Digital sound control Dynamic Bass Boost |
| Output power (RMS) | 2x5W |
| Volume Control | Volume Control up/down |
| No. of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speaker Types | bass reflex speaker system |
| Power Type | AC Input |
| Power Supply | 50 Hz |
| In the box | Main Unit MP3 Link cable Remote control Quick Use Guide User Manual World Wide Warranty leaflet |
| Width | 310 mm |
| Height | 139 mm |
| Depth | 208 mm |