Panasonic Clock Radio Rc-dc1 Operating Instructions

							Operating InstructionsManuel d’utilisation
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
Clock Radio Radio-réveil Radio Reloj
Model No. / Modèle / No de modelo RC-DC1
RQTX1207-Y
If you have any questions contact
In the U.S.A and Puerto Rico:
1- 800 -211-PANA (7262)
In Canada:
1- 800 - 561- 5505
Pour toute demande de 
renseignements, appeler au
1- 800 - 561- 5505
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,  Panasonic has 
determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® 
guidelines for energy ef ciency.
  For Canada only: The word “Participant ” is used in  place of the word “Partner”.
À titre de participant au programme ENERGY STAR
®, 
Panasonic a déterminé que cet appareil respecte les 
directives ENERGY STAR
® en matière d’économie 
d’énergie.
Como socio de ENERGY STAR
®, Panasonic ha determinado que este producto 
cumple con las directrices de la ENERGY STAR® para el rendimiento energético.
PP
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Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read 
these instructions thoroughly before connecting, 
operating or adjusting this product.
Keep this manual for future reference.
CAUTION!DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN 
A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN 
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE 
UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK 
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE 
TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS 
AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT 
OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC 
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
 DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND 
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, 
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE 
APPARATUS.
 USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED  ACCESSORIES.
 DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK);  THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS 
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note: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 tr y 
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.
Any unauthorized changes or modi cations to this equipment 
would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
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.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Telephone No. : 1- 80 0 -211-PANA (7262)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety 
instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1)  Read these instructions.
2)  Keep these instructions.
3)  Heed all warnings.
4)  Follow all instructions.
5)  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)  Clean only with dr y cloth.
7)  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8)  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat  registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli ers) 
that produce heat.
9)  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or  grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with 
one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two 
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the 
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided 
plug does not  t into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10)  Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the 
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11)  Only use attachments /accessories speci ed by the  manufacturer.
12)  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  bracket, or table speci ed by the 
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 
When a cart is used, use caution when 
moving the cart /apparatus combination to 
avoid injury from tip-over.
13)  Unplug this apparatus during lightning  storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14)  Refer all ser vicing to quali ed ser vice personnel. Ser vicing  is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid 
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, 
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does 
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
– If you see this symbol–
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the 
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European 
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, 
please contact your local authorities or 
dealer and ask for the correct method of 
disposal.
The unit should be installed near an accessible AC 
power outlet, with the power cord connected directly 
to it.
To completely disconnect power from the unit, 
unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet.
Product identi  cation marking
Product Location
Main unit Bottom
AC adaptor Bottom
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 3
Supplied accessories ................................................... 4
Compatible iPod and iPhone ....................................... 5
Product service ............................................................. 5
Overview of controls .................................................... 6
Making the connections ............................................... 7
Setting the clock ........................................................... 7
Using an iPod or iPhone .............................................. 8
Using the radio ............................................................. 9
Using the sleep timer ................................................... 9
Using the alarm ........................................................... 10
Using the Memory Loader application ..................... 11
Memory back-up battery ............................................ 11
Troubleshooting guide ............................................... 12
Maintenance ............................................................\
.... 13
Speci cations ............................................................. 14
Limited Warranty  (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ............. 15
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ................... 17
Supplied accessories
 Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking 
for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as 
of June 2010. This may be subject to change.)
For U.S.A and Puerto Rico:
To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases 
(United States and Puerto Rico) ” on page 16.
For Canada:
To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you made 
your purchase.
  1 AC adaptor
(RFEAX1005)
  1 AM loop antenna
(RFEX1003)
User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASE 
DEALER NAME 
DEALER ADDRESS 
TELEPHONE NUMBER 
The model number and serial number of this product can be 
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for 
future reference.
MODEL NUMBER 
SERIAL NUMBER 
RC-DC1
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 Compatible iPod and iPhone
 iPod nano 5th generation (video camera) (8GB, 16GB)
 iPod touch 2nd generation (8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB)
 iPod classic [120GB, 160GB (2009)]
 iPod nano 4th generation (video) (8GB, 16GB)
 iPod classic (160GB) (2007)
 iPod touch 1st generation (8GB, 16GB, 32GB)
 iPod nano 3rd generation (video) (4GB, 8GB)
 iPod classic (80GB)
 iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum) (2GB, 4GB, 8GB)
 iPod 5th generation (video) (60GB, 80GB)
 iPod 5th generation (video) (30GB)
 iPod nano 1st generation (1GB, 2GB, 4GB)
 iPod 4th generation (color display) (40GB, 60GB)
 iPod 4th generation (color display) (20GB, 30GB)
 iPod 4th generation (40GB)
 iPod 4th generation (20GB)
 iPod mini (4GB, 6GB)
 iPhone 3GS (16GB, 32GB)
 iPhone 3G (8GB, 16GB)
 iPhone (4GB, 8GB, 16GB)
Compatibility depends on the software version of your iPod or 
iPhone.
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an 
electronic accessor y has been designed to connect 
speci cally to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been 
certi ed by the developer to meet Apple performance 
standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its 
compliance with safety and regulator y standards.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are 
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other 
countries.
Product service
1. Damage requiring service – The unit should be ser viced by 
quali ed ser vice personnel if:
  (a)  The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been  damaged; or
  (b)  Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
  (c)  The unit has been exposed to rain; or
  (d)  The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked  change in performance; or
  (e)  The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2.  Servicing   Do not attempt to ser vice the unit beyond that 
described in these operating instructions. Refer all other 
ser vicing to authorized ser vicing personnel.
3.  Replacement parts  When parts need replacing ensure 
the ser vicer uses parts speci ed by the manufacturer or 
parts that have the same characteristics as the original 
parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in  re, electric 
shock, or other hazards.
4.  Safety check   After repairs or ser vice, ask the ser vicer to 
perform safety checks to con rm that the unit is in proper 
working condition.
The ser vicer will require all components to ser vice your system.
Therefore, should ser vice ever be necessar y, be sure to bring 
the entire system.
Product information
For product information or assistance with product operation:
In the U.S.A and Puerto Rico, refer to “Customer Services 
Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 16.
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer 
Care Centre at 1-800 -561-5505, or visit the website 
(www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest 
to you.
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Overview of controls
A [SNOOZE/DIMMER]
Snooze: To stop the alarm for 9 minutes.
Dimmer: To adjust the display panel’s brightness 
(High (default), Medium or Low).
B [ALARM OFF]
To turn off the alarm.
C [ALARM 1] , [ALARM 2]
To activate either alarm 1 or alarm 2 function.
To display alarm 1 or alarm 2 setting.
D [SLEEP]
To activate sleep function.
To activate daylight saving time (summer time) in clock 
mode.
E [2 / –, ADJ] , [+ / 6, ADJ]
To adjust clock, radio and alarm settings.
To skip to previous or next track.
To backward or forward search through a track.
F [SET/PRESET]
To set the clock.
To perform automatic presetting or to view preset channels 
in radio mode.
G [TIME SYNC]
To synchronize the main unit with an iPod or iPhone’s time.
H [+, VOL] , [ –, VOL]
To adjust the volume.
To select a 12-hour or 24-hour clock display.
I [4 /9]
To start music playback from an iPod or iPhone and to 
pause during playback.
J [SOURCE]
To select clock, “IPOD”, “RADIO FM” or “RADIO AM” mode.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
HIJ
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Making the connections
Rear view
1
2
To household 
AC outlet
FM indoor 
antenna
Click! AM loop antenna
1 Connect the AM antenna.
Stand the antenna up on its base.
2 Connect the AC adaptor.
 Do not use an AC adaptor from other equipment.
 Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied 
one.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V.
But
 In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected  to a 120 V AC power supply only.
 When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A.  or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet 
con guration.
 Setting the clock
The clock is displayed once the main unit is connected to the 
household AC outlet.
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy (monthly 
accuracy  +
/– 60 seconds).
1 Press and hold [SET/ PRESET] for 2 seconds.
2 Press [ 2/ –, ADJ] or [+ / 6, ADJ] to select the day.
3 Press [SET/ PRESET] again to con  rm.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the hour and minute.
Example:      
To change the clock display
In clock mode, press and hold [+, VOL] and [ –, VOL] at the 
same time for 2 seconds to select between a 12-hour or 24-hour 
display.
For 12-hour display:
AM  : “PM” is not displayed.
PM  : “PM” is displayed.
  Daylight saving time (summer time)
In clock mode, press and hold [SLEEP] to activate or cancel 
daylight saving time (summer time) function.
“DST” is displayed when the function is activated.
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Synchronizing clock with iPod or iPhone time
This function allows you to set the clock’s time to be the same 
time as your iPod or iPhone’s time (Z page 5, “Compatible iPod 
and iPhone” ).
Press [TIME SYNC] while an iPod or iPhone is docked unto 
the main unit.
Note:
 Exact synchronization of an iPod or iPhone with the main  unit is not possible. There could be a difference of up to 
59 seconds between them.
 Compatibility depends on the software version of your iPod  or iPhone.
 Using an iPod or iPhone
1 Pull out the iPod or iPhone support.
Adjust the support according to the height of your iPod or 
iPhone.
iPod cl assic
iPhone
iPod tou ch
iPod n ano
Gently pull out the 
iPod or iPhone 
support.
iPod
(not included)
2 Connecting an iPod or iPhone.
Hold the main unit when connecting or disconnecting the 
iPod or iPhone.
Note:
When docking an iPod touch or iPhone for the  rst time, a 
message will be displayed on your iPod touch or iPhone if the 
Memor y Loader application has not been installed (
Z page 11).
  Charging an iPod or iPhone
The iPod or iPhone charges automatically when connected to 
the main unit.
 See iPod or iPhone display to check its charging status.
 If the iPod or iPhone is not being used for an extended period  of time after charging has completed, disconnect it from the 
main unit, as the batter y will be depleted naturally. (Once fully 
charged, additional charging will not occur.)
Playing an iPod or iPhone
1 Place an iPod or iPhone in the dock and turn it on.
2 Press [SOURCE] to select “IPOD”.
3 Press [4 /9] once to start music playback from the iPod 
or iPhone. Press again to pause playback.
4 Press [ 2/ –, ADJ] or [+ / 6, ADJ] to skip to the 
previous or next track.
5 Press and hold [ 2/ –, ADJ] or [+ / 6, ADJ] to 
backward or forward search through a track.
Note:
 If the iPod or iPhone automatically shuf es or skip a track; –  Turn off its “Shake” feature (if there is any).
–  Play the iPod or iPhone using an iPod or iPhone dock  adaptor (not included).
 For iPod or iPhone operation details, refer to iPod or iPhone’s  User Guide.
Automatic Power Down (APD)
 APD will be activated if there is no iPod or iPhone being  docked and the main unit is left idle for 30 minutes.
 The main unit automatically exits iPod mode and returns to  clock mode when APD is activated.
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Using the radio
Manual tuning
1 Press [SOURCE] to select “RADIO FM” or “RADIO AM”.
2 Press [2/ –, ADJ] or [+ / 6, ADJ] to select the desired 
frequency.
To tune automatically
Press and hold [ 2/ –, ADJ ] or [+/ 6, ADJ] until the frequency 
starts changing rapidly. Automatic tuning stops when it  nds a 
station or when [ 2/ –, ADJ] or [+/ 6, ADJ] is pressed again.
Note:
For better reception, extend and change the direction of the FM 
or AM antenna.
Memory preset
You may store your favourite channels in 5 FM or 5 AM preset 
channels.
Preparation
Press [SOURCE] to select “RADIO FM” or “RADIO AM”.
Automatic presetting (AP)
Press and hold [SOURCE] until “AP” is displayed.
Note:
 Automatic presetting begins from the current frequency.
 Only the  rst 5 stations detected will be stored.
 “AP” will blink continuously until all 5 channels have been set.
Manual presetting1 Press [ 2/ –, ADJ] or [+ / 6, ADJ] to select the desired 
frequency.
2 Press and hold [SET/ PRESET] for 2 seconds to display 
the preset number.
3 Press [ 2/ –, ADJ] or [+ / 6, ADJ] to select a preset 
number.
4 Press [SET/ PRESET] again to con  rm.
Tuning in to a preset channel
Press [SET/ PRESET] to switch between preset channels.
FM or AM allocation setting
This system can also receive FM broadcasts allocated in 
0.1 MHz steps or AM broadcasts allocatd in 9 kHz steps.
1 Press [SOURCE] to select “RADIO FM” or “RADIO AM”.
2 Press and hold [ 4/9 ].
After a few seconds the display changes to a  ashing 
display of the current minimum frequency. Release the 
button when the minimum frequency changes.
 To return to the original step, repeat the above steps.
 After changing the setting, previously preset frequency will  be cleared.
Using the sleep timer
This function enables you to turn off the unit automatically after 
the set time (only in iPod and radio mode).
1 Press [SLEEP] to activate the timer.
2 Press [SLEEP] again to select your desired time 
(in minutes) .
OFF (default) 
] 30 ] 60 ] 90 ] 120
Note:
Press [SLEEP] once to check the remaining time.
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 Using the alarm
You can set two different alarm times. Before setting the alarm, 
make sure to set the clock (Z page 7, “Setting the clock ” ).
 Setting the alarm
1 Press and hold [ALARM 1] or [ALARM 2] until the hour 
display blinks.
2 Within 10 seconds, press [2/ –, ADJ] or [+ / 6, ADJ] 
to set the hour.
3 Press [ALARM 1] or [ALARM 2] to con  rm.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the minutes.
5 Press [2/ –, ADJ] or [+ / 6, ADJ] to select the days 
of the week:
MON-SUN (everyday) ] MON-FRI (weekdays)
SAT-SUN (weekend)SAT-SUN (weekend)
6 Press [ALARM 1] or [ALARM 2] to con  rm.
7 Press [2/ –, ADJ] or [+ / 6, ADJ] to select the desired 
alarm mode : “IPOD”, “RADIO” or “BUZZER”.
8 Press [ALARM 1] or [ALARM 2] to con  rm.
“IPOD” selection: Continue with steps 9 and 10.
“RADIO” selection: Continue from steps 11 to 16.
 Setting iPod alarm
9 Press [ 2/ –, ADJ] or [+ / 6, ADJ] to adjust the 
volume level.
10 Press [ALARM 1] or [ALARM 2] to con  rm the setting.
Note:
 The buzzer will sound if no iPod or iPhone is detected at the  set alarm time.
 Music will be played from the iPod or iPhone’s library when  the alarm sounds.
Setting radio alarm
11  Press [ 2/ –, ADJ] or [+ / 6, ADJ] to adjust the 
volume level.
12  Press [ALARM 1] or [ALARM 2] to con  rm.
13  Press [2/ –, ADJ] or [+ / 6, ADJ] to select “FM” 
or “AM”.
14  Press [ALARM 1] or [ALARM 2] to con  rm.
15 Press [2/ –, ADJ] or [+ / 6, ADJ] to select the 
desired preset channel.
16 Press [ALARM 1] or [ALARM 2] to con  rm the setting.
Note:
 Alarm will function only when powered by AC power.
 To activate or display the alarm setting, press [ALARM 1] or  [ALARM 2] once.
 Press [ALARM 1] or [ALARM 2] again to deactivate the alarm  function.
Turning off the alarm
Press [ALARM OFF] to turn off the alarm.
The alarm will sound at the same time on the next day.
Note:
If the alarm is not turned off, it will sound continuously for 
59 minutes before turning off by itself.
Snoozing the alarm
Press [SNOOZE] when the alarm sounds to stop it for a few 
minutes.
The alarm will sound again after 9 minutes.
Tip:
For iPod touch and iPhone users, use the Memor y Loader 
application to unlock custom alarm settings ( Z page 11, 
“Using the Memor y Loader application” ).
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