Now here's a different-looking clock! The Digiview PCR102W Atomic Projection Alarm Clock is shaped like a sphere on a tapered, circular neck that serves as its base. The clock's overall look reminds us of an old-time diving helmet, but in place of the lens on the front, the clock has a backlit time and calendar display. The clock also projects the time in red on a wall or ceiling from the larger of the two "bumps" on its top. The clock's dual daily crescendo alarms each have an available 5-minute snooze function. This clock is designed for placement on a nightstand, dresser, shelf, or similar location.

You'll appreciate the absolute accuracy and the convenient features of the Digiview PRC102W Atomic Projection Alarm Clock. The PRC102W calibrates itself to the world's most accurate clock every night by receiving WWVB 60kHz radio transmissions. These transmissions contain time information from the U.S. atomic clock source operated by the U.S. Commerce Department near Boulder, Colorado. On the PRC102W, the time is displayed in 12-hour format with AM or PM. Month and date are displayed digitally in that order, and the weekday is displayed as a 2-letter abbreviation in your choice of English, Spanish, or French. If you set the clock manually, you'll need to set the time, year, month, and date. The weekday abbreviation updates automatically as the date is set.

Successful reception of the time-synchronization radio signal and signal quality are indicated by a radio tower and waves icon in the top right corner of the display. After synchronization occurs, you can select your continental U.S. time zone (Pacific, Mountain, Central or Eastern) by means of pushbuttons on the front of the clock. The pushbuttons are actually the ends of the X-shaped light blue accent on the "neck" below the display. A U.S. map icon just below the reception icon indicates the selected zone. This clock automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST). If you live in an area that does not observe DST (Arizona and parts of Indiana), you'll need to manually change the time zone twice a year to display the proper time in the spring and fall. Simply changing the time zone (as opposed to manually resetting the time) does not affect WWVB time-signal synchronization.

Two display modes are available on the PRC102W: clock time with alarm 1 time and clock time with alarm 2 time. Pressing the MODE button toggles between the two modes. You set the alarms by means of the MODE button and the alarm 1, alarm 2, +, and - buttons that are the ends of the decorative X on the clock's front.

The PCR102W's projection unit projects upward from the front of the clock at an angle. Where you place the clock will determine whether the projected time is displayed on the wall or the ceiling. A button on the bottom of the clock lets you flip the projected image 180°. With battery powering, or when the clock is powered from the included ac adapter and the continuous projection switch is set to off, the time is projected for 5 seconds when the SNOOZE-LIGHT bar is pressed.  With ac adapter powering and the projection switch set to on, time projection is continuous. The projection range of the PCR102W is not specified, but we tested it and we'd say it's easily 7 to 8 feet, and maybe more. The projected time digits vary in size, depending on how far the unit is from the wall or ceiling. From our testing, we think that the projected image at normal distances is large enough for folks with normal vision to read easily.

The Digiview PRC102W has dual daily alarms with programmable snooze. When an alarm is set to on, a numbered alarm bell icon appears just to the right of the alarm time. The alarm on this clock sounds with a 4-minute crescendo pattern. When this happens, you can press the alarm 1 or alarm 2 button to silence the alarm, in which case you'll have to turn the alarm on the next night, or you can press the SNOOZE-LIGHT bar on top of the clock to silence the alarm for a user-programmable snooze interval of 1 to 59 minutes, after which the alarm sounds again for 4 minutes. Pressing the SNOOZE-LIGHT bar at any time lights the soft green LCD panel backlight. To maximize battery life, the backlight has a 5-second auto-off function.

The PCR102W atomic projection clock can be powered by two AA batteries or the included ac adapter. With adapter powering, we suggest that you turn off continuous projection during the day to maximize the life of the projection unit.

You'll find that the Digiview PCR102W Atomic Projection Alarm Clock is easy to set up and use. And the best thing is that you won't have to grope around for a light switch or lamp knob in the dark to view the time. We think that you'll enjoy the cleverly designed and inexpensive PCR102W projection clock, and we believe your family members and friends will, too. This quality clock makes a thoughtful and practical gift that won't put a big dent in your wallet.

• Receives 60kHz WWVB time-synchronization radio signal from U.S. atomic clock in Colorado.
• Automatic time and date adjustment after signal reception.
• Radio tower and waves icon indicates successful signal reception.
• Continental U.S. map icon shows selected time zone.
• Time is displayed as hour, minutes, and seconds.
• Time format is 12-hour with AM or PM.
• Calendar information is digital month and date plus 2-letter weekday abbreviation in English, Spanish, or French.
• Alarm 1 or alarm 2 time is displayed along with clock time.
• Dual daily alarms sound with a 4-minute crescendo pattern.
• Snooze interval is user-programmable for 1 to 59 minutes.
• Projected time image can be flipped 180° via pushbutton.
• Projection range is 7 to 8 feet or more.
• Projection is 5 seconds in duration when activated by pressing SNOOZE-LIGHT bar.
• AC adapter is included for continuous time projection.
• For night viewing, LCD panel has a soft green backlight (not electro-luminescent) with 5-second auto-off.

Specifications:

• Dimensions:
  Width: 3.54 inches (90 mm)
  Height: 4.45 inches (113 mm)
  Depth: 3.54 inches (90 mm)
• LCD panel dimensions:
  Width: 1.5 inches (38 mm)
  Height: 1.25 inch (32 mm)
  Hour and minute time digits: 0.5 inch (13 mm) tall
• Power source:
  AC adapter (included): 120Vac 60Hz input, 3Vdc 100mA output, center positive
  Optional: two AA (1.5V) alkaline batteries (not included)