XHDATA D109WB Portable Radio User Manual

1. Introduction

The XHDATA D109WB is a versatile portable radio designed for high-performance reception across multiple bands, including FM, AM, SW, MW, LW, and NOAA weather bands. It features a digital alarm clock, rechargeable battery, USB-C charging, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, and MP3 playback via TF card. This manual provides detailed instructions for setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal use of your device.

2. Safety Information

Please read and understand the following safety precautions before using the device:

• **Battery Safety:** This machine is powered by a 3.7V (18650) rechargeable lithium battery. Only use batteries of the same specification and equivalent. Improper use may cause explosion.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Do not place the battery in hot or humid environments, near water, or expose it to explosion or baking.
• Do not disassemble, impact, or knock the lithium battery. If the battery is deformed or bulged, do not use it.
• Use only a safe and qualified adapter for charging.
• To maintain battery life, if the machine is not used for a long time, charge it for a short period every three months.
• Avoid using the machine for radio or playback during charging to prevent interference and insufficient charging current.

3. Product Overview

3.1. Components and Controls

Front Panel Controls:

• **SOS Button:** Long press to activate emergency distress sound and light alarm.
• **DPY/TTO:** Key lock/display switch.
• **BW/☀:** AM bandwidth switching / LCD backlight control.
• **WB/ALE:** NOAA weather warning reception band / ALERT weather warning automatic scanning.
• **SW- / SW+:** Shortwave meter band switching / Automatic search of shortwave meter band.
• **ALARM A / ALARM B:** Alarm setting and switch.
• **VE/MC:** Voice/Music Switch.
• **DX/LOC:** Receive DX remote and LOC local proximity mode switching.
• **TIME:** Time setting/display time.
• **VM/VF (SCAN):** Store radio frequency selection (VM) / Manual tuning (VF) / Automatic frequency browsing (SCAN).
• **MW/LW:** AM/LW band selection / automatic tuning storage.
• **FM:** FM / Automatic tuning storage.
• **BT/☊:** Bluetooth function / wireless phone call.
• **◀◀ / ▶▶:** Radio memory station selection / frequency tuning / Previous/Next song (Bluetooth/MP3).
• **▶II:** Play or pause selection.
• **CD MUSIC:** TF card play and repeat mode selection.
• **MEMORY:** Memory radio frequency.
• **DELETE:** Delete radio frequency.
• **Number Keys (0-9):** Direct frequency input, station selection.
• **ST/B (4):** Long press to switch FM stereo/mono.
• **BB (6):** Long press to switch BB sounds ON/OFF.
• **FM SET:** FM receiving frequency range switching.
• **9/10K:** AM 9K/10K frequency step switching.
• **12/24:** 12/24 time system switching.

Side Ports:

• **VOLUME Knob:** Adjusts audio volume.
• **TUNING Knob:** Adjusts frequency.
• **Type-C (DC IN 5V):** Charging port.
• **ANT (Antenna Jack):** External antenna input.
• **Earphone Jack:** 3.5mm headphone output.
• **Lanyard:** Attachment point for a wrist strap.
• **RESET Jack:** System reset button.
• **TF Card Jack:** Slot for TF card (for MP3 playback).

3.2. Display Indicators

• **Battery Level:** Indicates remaining battery power (Full power, Low power).
• **Radio Signal Field Strength:** Shows signal reception quality.
• **AM/PM:** Time display format.
• **MB:** SW meter wave display.
• **ALA / ALB:** Alarm A / Alarm B time display icons.
• **MEM:** Memory station number display icon.
• **℃/℉:** Temperature display (Celsius/Fahrenheit).
• **FM STEREO:** FM stereo indicator.
• **Bluetooth Function Symbol:** Indicates Bluetooth connection status.
• **TF Card Icon:** Indicates TF card is inserted.
• **Setting Icon of Radio Station Timing Startup:** Indicates timer settings.
• **FM/MW/SW/LW Band Display:** Shows current radio band.
• **MUSIC:** Suitable for playing music.
• **VOICE:** Suitable for voice listening, news.
• **WB:** Weather warning reception bands.
• **ALERT NOAA:** Automatic scanning of reception status icons.
• **Battery Charging Display:** Indicates charging status.
• **RSSI (██):** Radio signals strength scale.
• **S/N:** Radio Signal-to-noise ratio scale value.
• **Mobile Phone Call Prompt Symbol:** Indicates incoming call via Bluetooth.
• **Single Repetition:** MP3 playback mode.
• **▶▶:** Radio search station frequency icon.
• **KHz / MHz:** Frequency units.
• **●:** Disk locking symbol.
• **LOC:** Local proximity reception.

4. Setup

4.1. Battery Installation

1. Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the radio.
2. Insert a 3.7V (18650) lithium battery, ensuring correct positive (+) and negative (-) polarity.
3. Close the battery compartment cover.

4.2. Charging the Battery

1. Connect one end of the USB charging cable to the DC5V USB output adapter (output ≥1A).
2. Plug the other end into the Type-C charging jack on the side of the radio.
3. The display will show a flashing charging symbol (█████) during charging.
4. When the battery is fully charged, the charging symbol will stop flashing and show (█████).

4.3. Setting Frequency Coverage (Power Off State)

Frequency coverage varies by country. Perform these settings while the radio is OFF.

• **FM Frequency Range:** Press and hold number key (1), then short press (1) repeatedly to cycle through: 64-108MHz, 76-108MHz, 87-108MHz, 87.5-108MHz.
• **MW Frequency Step Interval:** Long press number key (2) for 3 seconds. The display will show '9' or '10'.
  • **9KHz Step:** (Suitable for Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania) Frequency range: 522-1620KHz. Temperature displays Celsius (℃).
  • **10KHz Step:** (Suitable for North and South America) Frequency range: 520-1710KHz. Temperature displays Fahrenheit (℉).
• **LW Band Activation:** Long press the (MW/LW) button. "ON" indicates the LW band is open. Long press again to turn it "OFF".

4.4. Setting the Clock

1. While the radio is OFF, long press the number (3) key to set the 12/24 hour time system.
2. The time can be adjusted whether the radio is ON or OFF.
3. Long press the (TIME) key; the clock display will flash.
4. Input the hour and minute using the number keys, or adjust them with the [TUNING] knob.

5. Operating Instructions

5.1. Power ON/OFF

• **Power ON:** Short press the (POWER) button. The screen will display "ON".
• **Power OFF:** Short press the (POWER) button. The screen will display "OFF".

5.2. Volume Control

• Rotate the **VOLUME** knob on the side of the radio to adjust the sound level.

5.3. Radio Operation

5.3.1. Band Selection

• Short press the **FM** key to select FM band.
• Short press the **MW/LW** key to cycle between MW and LW bands.
• Short press **SW-** or **SW+** to switch between shortwave meter bands.
• Short press the **WB/ALE** button to enter the NOAA weather band.
• When receiving FM and SW, you can use the pull-rod antenna or plug in an external antenna into the ANT jack for better reception.
• For MW and LW, adjust the radio's orientation for optimal receiving sensitivity.

5.3.2. Tuning Modes

1. **Manual Tuning (VF):**
   • Short press the (VM/VF) key.
   • Rotate the **TUNING** knob slowly or quickly to find your desired frequency.
2. **Scanning Frequency (VF):**
   • Long press the (SCAN) button to enter automatic browsing. The radio will stop for 5 seconds on each scanned station.
   • Short click (SCAN) to stop searching.
3. **Direct Frequency Input (VF):**
   • Enter the desired radio frequency using the numeric keys.

5.3.3. Memory Stations

Manual Memory Station (VF):

1. Select the desired band and radio frequency.
2. Short press the (MEMORY) key; the radio station code will flash in the upper right corner.
3. Press the (MEMORY) key again to save the station.

Fully Automatic Scanning Memory:

• Select the desired band.
• Long press the corresponding band key to automatically scan and memorize radio frequencies.

Shortwave Automatic Search Modes:

• Long press the (SW -) key for 3 seconds for full meter band search memory mode.
• Long press the (SW +) key for 3 seconds for current meter band search memory mode.

Access Memory Radio Station (VM):

1. After scanning, short press the (VM/VF) key to enter memory radio mode.
2. Turn the (TUNING) knob to switch between memorized frequencies.
3. Input the frequency number of the memory station directly with the number keys.

Auto Scan Memory Radio Frequency (VM):

1. Select band, short press (VM/VF) key, then press and hold (VM/VF) key for 3 seconds to enter automatic browse mode.
2. The radio will scan each memory station for 5 seconds. Press SCAN briefly to select a station, or it will continue to the next.

Delete Memory Station:

1. Short press (VM/VF) key to enter memory station retrieval state.
2. Select the band.
3. Turn the (TUNING) knob to select the station to be deleted.
4. Long press (DELETE) key for 3 seconds until [DEL] is displayed, then short press again to confirm.

Delete All Memory Stations of Current Band:

1. Short press (VM/VF) key to enter memory station retrieval state.
2. Select the band.
3. Press and hold the (DELETE) key until [ALL] is displayed, release, then short press again to confirm.

Delete All Memory Radio Frequencies:

1. Turn off the radio.
2. Press and hold (DELETE) key for 3 seconds until [DEL] and [ALL] flash.
3. Press and hold the (BT) key for 3 seconds to confirm deletion.

5.4. NOAA/WB Emergency Weather Warning Bands

5.4.1. Manually Tuned Reception

1. Short press the (POWER) button to turn ON.
2. Short press the (WB) button to enter the NOAA radio band.
3. Turn the (TUNING) knob to search for "NOAA" channels.
4. The available channels are: 1. 162.400MHZ, 2. 162.425MHZ, 3. 162.450MHZ, 4. 162.475MHZ, 5. 162.500MHZ, 6. 162.525MHZ, 7. 162.550MHZ.

5.4.2. Automatic Scanning (ALERT)

1. Short press the (POWER) button to turn ON.
2. Long press the (WB) button to enter the NOAA radio band.
3. When a NOAA weather warning channel sends out an alarm signal, the unit will automatically send out sound and light warning signals.
4. Short press the "WB/ALE" button to receive the radio warning voice information.

Note: The NOAA/WB Emergency Weather Warning radio band applies to the United States. Users must verify that the weather broadcast channel frequency corresponds to their current city or state. Reconfirm the channel frequency when traveling.

5.5. Bluetooth Function

5.5.1. Music Playback

1. Short press the (BT/☊) key to enter Bluetooth playing status.
2. On your mobile phone, open Bluetooth settings, search for "D-109WB", and connect. A successful connection will be displayed.
3. Short press ◀◀ or ▶▶ keys, or turn the [TUNING] knob to select songs. You can also control song selection from your mobile phone.

5.5.2. Wireless Call

• When there is an incoming call while connected via Bluetooth, briefly press (BT/☊) to answer.
• Briefly press (BT/☊) once more to end the call.

5.5.3. Bluetooth Disconnection

• When Bluetooth is connected, long press the (BT/☊) button for 3 seconds to disconnect the current device. Long press again to reconnect.

5.6. TF Card MP3 Player

1. Insert a TF card with music files into the TF card jack.
2. Press the (MUSIC) key briefly to enter TF card MP3 playing state.
3. Short press ◀◀ or ▶▶ keys to select the previous or next song. The [TUNING] knob can also select songs.
4. Long press ◀◀ or ▶▶ for fast rewind or fast forward.
5. Use the ▶II button to play/pause.
6. Long press and hold the (MUSIC) key to cycle through single song loop playback mode. Long press again to turn off single song loop and enable loop playback for all songs.

5.7. Alarm Clock Functions

5.7.1. Setting the Alarm Time

1. Long press (ALARM A) or (ALARM B) key. The time in the sub-display area will flash.
2. Input the hour and minute using the number keys, or rotate the [TUNING] knob to adjust.
3. Short press (ALARM A) or (ALARM B) to confirm.
4. The main display area will then show the alarm duration flashing. Turn the [TUNING] knob to select a duration (0-60 minutes).
5. Short press (ALARM A) or (ALARM B) again to confirm. The alarm icon (⏰) will be displayed.

5.7.2. Alarm Types (Regular Machine Startup)

Radio Station Alarm Mode:

1. Power on, select the desired band and radio frequency, and adjust the volume.
2. Short press the (MEMORY) key (frequency number flashes).
3. Short press (ALARM A) or (ALARM B) key immediately. The alarm icon (⏰) and radio icon (◉) will flash for 2 seconds to confirm.

Music Alarm Mode:

1. Insert a music TF card and power on. Short press the (MUSIC) key to enter TF card play and adjust the volume.
2. Short press the (MEMORY) key (song number flashes).
3. Short press (ALARM A) or (ALARM B) key. The alarm icon (⏰) and music icon (♫) will flash for 2 seconds to confirm.

Beep Alarm Mode:

• Power on, short press (BT) key to switch to Bluetooth mode.
• Ensure Bluetooth is disconnected. Briefly press the (MEMORY) key (icon flashes).
• Briefly press (ALARM A) or (ALARM B) once. The alarm icon (⏰) will flash for 3 seconds to confirm.

5.7.3. Operation After Alarm Startup

• After the alarm starts the machine, it needs to be turned off manually. Short press the (POWER) key twice in succession to shut down.
• To cancel a set radio or music alarm, briefly press the (POWER) key.

5.8. SOS Signal Function

• In any state, long press the (SOS) button to activate the synchronized sound and light distress signal.
• Long press the (SOS) button again to turn it off.

5.9. Backlight Control

• **Automatic Backlight:** Press any button to light up the display for 5 seconds, then it turns off.
• **Long Bright Mode:** Press and hold the (BW/☀) key to keep the backlight on. Press and hold again to turn it off.

5.10. Sleep Timed Shutdown

1. With the radio ON, short press the (SLEEP) key. The sleep icon (⏰) will flash.
2. Continuously press the (SLEEP) key or turn the (TUNING) knob to select a shutdown time (01-120 minutes).
3. The selected time will flash for 3 seconds for automatic confirmation.
4. To cancel, turn the machine ON again and then turn OFF the sleep shutdown setting.

5.11. Display Content Switching

• When using the radio function, repeatedly short press the (DPY/TTO) button to cycle the upper right display area through: [signal strength/signal-to-noise ratio], (timed boot time) alarm A and alarm B, (local time), and memory radio frequency number.

5.12. Keyboard Lock

• Long press (DPY/TTO) to lock the keyboard and (TUNING) knob. A lock icon (🔒) will be displayed.
• Long press again to unlock.

6. Maintenance

6.1. General Care

• Clean the radio with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
• Keep the device away from dust, moisture, and extreme temperatures.

6.2. Battery Care

• As mentioned in Safety Information, ensure proper battery handling and charging practices to prolong battery life and prevent damage.
• If the machine is not used for a long time, charge it for a short period every three months to maintain the service life of the lithium battery.

7. Troubleshooting

7.1. System Reset

• In rare cases of accidental interference, keyboard issues, or display disorders, use the system reset function.
• Locate the **RESET** jack on the side of the radio.
• Use a thin, hard object (like a paperclip) to press the RESET key to reset the system.

7.2. Charging Issues

• If the charging system does not work, ensure the USB-C cable is properly connected to both the radio and a functional DC5V (≥1A) power adapter.
• Verify that the power adapter is working correctly.
• Check the battery level indicator on the display. If the power display is low or exhausted, charge immediately.

7.3. Reception Issues

• Radio signal quality can be affected by season, time of day, weather, environment, electromagnetic interference, and antenna angle/azimuth.
• For FM and SW, extend the pull-rod antenna fully or connect an external antenna to the ANT jack.
• For MW and LW, try rotating the radio to find the best reception angle.
• If using ATS memory, update it frequently as signal conditions change.

8. Specifications

9. User Tips

• **Reception Quality:** Users have reported excellent and clear reception across various bands. For optimal performance, ensure the antenna is fully extended and consider the radio's orientation, especially for MW and LW bands.
• **Charging:** If you experience issues with charging, double-check the charging cable and adapter. Ensure the adapter provides DC5V at 1A or more.
• **RDS Functionality:** The specifications do not list RDS (Radio Data System) as a feature, so it is likely not supported by this model.

10. Warranty and Support

For technical support, inquiries, or warranty information, please contact XHDATA through the following channels:

• **Skype:** radiwow
• **Email:** xhdatacn@gmail.com
• **Facebook:** XHDATA
• **Website:** https://www.xhdata.com.cn
• **Whatsapp:** +86 18025193267

A detailed operation manual in PDF format is available for download at: https://manuals.plus/m/2535e51566a68ab28675873ef4c16ea68ec82f152338cda076926e9c6e6c5127