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PH User Guide Roger On 92x125 EN V1.00 029-1167-02
PH User Guide Roger On 92x125 EN V1.00 029-1167-02
PH User Guide Roger On 92x125 EN V1.00 029-1167-02
User Guide
Contents
1. Welcome 5
2. Getting to know your Roger On 6
2.1 Device description 10
2.2 Accessories 11
2.3 Display 12
2.4 Technical data 13
3. Charging your Roger microphone 14
4. Using your Roger On 17
4.1 Switching on your Roger On 17
4.2 General use 18
4.3 Using on a table 19
4.4 Using in loud noise 21
4.5 Listening to a distant talker 23
5. Lock microphone mode 25
6. Mute 27
7. Listening to TV or other stationary
audio device 28
7.1 Using the analog audio cable 28
7.2 Using the cinch adapter cable and analog audio cable 30
7.3 Placing the Roger On near the TV or other audio device 33
8. Listening to a portable audio device 34
9. myRogerMic app 37
10. Network functions 38
10.1 Connect to a hearing aid or Roger receiver 38
10.2 Connect another microphone 41
10.3 Disconnecting Roger devices 43
11. Using in a large group 44
11.1 Using multiple microphones 45
12. Reset 46
13. Shipping mode 47
14. Care and maintenance 48
15. Troubleshooting 50
16. Compliance information 54
17. Information and explanation of symbols 58
18. Important safety information 61
19. Service and warranty 68
This user guide is valid for:
Roger On CE mark applied 2021
Roger On iN CE mark applied 2021
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1. Welcome
Phonak – life is on
www.phonak.com
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2. Getting to know your Roger On
Restaurant
Meeting
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Pointing: Hold Roger On in the direction of the person
you want to hear.
Party
Face to face
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Presenter: Clip or hang Roger On near the mouth of a
distant talker and hear them better.
Speech/lecture
Fitness class
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TV/Multimedia: Stream the sound from your TV or
another audio source directly into your ears.
Watching TV
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2.1 Device description
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2.2 Accessories
Charging cable
Microphone mode
Device status
Battery status
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2.4 Technical data
Range:
You can place your Roger On up to 25 meters / 80 feet
away from you. Note that objects including walls may
reduce this distance. The furthest range is possible when
you can see your Roger On (i.e. line of sight).
25 m / 80 feet
Battery lifetime:
A fully charged battery typically last for 8 hours of
streaming.
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3. Charging your Roger microphone
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B) From computer or tablet
2. Plug the larger end (USB A) of the cable into the USB
port on your computer and switch your computer on.
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Charging information
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4. Using your Roger On
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4.2 General use
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4.3 Using on a table
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Using the app to steer the beam
The myRogerMic app lets you steer the direction of the
beam to focus on one or several specific talker(s). Please
see chapter 9 on how to download the app.
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4.4 Using in loud noise
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Make sure your Roger On is pointing straight at the
mouth of the talker.
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4.5 Listening to a distant talker
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Alternatively, attach the lanyard to
Roger On and hang it around the
neck of a distant talker:
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5. Locking the microphone mode
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The lock modes will appear in the following order:
1. 2. 3. 4.
1. Table mode
2. Pointing mode
3. Presenter mode
4. No lock icon means that the Roger On is back to
automatic mode
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6. Muting
To mute the Roger On, press and hold the function button
for two seconds:
2s
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7. Listening to TV or other stationary
audio device
7.1 Using the analog audio cable
2. Plug the other end of the audio cable into your Roger On.
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4. The audio icon on the Roger On
indicated that your Roger On is now
streaming the audio signal to your
hearing aids.
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7.2 Using the cinch adapter cable and analog audio cable
3. Plug the other end of the audio cable into your Roger
On.
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5. The audio icon on the Roger
On indicated that your
Roger On is now streaming
the audio signal to your
hearing aids.
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To end the transmission of the audio signal, simply switch
off the TV (or other audio device) and your Roger On.
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7.3 Placing the Roger On near the TV or other audio device
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8. Listening to a portable audio
device
A) From computer or tablet using USB charging cable
2. Plug the larger end (USB A) of the cable into the USB
port on your computer and switch your computer on.
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B) From any portble device using the short audio cable
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Your Roger microphone will automatically mute when
you plug in the audio cable. You can activate the
microphone by pressing the center touch key. Now you
will hear the audio device and microphone in parallel.
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9. myRogerMic app
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10. Network functions
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3. Hold your Roger On close (within 10 cm/ 4 inches) to
the hearing aid or Roger receiver:
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4. Check the feedback in the display of Roger On:
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10.2 Connecting another microphone
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3. Press the Connect button on your Roger On.
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Connecting another microphone is only required once.
The other microphone will remain connected with
your Roger On even after the microphones have been
restarted.
8s
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11. Using in a large group
Roger On can be combined with other Roger microphones,
e.g. Roger Table Mic II. Please see chapter 10 on how to
connect another microphone.
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11.1 Using multiple microphones
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13. Shipping mode
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14. Care and maintenance
Diligent and routine care of your Roger microphone and
accessories contribute to outstanding performance and a
long service life. To ensure a long service life, Sonova
Communications AG provides a minimum of a five year
service period after phase out of the respective Roger
microphone.
General information
Your Roger microphone is protected against splashes of
water and dust (IP54). After exposure to water, sweat or
dust, the Roger microphone is cleaned and dried.
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Cleaning instructions
Clean the surfaces with a lint-free cloth. Never use
cleaning agents such as household detergents, soap, etc.
for cleaning your Roger microphone. It is not
recommended to rinse with water. If you need to clean
your Roger microphone intensively, ask your hearing care
professional for advice.
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15. Troubleshooting
Problem Causes
I cannot switch my Roger The battery is empty.
microphone on.
I cannot hear sound from my Your Roger microphone is muted.
Roger microphone.
Your Roger microphone is locked.
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Solutions
Charge your Roger microphone for at least two hours.
Make sure you have attached the Roger receiver to your hearing aid
and that it is powered on.
Check that your hearing aids are set to the correct program (Roger/
FM/DAI/EXT).
Move your Roger microphone closer to the talker‘s mouth.
Hold the microphone in a way that the microphone openings are not
covered.
Clean the microphone openings.
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Problem Causes
I keep losing the audio signal. Distance between you and your
Roger microphone is too far.
There are obstacles between you
and your Roger microphone.
I hear too much noise. Noise is picked up by your Roger
microphone.
I do not like to hear my own Your voice is picked up by your
voice over my Roger Roger microphone.
microphone.
The volume of my multimedia Incorrect volume settings.
device is too low.
I cannot hear my multimedia The audio source is muted.
device
Your Roger microphone is switched
off.
The audio cable is not plugged
correctly.
My Roger microphone has Software issue.
stopped working and does
not react to any button
presses.
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Solutions
Move closer to your Roger microphone.
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16. Compliance information
Europe:
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby Sonova Communications AG declares that this
product is in compliance with the Radio Equipment
Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration
of Conformity can be obtained from the manufacturer or
the local Phonak representative whose address can be
taken from the list on https://www.phonak.com/com/en/
certificates.html (Phonak worldwide locations).
Australia/New Zealand:
Indicates a device’s compliance with applicable
Radio Spectrum Management’s (RSM) and
Australian Communications and Media Authority
(ACMA) regulatory arrangements for the legal sale
in New Zealand and Australia.
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The compliance label R-NZ is for radio products supplied
in the New Zealand market under conformity level A1.
Notice 1:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) this device may not cause interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Notice 2:
Changes or modifications made to this device not
expressly approved by Sonova Communications AG may
void the FCC authorization to operate this device.
Notice 3:
The device has been tested and found to comply with
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the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules and ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
The device 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
the device does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning
the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one of the following measures:
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Notice 4:
Japanese Radio Law Compliance. Business Law
Compliance. This device is granted pursuant to
the Japanese Radio Law (電波法). This device
should not be modified (otherwise the granted
designation number will become invalid).
Notice 5:
FCC / Industry Canada RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits
set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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17. Information and explanation
of symbols
The CE symbol is confirmation by Sonova
Communications AG that this product is
in compliance with the Radio Equipment
Directive 2014/53/EU.
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Temperature transport and storage:
–20° to +60° Celsius (–4° to +140°
Fahrenheit).
Temperature operation: 0° to +40° Celsius
(+32° to +104° Fahrenheit).
Keep dry.
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Packaging and user guide can be recycled.
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18. Important safety information
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Using this device may reduce background noises.
Please be aware that warning signals or noises, e.g.
cars, are partially or entirely suppressed.
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Do not use the device in explosive areas (mines or
industrial areas with danger of explosions, oxygen rich
environments or areas where flammable anesthetics
are handled), or where electronic equipment is
prohibited.
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18.2 Product safety information
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Store the device in a dry place if you are not using it
for a long period of time.
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When shipping the device by plane, all the rules and
regulation on the safe shipment of lithium-ion
batteries apply. Batteries that are suspected defective
should not be shipped by air freight.
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18.3 Other important information
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19. Service and warranty
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19.3 Warranty limitation
This warranty does not cover damage from improper
handling or care, exposure to chemicals, immersion in
water or undue stress. Damage caused by third parties
or non-authorized service centers renders the warranty
null and void. This warranty does not cover any services
performed by a hearing care professional in his/her
office.
Serial number:
Date of purchase:
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Notes
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029-1167-02/V1.00/2021-09/cl © 2021 Sonova AG All rights reserved
Manufacturer:
Sonova Communications AG
Herrenschwandweg 4
CH-3280 Murten
Switzerland
www.phonak.com