Phonak Roger On User manual

Roger OnTM
User Guide

Contents
1. Welcome 5
2. Getting to know your Roger On 6
2.1 Device description 10
2.2 Docking station 11
2.3 Accessories 12
2.4 Display 13
2.5 Technical data 14
3. Charging your Roger microphone 15
4. Using your Roger On 18
4.1 Switching on your Roger On 18
4.2 General use 19
4.3 Using on a table 20
4.4 Using in loud noise 22
4.5 Listening to a distant talker 24
5. Lock microphone mode 26
6. Mute 28
7. Listening to TV or other stationary
audio device 29
7.1 Setting up the docking station 29
7.2 Listening to TV using the docking station 31
8. Listening to a portable audio device 33
9. myRogerMic app 35
10. Network functions 36
10.1 Connect to a hearing aid or
Roger receiver 36
10.2 Connect another microphone 39
10.3 Disconnecting Roger devices 41
11. Using in a large group 42
11.1 Using multiple microphones 43
12. Reset 44
13. Shipping mode 45
14. Care and maintenance 46
15. Troubleshooting 48
16. Compliance information 52
17. Information and explanation of symbols 56
18. Important safety information 59
19. Service and warranty 66

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Your Roger On has been developed by Phonak – the
world leader in hearing solutions based in Zurich,
Switzerland.
This premium product is the result of decades of
research and expertise and is designed to keep you
connected to the beauty of sound! We thank you for
making such a great choice and wish you many years of
listening pleasure.
Please read the User Guide carefully to make sure that
you understand and get the best out of your Roger On.
For more information regarding features, benefits,
setup, use and maintenance or repairs of your Roger On
and accessories – contact your hearing care
professional or manufacturer representative.
For any information regarding the repair service of the
Roger On or accessories please contact the hearing care
professional.
Phonak – life is on
www.phonak.com
1. Welcome
This user guide is valid for:
Roger On CE mark applied 2021
Roger On iN CE mark applied 2021

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2. Getting to know your Roger On
Roger On picks-up the voice of a speaker and sends it
wirelessly directly to your ears. There are four main use
cases for your Roger On:
On a table: Place Roger On in the center of the table and
hear the people sitting around it.
Pointing: Hold Roger On in the direction of the person
you want to hear.
Restaurant
Meeting
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.
TV/Multimedia: Stream the sound from your TV or
another audio source directly into your ears.
Speech/lecture
Fitness class
Watching TV

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2.2 Docking station
1 Function button
2 4 microphones
3 Power slider
4 Display
2.1 Device description
1 Audio input volume control
2 Slot for Roger On
3 USB C connector
4 3.5 mm analog and optical digital (Toslink) audio input
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5 Connect button
6 Clip
7 Battery inside
8 USB C connector
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2.4 Display2.3 Accessories
Power supply
Charging cable
TV cable Analog
audio cable
Lanyard
Case
Microphone mode
Table Pointing Presenter Mute
Automatic Locked Audio input
Full ~8h Mid ~4h Empty
Recharge!
Device status
Battery status

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2.5 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.
There are three ways to charge your Roger microphone:
A) Using external power supply
1. Plug the smaller end (USB C) of the charging cable
into your Roger microphone.
2. Plug the larger end (USB A) of the cable into the
external power supply.
3. Plug the external power supply into a wall outlet.
3. Charging your Roger microphone
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B) From computer or tablet
1. Plug the smaller end (USB C) of the charging cable into
your Roger On.
2. Plug the larger end (USB A) of the cable into the USB
port on your computer and switch your computer on.
C) Via docking station
Slot the Roger On into the docking
station.
Please read chapter 7.1 to set up
the docking station.
Charging information
While charging, the battery icon will be moving.
When the battery is fully charged, the battery icon
will stop moving and will show a fully charged battery.
After 15 minutes, the display turns black.
With the supplied charger, Roger On is:
• 80% charged after 1 hour
• 100% charged after 3 hours
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4. Using your Roger On
4.1 Switching on your Roger On
Move the on/ o switch to the on position. After a short
start-up animation, your Roger On will be ready to use.
If you see a crossed chain icon on the screen,
please rst connect your Roger On with your hearing
aid(s) or Roger receiver as described in chapter 10.
4.2 General use
Roger On is a versatile, intelligent product. It detects
which situation you are in and adapts its microphone
settings automatically.
For best speech understanding, always bring your
Roger microphone as close to the conversation
partner(s) as possible.
Adjust the length of the lanyard so that the Roger On
is within 20 cm / 8 inches to the mouth of the talker.