Phonak Roger Touchscreen Mic User manual

User Guide
RogerTM Touchscreen Mic

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1 Contents
2 Welcome 7
3 At a glance 8
4 Touchscreen display 9
4.1 Home screen 9
5 Quick view 10
6 Buttons/icons 11
6.1 Function icons 11
6.2 Function icons status 13
6.3 Navigation icons 13
6.4 Status bar icons 13
7 Indicator lights 14
8 Accelerometer 16
9 Lanyard 17
10 Standard accessories 18
10.1 Charger 18
10.2 Lanyard 19
10.3 Pouch 19
10.4 Audio cable 19
10.5 Recording cable 19
11 Optional accessories 20
11.1 Charging Rack 20
11.2 Roger WallPilot 21
11.3 Carrying case 21
11.4 Belt clip and Boom microphone 21
11.5 Protective case 22
11.6 Screen protector 22
11.7 UK/AU adapter 22
12 Basic functions 23
12.1 Turn on the microphone 23
12.2 Turn o the microphone 23
12.4 Wake/Sleep 23
13.4 Mute/Unmute 24
13 Functions 25
13.1 Connect 25
13.2 Network 26
13.3 Check 27
13.4 List devices 28
13.5 Disconnect 29
13.6 SoundField 29
14 Advanced Roger Touchscreen Mic network
options 30
14.1 SubNet 30
14.2 JoinNet 31
14.3 NewNet 32

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15 Microphone modes 33
15.1 Automatic mode – How does it work? 33
15.2 Small Group mode 34
15.3 Lanyard mode 35
15.4 Pointing mode 36
16 Settings 37
16.1 Settings menu 37
16.2 Languages 37
16.3 Name 37
16.4 Network mode 38
16.4.1 Network mode - Mixing 38
16.4.2 Network mode – Primary Talker 39
16.4.3 Network mode - Equal Talker 40
16.4.4 Understanding microphone “roles” in the
network 40
16.5 Push-to-Talk (PTT) 41
16.5.1 How to use Roger Pass-around (PTT) 42
16.5.2 How to use Roger Pass-around (VAD) 43
16.5.3 Reading a book with the Roger
Pass-around 43
16.6 Pointing mode 46
16.7 Audio settings 46
16.7.1 Input 46
16.7.2 Output (tablet/computer) 47
16.8 Roger receiver settings 48
16.8.1 Name 49
16.8.2 EasyGain level 49
16.8.3 CI prole 50
16.8.4 Default settings 50
16.9 View network 51
16.10 DigiMaster audio IN 51
16.11 Reconguration 52
16.12 Verication mode 52
16.13 Quick menu 53
16.14 Display settings 54
16.14.1 Brightness 54
16.14.2 Screen saver 54
16.15 Roger Pass-around 55
16.15.1 Volume button 55
16.15.2 Automute 56
16.15.3 Mute button 56
16.16 Power 56
16.17 Connect settings 57
16.17.1 Connect 57

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16.17.2 Mass Connect 57
16.18 Legal 58
16.19 About Roger Touchscreen Mic 58
17 Reset the microphone 59
18 Technical data 60
18.1 Roger wireless technology standard 60
18.2 Operating range 60
18.3 Network compatibility 61
19 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 62
20 Troubleshooting 64
21 Service and warranty 68
22 Compliance information 70
23 Information and description of symbols 72
24 Important safety information 75
24.1 Hazard warnings 75
24.2 Product safety information 77
24.2 Other important information 80
For quicker reading, Roger Touchscreen Mic is often
referred to in this document as the “microphone”.
Congratulations on choosing the Roger Touchscreen
Mic from Phonak. The Roger Touchsreen Mic is a
premium-quality product developed by Phonak, one
of the world’s leading hearing health care companies.
Please read this user guide thoroughly to benet from
all the possibilities your Roger Touchscreen Mic oers.
If you have any questions, please consult your hearing
care professional or local Phonak support center.
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2 Welcome

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3 At a glance 4 Touchscreen display
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b
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aOn/O
bWake/Sleep
cIndicator light
dMicrophones
eMute
fTouchscreen display
g micro USB
h3.5 mm / 1/8“ jack
iFeet
jLanyard: clip/remove
button
kLanyard clip
lLength adjustment
mSafety breakaway
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m
Just two touch-screen gestures are needed to use the
microphone: tap and swipe.
Tap Swipe
4.1 Home screen
This screen contains three
icons and features the white
progress dot in its left
position.

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5 Quick view
Use this function to get a quick overview of the
microphone’s status.
6 Buttons/icons
The microphone features two buttons. These control its
mute function and powering on/o.
All other functions and settings are controlled by tapping
touch-screen icons.
6.1 Function icons
Customize this for easy microphone identication
Displays microphone’s status in the network: Stand-alone,
Primary or Secondary
Displays current Network mode (selected via MultiTalker
Network menu): Mixing, Primary talker or Equal talker
Displays current Microphone mode (selected via the Mic
mode icon): Automatic, Small Group, Lanyard or Pointing
Displays microphone’s current software version
Name
Role
Network
Microphone
Firmware
How to use it:
Swipe up from the bottom of
home screen.
Icon Function
Home
screen
Connect
Connects Roger devices to same network
as microphone.
Network
Returns to microphone’s network from a
SubNet.
SubNet
Creates a temporary subnetwork (used to
speak to one/more students without
disturbing the rest).
Screen 2 List devices
Lists Roger devices connected to the
microphone in a classroom network.
Check
Wirelessly checks that another device is
connected or working properly.

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Icon Function
Screen 2 SoundField
Adjusts volume of a Roger Dynamic
SoundField DigiMaster loudspeaker.
Disconnect
Disconnects a device from microphone’s
network.
Screen 3
NewNet
Cancels the microphone’s network
(inc. SubNets).
Settings
Opens the microphone’s Settings menu.
JoinNet
Joins another microphone or receiver’s
existing network.
Mic mode
Opens the Mic mode menu.
6.3 Navigation icons
These are the icons you see when navigating between,
and conrming, dierent functions and settings.
• Return icon (appears top left of screen) – returns to
previous screen.
• Home icon (appears top left) – returns to last-viewed
home screen.
• Conrm check mark (appears top right) – conrms
choice and returns to previous screen.
6.4 Status bar icons
Located at the top of the screen, these provide dierent
types of information about your microphone.
Disabled Tapped Selected
6.2 Function icons status

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7 Indicator lights
The microphone features have two indicator lights: one
above the On/O button, the other surrounding the large
Mute button.
Symbols Meaning Indicator light Meaning
Battery status / Charging / Low
battery
Remaining use time
Microphone mode: Lanyard/Small
Group/Pointing
Network mode: Network/SubNet
Audio: Input/Output/Boom
USB cable connected
Network role: Stand-alone/
Primary/Secondary
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1s 1s 1s
1s 1s 1s
2s 2s 2s
1s 1s 1s
On/O
Charging
Fully charged
Switched on
Recharge device
On/O
Charging
Fully charged
Muted
Primary microphone
not available
Always
visible
Visible
only in
use

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8 Accelerometer
This internal component analyzes the microphone’s
orientation, adapting/optimizing its three microphones
accordingly.
9 Lanyard
This is used to wear the microphone around the neck.
• Distance from mouth to top of microphone should be
approx. 20 cm / 8”.
• Lanyard features a safety breakaway for urgent removal.
How to use it:
20 cm / 8”

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10 Standard accessories
The following accessories are included in the
microphone’s box.
• Charger
• Lanyard
• Pouch
• Audio cable
• Recording cable
10.1 Charger
The microphone contains a
rechargeable lithium polymer
battery. To charge this, connect the
microphone to a power outlet using
the supplied micro USB cable and
the power adapter.
When fully charged (a solid green
light is displayed), disconnect power
supply from mains and USB cable
from microphone.
10.2 Lanyard
This clips into the top of the microphone.
10.3 Pouch
Use this to protect the microphone
from scratches. Hand wash only.
10.4 Audio cable
Used to connect an external audio
device.
10.5 Recording cable
Used to record the microphone’s
output signal on a computer or tablet.

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11 Optional accessories
The following optional accessories are not included in the
box.
• Roger Charging Rack
• Roger WallPilot
• Carrying case
• Belt clip
• Boom microphone
• Protective case
• Screen protector
• UK/AU adapter
11.1 Charging Rack
Use this to charge up to four Roger for Education devices.
11.2 Roger WallPilot
Automatically connects Roger
receivers and microphones to
a room’s Roger network.
Wall-mounted.
11.3 Carrying case
Keeps the microphone safe during
transit.
11.4 Belt clip and Boom microphone
For use when lanyard is not available. When boom
microphone is in use, Automatic microphone mode is
disabled. To access modes such as Small Group mode,
remove the boom microphone’s cable from Roger
Touchscreen Mic.
The EasyBoom microphone for Roger inspiro
cannot be used with Roger Touchscreen Mic.

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11.5 Protective case
Protects the microphone from accidental damage.
11.6 Screen protector
Prevents display from being scratched. May need
replacing in case of intensive use.
11.7 UK/AU adapter
Country-specic adapter for the microphone’s power
supply.
Please visit www.phonak.com to learn more.
12 Basic functions
12.1 Turn on the microphone
Press and hold the On/O button
until indicator light blinks green.
12.2 Turn o the microphone
Press and hold On/O button until
pop-up window appears. Follow
instructions in this window.
12.3 Wake/Sleep
Sleep puts the microphone’s display
to sleep, saving its battery and
preventing anything from
happening if the screen is touched.
The microphone sleeps (locks itself)
automatically if you do not touch
the display for a set period of
time (customize this time via
Settings / Display / Screen saver).
To put microphone to
sleep or wake it up,
press On/O button.

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12.4 Mute/Unmute
Mute
• Press the Mute button
• Indicator light blinks red,
indicating device is muted and
Mute icon is briey displayed
on-screen
Unmute
• Press Mute button again to unmute microphone.
13 Functions
13.1 Connect
Connects nearby Roger devices, such as receivers,
microphones and DigiMasters, to the same network as
the Roger Touchscreen Mic.
How to use it:
• Roger device to connect must be turned on and within
10 cm / 4” of the Roger Touchscreen Mic
• Tap Connect to add device to network

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13.2 Network
Returns the microphone to the existing room network.
How to use it:
• Network is the microphone’s default mode – its icon is
automatically selected (circled green)
• There is usually no need to tap the Network icon, except
after using a SubNet (see 14.1 SubNet)
13.3 Check
Wirelessy checks data in another Roger device.
How to use it:
• Roger device must be turned on
• Swipe screen until the Check icon is visible (Screen 2)
• Roger device to be checked shall be within 10 cm /
4” of the microphone
• Tap Check icon
What is displayed?
• Network status
• Name
• Device type
• Serial number
• Hardware version
• Firmware version
• Battery status (Roger device checked)
• Total usage time (usage time when turned on)
• Link quality (statistics after 10 min of use)
Data shown may dier with device type.

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13.4 List devices
Lists those Roger devices, such as Roger receivers, that
are turned on and in the current classroom network.
How to use it:
• Ensure all Roger devices are turned on
• Swipe screen right-left to locate List devices icon
• Tap List devices (a spinning “searching” symbol will
be displayed)
• Hold Roger microphone within 10 cm / 4” of Roger
devices*
• Roger devices will be listed (listed devices already
connected to microphone will show a Connect icon)
• To stop process at any time, tap Home
Time required to list all devices may vary.
* Microphone may also detect devices located further away.
13.5 Disconnect
Disconnects Roger devices from the microphone’s
network.
How to use it:
• Swipe screen right-left to locate Disconnect icon
• Place Roger receivers (turned on) within 10 cm / 4” of
microphone
• Tap Disconnect
13.6 SoundField
Adjusts volume of a connected Roger Dynamic SoundField
DigiMaster loudspeaker. Icon appears grey if no
DigiMaster is connected to the microphone.
How to use it:
• Ensure Roger DigiMaster is turned on
• Swipe screen right-left to locate SoundField icon
• Tap SoundField
• Adust volume using +/–

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14 Advanced Roger Touchscreen Mic
network options
Roger technology enables the following advanced network
functions.
14.1 SubNet
Use this to speak separately to one or more students,
without disturbing the rest of the connected group, by
creating a temporary subnetwork.
Useful for: one-on-one instruction, small-group
instruction, repetition/reinforcement of instructions.
How to use it:
• Tap SubNet
• Tap Connect within 10 cm / 4” of receiver of each
required student
• Talk into microphone as normal
To stop using SubNet (return to room’s existing
network):
• Tap Network
• Either: student passes in front of Roger WallPilot
(optional accessory)
• Or: tap Connect within 10 cm / 4” of each student’s
receiver
14.2 JoinNet
Use this to join another microphone’s network, without
interrupting the group, via any microphone or receiver in
that network.
Useful for: coteachers, teaching assistants.
How to use it:
• Swipe screen left-right to locate JoinNet icon
• Tap JoinNet within 10 cm / 4” of Roger Touchscreen
Mic, receiver or WallPilot in desired network

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14.3 NewNet
Erases the microphone’s current network (including
SubNets). All required devices, e.g., receivers and
additional microphones, will need reconnecting.
How to use it:
• Swipe screen left-right to locate NewNet icon
• Tap NewNet
• Tap Yes to conrm
15 Microphone modes
The Roger Touchscreen Mic features four microphone
modes to suit every learning situation:
• Automatic (default)
• Small Group
• Pointing
• Lanyard
How to change microphone mode:
• Swipe screen left-right to locate Mic mode icon
• Tap Mic mode
• Select preferred microphone mode
15.1 Automatic mode – how does it work?
The microphone automatically chooses its own
microphone mode: either Small Group, Pointing (if
enabled) or Lanyard. This automated choice is based on
the microphone’s built-in accelerometer, which analyzes
its orientation.

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15.2 Small Group mode
Use this to listen in small-group situations comprising
two to ve students.
How to use it:
• Place Roger Touchscreen Mic in center of table
• Microphone will detect the students’ voices,
automatically orienting its three built-in microphones
towards the current speaker
• Small Group mode icon is visible in the status bar
Small Group
15.3 Lanyard mode
Use this when wearing the microphone around the neck.
The Lanyard mode icon is visible in the status bar.
Lanyard
In Small Group mode, connection to all
secondary microphones and DigiMasters will be
temporarily suspended.

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15.4 Pointing mode
Sometimes the person responsible for using the Roger
Touchscreen Mic is the student themselves. They may, for
example, take the device with them to dierent classes.
Pointing mode allows a student to simply point the
microphone in the direction of the teacher to capture
their voice (range: 4 m / 13’).
• Pointing mode icon is visible in status bar
• Pointing mode is only available when microphone is
used as a stand-alone device
Pointing
16 Settings
16.1 Settings menu
Use this menu to adjust the microphone’s settings. Some
menu options appear grey until used.
How to use it:
• Swipe screen right-left to locate Settings icon
• Tap Settings
• Change settings required
• When done, tap Return (top left)
• Then tap Home (top left)
16.2 Languages
Sets microphone’s interface language.
How to use it:
• Select preferred language in menu
16.3 Name
Allows you to give your microphone a custom name for
easier identication.
How to use it:
• Swipe to, then tap each required letter.
To delete last letter/number, tap X (on right)
Pointing mode is deactivated by default (shown
grey in Mic mode menu). To activate it, tap
Settings/Pointing/Activate.

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16.4 Network mode
Should multiple microphone users need to talk to
receivers in the same network, dierent modes are
available:
• Mixing (by default)
• Primary Talker
• Equal Talker
How to use it:
• Select your preferred Network mode
16.4.1 Network mode - Mixing
Designed for coteaching situations, where for example a
teacher and a teaching assistant are teaching together.
Both microphones are able to pick up and transmit voice
signals simultaneously.
If a Roger Pass-around is also being used in class,
Mixing mode also applies to this device. If several
Roger Pass-arounds are being used, the rst device
to detect a voice signal will be activated, in “rst in,
rst served” fashion.
Mixing with Roger Multimedia Hub
When a Roger Multimedia Hub transmitter is available in
the network and the talker is wearing Roger Touchscreen
Mic, audio from the Roger Multimedia Hub and the
talker’s voice will be mixed.
16.4.2 Network mode - Primary Talker
Gives the wearer of the “Primary” Roger microphone rst
priority when speaking (also see 16.4.4 Understanding
microphone “roles” in the network).