Sonova 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 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

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This user guide is valid for:
Roger On CE mark applied 2021
Roger On iN CE mark applied 2021

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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

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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.
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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1 Function button
2 4 microphones
3 Power slider
4 Display
2.1 Device description
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5 Connect button
6 Clip
7 Battery inside
8 USB C connector

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2.2 Accessories
Power supply
Charging cable
TV cable Analog
audio cable
Lanyard
Case

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2.3 Display
Microphone mode
Table Pointing Presenter Mute
Automatic Locked Audio input
Full ~8h Mid ~4h Empty
Recharge!
Device status
Battery status

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2.4 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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There are two 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 an easily
accessible 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.
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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 first connect your Roger On with your hearing
aid(s) or Roger receiver as described in chapter 10.

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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.

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The microphone will pick up everyone
around the table, this is indicated by a
circle on the display.
4.3 Using on a table
Place your Roger On in the middle of the table to listen to
a group of people.

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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.
Using the stand function of the case
When you want to focus on a single person in front of
you, you may insert the Roger On in the case and tilt it up
using the stand function.
When using the stand, the microphone
automatically goes into pointing mode.