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Phonak Roger inspiro User Manual

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  • Page 1 Connevans.info Solutions to improve the quality of life This product may be purchased from Connevans Limited DeafEquipment.co.uk secure online store at www.DeafEquipment.co.uk...
  • Page 2 Roger inspiro User Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Welcome 2. Getting to know your Roger inspiro 3. Getting started 3.1 Charging Roger inspiro 3.2 Switching Roger inspiro on 3.3 Wearing Roger inspiro 3.4 Wearing the iLapel microphone 3.5 Wearing the optional EasyBoom microphone 19 3.6 Muting the microphone 3.7 Activating the keypad lock...
  • Page 4 (Equal Talker) 4.5 Creating a Sub-Network for use by a teaching assistant (SubNet / EndSub) 4.6 Using Roger inspiro to check devices (Check) 29 4.7 Using Roger inspiro to manage Roger receiver settings (Check / Manage) 5. More detailed information 5.1 Checking the Roger inspiro software...
  • Page 5 Contents 5.8 Viewing list of connected devices 5.9 Viewing a device’s total usage time 5.9.1 Viewing Roger inspiro’s total usage time 5.10 Changing Roger inspiro’s FM channel 5.11 Finding a new FM channel in the Roger inspiro 5.12 Changing FM receiver settings 5.13 Re-activating the first-time use menu...
  • Page 6 8. Service and warranty 9. Information and explanation of symbols...

  • Page 8: Welcome

    1. Welcome Congratulations on choosing Roger inspiro from Phonak. Roger inspiro is a high performing wireless microphone suited to the needs of teachers and designed for use in both regular and special schools. Your Roger inspiro is a Swiss premium-quality product developed by Phonak, the world’s leading hearing...

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Roger Inspiro

    2. Getting to know your Roger inspiro Roger inspiro On / off slider Color screen Softkeys Keypad lock and Back key Microphone mute 3.5 mm audio input Mini-USB for charging...
  • Page 10 Hook for attaching belt clip and neckloop Cable wrapper iLapel microphone Microphone openings Clothing clip EasyBoom microphone (optional) Microphone...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    3. Getting started 3.1 Charging Roger inspiro Roger inspiro contains a built-in rechargeable state- of-the- art lithium polymer battery with fast-charge capability. A fully-discharged battery will reach its maximum charge in approximately 2 hours.
  • Page 12 The Roger inspiro battery symbol will flash during charging. The battery cannot be over-charged. Once Roger inspiro is disconnected from its power supply or charging dock, its on-screen battery symbol will show its remaining capacity. The battery is fully charged.

  • Page 13: Switching Roger Inspiro On

    To switch on, push the top slider to the left until the green mark appears and the screen is illuminated. To save power, the backlight of the Roger inspiro LCD will switch off after a few seconds. Pressing any button reactivates this backlight.

  • Page 14: Wearing Roger Inspiro

    3.3 Wearing Roger inspiro Roger inspiro can either be … or worn around clipped to the belt … the neck...
  • Page 15 3. Getting started Attach the clip to the button on the back of “click” the Roger inspiro. Make sure it is secure. The clip can also be fixed to the belt or trousers before Roger inspiro is attached.
  • Page 16 To remove the clip, press its top button.
  • Page 17 3. Getting started Slot the neckloop into Roger inspiro’s button.

  • Page 18: Wearing The Ilapel Microphone

    3.4 Wearing the iLapel microphone iLapel is an easy-to-use directional lapel microphone which provides excellent sound quality. I You must switch Roger inspiro off before changing the microphone. a) Unwind the iLapel from the Roger inspiro.
  • Page 19 3. Getting started b) Fix the iLapel to your shirt and ensure the distance between microphone and mouth is approximately 20 cm / 7 inches. Wrong! I Do not cover either of the two microphone openings!

  • Page 20: Wearing The Optional Easyboom Microphone

    3.5 Wearing the optional EasyBoom microphone EasyBoom is a comfortable, easy-to-use and robust boom microphone, ideal for use in classrooms. I You must switch Roger inspiro off before changing the microphone. Make sure the head of the microphone is well positioned, as depicted above (A).
  • Page 21 3. Getting started Fix the clip on your clothing as depicted and ensure the cable is not stretched between the clip and the ear, or the clip and Roger inspiro. Position the microphone correctly as depicted below.

  • Page 22: Muting The Microphone

    3.6 Muting the microphone Roger inspiro’s microphone can be muted simply by pressing its microphone key. This symbol confirms that the microphone is active: This symbol confirms that the microphone has been muted:...

  • Page 23: Activating The Keypad Lock

    3. Getting started 3.7 Activating the keypad lock It is recommended to activate the keypad lock whenever possible. To activate this, go to the highest menu level (shown right), press the key symbol, then press OK. A key symbol appears in the status bar.

  • Page 24: Using Roger Inspiro

    ) to go back a step in the Roger inspiro’s menu. Press left or right softkeys (the buttons ( ) under the screen) in the Roger inspiro’s menu when prompted. 4.2 Using Roger inspiro to connect devices in a network (Connect)

  • Page 25: Connecting Roger Receivers

    An unlimited number of Roger receivers can be connected with Roger inspiro. How to connect: Turn Roger inspiro on. Hold Roger inspiro within 10 cm (4 inches) of the Roger receiver. Ear-level Roger receivers must be attached to their respective hearing aids and these hearing aids turned on.

  • Page 26: Connecting Fm Receivers

    4.2.2 Connecting FM receivers An unlimited number of FM receivers can be connected to Roger inspiro when Roger inspiro is in its Roger + FM application mode. The receivers must be attached to their respective hearing aids and these aids turned on.

  • Page 27: Connecting Roger Digimaster Devices

    5000 loudspeaker can also be connected with Roger inspiro. How to connect: Turn Roger inspiro on. Hold Roger inspiro within 1 m (40 inches) of the Roger DigiMaster device. Turn the Roger DigiMaster on. Press the Roger inspiro’s right Connect softkey.

  • Page 28: Using Roger Inspiro In A Conference Room Network (Equal Talker)

    How to select Primary Talker mode: In the Roger inspiro menu go to: Settings / Modes / MTN mode / Primary Talker. 4.4 Using Roger inspiro in a conference room network...

  • Page 29: Creating A Sub-Network For Use By A Teaching Assistant (Subnet / Endsub)

    First, assign the SubNet function to Roger inspiro’s left customizable softkey: Go to: Settings / Config. SoftKeys / Left SoftKey Select the SubNet / EndSub function and press Press the key to go back to main menu.

  • Page 30: Using Roger Inspiro To Check Devices (Check)

    Hold Roger inspiro less than 10 cm (4 inches) from the receiver and press Connect. To go back to the main network: Press the EndSub left softkey. Hold Roger inspiro less than 10 cm (4 inches) from the receiver and press Connect.

  • Page 31: Using Roger Inspiro To Manage Roger Receiver Settings (Check / Manage)

    4. Using Roger inspiro Press the left Check softkey. The device’s data can be read on the Roger inspiro. Simply scroll down the data list. 4.7 Using Roger inspiro to manage Roger receiver settings (Check / Manage) Roger receiver settings can also be managed directly from Roger inspiro.
  • Page 32 Setting #5 Phonak MicroLink / CI S Setting #6 Cochlear / Esprit 3G Setting #7 Neurelec / Digi SP Setting #8 I Please consult www.phonak.com (support section) to check the CI module settings for the latest CIs on the market.

  • Page 33: More Detailed Information

    5. More detailed information 5.1 Checking the Roger inspiro software version To check which software version Roger inspiro is using, use its ‘About Roger inspiro’ function. How to check: Go to: Help / About Roger inspiro The installed software version will be displayed.

  • Page 34: Changing The Application Mode

    Roger inspiro can run in two application modes: Roger mode: to use Roger inspiro with the Roger receivers and Roger DigiMasters. Roger + FM mode: to use Roger inspiro with the Roger receivers, Roger DigiMasters and FM receivers. How to change the Application mode: Go to: Settings / Modes / Application mode Select the required application mode in the menu.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Audio Volume Of Roger Digimaster Loudspeakers

    5. More detailed information 5.4 Adjusting the audio volume of Roger DigiMaster loudspeakers This can be done wirelessly using Roger inspiro. How to change Roger DigiMaster’s volume: Go to: SoundField / Adjust volume Use the Up / Down arrow keys to adjust the Roger DigiMaster’s volume.

  • Page 36: Joining An Existing Network (Joinnet)

    5.6 Joining an existing network (JoinNet) If a network already exists, Roger inspiro can simply join this network. How to join an existing network: Hold Roger inspiro within 10 cm (4 inches) of any device that is already connected to the network.

  • Page 37: Viewing List Of Connected Devices

    Dynamic SoundField devices are currently connected to a network. These devices must be switched on. To View MultiTalkers (transmitter microphones such as Roger inspiro, Roger DynaMic etc.): Go to: Network / View MultiTalkers To View Roger DigiMasters (Roger Dynamic SoundField...

  • Page 38: Viewing A Device's Total Usage Time

    How to view a device’s total usage time: Ensure both Roger inspiro and the device are turned on. Hold Roger inspiro within 10 cm (4 inches) of the device in question. Press the left Check softkey. Scroll down the data list to view the time.

  • Page 39: Changing Roger Inspiro's Fm Channel

    5. More detailed information 5.10 Changing Roger inspiro’s FM channel The FM channel in Roger inspiro can easily be changed. How to change Roger inspiro’s FM channel: Go to: FM / Change channel Select the required FM channel and press The selected FM channel will be activated.

  • Page 40: Changing Fm Receiver Settings

    FM microphone at a lecture or presentation. Identify receivers Helps to identify a receiver. Relevant receiver data can then be read and displayed on the Roger inspiro’s screen (e. g. the user of the receiver or the serial number). View channels Displays the channels currently programmed into the receiver.
  • Page 41 Locks or unlocks the push button of the universal FM receiver. How to change FM receiver settings: Turn Roger inspiro and the receiver on. Hold Roger inspiro within 10 cm (4 inches) of the receiver. Press the left Check softkey. Press the right Manage softkey.

  • Page 42: Re-Activating The First-Time Use Menu

    5.13 Re-activating the first-time use menu The Roger inspiro is pre-configured in our factory. However after switching Roger inspiro on for the first time, you are given the option of changing the Roger inspiro’s configuration. To ensure you are asked about this configuration again when you next turn on Roger...

  • Page 43: Changing Menu Type

    5. More detailed information 5.14 Changing menu type Two types of menu are available: Full provides access to the complete Roger inspiro menu, while ‘Quick’ suits less advanced users who do not require access to all of Roger inspiro’s features.

  • Page 44: Verification Mode

    Roger inspiro’s display. Each type of audio device has a specific audio impedance output. Roger inspiro’s audio input type can be set to reflect this more accurately. How to set the Roger inspiro audio input: Go to: Settings / audio input...

  • Page 45: Roger Inspiro Settings

    I When the device is switched off, Verification mode will be automatically deactivated. 5.17 Roger inspiro settings Under Settings in the menu different Roger inspiro settings can be changed. Setting language Choose Roger inspiro’s on-screen language. Setting the Roger inspiro desktop image Choose the desktop image you prefer.

  • Page 46: Help

    Here you can set the time of this alarm. When the alarm has been set, the alarm symbol will be shown at the top of Roger inspiro’s screen. I This alarm will sound only when Roger inspiro is already switched on.

  • Page 47: Technical Data

    5. More detailed information About Roger inspiro Shows the device’s serial number, software version, hardware version, and device settings. 5.19 Technical data Roger wireless technology standard Roger is a digital wireless technology standard, allowing for long range, ultra-low delay, broadband audio broadcast to miniature low power receivers.

  • Page 48: About Accessories

    5.20 About accessories Specific accessories are available for Roger inspiro. Please visit www.phonak.com to learn more.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Poor speech intelligibility The microphone is not Move the microphone closer positioned properly to the speaker’s mouth Speaker’s voice is inaudible even though Roger inspiro is turned on The microphone has been Check Roger inspiro’s screen muted. Or… display and press the...
  • Page 50 Roger inspiro does not respond to commands Software issue Reboot Roger inspiro by simultaneously pressing its four side buttons FM receiver cannot be connected to Roger inspiro Select the Roger + FM FM application mode is not active application mode under...
  • Page 51 6. Troubleshooting Most probable cause Solution Unintended talker can be heard in receivers Talker has not muted or Mute or turn off talker’s turned off their Roger inspiro Roger inspiro (i.e. when leaving the room)

  • Page 52: Important Information

    ! The Roger inspiro may only be repaired by an authorized service center. Changes or modifications to the device that were not explicitly approved by Phonak are not permitted.
  • Page 53 ! When operating machinery, ensure that no parts get caught in the machine. ! Do not charge Roger inspiro while it is on your body. ! Caution: electric shock. Do not insert plug alone into electrical outlets.
  • Page 54 I X-ray radiation, CT or MRI scans may destroy or adversely affect the correct functioning of the Roger inspiro. I Protect the Roger inspiro from excessive shock and vibration. I Do not expose your Roger inspiro to temperatures and humidity outside of the recommended conditions stated in this user guide.
  • Page 55 5 VDC and 500 mA. I Do not connect an USB or audio cable exceeding 3 meters (9 ft) in length to the Roger inspiro. I When the Roger inspiro is not in use, turn it off and store it safely.
  • Page 56 Persons with pacemakers or other medical devices should ALWAYS consult their physician, the manu- facturer of their pacemaker, or other medical device BEFORE using the Roger inspiro. The use of Roger inspiro with a pacemaker or other medical devices...
  • Page 57 Your Roger inspiro is approved to operate at a radio frequency that is specific to your country or region and might not be approved for use outside your country or region.
  • Page 58 the wearer of the transmitter microphone may not be heard by the wearer of the receiver. Avoid direct contact of the receiver with hair spray or other cosmetic chemicals. Sensitivity of the hearing aid microphone may be lowered with the use of this system and therefore, environmental awareness may be reduced.

  • Page 59: Service And Warranty

    8.2 International warranty Phonak offers a one-year limited international warranty, valid as of the date of purchase. This limited warranty covers manufacturing and material defects. The warranty only comes into force if proof of purchase is shown.
  • Page 60 8.3 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 include any services performed by a hearing care professional in their office.
  • Page 61 9. Information and explanation of symbols With the CE symbol, Phonak AG confirms that this Phonak product meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC as well as the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC on radio and telecom- munications equipment. The alert sign means that potential restrictions on its use are applicable in one or more EU Member States.
  • Page 62 This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to pay attention to the relevant warning notices in these user guides. Important information for handling and product safety. This device is designed such that Operating conditions it functions without problems or restrictions if used as intended, unless otherwise noted in these user guides.
  • Page 63 9. Information and explanation of symbols (-4° to +140° Fahrenheit) and relative humidity of 90% for a long period of time. The air pressure between 500 hPa and 1100 hPa is appropriate. The symbol with the crossed-out garbage bin is to make you aware that this device may not be thrown away as normal household waste.
  • Page 65 Manufacturer: Phonak Communications AG Laenggasse 17 CH-3280 Murten Switzerland EU Representative: Phonak GmbH D-70736 Fellbach-Oeffingen Germany www.phonak.com/roger...

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