Roger inspiro User Guide
Contents 1. Welcome 7 2. Getting to know your Roger inspiro 8 3. Getting started 10 3.1 Charging Roger inspiro 10 3.2 Switching Roger inspiro on 12 3.3 Wearing Roger inspiro 13 3.4 Wearing the iLapel microphone 17 3.5 Wearing the optional EasyBoom microphone 19 3.6 Muting the microphone 21 3.7 Activating the keypad lock 22 4. Using Roger inspiro 4.1 How to access Roger inspiro’s menu 23 23 4.2 Using Roger inspiro to connect devices in a network 23 4.2.
4.3 Using Roger inspiro in a classroom network (Primary Talker) 26 4.4 Using Roger inspiro in a conference room network (Equal Talker) 27 4.5 Creating a Sub-Network for use by a teaching assistant (SubNet / EndSub) 28 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 30 32 5.1 Checking the Roger inspiro software version 32 5.2 Customizing the softkeys 32 5.
Contents 5.8 Viewing list of connected devices 36 5.9 Viewing a device’s total usage time 37 5.9.1 Viewing Roger inspiro’s total usage time 37 5.10 Changing Roger inspiro’s FM channel 38 5.11 Finding a new FM channel in the Roger inspiro 38 5.12 Changing FM receiver settings 5.13 Re-activating the first-time use menu 5.14 Changing menu type 5.15 Connecting audio devices with Roger inspiro 5.16 Verification mode 5.17 Roger inspiro settings 5.18 Help 39 41 42 42 43 44 45 5.
8. Service and warranty 58 9.
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 healthcare company. Please read this User Guide thoroughly to benefit from all the possibilities your Roger inspiro offers.
2. Getting to know your Roger inspiro Roger inspiro a On / off slider b Color screen c Softkeys d Keypad lock and Back key e Microphone mute a b c d e f 3.
h Hook for attaching belt clip and neckloop i Cable wrapper h i iLapel microphone j Microphone openings k Clothing clip j k EasyBoom microphone (optional) l Microphone l 9
3. Getting started 3.1 Charging Roger inspiro Roger inspiro contains a built-in rechargeable stateof-the-art lithium polymer battery with fast-charge capability. A fully-discharged battery will reach its maximum charge in approximately 2 hours.
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. Approximately 1 hour before Roger inspiro’s battery becomes empty, its vibration alarm will be activated. Check the message on the Roger inspiro’s screen and follow the instructions.
3. Getting started 3.2 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. To switch Roger inspiro off, push the slider to the right. on off I After switching Roger inspiro on for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set your personal preferences.
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3. Getting started Attach the clip to the button on the back of the Roger inspiro. “click” Make sure it is secure. The clip can also be fixed to the belt or trousers before Roger inspiro is attached.
To remove the clip, press its top button.
3. Getting started Slot the neckloop into Roger inspiro’s button.
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.
3. Getting started b) Fix the iLapel to your shirt and ensure the distance between microphone and mouth is approximately 20 cm / 7 inches.
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. (A) (B) Make sure the head of the microphone is well positioned, as depicted above (A). If required you can easily bend the boom section (B).
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.
Classic FM Classic FM H33 3.6 Muting the microphone Judy Smith Channels Sync H33 Judy Smith Channels Sync Roger inspiro’s microphone can be muted simply by pressing its microphone key.
FM 3. Getting Classic started Classic FM H33 Judy Smith 3.7 Activating the keypad lock Channels Sync H33 Judy Smith Channels Sync 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. 01.10.2008 01:57pm H33 To unlock the keys, repeat the above procedure. I Once the keypad lock has been activated the front keys will be locked.
4. Using Roger inspiro 4.1 How to access Roger inspiro’s menu J Press either Up/Down arrow ( ) or ‘OK’ ( ) on the keypad. All these keys provide instant access to the main Roger inspiro menu. J Press Back ( ) to go back a step in the Roger inspiro’s menu. J Press left or right softkeys (the buttons ( ) under the screen) in the Roger inspiro’s menu when prompted. 4.
4. Using Roger inspiro 4.2.1 Connecting Roger receivers An unlimited number of Roger receivers can be connected with Roger inspiro. How to connect: J Turn Roger inspiro on. J Hold Roger inspiro within 10 cm (4 inches) of the Roger receiver. J Ear-level Roger receivers must be attached to their respective hearing aids and these hearing aids turned on. Body-worn Roger receivers must be switched on. J Press the Roger inspiro’s right Connect softkey. The receiver will sound confirmation beeps.
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. How to connect: J Turn Roger inspiro on. J Hold Roger inspiro within 10 cm (4 inches) of the receiver. J Ear-level receivers must be attached to their respective hearing aids and these hearing aids turned on. Body-worn receivers must be switched on.
4. Using Roger inspiro 4.2.3 Connecting Roger DigiMaster devices Roger DigiMaster devices such as the Roger DigiMaster 5000 loudspeaker can also be connected with Roger inspiro. How to connect: J Turn Roger inspiro on. J Hold Roger inspiro within 1 m (40 inches) of the Roger DigiMaster device. J Turn the Roger DigiMaster on. J Press the Roger inspiro’s right Connect softkey. J The Roger DigiMaster device is now connected with Roger inspiro and the Talker can talk into the Roger inspiro microphone. 4.
Primary Talker mode helps the main talker to lead a classroom discussion involving several wireless Roger microphones. When the main talker speaks, the transmission of any other talkers’ voices will be interrupted and the listeners will no longer hear their voices via their receivers, meaning only the primary talker will be heard. The other talkers can then take over during the speech pauses of the main talker.
4. Using Roger inspiro How to select Equal Talker mode: J Go to: Settings / Modes / MTN mode / Equal Talker 4.5 Creating a Sub-Network for use by a teaching assistant (SubNet / EndSub) In a classroom situation teaching assistants sometimes need to provide specific instruction to one or two children. These instructions do not need to be heard by the whole class but only by these specific children.
J Hold Roger inspiro less than 10 cm (4 inches) from the receiver and press Connect. To go back to the main network: J Press the EndSub left softkey. J Hold Roger inspiro less than 10 cm (4 inches) from the receiver and press Connect. 4.6 Using Roger inspiro to check devices (Check) A network device’s data can be checked wirelessly using Roger inspiro.
4. Using Roger inspiro J Press the left Check softkey. J The device’s data can be read on the Roger inspiro. J 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. Several settings can be changed: EasyGain Increase or decrease the volume of the Roger receiver. Default settings Reset Roger receiver to its default settings.
J Choose the settings you want to manage from the . list and press . J To apply these changes press CI module Several settings are available for the miniature universal Roger receiver (Roger X) to suit the CI in question.
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: J Go to: Help / About Roger inspiro J The installed software version will be displayed. 5.2 Customizing the softkeys The functions of Roger inspiro’s two softkeys can be customized to help optimize your daily usage. How to customize the softkeys: J Go to: Settings / Config Softkey .
J The selected functions for both softkeys will now be displayed on the main screen. I To restore the softkeys to their default configuration, the Default softkey is available (Settings / Config Softkeys / Default). 5.3 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.
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: J Go to: SoundField / Adjust volume J Use the Up / Down arrow keys to adjust the Roger DigiMaster’s volume. 5.
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: J Hold Roger inspiro within 10 cm (4 inches) of any device that is already connected to the network. J Go to: Network / JoinNet J Roger inspiro will join the existing network. 5.7 Creating a new network ID (NewNet) To create a new network within the same operating range (i. e.
5. More detailed information 5.8 Viewing list of connected devices This function shows which microphones or Roger 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.
5.9 Viewing a device’s total usage time The total usage time of any Roger device refers to the time during which that device has been used (since its purchase or last service). This time can be viewed using the primary Roger inspiro’s Check function. How to view a device’s total usage time: J Ensure both Roger inspiro and the device are turned on. J Hold Roger inspiro within 10 cm (4 inches) of the device in question. J Press the left Check softkey. J Scroll down the data list to view the time. 5.9.
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: J Go to: FM / Change channel . J Select the required FM channel and press J The selected FM channel will be activated. J Press Connect to connect FM receivers with the newly selected FM channel. 5.11 Finding a new FM channel in the Roger inspiro This function locates a new unused FM channel.
5.12 Changing FM receiver settings FM receiver settings can be managed directly from Roger inspiro. Several functions are available: Scan for channels Searches for an existing transmission from another wireless microphone, e. g. if a speaker is already using an 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).
5. More detailed information Change channel Changes the receiver’s channel without changing the current Roger inspiro channel. This can be useful if several working groups need to be created in a class. Set beep tone Choose between the different beeping tones available to indicate when the FM receivers are being synchronized or monitored. Lock push button Locks or unlocks the push button of the universal FM receiver. How to change FM receiver settings: J Turn Roger inspiro and the receiver on.
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 inspiro, select Reactivate and reboot the device. How to re-activate the first-time use menu: J Go to: Settings / Modes / Reconfiguration / Re-activate J Switch Roger inspiro off and on again.
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. How to change the menu type: J Switch on Roger inspiro. J When the microphone symbol appears in the top left and corner of the Roger inspiro screen, press again. the left softkey simultaneously, then press . J Select the menu type you prefer then 5.
J The audio symbol inspiro’s display. will appear on the Roger 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: J Go to: Settings / audio input . J Select the audio device and press I For permanent connection between an audio device and Roger inspiro, it is recommended to use the Roger AudioHub device.
5. More detailed information How to activate Verification mode: J Go to: Settings / Verification / Activate J The device will restart automatically in Verification mode. 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.
Setting alarm Roger inspiro features a basic daily alarm function. 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. Setting the Roger inspiro display Set Roger inspiro’s display parameters. Viewing Roger inspiro battery status View battery status. 5.18 Help Help index Summarizes all Roger inspiro’s help topics.
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. Roger is compatible with all brands of hearing aids, cochlear implants, Roger Dynamic SoundField and solutions for listeners with normal hearing.
5.20 About accessories Specific accessories are available for Roger inspiro. Please visit www.phonak.com to learn more.
6. Troubleshooting The following is a summary of frequently asked questions and the answers to them.
Most probable cause Solution Roger inspiro does not respond to commands J Software issue J Reboot Roger inspiro by simultaneously pressing its four side buttons FM receiver cannot be connected to Roger inspiro J FM application mode is not active J Select the Roger + FM application mode under Settings / Modes / Application Mode Whistling sound from Roger DigiMaster loudspeaker J Audio feedback between loudspeaker and microphone J Move away from Roger DigiMaster loudspeaker and / or reduce Roger inspir
6. Troubleshooting Most probable cause Solution Unintended talker can be heard in receivers J Talker has not muted or turned off their Roger inspiro (i.e.
7. Important information R Please read the information on the following pages before using your Phonak Roger inspiro. 7.1 Hazard warnings ! Keep this device out of reach of children under 3 years. ! Opening the Roger inspiro might damage it. If problems occur which cannot be resolved by following the remedy guidelines in the troubleshooting section of this user guide, consult your hearing care professional. ! The Roger inspiro may only be repaired by an authorized service center.
7. Important information ! Do not use your Roger inspiro in areas where electronic equipment is prohibited. If in doubt, please ask the person in charge. ! Roger inspiro should not be used on aircrafts unless specifically permitted by the flight personnel. ! External devices may only be connected if they have been tested in accordance with corresponding IECXXXXX standards. ! Only use accessories approved by Phonak AG.
7.2 Product safety information I Protect the Roger inspiro from excessive moisture (bathing, swimming), heat (radiator, car dashboard), and direct skin contact when sweating (workout, fitness, sport). 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.
7. Important information I If the Roger inspiro has been dropped or damaged, if it’s overhead during charging, has a damaged cord or plug, or has been dropped into liquid, discontinue use of Roger inspiro and contact your hearing healthcare professional. I Never use a microwave or other heating devices to dry the device. I Clean the Roger inspiro using a damp cloth. Never use household cleaning products (washing powder, soap, etc.) or alcohol to clean the Roger inspiro.
I The Roger inspiro has a built-in rechargeable battery. This battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but may eventually wear out. I The battery may only be replaced by authorized personnel. 7.3 Other important information J High-powered electronic equipment, larger electronic installations and metallic structures may impair and significantly reduce the operating range. J Roger inspiro collects and stores internal technical data.
7. Important information should ALWAYS be in accordance with the safety recommendations of the physician responsible for your pacemaker or the pacemaker manufacturer. J The digital signal sent from the Roger inspiro transmitter microphone to a connected receiver cannot be overheard by other devices which are not in the network of the transmitter microphones.
the wearer of the transmitter microphone may not be heard by the wearer of the receiver. J Avoid direct contact of the receiver with hair spray or other cosmetic chemicals. J Sensitivity of the hearing aid microphone may be lowered with the use of this system and therefore, environmental awareness may be reduced. J Universal receivers may create a loud beep at startup which could be annoying for Cochlear Implant users.
8. Service and warranty 8.1 Local warranty Please ask the hearing care professional, where you purchased your device, about the terms of the local 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.
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.
9. Information and explanation of symbols C I R 60 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 telecommunications equipment. The alert sign means that potential restrictions on its use are applicable in one or more EU Member States. This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to read and take into account the relevant information in this user guide.
! This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to pay attention to the relevant warning notices in these user guides. I Important information for handling and product safety. Operating conditions This device is designed such that it functions without problems or restrictions if used as intended, unless otherwise noted in these user guides. 0° to +40° Celsius (+32° to +104° Fahrenheit) and relative humidity of <95% (non condensing).
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. T 62 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. Please dispose of old or unused device, at waste disposal sites intended for electronic waste, or give your device to your hearing care professional for disposal.
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