Phonak Roger Mylink, User Manual

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Page 3: ...4 Step 2 Detach the neckloop 16 Step 3 Hang Roger MyLink around the neck and reattach the loop 16 Step 4 Switch Roger MyLink on 17 Step 5 Choose how to wear Roger MyLink 17 Step 6 Turn on your Roger microphone 18 Step 7 Switch your hearing aid s to the T Coil program 18 Step 8 Connect Roger MyLink to your Roger microphone 18 Step 9 Adjust Roger MyLink s volume 20 Contents ...

Page 4: ...MyLink on 21 Step 3 Put the headphones on 22 5 More detailed information 23 6 Troubleshooting 24 7 Important information 26 7 1 Hazard warnings 26 7 2 Product safety information 28 7 3 Other important information 31 7 4 International use 32 8 Service and warranty 33 9 Information and explanation of symbols 35 ...

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Page 6: ...Roger MyLink is compatible with most Roger microphones from Phonak Your Roger MyLink 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 MyLink offers If you have any questions please consult your hearing care professional or local Phonak support center Phonak li...

Page 7: ...e Roger microphone transmits the speaker s voice wirelessly to your hearing aids via the Roger MyLink You only need to activate the T Coil in your hearing aid s to hear the speaker s voice loud and clear in your ear s Hearing aid Listener Speaker 2 Getting to know your Roger MyLink Roger MyLink Roger microphone such as Roger inspiro ...

Page 8: ...e professional if you are unsure whether or not your hearing aids have a T Coil A compatible Roger microphone is also required to pick up the voice of the speaker In this User Guide Roger inspiro is used as an example 2 2 Device description a Fixed side of neckloop b Detachable side of neckloop c Green orange status indicator a b c ...

Page 9: ...8 a Volume control b On off a Charging socket b Headphone socket 2 5 mm 2 Getting to know your Roger MyLink a b a b ...

Page 10: ...e f 2 3 Indicator light Green light Orange light a Battery almost exhausted b Battery completely exhausted c Charging d Charging complete e Volume control minimum maximum position f Volume control middle position ...

Page 11: ...to know your Roger MyLink General Switching Roger MyLink on The green light is visible for 3 seconds Battery status a 60 seconds 3 orange flashes and 3 beeps repeated every 60 seconds b 10 orange flashes and 10 beeps ...

Page 12: ...ed without first being charged Roger MyLink will automatically switch off after ten flashes User action Switch on the Roger microphone and set the hearing aids to the T Coil program Charge Roger MyLink as soon as possible within an hour Charge Roger MyLink immediately within an hour We recommend you charge Roger MyLink and your microphone at the same time ...

Page 13: ...2 Charging c Green double flashes every 5 seconds d The green light is constantly visible Volume e One orange flash and a double beep f One green flash and a single beep 2 Getting to know your Roger MyLink ...

Page 14: ...l is set to either maximum or minimum position The volume control is in the middle position User action Wait until battery is charged Charging a completely exhausted battery takes around two hours The battery will be 80 charged within one hour Unplug the charger The green light will disappear meaning Roger MyLink is ready for use ...

Page 15: ...oger MyLink and your Roger microphone before using the system for the first time An empty Roger MyLink battery is 80 charged after one hour 100 charged after two hours Plug the charging unit into an easily accessible power socket Only use original Phonak charging units ...

Page 16: ...5 Plug the connector from the charger into the Roger MyLink charging socket Once fully charged Roger MyLink can be used for 10 or more hours Roger MyLink cannot be used when the charger is still attached ...

Page 17: ...16 3 Getting started Step 2 Detach the neckloop Step 3 Hang Roger MyLink around the neck and reattach the loop ...

Page 18: ...17 Step 4 Switch Roger MyLink on Step 5 Choose how to wear Roger MyLink ...

Page 19: ...rogram I It may be necessary to contact your hearing care professional to enable the T Coil program in your hearing aids Step 8 Connect Roger MyLink to your Roger microphone Hold Roger MyLink within 10 cm 4 inches of your Roger microphone and press Connect on the Roger microphone Connect 0 10cm 0 4 inches ...

Page 20: ...19 I Step 8 is only required the first time you use Roger MyLink Roger MyLink will then remain connected with your microphone even after Roger MyLink has been rebooted Ready ...

Page 21: ...Long button press The volume will continue to increase decreased until you stop pressing the button Once you have chosen your preferred volume Roger MyLink will automatically store this setting for next time I If the wirelessly transmitted signal is not strong enough increase the volume setting on Roger MyLink 3 Getting started ...

Page 22: ... can use Roger MyLink with headphones To benefit from maximum hearing comfort we recommend using official Roger MyLink headphones Step 1 Plug the headphones into Roger MyLink s headphone socket Step 2 Turn Roger MyLink on 4 Using headphones ...

Page 23: ...3 Put the headphones on The neckloop is automatically switched off when the headphones are attached to save battery power Use Roger MyLink s volume control to increase or decrease the volume of the transmitted signal see page 20 ...

Page 24: ...23 Operating range Up to 20 meters 66 feet Battery Rechargeable Lithium Polymer accumulator Power supply 7 5 VDC 250 mA Wireless 2 4 GHz 5 More detailed information ...

Page 25: ...crophone The Roger microphone is muted Roger MyLink is out of range of the Roger microphone 6 Troubleshooting Solution Charge Roger MyLink Make sure all devices Roger MyLink Roger microphone hearing aids are turned on and fully operational Switch your hearing aids to the T Coil program Connect Roger MyLink with your Roger microphone by pressing Connect on your microphone Note that Roger MyLink nee...

Page 26: ...ring aids Roger microphone is not worn correctly The volume is too loud or too soft Volume is not correctly set Move closer to the Roger microphone to move within its operating range Adjust the device orientation and make sure you are in line of sight to the Roger microphone Move away from electronic equipment until the hum stops Make sure the Roger microphone is worn as indicated in its User Guid...

Page 27: ...th a pacemaker or other medical devices should ALWAYS be in accordance with the safety recommendations of the physician responsible for your pacemaker or the pacemaker manufacturer Keep this device out of reach of children under 3 years of age Switch Roger MyLink off when you enter a room with an activated loop system Do not use water or fluids for cleaning It is recommended to use Phonak CleanLin...

Page 28: ...ions to this device that were not explicitly approved by Phonak are not permitted Please dispose of electrical components in accordance with your local regulations Do not use your Roger MyLink in areas where electronic equipment is prohibited If in doubt please ask the person in charge Roger MyLink should not be used on aircrafts unless specifically permitted by flight personnel External devices sho...

Page 29: ...nk while it is on your body Caution electric shock Do not insert plug alone into electrical outlets 7 2 Product safety information I Protect the Roger MyLink from excessive moisture bathing swimming heat radiator car dashboard and direct contact with skin when sweating workout fitness sport I X ray radiation CT or MRI scans may destroy or adversely affect the correct functioning of the Roger MyLin...

Page 30: ...when connecting your Roger MyLink to its different cables I Protect all openings microphones audio input and charger from dirt and debris I If the Roger MyLink has been dropped or damaged if it overheats during charging has a damaged cord or plug or has been dropped into liquid stop using your Roger MyLink and contact your hearing care professional I Never use a microwave or other heating devices ...

Page 31: ...rge your Roger MyLink using chargers supplied by Phonak or by stabilized chargers providing 5VDC and q500 mA I When the Roger MyLink is not in use turn it off and store it safely I The Roger MyLink has a built in rechargeable battery This battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but may eventually wear out The battery may then only be replaced by authorized personnel ...

Page 32: ...ring care professional in order to check the device as well as to help you use your device correctly The digital signal sent from the Roger microphone to a connected receiver cannot be overheard by other devices which are not in the transmitter s network Be aware that wireless transmission from transmitter to receiver may be interrupted due to interference or moving out of range and that words whi...

Page 33: ...smetic chemicals The sensitivity of the hearing aid microphone may be reduced by the use of your Roger MyLink and therefore environmental awareness may be reduced 7 4 International use The Roger MyLink is operating in the 2 4GHz ISM Band which is unlicensed and worldwide available ...

Page 34: ...ional 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 is valid only if proof of purchase is shown The international warranty does not affect any legal rights that you might have under applicable national legislation governing sale of consumer goods ...

Page 35: ...r 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 cover any services performed by a hearing care professional in his her office Serial number Date of purchase 8 Service and warranty ...

Page 36: ...Directive 93 42 EEC as well as the R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC on radio and telecommunications equipment This symbol indicates that Roger MyLink products meet the requirements of a Type BF component containing EN 60601 1 This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to read and take into account the relevant information in this user guide R C π ...

Page 37: ...nd product safety Australian EMC and Radiocom munications compliance label This device is designed such that it functions without problems or restrictions if used as intended unless otherwise noted in these user guides 0 C to 40 Celsius 32 to 104 Fahrenheit and relative humidity of 95 non condensing Operating conditions I E 9 Information and explanation of symbols ...

Page 38: ... temperature should not exceed the limit values of 20 to 60 Celsius 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 Transport and storage conditions ...

Page 39: ...posal sites intended for electronic waste or give your device to your hearing care professional for disposal Proper disposal protects the environment and health This product has an embedded non replaceable battery Do not attempt to open the product or remove the battery as this may cause injury and damage the product Please contact the local recycling facility for removal of the battery ...

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Page 41: ...er Manufacturer Phonak AG Laubisrütistrasse 28 CH 8712 Stäfa Switzerland EU Representative Phonak GmbH D 70736 Fellbach Oeffingen Germany 029 0265 02 V1 00 2013 02 A W Printed in Switzerland Phonak AG All rights reserved ...