Sony dash HID-B7 User Manual

HOME Screen and Controls
The HOME screen can show an
app channel, a clock, the weather,
a photo viewer, or a music player
depending on the theme you
selected.
To Change the Theme
Press the MENU/SNOOZE button at
the top of your dash to display the
command bar, and tap , and then
tap the theme you want to display.
About the Command Bar
Press the MENU/SNOOZE button to
bring up the command bar. From
the command bar, you can operate
or set your dash by tapping a menu
item or icon.
Hint
By pressing the MENU/SNOOZE
button (and tapping the HOME icon
if the command bar is displayed), you
can return to the HOME screen from
any other screen.
Hint
By pressing the MENU/SNOOZE
button (and tapping the HOME icon
if the command bar is displayed), you
can return to the HOME screen from
any other screen.

Command Bar

Main MENU

Theme Selector

App Selector

Display Settings

Sleep Timer

Night Mode

Muting On/Off

Audio Player

HOME

Battery Status (HID-B70 only)
Set Alarms and Clocks
To Set up Alarms
Press the MENU/SNOOZE button
to display the command bar, and
then tap MENU - Clock & Weather
- Alarms.
Once the alarm setting screen is
displayed, you can set a basic alarm.
A basic alarm allows you to set up a
repeating alarm. The alarm you set
will repeat every day until you turn
off that alarm.
In the event of a power failure the
alarm functions will not work until the
power is restored. When you use the
HID-B70, the alarm functions will work
if there is battery power remaining.
Hints
The MENU/SNOOZE button acts as
a snooze button when an alarm is
active.
By tapping Advanced on the alarm
setting screen, you can set advanced
alarms.
Hints
The MENU/SNOOZE button acts as
a snooze button when an alarm is
active.
By tapping Advanced on the alarm
setting screen, you can set advanced
alarms.
To Set up Clocks
Press the MENU/SNOOZE button to display the command bar, and then tap
MENU - Clock & Weather - Time/Date.
You can set up two clocks for different time zones.
Add Apps and Edit Channels
What are Apps?
Apps are mini-applications that run
on your dash.
By adding new apps, you can
customize your dash.
What is a Channel?
A channel is a customized playlist of
apps that you can edit/create.
You can select a channel to be
displayed on your dash.
Here we explain how to add new
apps to your dash and display them.
Step1
: Selecting the Channel
to Add Apps to
1 Press the MENU/SNOOZE button
to display the command bar.
2 Tap MENU - Themes & Apps
- Edit Channels.
3 Tap the channel to which you
want to add apps.
Hint
You can create a new channel by
tapping New.
Step2
: Adding Apps to the
Channel
1 Tap Add Apps.
2 Tap the category, and then tap
the app you want to add to the
channel.
3 Tap Add.
Step3
: Selecting the Channel
to be Displayed
1 Press the MENU/SNOOZE button
to display the command bar.
2 Tap MENU - Themes & Apps
- Change Channels.
3 Tap the channel you want to
display on your dash.
4 Tap Set.
Now the apps you have added are
displayed on your dash.
Hints
You can also add apps to a channel by tapping on the command bar, selecting
the channel from the dropdown list on the upper-right corner of the screen, and
then tapping Add Apps.
To delete apps from a channel, after step 3 of “Step 1: Selecting the Channel to Add
Apps to,” tap the app you want to delete, and then tap Delete.
To customize the title or duration of time the app is to be played, after step 3 of
“Step 1: Selecting the Channel to Add Apps to,” tap the desired app, and then tap
Customize.
To rearrange the order in which apps appear, go to www.sony.com/mydash, and
edit the channels from the website.
Add Apps and Edit Channels (continued)
Information Alarm Clock
HID-B70/B7
Quick Start Guide

Sony dash HID-B7 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Sony
Model	HID-B7
Device Category	Alarm Clock
Connectivity	Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	No
Power	AC adapter
Display	7-inch touchscreen
Supported Services	Facebook, Twitter, Flickr
Audio	Built-in speaker
Alarm Features	Multiple alarms, snooze function

Summary

HOME Screen and Controls

To Change the Theme

Change the visual appearance of the HOME screen by selecting a different theme.

About the Command Bar

Access menus and controls from the command bar displayed at the top of the screen.

Set Alarms and Clocks

To Set up Alarms

Configure basic and advanced repeating alarms with snooze functionality.

To Set up Clocks

Set up two clocks to display different time zones simultaneously.

Add Apps and Edit Channels

What are Apps?

Understand apps as customizable mini-applications for your dash device.

What is a Channel?

Learn about channels as custom playlists of apps that can be displayed on your dash.

Step 1: Selecting the Channel to Add Apps to

Guide to selecting a channel and adding new apps to it.

Step 2: Adding Apps

Instructions for adding selected apps to a channel.

Add Apps and Edit Channels (continued)

Step 3: Selecting the Channel to be Displayed

Choose which channel will be shown on your dash screen.

Parts and Controls

Alarm & Weather

Quickly view time and weather forecasts on the dash display.

Free App

Download over 1,000 apps and register to use their functions.

Music & Photo

Enjoy internet radio and view photos displayed on the device.

Personalize

Customize dash content and set channels based on lifestyle.

Checking Supplied Accessories

List of included accessories with the dash device.

Touchscreen

Interact with the device by touching the screen with your fingertip.

MENU/SNOOZE Button

Access menus and use as a snooze button for alarms.

Power/Standby Button

Turn the device on/off or put it into standby mode.

VOL (Volume) +/- Buttons

Adjust the audio volume level up or down.

USB Port

Connect external devices via the USB port.

Headphone Jack

Connect headphones for private audio listening.

RESET Button

Perform a factory reset or restart the device.

DC IN Jack

Connect the AC power adapter to supply power to the device.

Initial Setup

Connect your dash to an AC outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor.

Connect the device to a power source using the provided AC adapter.

Press the (on/standby) button to turn on your dash.

Power on the device by pressing the standby button.

Watch the tutorial video played back automatically.

Follow the on-screen tutorial video for setup guidance.

Follow the instruction on the screen to perform the calibration.

Complete screen calibration as instructed by the device.

Select your zone from the cities listed.

Choose your geographical zone from the provided city list.

Follow the steps on the screen to connect your dash to your wireless network.

Connect the dash to your wireless network using SSID and passphrase or WPS.

Initial Setup (continued)

Set a question that must be answered correctly to prevent your dash settings from being changed by other people.

Set up a security question to protect your dash settings.

Follow the steps on the screen to register your dash.

Complete the registration process for your dash device.

Select the theme you want to display from the list.

Choose a theme to customize the HOME screen's appearance.

Software Update Prompt

Accept software updates for optimal device performance.

FAQ, Registration, and Support

Helpful Hints and Troubleshooting

Check wireless router, connection, and signal strength for network issues.

Note on Disposing of your dash

Unregister your dash before disposal or transfer to protect personal data.

Registration and Support

Register your device online or find further assistance and FAQs.