Sony HID-B70T 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 C loc k

HID-B7 0/B7

Quick Start Guide

Screen images are simulated. Product appearance may vary slightly from the images shown. Sony, Personal Space, dash, the dash logo, and the Sony make.believe logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Welcome FAQ, Registration, and Support

Helpful Hints and Troubleshooting

If you are unable to establish a reliable connection to your wireless network, please check the following items.

Check to make sure the wireless router is ON. Check to make sure the wireless router is connected to the Internet. Check to make sure the network settings are correct. Check to make sure your dash is located near the router so it receives a strong wireless signal.

Note on Disposing of your dash

Before disposing of your dash or transferring it to somebody else, make sure to unregister the dash beforehand. To unregister your dash, press the MENU/SNOOZE button to display the command bar, and tap

MENU - System - Device info

, and then tap Unregister on the screen displayed.

Registration and Support

You can also register your device from a computer. To register your device, visit: http://www.sony.com/mydash

For further assistance and FAQs visit: http://www.sony.com/dashsupport

or call Sony at the following number: For customers in the U.S.A.: 1-866-918-2485

Parts and Controls

Checking Supplied Accessories

dash Information Alarm Clock

(HID-B70/B7) (1) Cord Holder (HID-B70 only) (1) AC Power Adaptor (1) Quick Start Guide (1) Important Information Guide (1) Limited Warranty Card (1) End User License Agreement (1)

Notes

The dash (HID-B70 only) has a builtin battery that allows you to move it from one room in your home to another without turning off the power. The battery power lasts long enough for you to plug it into a power source at the new location.

The screen orientation automatically flips when your dash is moved to the horizontal position.

Tap the touchscreen with your fingertip to control it.

Initial Setup

To set up your dash, you need a wireless network connected to the Internet.

If your access point supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can set up the wireless network connection using WPS. If the access point does not support WPS, you need to know your access point SSID (network name) and passphrase (security key) to set up the wireless network connection.

2 Press the  (on/standby) button

to turn on your dash.

3 Watch the tutorial video played

back automatically.

4 Follow the instruction on the

screen to perform the calibration.

5 Select your zone from the cities

listed.

6 Follow the steps on the screen

to connect your dash to your wireless network. If your access point supports WPS, you can use WPS to set up the wireless network connection. If the access point does not support WPS, select your network by its SSID, and enter the required passphrase.

Initial Setup (continued)

7 Set a question that must be

answered correctly to prevent your dash settings from being changed by other people.

8 Follow the steps on the screen to

9 Select the theme you want to

display from the list.

Hint

Themes determine the background, layout, and features of the HOME screen. You can select a different theme at any time.

Once connected, you may be prompted to undergo a software update. It is recommended that you accept the update. The initial update may take from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on your network connection.

Hint

You can also register your dash from the following website. http://www.sony.com/mydash

Now the setup of your dash is complete.

On the reverse side of this Quick Start Guide, you can see how to use alarms or add apps.

For more detailed information or tips on advanced use of your dash, visit the online help guide.

http://www.sony.com/dashsupport

MENU/SNOOZE

Button

 (on/standby)

Button*

VOL (Volume)

+/– Buttons

USB Port

Headphone Jack

Touchscreen

Power/Standby

Indicator

DC IN Jack

RESET Button

Notes

A wall socket should be as close as possible to your dash and easily accessible. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and

furniture.

1 Connect your dash to an AC

outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor.

Thank you for choosing the dash™ Information Alarm Clock. Please understand the overview of dash.

Alarm & Weather

Simply glance to check time and weather forecast.

Free App

You can download more than 1,000 free Apps and enjoy each function. You need to register your dash to download Apps.

Music & Photo

You can enjoy a variety of internet radio and photo on the internet.

Personalize

You can customize the contents your dash shows and set channel according to your lifestyle.

DC IN jack

AC adaptor

To an AC outlet

Cord Holder

(HID-B70 only)

* To put your dash into the

standby mode, hold the  (on/standby) button until the screen turns off.