Philips Screeneo U4 User manual

Screeneo U4

Ultra Short Throw Projector

User Manual

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Table of contents

Introduction �������������������������������������������������3

Dear customer ...............................................................3

About this user manual ..............................................3

What’s in the box ..........................................................3

Customer service centre ............................................3

1 General safety information ��������������� 4

Setting up the product .............................................. 4

Repairs ............................................................................ 4

Power supply .................................................................5

2 Overview ������������������������������������������������5

Rear view .........................................................................5

Side view ..........................................................................5

Top view .......................................................................... 6

Remote control.............................................................6

3 Initial setup ��������������������������������������������7

Place the projector.......................................................7

Connect to power supply ..........................................7

Prepare the remote control ..................................... 8

Power on and set up the projector ....................... 8

4 Connect to playback devices �����������10

Connect to devices through HDMI™ ...................10

Connect to devices through HDMI™ ARC ..........10

Connect to a dongle ...................................................11

5 Connect to external speakers or

headphones ������������������������������������������11

Cable connection ........................................................11

Bluetooth connection ............................................... 12

6 Media playback ���������������������������������� 13

Play videos from USB storage devices ...............13

7 Use the projector as a Bluetooth

speaker �������������������������������������������������14

8 Change settings ����������������������������������15

9 Maintenance���������������������������������������� 17

Cleaning ......................................................................... 17

Update software ......................................................... 17

10 Troubleshooting ���������������������������������19

11 Appendixes ������������������������������������������ 21

Technical data ............................................................. 21

CE statement .............................................................. 22

FCC statement ............................................................ 22

Canada regulatory compliance ............................ 22

Other notice .................................................................23

Introduction

de

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this projector.

We hope you enjoy this product and the many
functions it offers!

About this user manual

The quick start guide supplied with this product
allows you to start using this product quickly
and easily. Detailed descriptions can be found
in the following sections of this user manual.

Read the entire user manual carefully. Follow
all safety instructions in order to ensure proper
operation of this product (see General safety
information, page 4). The manufacturer
accepts no liability if these instructions are not
followed.

Symbols used

Notice

This symbol indicates tips that will help
you use this product more effectively
and easily.

DANGER!

Danger of personal injury!

This symbol gives warning of danger
of personal injury. Physical injury or
damage can result from improper
handling.

CAUTION!

Damage to the product or loss of data!

This symbol gives warning of damage
to the product and possible loss of
data. Damage can result from improper
handling.

What’s in the box

Screeneo U4 projector (SCN350/INT)

a

Remote control with 2 AAA batteries

b

HDMI™ to HDMI™ cable

c

Quick Start Guide with Warranty Card

d

AC adapter

e

AC power cables with plugs x 3

f

a

bc

Quick Start
Guide

f

Customer service centre

The Support page, warranty card, and user
manuals can be found here:

Web: www.philips.com/support

Support Contacts:

International Phone: [phone]

Please ask your provider for international call
costs!

Mail: [email protected]

Access our FAQ websites:

https://support.philipsprojection.com

https://community.philipsprojection.com

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1 General safety

information

Take note of all warning and safety notes
indicated. Do not make any changes or settings
that are not described in this user manual.
Incorrect operation, and improper handling can
lead to physical injury, damage to the product
or loss of data.

Setting up the product

This product is for indoor use only. Place the
product securely on a stable, flat surface.
To help avoid possible injuries to persons or
damage to the product itself, position all cables
in such a way that no one will trip over them.

Do not operate the product in damp rooms.
Never touch the mains cable or the mains
connection with wet hands.

Never operate the product immediately after
moving it from a cold location to a hot location.
When the product is exposed to such a change
in temperature, moisture may condense on the
crucial internal parts.

The product must have sufficient ventilation
and must not be covered. Do not put the
product in closed cabinets, boxes, or other
enclosures when in use.

Protect the product from direct sunlight,
heat, intense temperature fluctuations and
moisture. Do not place the product in the
vicinity of heaters or air conditioners. Observe
the information on temperature listed in the
technical data (see Technical data, page 21).

Prolonged operation of the product causes the
surface to become hot. In case of overheating,
the product automatically switches to standby
mode.

Do not allow liquids to leak into the product.
Turn off the product and disconnect it from the
mains supply if liquids or foreign substances
leaked into the product. Have the product
inspected by an authorised service centre.

Always handle the product with care. Avoid
touching the lens. Never place heavy or sharp
objects on the product or on the power cable.

If the product gets too hot or emits smoke,
shut it down immediately and unplug the
power cable. Have your product checked by
an authorised service centre. Keep the product
away from open flames (e.g. candles).

DANGER!

Risk of explosion with incorrect type
of batteries!

There is a risk of explosion if the wrong
battery type is used.

Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or
embedded batteries) to excessive heat such as
sunshine, or open fire.

Under the following conditions, a layer of
moisture can appear inside the product which
can lead to malfunctions:

• if the product is moved from a cold to a
warm area;

• after a cold room is heated;

• when the product is placed in a damp
room.

Proceed as follows to avoid any moisture
buildup:

1 Seal the product in a plastic bag before

moving it to another room, in order for it to
adapt to room conditions.

2 Wait one to two hours before you take the

product out of the plastic bag.

The product should not be used in a very dusty
environment. Dust particles and other foreign
objects may damage the product.

Do not expose the product to extreme
vibrations. This may damage the internal
components.

Do not allow children to handle the product
without supervision. The packing materials
should be kept out of the hands of children.

For your own safety, do not use the product
during thunderstorms with lightning.

Repairs

Do not repair the product yourself. Improper
maintenance can result in injuries or damage to
the product. The product must be repaired by
an authorised service centre.

Please find the details of authorised service
centres on the warranty card supplied with this
product.

Do not remove the type label from this product,
as this will void the warranty.

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Power supply

b

a

Use only a power adapter which is certified for
this product (see Technical data, page 21).
Check whether the mains voltage of the power
supply matches the mains voltage available at
the setup location. This product complies with
the voltage type specified on the product.

The power outlet shall be installed near the
product and shall be easily accessible.

2 Overview

Rear view

CAUTION!

Always use the button to turn the
projector off.

Turn off the product and unplug from the
power outlet before cleaning the surface
(see Cleaning, page 17). Use a soft, lint­free cloth. Never use liquid, gaseous or easily
flammable cleaners (sprays, abrasives, polishes,
alcohol). Do not allow any moisture to reach
the interior of the product.

DANGER!

Risk of eye irritation!

This product is equipped with a high
power LED (Light Emitting Diode),
which emits very bright light. Do not
look directly into the projector lens
during operation. This could cause eye
irritation or damage.

USB-A HDMI 2 (ARC)

cdef

a

Pair with the first Bluetooth speaker/
headphones.

b

Pair with the second Bluetooth speaker/
headphones.

DC

c

Connect to the AC adapter.

d

3.5 mm audio output; connect to external

speakers or headphones.

USB-A

e

Connect to a USB storage device/dongle.

HDMI 2 (ARC)

f

Connect to an HDMI™ output port on a
playback device or the HDMI™ ARC port on
a compatible audio system.

Side view

HDMI 1

HDMI 1

g

Connect to an HDMI™ output port on a
playback device.

g

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Top view

Remote control

a

b

Projection lens

a
b

• Switch the projector on or to standby
mode.

• When the projector is on, the LED lights
up in white.

• When the projector is in standby mode,
the LED lights up in red.

• When the projector is in Bluetooth
speaker mode, the LED lights up in
blue.

j

a

b
c

d

e

k

f
g

l
m

a

Switch to a different input source.

b

Adjust the focus automatically or manually.

OK

c

Confirm a selection on the screen.

Navigation buttons (Up, Down, Left, Right)

d

• Navigate items on the screen.

h
i

• Press / to change the value for the
current setting

e

Access the home screen.

f

Access the projector's settings menu.

/

g

Increase or decrease the volume.

h

Switch between Bluetooth and internal
speakers

i

Toggle between different picture presets

.

.

.

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j

Switch the projector on or to standby.

k

Return to the previous screen or exit the
current screen.

l

Mute the speakers.

m

Toggle between different brightness modes.

3 Initial setup

Notice

Make sure all devices are disconnected
from their power supplies before
establishing or changing any
connections.

Place the projector

1 Place the projector on a flat surface such

as a table in front of the projection surface.

This is the most common way to position
the projector for quick setup and portability.

2 If the projection direction is incorrect,

press on the remote control to access
the projector's settings menu and select

Projection Direction - Front.

Connect to power supply

CAUTION!

Always use the button to turn the
projector on and off.

1 Select a supplied power cable with the

correct plug (EU/UK/US).

2 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.

3 Connect the AC adapter to the DC jack on

the projector.

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4 Connect the power cable to an electrical

socket.

• The power LED on the projector lights
up in red.

• When using a remote control with infrared
signals, point the remote control at the IR
sensor on the projector, and make sure
there is no obstacle between the remote
control and the IR sensor.

Power on and set up the projector

c

d

ab

Prepare the remote control

CAUTION!

The improper use of batteries can
lead to overheating, explosion, risk of
fire and injury. Leaking batteries can
possibly damage the remote control.

Never expose the remote control to
direct sunlight.

Avoid deforming, dismantling or
charging the batteries.

Avoid exposure to open fire and water.

Replace empty batteries immediately.

Remove the batteries from the remote
control if not in use for long periods of
time.

1 Open the battery compartment.

2 Insert the supplied batteries (type AAA)

with correct polarity (+/-) indicated.

3 Close the battery compartment.

Power on/off the projector

• To turn on the projector, press and hold
on the projector for 2 seconds or press
on the remote control. The power LED on

the projector turns from red to white.

• To turn off the projector, press and hold

on the projector/remote control for 2
seconds or press this button twice. The
projector enters standby mode and its
power LED turns from white to red.

• To fully shut down the projector, disconnect
the power cable from the electrical socket.

Set up the projector system

When you turn on the projector for the first
time or after it was reset to its factory default
settings, the projector system will start and
prompt you to set it up by making some basic
settings.

After the setup, you can start using the projector
or continue to make other adjustments.

Step 1: Select the display language

Press the down or up navigation button on the
remote control to select your preferred display
language and press the OK button to confirm.

Note: The default display language is English
and not all languages are available.

Step 2: Adjust the projector's position

Adjust the projector's position to get the
optimal screen shape and size.

When you are done, press the OK button.

Step 3: Set the date and time

Press the down or up navigation button on
the remote control to set the values for the
date and time. Press the right or left navigation
button to move to the next or previous value.

When you are done, press the right navigation
button to select Next and press the OK button.

You will see the home screen shown below
after completing the setup.

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Screen size adjustment

The projection screen size (or size of images) is
determined by the distance between the lens
of the projector and the projection surface.

This projector has a projection distance of 4 cm
to 30.5 cm, and thus creates a screen size of
32" to 80".

Digital zooming

You can use the digital zooming function to
reduce the screen size by up to 50%.

1 Press on the remote control to access

the settings menu, go to Digital Zoom and
press the OK button.

2 Press / to adjust the screen size. The

changes take effect immediately.

Image focus adjustment

You can let the projector automatically adjust
the image focus for you or adjust it manually.

• To automatically adjust the image focus,
press on the remote control.

• To manually adjust the image focus, press

or on the remote control.

Image shape adjustment

You can let the projector automatically adjust
the image shape (keystone) for you or adjust it
manually.

To automatically adjust the image shape:

1 Press on the remote control to access

the settings menu, go to Geometry
Corrections and press the OK button.

2 Select Auto from the list of options.

To manually adjust the image shape:

1 Press on the remote control to access

the settings menu, go to Geometry
Corrections and press the OK button.

2 Select Manual or V/H Correction from the

list of options.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust

the image shape.

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4 Connect to

Back Side

playback devices

Notice

Make sure all devices are disconnected
from their power supplies before
establishing or changing any
connections.

Connect to devices through HDMI™

You can connect a playback device (e.g. a Blu­ray player, gaming console, camcorder, digital
camera or PC) to the projector through HDMI™
connection. With this connection, images are
shown on the projection screen, and audio is
played on the projector.

1 Using an HDMI™ cable, connect the HDMI 1

or HDMI 2 (ARC) port on the projector to an
HDMI™ output port on a playback device.

USB-A HDMI 1HDMI 2 (ARC)

Connect to devices through HDMI™ ARC

The HDMI 2 (ARC) port on the projector
supports Audio Return Channel (ARC). You
can connect a compatible audio system (e.g.
a home cinema system, AV receiver or sound
bar) to the projector through HDMI™ ARC
connection. With this connection, audio is
streamed to the connected audio system.

Tip: To get 5.1 surround sound, you typically
need to connect the projector to a 5.1 home
cinema system.

1 Using an HDMI™ cable, connect the HDMI

2 (ARC) port on the projector to the HDMI™
ARC port on a compatible audio system.

• The HDMI™ ARC port on your audio

system might be labeled differently.
See the documentation supplied with
the device for more information.

2 If the projector does not automatically

switch to the correct input source, press
on the remote control to switch the input
source to HDMI 2.

3 To activate the HDMI™ ARC function on the

projector, press on the remote control
to access the settings menu, go to Audio

Output, press the OK button and select
ARC from the list of options.

Phones

Tablets

Computers

2 If the projector does not automatically

switch to the correct input source, press
on the remote control to switch the input
source to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2.

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Smart Sticks

Game consoles

DVD/VCR

Connect to a dongle

(not included)

You can connect a dongle (e.g. Amazon
Fire Stick, Roku Stick or Chromecast) to the
projector to easily watch videos over the
internet. With this connection, images are
shown on the projection screen, and audio is
played on the projector.

1 Connect a dongle to the projector's HDMI 2

(ARC) port using an HDMI™ cable.

2 Connect the dongle to the projector's

USB-A port using a USB cable

.

External Dongle

5 Connect to

external speakers
or headphones

You can connect external speakers or
headphones to the projector. With this
connection, audio from the projector is played
through the external speakers or headphones.

• The internal speakers of the projector

are deactivated automatically when
external speakers or headphones are
connected to the projector.

DANGER!

Danger of hearing damage!

Before connecting the headphones,
turn down the volume on the projector.

Do not use the projector over a longer
time at high volume – especially when
using headphones. This could lead to
hearing damage.

3 If the projector does not automatically

switch to the correct input source, press
on the remote control to switch the input
source to HDMI 2.

Cable connection

1 Using a 3.5 mm audio cable, connect the

jack on the projector to the analogue audio
input (3.5 mm jack, or red and white jacks)
on external speakers. Or connect the jack
on the projector to headphones.

2 After connecting the speakers or

headphones, press / on the remote
control to adjust the volume to the desired

level.

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Bluetooth connection

Speaker/Headphones 1 Speaker/Headphones 2

The projector is equipped with Dual Bluetooth

5.0 technology, allowing you to connect to
up to 2 speakers or sets of headphones. You
can independently control the volume of each
connected device.

Before you can use the projector with Bluetooth
speakers or headphones for the first time, you
must pair the projector with them. The projector
will automatically connect to a device as soon
as they are paired.

Notice

Be sure that the Bluetooth device is
no farther than 10 m (33 ft) from the
projector when connecting the two.

Even when connecting within the
specified communication distance,
connections can be lost due to the signal
status.

ON

2

4

1

Pairing

1 Make sure the projector is on.

2 Turn on your Bluetooth speaker or

headphones and make sure it is in pairing
mode. Press the pairing button on the
device, if needed. See the documentation
supplied with the device for more
information.

3 Press either of the buttons on the

projector to pair the projector with the
device.

• Once you press this button, the
projector enters pairing mode and
displays "Searching" on the screen.

3

Also, its power LED blinks in light blue.

• When the pairing is complete, the
projector briefly displays "Paired
successfully" on the screen, as well as
the name of the paired device. Also, its
power LED turns solid light blue.

• If no pairing is created, the projector will
automatically exit pairing mode in 10
seconds.

4 To pair a second Bluetooth speaker or set

of headphones, repeat steps 2 and 3 above
but press the other button in step 3.

Tips:

• The projector will automatically switch its
audio output to Bluetooth output after
connecting to a Bluetooth device.

• After connecting a Bluetooth device,
press / on the remote control to
adjust the volume to the desired level. To

independently control the volume of each
connected device, use the volume control
of that device.

Disconnect a Bluetooth device

Use one of the following methods to disconnect
a Bluetooth device from the projector but leave
it paired.

The projector automatically switches its audio
output to internal speaker when no Bluetooth
device is connected.

• Terminate the Bluetooth connection
from the Bluetooth device, or turn off the
Bluetooth device. The projector will briefly
display "Disconnected" on the screen.

• Turn off the projector.

Reconnect a Bluetooth device

Once you pair and connect a Bluetooth
device to the projector using the steps above,
the projector will automatically reconnect
unless the Bluetooth device gets unpaired
or turned off. The projector briefly displays
"Paired successfully" on the screen after a
reconnection.

Unpair a Bluetooth device

This will remove the Bluetooth device from the
projector's memory. You'll need to pair and
connect this device to use it again.

To unpair a Bluetooth device, press and hold
the corresponding button on the projector for
3 seconds while the device is connected. The

projector briefly displays "Disconnected" on the
screen after the unpairing.

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6 Media playback

USB-A HDMI 2 (ARC)

The projector has an integrated media player.
Using this media player, you can access
and play video and audio files stored in the
projector's internal memory or a USB storage
device.

Notice

The projector supports a USB storage
device that is formatted for FAT16 or
FAT32 file system.

Supported media file formats

Most video and audio formats are supported,
including MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, Ogg, FLAC, TS,
M2TS, WAV, AAC and MP3.

How to navigate the user interface of the
media player

• Use only the remote control.

• Press the navigation buttons (Up, Down,
Left, Right) to move between items on the
screen.

• Press the OK button to confirm or open the
selected item.

• Press to return to the previous screen or
exit the current screen.

Play videos from USB storage devices

1 Connect a USB storage device to the USB-A

port on the projector.

3 Select Browsing from the left navigation

pane, and then select and open the folder
for the USB storage device, which is to the
right of the Internal memory folder.

4 Select a media file. Note: Only supported

media files are displayed on the screen. All
folders and files are ordered alphabetically
by name.

5 Press the OK button to start playing the

selected media file.

6 During the playback, press the OK button

to pause the playback and bring up the
control bar at the bottom of the screen.
Press the OK button again to resume the
playback and hide the control bar. Press
/ to go 10 seconds backward or forward.

To adjust the volume, press / .

During the playback, you can press to
temporarily bring up the control bar at the
bottom of the screen. You can also press

to bring up the more options menu on
the right of the screen. To instantly hide the
control bar or the more option menu, press

.

While the control bar is visible, press the
navigation buttons to select an option and
then press the OK button to confirm the
option or change the value. To close the

2 Go to the projector's home screen by

pressing on the remote control and then
select Media Player.

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dialog box of an option, press .

7 To stop the playback and return to the list

of files in the current folder, press .

7 Use the projector

OFF

2 sec

Devices

2

1

4

3

Bluetooth®

Tablets

Computers

Phones

on the Bluetooth function and then select
"Screeneo U4" from the list of available

3 On your Bluetooth playback device, turn

as a Bluetooth
speaker

You can use the projector as a Bluetooth
speaker to output audio from Bluetooth
playback devices such as smartphones, tablets
and computers.

Before you can use the projector with Bluetooth
playback devices for the first time, you must
pair the projector with them. The projector will
automatically connect to a device as soon as
they are paired.

Notice

Be sure that the Bluetooth device is
no farther than 10 m (33 ft) from the
projector when connecting the two.

Even when connecting within the
specified communication distance,
connections can be lost due to the signal
status.

Bluetooth devices to start the pairing.
See the documentation supplied with the
device for more information.

• When the pairing is complete, the

projector enters Bluetooth speaker
mode and its power LED turns solid
blue.

• If no pairing is created, the projector will

automatically turn off in 10 minutes.

Tips:

• You can control the volume of your
playback using both your playback device
and the remote control.

• When the projector is in Bluetooth speaker
mode, you can turn it on in the usual way.

Disconnect a Bluetooth device

Use one of the following methods to disconnect
a Bluetooth device from the projector but leave
it paired.

The projector announces "Disconnected" and
reenters pairing mode if you disconnect using
the first two methods.

1 Disconnect the projector on the Bluetooth

device.

2 Turn off the Bluetooth function on the

Bluetooth device.

3 Make the projector exit Bluetooth speaker

mode.

Exit Bluetooth speaker mode

To exit Bluetooth speaker mode, press and
hold either of the buttons on the projector for
2 seconds. The projector will announce "Power

off" and return to standby mode.

Reconnect a Bluetooth device

Once you pair and connect a Bluetooth device

1 Turn off the projector and make sure its

power LED lights up in red.

2 Press and hold either of the buttons

on the projector for 2 seconds to put the
projector into pairing mode. The power LED
of the projector will blink in blue.

• To put the projector back into standby
mode, press and hold either of the
buttons for 2 seconds.

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to the projector using the steps above, the
projector will automatically reconnect unless
the Bluetooth device gets unpaired or turned
off, or you manually disconnect the projector
on the Bluetooth device.

When the power LED of the projector blinks
in blue, it attempts to reconnect with a device
in memory starting with the last connected
device. If the last connected device is not
available, it attempts to reconnect with the next
to last connected device, and so forth.

The projector announces "Connected" after a
reconnection.

Unpair a Bluetooth device

This will remove the Bluetooth device from the
projector's memory. You'll need to pair and
connect this device to use it again.

To unpair a Bluetooth device, press and hold
either of the buttons on the projector for 5
seconds while the device is connected. The

projector will announce "Disconnected" and
reenter pairing mode after the unpairing.

Pair more Bluetooth playback devices

To pair the projector with more Bluetooth
playback devices, disconnect the currently
connected Bluetooth playback device and
repeat steps 1-3 at the start of this section.

Note: The projector can be paired with multiple
Bluetooth playback devices, but can only
output audio from one paired device at a time.

8 Change settings

1 Press on the remote control to access

the projector's settings menu.

2 Use

3 P

4 Press

5 Press one or more times to exit the

General settings

You can view and change the following general
settings.

the navigation buttons and the OK

button to select a menu item.

ress / or / to select a value for the

menu item.

the OK button to make the change.
Note: For some menu items such as Digital
Zoom, the change takes effect once you
select a different value.

projector's settings menu.

• Input Source: Select the projector's input
source.

• Auto: Automatically switch to the

correct input source. This is the default
value.

• HDMI 1: Select this when your device

is connected to the projector's HDMI 1
port.

• HDMI 2: Select this when your device

is connected to the projector's HDMI 2
(ARC) port.

• Brightness Mode: Set the brightness mode
to Presentation, Normal or Night Mode. Tip:
You can more quickly change the brightness

mode by pressing on the remote
control.

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• Audio Output: Select the projector's audio
output type. Tip: You can more quickly
switch between the internal speaker and

Bluetooth output by pressing on
the remote control.

• Internal Speaker: Use the projector's

internal speaker to output audio.

• Bluetooth Output: Use the Bluetooth

devices paired with the projector to
output audio.

• ARC: Use an HDMI™ ARC compatible

device to output audio.

• CEC: Turn HDMI™ CEC (Consumer
Electronics Control) on or off. The default
value is ON.

• Sleep Timer: Select a period of time after
which the projector turns off automatically.
The default value is Disabled.

• UHD Video: Turn the UHD Video mode on
or off. The default value is OFF.

• Turn Off Screen: Turn off the projection
screen without turning off the projector.
Press any button on the remote control to
turn the screen back on.

Color and sound settings

You can view and change the following color
and sound settings.

• Picture Preset: Select a predefined color
brightness setting for picture and video
display, or select User to customize color
values on brightness, contrast, saturation,
hue and sharpness. Tip: You can more
quickly change the picture preset by

pressing on the remote control.

• HDR Brightness: Set the brightness for high
dynamic range (HDR).

• Sound Preset: Set the sound effect to Music
or Cinema.

• Color Temperature: Select Warm to enhance
warm colors such as red; select Cold to
make picture bluish; select Standard for a
moderate color temperature; select User to

customize values on red, green and blue.

• 2D/3D: Select the input signal's 3D format.

• 2D: Select this when the input signal is

of 2D format. This is the default value.

• 3D side by side: Select this when the
3D input signal is of the side by side
format.

• 3D Top/Bottom: Select this when the
3D input signal is of the top/bottom
format.

Image settings

You can view and change the following image
settings.

• Geometry Corrections: Select an option to
correct the keystone and make the image
rectangular. The default value is Off. Note:
Changing this setting will reset the digital
zoom setting.

• Auto: Let the projector automatically

correct the keystone.

• Manual: Manually correct the keystone

by adjusting the corners of the screen.

• V/H Correction: Manually correct

the keystone by making vertical and
horizontal adjustments.

• Off: Disable auto keystone correction.

• Projection Direction: Adjust the projection

to the correct direction based on how the
projector is installed.

• Digital Zoom: Scale down the projection
image by up to 50%. The default value is
100% (no scale-down). Note: Changing
this setting will set geometry corrections to

Manual.

• Autofocus on startup: Turn this on to let the

projector automatically adjust the focus on
startup. The default values is OFF.

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Other settings

You can view and change the following
additional settings.

• Language: Select the display language for
the projector.

• Menu Position: Set the settings menu's
position to Bottom Left, Top Left, Center,

Bottom Right or Top Right.

• Image Calibration: Adjust the image by

following the on-screen instructions.

• Autofocus: Adjust the image focus by

viewing blocks of text (instructions) and
using the on-screen buttons.

• Geometry Correction: Adjust the image

shape by following the on-screen
instructions and using the on-screen
button.

• Firmware Upgrade: Update the projector's
software using a USB flash drive (see

Update software through USB, page

18).

• Factory Reset: Restore the product to its
factory default settings. After the factory
reset, the projector will restart and allow
you to set it up as new.

• Software Version: Check software version of
this product.

• Serial Number: Check serial number of this
product.

9 Maintenance

Cleaning

DANGER!

Follow the following instructions when
cleaning the projector:

Use a soft, lint-free cloth. Never use
liquid or easily flammable cleansers
(sprays, abrasives, polishes, alcohol,
etc.). Do not allow any moisture to
reach the interior of the projector.
Do not spray the projector with any
cleaning fluids.

Wipe over the surfaces gently. Be
careful that you do not scratch the
surfaces.

Cleaning the lens

Use a soft brush or lens cleaning paper for
cleaning the lens of the projector.

DANGER!

Do not use any liquid cleaning agents!

Do not use any liquid cleaning
agents for cleaning the lens, to avoid
damaging the coating film on the lens.

Update software

The latest software for the projector can be
found on www.philips.com/support for you
to get the best features and support from the
projector.

Before you update the software of the
projector, check the current software version:

• Press on the remote control and go

Software Version.

to

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CAUTION!

Do not turn off the projector or remove
the USB flash drive during a software
update.

Update software through USB

1 Visit www.philips.com/support, find your

product (model number: SCN350/INT),
open its support page and locate "Software
& drivers".

2 Download the update package and unzip it

if necessary. You should get an update file
named "SCN350INT_firmware�zip". Copy
this file to the root directory of a USB flash
drive. Note: Do not unzip this file.

3 Turn on the projector if it is off.

4 Connect the USB flash drive to the

projector.

5 Press on the remote control to access

the settings menu, go to

and press the OK button. The projector will
search for the update file. If it finds the file,
you will see the Start Update dialog box.

6 P

ress any of the navigation buttons on
the remote control to select the UPDATE
button and press the OK button.

7 Wait for the update to complete. The

projector will restart after the update.

Firmware Upgrade

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10 Troubleshooting

Power cycling

If a problem occurs and you cannot resolve it using the instructions in this user manual, try the
following steps to resolve the problem.

1 Turn the projector off by pressing twice.

2 Wait at least 10 seconds.

3 Turn the projector on by pressing and holding for 2 seconds.

4 If the problem persists, contact one of our customer service centres or your dealer.

Problem Solution

The projector cannot be turned on. • Disconnect and reconnect the power cable, and

The projector cannot be turned off.

No image from the external HDMI™ device. 1. Check if the correct HDMI™ input is selected

No sound from the external connected
device.

No sound from external HDMI™ output
device.

No sound when you connect your
computer using an HDMI™ cable.

Only the home menu appears and not the
image from the external device.

Only the home menu appears and not the
image from the connected computer.

The projector turns itself off. • When the projector is running for a long period of

The projector cannot read the USB storage
device.

try to turn the projector on again.

• Press and hold longer than ten seconds. If this
does not work, disconnect the power cable.

(HDMI 1 or HDMI 2).

2. Disconnect the HDMI™ cable or switch off the
HDMI™ device.

3. Wait three seconds.

4. Reconnect the HDMI™ cable or switch on the
HDMI™ device again.

• Check the cables to the external device.

• Check that the sound is activated on the external
device.

• Only the original cables from the device
manufacturer may function.

• On the HDMI™ output device, set the audio
setting to Multichannel (Raw data) & Stereo (PCM).

• Check that the sound is activated on the
computer.

• Check if the cables are connected to the correct
sockets.

• Check that the external device is turned on.

• Check if the video output of the external device is
turned on.

• Check that the HDMI™ output of the computer is
turned on.

• Check if the resolution of the computer is set to
1920*1080.

time, the surface becomes hot.

• Check that the power cable is connected correctly.

• The projector does not support the exFAT file
system.

• Format the USB storage device in FAT32 or NTFS
format, then use it.

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Problem Solution

The projector does not react to remote

• Check the batteries of the remote control.

control commands.

The temperature of the projector’s surface
is warm.

The projector does not work after I connect
it to a laptop.

• For this projector it is normal to generate
moderate heat during operation.

• Check that the HDMI™ cable is plugged in
correctly.

• Make sure that the laptop has been switched to
projector display.

I cannot pair the projector with a Bluetooth
device.

• Turn on the Bluetooth device and make sure it is
in pairing mode.

• Position the Bluetooth device so that it is less
than 10 m (33 ft) from the projector.

• To connect Bluetooth speakers/headphones to
the projector, make sure the projector is on.

• To connect a Bluetooth playback device to
the projector, make sure the projector is off (in
standby mode).

• If another Bluetooth device is already connected
to the projector, disconnect it.

• Move the projector farther away from other
devices (microwave oven, wireless router, etc.)
that are emitting radio frequency signals.

After a Bluetooth device is connected,
there is no sound from the projector or the
Bluetooth device.

• Check if the Bluetooth device’s volume is at the
minimum.

• Check if projector's volume is at the minimum.

• Check if the playback has started.

• Try playing another video/audio file.

• Try reconnecting the two devices.

Black dots (dead pixels) appear on the
screen.

DMD displays from Texas Instruments typically
contain a small number of pixels that do not
function normally. Your display has been inspected
and is in compliance with the manufacturer's
specifications, meaning that any pixel defects will
not affect the operation or use of your display.
Without prejudice to generality of the foregoing, a
display with no more than 7 dead pixels meets the
factory specifications and is not considered a defect
under this warranty.

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11 Appendixes

Technical data

Technology/optical

Display technology ..........................................TI DLP

Light source ........................ LED RGGB 4 channels

Colorimetry & metadata .............................REC.709

Resolution ................................... 1920 × 1080 pixels

LED lifetime ................................over 30,000 hours

Contrast ratio ........................................................370:1

Aspect ratio .............................................................16:9

Throw ratio ............................................................0.25:1

Screen size (diagonal)................................32" - 80"

Screen distance ..............4 cm - 30.5 cm / 2" - 12"

Lens protection ....................................................... yes

Projection modes ........................................................4

Focus adjustment ............................auto or manual

Keystone correction .......................auto or manual

TOF ..................yes for auto 4 corners adjustment

4 corner correction ................................................. yes

Digital zoom .......................................yes (50-100%)

Integrated media player ....................................... yes

Sound

Built-in speakers ............................................ 2 x 15 W

Surround mode ....................................................... yes

Equalization ..............................................................yes

Dimensions and weight

Unpacked (W x D x H) .... 223.5 x 123.5 x 81.5 mm

Packed (W x D x H) ..............267.5 x 187 x 148 mm

Weight..................................................1.74 kg / 3.84 lb

Temperature requirements

Operating temperature..........................5 °C - 35 °C

Storage temperature ......................................< 60 °C

Package contents

1. Screeneo U4 projector

2. Remote control

3. HDMI™ to HDMI™ cable

4. AC adapter

5. Power cables (EU, UK, US)

6. AAA batteries for remote control

7. Quick Start Guide with Warranty Card

Model

SCN350/INT

EAN: 7640186960953

UPC: 781159575358

Connection

HDMI™ in ...................................................................... x2

USB-A (1.5 A out + external drive)........................x1

3.5 mm audio out .......................................................x1

Bluetooth .....................................Dual Bluetooth 5.0

Power source

Power consumption ..................... operating: 90 W

......................................................... standby: 0.3 W

AC adapter .......................................................................

............Input: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 1.5A (Max)

................................ Output: DC 20.0V, 4.5A, 90.0W

Integrated Media Player

Thousands of codecs supported via VLC built­in players

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CE statement

• The product shall only be connected to a

USB interface of version USB 2.0 or higher.

• Adapter shall be installed near the

equipment and shall be easily accessible.

• The operating temperature of the EUT can’t

exceed 35°C and shouldn’t be lower than

5°C.

• The plug is considered as disconnect device

of adapter.

• The UNII Band 5150-5250 MHz is for indoor

use only.

• The device complies with RF specifications

when the device is used at 20 cm from your

body.
Hereby, Screeneo Innovation SA declares that

this product is in compliance with essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 2014/53/EU.

The Declaration of Compliance can be
consulted on the site www.philips.com.

Frequency bands Maximum output

power

BT EDR (EIRP) 9.09 dBm

BT BLE (EIRP) 4.85 dBm

Wi-Fi 2.4GHz (EIRP) 17.88 dBm

Wi-Fi 5GHZ (EIRP) 17.89 dBm

15�105 Information to user�

This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.

During operation, the separation distance
between the user and the antenna shall be
at least 20 cm. This separation distance will
ensure that there is sufficient distance from a
properly installed externally-mounted antenna
to satisfy the RF exposure requirements.

FCC statement

15�19 Labeling requirements�

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

15�21 Information to the user�

Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

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FCC ID: 2ASRT-SCN350

Canada regulatory compliance

This device complies with Industry Canada CAN
ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

RSS-Gen & RSS-247 statement: This device
complies with Industry Canada RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1 This device may not cause interference, and

2 This device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

RF Radiation Exposure statement: The
device meets the exemption from the routine
evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS102 and
users can obtain Canadian information on RF
exposure and compliance.

This device should be installed and operated
with a minimum distance of 7.8 inches
(20 centimetres) between the device and your
body.

Other notice

Preservation of the environment as part
of a sustainable development plan is an
essential concern of Screeneo Innovation SA.
The desire of Screeneo Innovation SA is to
operate systems respecting the environment
and consequently it has decided to integrate
environmental performances in the life cycle
of these products, from manufacturing to
commissioning use and elimination.

Batteries: If your product contains batteries,
they must be disposed of at an appropriate
collection point.

Product: The crossed-out waste bin symbol on
the product means that the product belongs
to the family of electrical and electronic
equipment. In this respect, the European
regulations ask you to dispose of it selectively:

• At sales points in the event of the
purchase of similar equipment.

• At the collection points made available
to you locally (drop-off centre, selective
collection, etc.).

In this way you can participate in the reuse
and upgrading of Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Waste, which can have an effect on
the environment and human health.

The paper and cardboard packaging used can
be disposed of as recyclable paper. Have the
plastic wrapping recycled or dispose of it in
the non-recyclable waste, depending on the
requirements in your country.

Trademarks: The mentioned references in
this manual are trademarks of the respective
companies. The lack of the trademarks ®
and ™ does not justify the assumption that
these dedicated terminologies are free
trademarks. Other product names used herein
are for identification purposes only and may

be trademarks of their respective owners.
Screeneo Innovation SA disclaims any and all
rights in those marks.

Neither Screeneo Innovation SA nor its affiliates
shall be liable to the purchaser of this product
or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or
expenses incurred by the purchaser or third
parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse
of this product or unauthorised modifications,
repairs, or alterations to this product, or failure
to strictly comply with Screeneo Innovation SA
operating and maintenance instructions.

Screeneo Innovation SA shall not be liable for
any damages or problems arising from the use
of any options or any consumable materials
other than those designated as original
Screeneo Innovation SA/PHILIPS products or
Screeneo Innovation SA/PHILIPS approved
products.

Screeneo Innovation SA shall not be held liable
for any damage resulting from electromagnetic
interference that occurs from the use of any
interface cables other than those designated as
Screeneo Innovation SA/PHILIPS products.

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may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
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means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording, or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Screeneo Innovation SA.
The information contained herein is designed
only for use with this product. Screeneo
Innovation SA is not responsible for any use of
this information as applied to other devices.

This user manual is a document that does not
represent a contract.

Errors, printing errors and changes are reserved.

The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition
Multimedia Interface, HDMI Trade Dress and
the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator,
Inc.

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