Epson Powerlite Tw100 Technical Specifications

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11/02 EPSON PowerLite TW100 Projector - 1 This Product Information Guide describes the new model of 
the EPSON PowerLite TW100 projector.
Projector Parts
Projector Specifications 
General
Type of display Poly-silicon Thin Film Transistor (TFT),
active matrix
Size of LCD panels    Diagonal: 0.9 inches (22.9 mm) 
Lens F=1.74 to 2.06, f=28.3 to 37.98 mm
Resolution
(native format) 1280
 × 720 pixels 
Brightness 700 lumens (ANSI)
Optical aspect ratio 16 : 9 (horizontal : vertical)
Contrast ratio 800:1 
Image size 30 to 300 inches (76.2 to 762 cm)
diagonal
Projection distance 3.0 to 42.7 feet (0.91 to 13.01 meters)
Projection methods Front, rear, upside-down (ceiling mount)
Zoom ratio 1 : 1.35
Noise level 30 dB
Keystone 
correction angle ± 15° maximum (vertical)
Keystone correction
ratio 7.3 : –1
Projection Lamp
Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency)
Power 
consumption 150 W
Lamp life About 3000 hours
Part number V13H010L17
Remote Control
Range 32.8 feet (10 meters)
Batteries Alkaline AA (2)
Dimensions
Height 4.1 inches (104 mm)
Width 13.7 inches (348 mm)
Depth 10.8 inches (274 mm)
Weight 9.3 lb (4.2 kg)
Foot release button Control panel
Zoom ring
Focus ring
Remote control receiver 
Kensington 
lock port
Lamp cover 
latch
Front foot 
A/C power 
inlet
Composite video port Back 
adjustable foot
Trigger port
RS-232 portInput B port 
(component video 
or computer)
A-RGB/D-RGB DVI-I 
port (computer)
S-Video port
Input A ports 
(component video)
Main power 
switch
Remote control 
receiver 
						

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Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Power supply 100 to 120 VAC, 2.7 A
200 to 240 VAC, 1.3 A
Power 
consumption Operating: 240 W
Standby: 6.7 W
Environmental
Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)
Storage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C)
Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH, 
non-condensing
Storage: 10 to 90% RH, 
non-condensing
Safety
United States FCC Part 15B Class B
UL1950 Rev. 3
Canada DOC SOR/88-475
CSA C22.2 No. 950 Rev. 3 (cUL)
CE Marking Directive 73/23/EEC
EN 60950
Directive 89/336/EEC
EN 55022, EN 55024
Compatible Video Formats
The projector supports the NTSC, HDTV, PAL, and SECAM 
international video standards, as well as the monitor display 
formats listed below.
To project images output from a computer, the computer’s 
video card must be set at a refresh rate (vertical frequency) that’s 
compatible with the projector; see the following table for 
compatible formats. Some images are automatically resized to 
display in the projector’s native format. The frequencies of some 
computers may not allow images to display correctly; see your 
computer’s documentation for details.
* The image is resized to display in one of the projector’s native 
formats. ModeRefresh 
Rate (Hz) Resolution DVI support
PC98 57 640 × 400 Supported
VGAEGA 70 640 
× 350 Supported
VGA60 60 640 
× 480 Supported
VESA72 72 640 
× 480 Supported
VESA75 75 640 
× 480 Supported
VESA85 85 640 
× 480 Supported
SVGA56 56 800 
× 600 Supported
SVGA60 60 800 
× 600 Supported
SVGA72 72 800 
× 600 Supported
SVGA75 75 800 
× 600 Supported
SVGA85 85 800 
× 600 Supported
XGA43i 43 1024 
× 768*—
XGA60 60 1024 × 768* Supported
XGA70 70 1024 
× 768* Supported
XGA75 75 1024 
× 768* Supported
XGA85 85 1024 
× 768* Supported
SXGA1—70 70 1152 
× 864* Supported
SXGA1—75 75 1152 
× 864* Supported
SXGA1—85 85 1152 
× 864* Supported
SXGA2—60 60 1280 
× 960* Supported
SXGA2—75 75 1280 
× 960* Supported
SXGA2—85 85 1280 
× 960*—
SXGA3—43i 43 1280 × 1024*—
SXGA3—60 60 1280 × 1024* Supported
SXGA3—75 75 1280 
× 1024* Supported
SXGA3—85 85 1280 
× 1024*—
iMAC VGA 117 640 × 480—
iMAC SVGA 95 800 × 600—
iMAC XGA 75 1024 × 768* Supported
MAC II 13 67 640 
× 480 Supported
MAC16 75 832 
× 624 Supported
MAC19 75 1024 
× 768* Supported
MAC21 75 1152 
× 870* Supported
TV480i 60
——
TV575i 50——
SDTV480p 60—Supported
SDTV575P 50 * Supported
HDTV720p 60
—Supported
HDTV1080i 60
——
NTSC4.43 60——
PAL 50——
M-PAL 60——
N-PAL 50——
PAL60 60——
SECAM 50—— 
						

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Component video
Composite Video/S-Video
RGB
Signal ResolutionAspect mode
Normal Squeeze Zoom ThroughSqueeze 
Through
SDTV (480i, 60Hz) 640 × 480
640 × 360 (when zoomed)960 × 720
(4:3 aspect)1280 × 720
(16:9 aspect)1280 × 720
(16:9 aspect)590 × 442
(4:3 aspect)786 × 442
(16:9 aspect)
SDTV (575i, 50Hz) 768 × 576
768 × 432 (when zoomed)960 × 720
(4:3 aspect)1280 × 720
(16:9 aspect)1280 × 720
(16:9 aspect)700 × 525
(4:3 aspect)934 × 525
(16:9 aspect)
SDTV (480p) 640 × 480
640 × 360 (when zoomed)960 × 720
(4:3 aspect)1280 × 720
(16:9 aspect)1280 × 720
(16:9 aspect)590 × 442
(4:3 aspect)786 × 442
(16:9 aspect)
SDTV (575p) 768 × 576
768 × 432 (when zoomed)960 × 720
(4:3 aspect)1280 × 720
(16:9 aspect)1280 × 720
(16:9 aspect)700 × 525
(4:3 aspect)934 × 525
(16:9 aspect)
HDTV (720p) 16:9 1280 × 720 1280 × 720
(16:9 aspect)— — 1178 × 664
(16:9 aspect)—
HDTV (1080i) 16:9 1920 × 1080 1280 × 720
(16:9 aspect)— — 886 × 498
(16:9 aspect)—
Signal ResolutionAspect mode
Normal Squeeze Zoom ThroughSqueeze 
Through
TV (NTSC) 640 × 480
640 × 360 (when zoomed)960 × 720
(4:3 aspect)1280 × 720
(16:9 aspect)1280 × 720
(16:9 aspect)590 × 442
(4:3 aspect)786 × 442
(16:9 aspect)
TV (PAL, SECAM) 768 × 576
768 × 432 (when zoomed)960 × 720
(4:3 aspect)1280 × 720
(16:9 aspect)1280 × 720
(16:9 aspect)700 × 525
(4:3 aspect)934 × 525
(16:9 aspect)
Signal ResolutionAspect
Normal Zoom Through
PC98 640 × 400 1152 × 720 — 640 × 400
EGA 640 × 350 1280 × 700 — 640 × 350
VGA 60*, SDTV (525p) 640 × 480
640 × 360 (when zoomed)960 × 720 1280 × 720 640 × 480
VESA 72/75/85, iMac** 640 × 480
640 × 360 (when zoomed)960 × 720 1280 × 720 640 × 480
SVGA 56/60*/72/75/85/, 
iMac**800 × 600
800 × 450 (when zoomed)960 × 720 1280 × 720 800 × 600
XGA 43i/60
*/70/75/85, 
iMac**1024 × 768
1024 × 576 (when zoomed)960 × 720 1280 × 720 —
1152 × 864 70/75/85 1152 × 864
1152 × 648 (when zoomed)960 × 720 1280 × 720 —
QVGA 60*/75/85 1280 × 960
1280 × 720 (when zoomed)960 × 720 1280 × 720 —
SXGA 43i/60*/75/85 1280 × 1024
1280 × 720 (when zoomed)900 × 720 1280 × 720 —
MAC13” 640 × 480 960 × 720 — 640 × 480
MAC16” 832 × 624 960 × 720 — 832 × 624
MAC19” 1024 × 768 960 × 720 — — 
						

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* These resolutions are compatible with both analog and digital formats.
** This connection is not possible for models that are not equipped with a VGA output port.
ESC/VP21 Commands
When the projector is in a command ready state, it returns the 
: 
code. When command processing is complete, the projector 
also returns a
 : code. If command processing terminates with an 
error, an error message is output and then the
 : code is sent.
The complete list of commands is available through the Internet 
at 
http://support.epson.com.Input B Port Pin Assignments
The 
Input B Video port is a female video RGB, 15-pin micro-
D-style connector. Here are the pin assignments: 
MAC21” 1152 × 870 954 × 720 — —
SDTV (480i, 60Hz) 640 × 480
640 × 360 (when zoomed)960 × 720 1280 × 720 590 × 442
SDTV (575i, 50Hz) 768 × 576
768 × 432 (when zoomed)960 × 720 1280 × 720 700 × 525
SDTV (575p) 768 × 576
768 × 432 (when zoomed)960 × 720 1280 × 720 700 × 525
HDTV (720p) 1280 × 720 1280 × 720 — 1178 × 664
HDTV (1080i, 1080p) 1920 × 1080 1280 × 720 — 886 × 498
Signal ResolutionAspect
Normal Zoom Through
Item Command
Power 
ON/OFFON PWR ON
OFF PWR OFF
Signal 
selectionInput B (Analog-RGB) SOURCE 11
Input B (Digital-RGB) SOURCE 12
Input B (RGB-Video) SOURCE 13
Input A/Component Video (Analog-
RGB)SOURCE 21
Input A/Component Video (RGB-Video) SOURCE 22
Input A/Component Video (YCbCr) SOURCE 23
Input A/Component Video (YPbPr) SOURCE 24
Video SOURCE 41
S-Video SOURCE 42
Blank ON/
OFFON MUTE ON
OFF MUTE OFF
Blank
selectionBlack BSEL 00
Blue BSEL 01
User’s Logo BSEL 02
Pin 
no. Computer portPin 
no. Computer port
1 Red video 9 Reserved
2 Green video 10 Synchronous GND
3 Blue video 11 GND
4 GND 12 SDA
5 GND 13 Horizontal sync / 
composite sync
6 Red GND 14 Vertical sync
7 Green GND 15 SCL
8 Blue GND 
						

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Positioning the Projector
Follow these guidelines to get the best results when projecting:
❏Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, between 
3 and 42 feet from the screen.
❏Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and 
under the projector.
❏Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded 
electrical outlet or extension cord and within 5 feet of the 
image source.
❏Face the projector squarely toward the screen. 
The projector supports 5 viewing setups, as shown below. If it is 
installed in a rear or overhead position, you need to select the 
correct 
Projection option from the Setting menu after you turn 
it on. If the projector is tilted in the front or the back, you may need 
to adjust its shape. See page 9. 
Image Size and Projection Distance
The distance between the projector and the screen determines 
the basic size of the projected image, as shown below. Because 
other adjustments—such as those made with the zoom ring, 
Aspect button, and Keystone button—also affect the size of the 
image, the numbers in the table should be considered for 
general guidelines, not exact measurements.
Turning the Projector On and Off
Once the projector is connected to your computer or video 
source and plugged in, follow these steps to turn it on and 
display an image:
1. Make sure the power is turned off for the projector and any 
sources connected to it.
2. Remove the lens cover.
3. Turn on the main power switch on the back of the projector.
Table
Convenient for temporary front 
projection
Shelf
Perfect for temporary or permanent 
installation. Attach the rubber feet 
and place the projector upside-
down. Choose Front/Ceiling for 
the Projection option.
Ceiling
Professional installation 
recommended. Choose Front/
Ceiling for the Projection option.
Rear
For permanent installation behind a 
translucent screen. Choose Rear 
for the Projection option.
Rear/Ceiling
Professional installation behind a 
translucent screen recommended. 
Choose Rear/Ceiling for the 
Projection option.Screen sizeApproximate projection 
distance 
30 in (2.1 × 1.2 ft) 
(66 × 37 cm)3.0 – 4.1 ft 
(0.9 – 1.2 m) 
40 in (2.8 × 1.6 ft)
(89 × 50 cm)4.0 – 5.5 ft
(1.2 – 1.6 m)
60 in (4.2 × 2.4 ft)
(130 × 75 cm)6.1 – 8.4 ft
(1.8 – 2.5 m)
80 in (5.7 × 3.2 ft) 
(180 × 100 cm)8.2 – 11.2 ft
(2.5 – 3.4 m)
100 in (7.2 × 4.1 ft)
(220 × 120 cm)10.3 – 14.1 ft
(3.1 – 4.3 m)
200 in (14.4 × 8.2 ft)
(440 × 250 cm)20.9 – 28.4 ft
(6.3 – 8.6 m)
300 in (21.6 × 12.1 ft)
(660 × 370 cm)31.4 – 42.7 ft
(9.5 – 13.0 m) 
						

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6 - EPSON PowerLite TW100 Projector 11/02The P power light on top of the projector flashes orange, 
and then stays orange.
Note: The projector will not respond to any buttons on the 
control panel or remote control while the power light is 
flashing orange or green.
4. Turn on the power to any equipment connected to the 
projector. 
5. Press the 
Power button on the remote control or the top of 
the projector. 
The P power light flashes green as the projector warms up, 
and the projection lamp comes on in about 15 seconds. The 
power light stays green, and you may see a blue screen with 
the 
No Signal message displayed. This is normal. 
6. Press the 
Play button on your video source to start your 
video (if necessary). 
7. If you’ve connected more than one video and/or computer 
source, you may need to select a different source. Press the 
Source button on the projector or one of the Input buttons 
on the remote control. (See “Switching Between Picture 
Sources” on page 8 for more information.)
If you’re projecting from a computer and you see a New 
Hardware Wizard message saying that it has found a plug-
and-play monitor, click 
Cancel.
If the image is upside-down or reversed, you need to 
change the 
Projection option in the Setting menu. See the 
User’s Guide for more information.
If a projected image fails to appear, see “What To Do If You 
See a Blank Screen” below for help. 
Once you see your image, see page 8 for instructions on 
focusing and making other image adjustments. Turning Off the Projector
When you’re ready to shut down the projector, follow these 
steps:
1. Turn off any video or computer sources connected to the 
projector first. 
2. Press the 
Power button on the projector or remote control 
to turn off the projector. 
You see a confirmation message:
If you don’t want to turn it off, press any button or ignore 
the message. (It disappears in about 7 seconds.)
3. Press the 
Power button again. The lamp is turned off and 
the Ppower light flashes red for about 90 seconds and then 
changes to flashing orange. The light continues flashing 
orange until the projector cools down. When the projector 
has cooled, the power light stays orange and the exhaust fan 
shuts off.
4. If you want to turn the projector on again, wait until the 
light stops flashing red. Then press the 
Power button.
5. If you will not be using the projector for an extended period 
of time, make sure the power light is orange, then turn off 
the main switch on the back of the projector. 
6. Replace the lens cover.
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen 
If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the 
No Signal 
message after turning on your computer or video source, try the 
following:
❏Make sure the lens cover is off.
❏Check to see if the main power switch at the back of the 
projector is turned on. 
❏Make sure the power light is green and not flashing. If the 
Ppower light is orange, press the 
Power button on the 
projector or the remote control. 
❏Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described on 
the Quick Setup sheet (or the User’s Guide for connecting a 
computer).
❏If blank mode is active, press the 
Blank button on the remote 
control to resume projection.
❏Select a different source (if more than one is connected to 
the projector) by pressing one of the 
Input buttons on the 
remote control (
S-Video, Video, A, B, D-RGB, or A-RGB) 
or the 
Source button on the control panel. 
Orange
Green
Power  OFF?
Please press                key again 
to power off. 
						

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11/02 EPSON PowerLite TW100 Projector - 7 ❏Make sure the input signal setting matches the connected 
source. Use the 
Video Signal, Input A, or Input B commands 
in the Advanced menu to select the signal format that 
matches the connected source. See the User’s Guide for more 
information.
❏Try turning off your video equipment or computer and 
restarting it.
❏If you’re using a laptop, you may need to set up your system 
to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen, 
as described below. 
If you’re using a PC laptop:
❏Press the function key that lets you display on an external 
monitor. It’s often labelled with an icon such as  , but 
it may also be labelled 
CRT/LCD. You may have to hold 
down the 
Fn key while pressing it. Check your laptop’s 
manual or online help for details. 
On most systems, the   key lets you toggle between the 
LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the 
same time. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up 
after pressing it. 
❏Depending on your computer’s video card, you might need 
to use the Display utility in the Control Panel to make sure 
that both the LCD screen and external monitor port are 
enabled. See your computer’s documentation or online help 
for details.
If you’re using a Macintosh laptop with OS 9.x or 
earlier:
1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then click 
Monitors and Sound.
2. Click the 
Arrange icon, and then drag one monitor icon on 
top of the other. 
Note: If the 
Arrange option isn’t available, you may need to select 
one of the Simulscan resolution settings. Click the 
Monitor icon and 
then select a Simulscan resolution from the ones in the Resolution 
box. (Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after making 
the selection.)
If you’re using a Macintosh laptop with OS X:
1. Select System Preferences from the Apple menu and click 
Displays.
2. Click 
Detect Displays.
3. To display the entire desktop on both your projector screen 
and LCD screen, click the 
Arrange tab. (If you don’t see this 
tab, make sure it is not hidden by another window on your 
screen.)
4. Click
 Mirror Displays in the lower corner of the screen. One 
of the monitor icons automatically moves on top of the 
othe
r.
Click here
Drag one monitor
icon on top of
the other
Click here
Click here 
						

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Switching Between Picture Sources
If the projector is connected to more than one video source, you 
can use the buttons on the control panel or remote control to 
switch between the different sources. 
On the projector’s control panel, press the 
Source button to 
display the currently selected source. Press it again quickly to 
switch. Continue pressing the button until the name of the 
source you want is displayed on the screen. 
.
On the remote control, press one of the Input buttons to select 
the desired source: 
After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment 
before the image appears.
Adjusting the Image
There are many ways to adjust the image once it is displayed, as 
described in the following sections.
Adjusting the Height of the Image
The projector should be as perpendicular to the screen as 
possible. If the image is too low, you can raise it by extending 
the projector’s front foot. 
1. Stand behind the projector. Press the foot release button and 
lift the front of the projector. This unlocks the foot.
2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the 
button to lock the foot in place.
3. If you need to straighten the image, rotate the round 
adjustable foot at the back of the projector.
If the image is no longer square after raising it, see page 9.
Press this buttonTo select the source connected to 
this port
S-Video S-Video
Video Composite video
A Input A component video 
B Input B component video or computer
D-RGB D-RGB DVI-I port (digital cable)
A-RGB A-RGB DVI port (analog cable)
Input 
buttons
Source 
button
Foot release button 
						

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The size of the projected image is determined mainly by the 
distance between the projector and the screen, but you can also 
use the zoom ring to enlarge or reduce the image:
Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image:
Note: You can also adjust the focus by displaying a test pattern, as 
described below.
Adjusting the Image Shape
If the projector is raised in the front or the back, like this:
the projected image may not be square or rectangular; it may 
have a “keystone” shape like one of the examples shown below.To correct this, hold down the 
Shift button on the projector’s 
control panel and press the top or bottom 
Keystone button 
until the corners of the image are square.
After correction, your image will be slightly smaller.
The keystone adjustment remains in the projector’s memory, so 
if you later change the position of the projector, you might need 
to adjust the keystone setting as well.
If the image becomes distorted or blurry after you make a 
keystone correction, try decreasing the 
Sharpness setting in the 
Video menu, as described in the User’s Guide.
Note: You can also correct keystone distortion by displaying a test 
pattern (as described in the next section) or through the projector’s 
Setting menu.
Displaying a Test Pattern
You can display a test pattern before or during projection to 
adjust the focus, correct keystone distortion, and select the best 
light and dark shades. Follow these steps:
1. Press the 
Pattern button on the remote control or the 
projector’s control panel. You see the Crosshatch pattern:
2. Adjust the focus ring until the 
Hs are sharp. If you need to 
correct any keystone distortion, hold down the 
Shift button 
on the projector’s control panel and press the top or bottom 
Keystone button, as described above. 
3. Press the 
Pattern button again to display the Grayscale 
pattern:
Use this pattern to adjust the dark and light shades. First 
select the Video menu and choose the 
Color Adjustment 
option. Then select either 
Color Temp or RGB. 
When you display the menu, the test pattern disappears. 
After you adjust the color, you need to exit the menu and 
display the test pattern again to see your changes take effect.
Zoom ring
Focus ring 
						

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10 - EPSON PowerLite TW100 Projector 11/02 Selecting the Color Mode
Select from five pre-set color modes to get the best color 
settings: 
❏
Dynamic—for projecting images with greater modulation 
and color intensity 
❏
Theater—good when projecting movies or images with dark 
scenes
❏
Natural—best for projecting images in their natural color
❏
PC—brightest color mode for projecting computer images
❏
sRGB—good for images that conform to the sRGB 
standard. If the connected video source has an sRGB mode, 
set both the projector and the video source to 
sRGB.
To change the color mode, press the 
Colortune button until the 
desired setting appears on the screen.
Note: You can also change the color mode through the Video menu. 
Selecting the Aspect Ratio
The aspect ratio is the ratio between an image’s length and its 
height. Standard images have an aspect ratio of 4 : 3 and HDTV 
images have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. If your video source is 
16 : 9, the projector displays it in its native ratio. If it is 4 : 3, you 
can choose the best mode for projecting it. 
Press the 
Aspect button on the control panel or the remote 
control to select one of the following aspect ratios. The current 
setting appears on the screen each time the ratio changes.The table below shows which aspect ratio modes are available 
for the different input sources.
Projector Remote control
Normal
Aspect ratio 
mode Description
Normal Normal mode maintains the aspect ratio of the 
image source and the images are projected onto a 
16
:9 screen area. When 4:3 images are being 
projected, black bands appear on the sides.
Squeeze Use this setting if the video source has a 16
:9 
output mode. If images in Squeeze mode are 
viewed on a 4
:3 TV screen, the images are 
compressed. But when Squeeze mode is selected 
on the projector, the images are projected correctly 
in their native wide-screen (16
:9) format.
When images output in 4
:3 format are projected 
using the projector’s Squeeze mode, they are 
elongated horizontally.
Zoom In Zoom mode, images output in 4
:3 format are 
cropped at the top and bottom by a set amount and 
then projected in a 16
:9 format.
Through If the input signal resolution is 1280 x 720 or less, 
the images are projected with the resolution 
unchanged. The size of the displayed images 
depends on the input resolution. 
Squeeze Through If the input signal resolution is 1280 x 720 or less, 
the input signal resolution is elongated horizontally 
and the images are projected at an aspect ratio of 
16
:9. The size of the displayed images will change 
depending on the input resolution. 
Input 
signal Normal Squeeze Zoom ThroughSqueeze 
Through
Video 
(SDTV)✓✓ ✓✓ ✓
Video 
(HDTV)✓✓
Computer 
(SVGA or 
lower)✓✓✓
Computer 
(XGA or 
higher)✓✓