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Set-Top Boxes

Set-top Boxes "In May 2004, the International Energy Agency held an International Workshop on Saving Energy in Set-Top Boxes, where government representatives from around the world declared set-top box power consumption as an "Energy Emergency". Global interim target limits of 8 W active and 1 W standby for low-end boxes were agreed upon. In addition, the remote control will be required to easily switch the box from active to standby.

PROGRAM link Country MAX Standby
CEC US (California only) For Digital Television Adapters, Effective Jan 1, 2007
1 W in STB standby passive mode, 8 W STB on mode.
Energy Star US + Int'l Partners SUSPENDED. Currently under review .
EU Code of Conduct Europe Please see the European Code of Conduct page for current requirements.
EU Eco-Label European Union, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland Televisions w/IRD: 9 W
GEEA Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland

Set Top Box/ IRD:
Standby Passive: 1 W
Analog Satellite Receiver: 1 W

Energy Saving Korea

External Power Supply -No load: 0.8 W
Battery Charger - No load: 0.8 W

Note: Please refer to individual program specifications for latest standby requirements.

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