Test Procedure IEC 62087 v2 (Base)

References

IEC 60107-1:1997,

IEC 61938:1996,

EN 50049-1

Scope

Covers: 

television sets, video recording equipment, Set Top 

Boxes (STBs), audio equipment and multi-function 

equipment for consumer use.

TV specifically included are: 

CRT, LCD, PDP or projection technologies.

TV Definition

Television Set (TV) - Appliance for the display and 

possible reception of television broadcast and similar 

services for terrestrial, cable, statellite and broadband 

network transmission of analogue and/or digital signals

Additional functions 

(Definition)

Additional functions

Functions that are not required for the basic operation 

of the device

Audio equipment 

(Definition)

Audio equipment

Stand-alone equipment or a system of separable or nonseparable components for one or

more audio functions

Conditional access module

(Definition)

Conditional access module

A plug-in module that enables reception of program 

material or a service that is protected

Gamma-corrected average picture 

level (APL’)

(Definition)

Gamma-corrected average picture level (APL’)

the average luma (Y′) level of the external video input 

signal applied to the television set.

APL′ is measured during the active scanning time 

integrated over a frame period; defined as a

percentage of the range between reference black and 

reference white level

Luma (Y’)

(Definition)

Luma (Y’)

A gamma-corrected video signal that represents 

brightness
Multi-function equipment

(Definition)

Multi-function equipment

Combination of equipment with two or more functions 

in one unit

Plug in module

(Definition)

Plug in module

A device that plugs into the television set and provides 

additional functionality

Point of development module

(Definition)

Point of development module

A conditional access module for digital cable signal 

reception

Radio receiver

(Definition)

Radio receiver

Appliance for the reception of sound broadcast and 

similar services for terrestrial, cable and

satellite transmissions of analogue or digital signals

Set top box (STB)

(Definition)

Set top box (STB)

Appliance which performs a function which is not 

included in the main receiver such as the

reception of digital signals or of satellite signals

Special functions

(Definition)

Special functions

Functions that are related to, but not required for, the 

basic operation of the device

Television (TV)

(Definition)

Television Set (TV)

Appliance for the display and possible reception of 

television broadcast and similar services

for terrestrial, cable, satellite and broadband network 

transmission of analogue and/or digital

signals

Video recording equipment

(Definition)

Video recording equipment

Appliance for the recording and reproduction of video 

and audio signals on a recording

medium, for example a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) 

or a Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)

player or recorder

Rear-Projection TV

(Definition)

Does not define: Rear-Projection TV

Direct-View TV

(Definition)

Does not define: Direct-View TV
TV Combination Unit

(Definition)

Combination of equipment with two or more functions 

in one unit: e.g. TV-VCR, TV-STB, TV-satellite reciever

Component Television Unit

(Definition)

Does not define: Component Television Unit

Analog

(Definition)

Does not define: Analog

Digital

(Definition)

Does not define: Digital

Native Vertical Resolution

Does not define: Native Vertical Resolution

Electronic Program Guide (EPG)

(Definition)

Does not define: Electronic Program Guide (EPG)

External Power Supply (EPS)

(Definition)

Does not define: External Power Supply (EPS)
Point of Deployment (POD) 

Module

(Definition)

A conditional access module for digital cable signal 

reception

Sleep Mode

(Definition)

Does not define: Sleep Mode

Standby passive

(Definition)

The appliance is connected to a power source, 

produces neither sound nor picture but can be

switched into another mode with the remote control 

unit or an internal signal

Standby active, low

(Definition)

and can additionally be switched into another mode 

with an external signal

Standby active, high

(Definition)

and is exchanging/receiving data with/from an external 

source

Download Acquisition Mode

(Definition)

Does not define: Download Acquisition Mode
Hospitality Television

(Definition)

Does not define: Hospitality Television

Luminance

(Definition)

Does not define: Luminance

On Mode

(Definition)

The appliance is connected to a power source and 

produces sound and picture. This mode is maintained 

for backward compatibility.

Off Mode

(Definition)

The appliance is connected to a power source, 

produces neither sound nor picture and cannot be 

switched into any other mode with the remote control 

unit, an external or internal signal

Disconnected

(Definition)

The appliance is disconnected from all external power 

sources

Aspect Ratio

(Definition)

Does not define: Aspect Ratio

Automatic Brightness Control

(Definition)

Does not define: Automatic Brightness Control

Computer Monitor

(Definition)

Does not define: Computer Monitor

Forced Menu

(Definition)

Does not define: Forced Menu
Integrated Occupancy Sensor

(Definition)

Does not define: Integrated Occupancy Sensor

Retail On Mode Power

(Definition)

Does not define: Retail On Mode Power

Screen Size

(Definition)

Does not define: Screen Size

Select Input Mode

(Definition)

Does not define: Select Input Mode

Television Monitor

(Definition)

Does not define: Television Monitor

TV Standby-passive mode

(Definition)

Does not define: TV Standby-passive mode

Viewable Screen Area

(Definition)

Does not define: Viewable Screen Area

Disconnected Disconnected: the appliance is disconnected from all 

external power sources

Off Mode

Off: The appliance is connected to a power source, 

produces neither sound nor picture and cannot be 

switched into any other mode with the remote control 

unit, an external or internal signal
Standby-Passive Mode

Standby-passive: the appliance is connected to a power 

source, produces neither sound nor picture but can be 

switched into another mode with the remote control 

unit or an internal signal

Standby-Active Mode 

(Low)/Download Acquisition Mode

Standby-active, low: and can additionally be switched 

into another mode with an external signal

Standby-Active Mode 

(High)/Download Acquisition 

Mode

Standby-active, high: and is exchanging/receiving data 

with/from an external source

on(play): the appliance is connected to a power source 

and produces sounds and picture. This mode is 

maintained for backward compatibility

on(average): The appliance is connected to a power 

source and produces sound and picture

Voltage and Frequency

Voltage shall not fluctuate by more than ±2%. The 

frequency fluctuation and the harmonic components of 

the supplied power shall not exceed ±2% and 5% 

respectively. 

On Mode
Ambient Temperature

The ambient temperature 15 deg C to 35 deg C, 

preferably 20 deg C. The ambient temperature shall be 

described in the report. 

For subclauses 11.6 and 11.7, the ambient temperature 

shall be 23 °C ± 5 °C.

Control Settings

The controls not specifically mentioned in this standard 

shall be in the position adjusted by the manufacturer 

for shipment to the end user. These controls shall 

remain in this state for the duration of the test. 

Input Signals

If input signals are not described in this standard, they 

nominal signals specified by the manufacturer shall be 

used. 
Uncertainty of Measurement

Power measurements shall be made with a wattmeter, 

"with averaging function should be high enough to 

achieve an accurate measurement"

Measurements of power of 0.5W or greater shall be 

made with an uncertainty of less than or equal to 2% at 

the 95% confidence level. Measurements of power less 

than 0.5W shall be made with an uncertainty of less 

than or equal to 0.01W at the 95% Confidence level. 

Instrument shall have a resolution of

-- 0.01W or better for power measurements of 10W or 

less

-- 0.1 W or better for power measurements of 10W up 

to 100W

1WS or better for power measurements of greater than 

100W

Warm up Period (Power 

Measurement)

For subclauses 11.6 and 11.7, the measurements shall 

be made after the television set has

been in the Off or Disconnected mode for a minimum 

of one hour immediately followed by a

minimum of one hour in the On mode and shall be 

completed before a maximum of three

hours in the On mode. The relevant video signal shall 

be displayed during the entire On mode

duration. For television sets that are known to stabilize 

within one hour, these durations may

be reduced if the resulting measurement can be shown 

to be within 2 % of the results that

would otherwise be achieved using the durations 

Power Down

if an appliance switches to a lower power consuming 

mode after a certain amount of time, then the power 

consumption before and after the switch shall be 

measured. 

Reporting

Results should be given in Watts. 
Measurement Certainty

For more information about the determination of 

uncertainty of measurement, refer to IEC 62301:2005, 

Annex D.

True Power Factor

Not Specified

Network Deactivation

Not Specified

Input Signal

Input Signal Shall be RF or baseband. 

If an RR input is available, this shall be used. 

RF Input Signal The RF input signal shall be at a level to provided a 

noise-free or error-free picture

Baseband Input Signal Baseband input signal level-- According to EN 50049-1

Video Test Signal Video test signal: Three vertical bar signal -- IEC 60107-

1: 1997

Audio Test Signal

Audio test signal should be sine-wave signals at a 

frequency of 1 kHz, or signals at the centre frequency 

of the transfer range (specified by the manufacturer) 

Load of Terminals

Loudspeaker Terminals shall be terminated with the 

minimum impedance as specified by the manufacturer

On (Play) Mode

On (play) Mode testing: 

is present from the previous version ,for measuring 

power consumption in on(average) mode is 

recommended. 
Standby Mode

Standby Mode Testing: 

"only those conditions apply which are relevant for the 

standby mode" 

Off Mode

Off Mode Testing: 

"only those conditions apply witch are relevant for the 

off mode" 

Automatic Brightness Control

Not Specified
Light Measurement

Not Specified

Hospitality TVs Not Specified

Measuring TV -VCR Combinations

TV: Standby-passive VCR: Standby-passive 

See Clauses 6 and 7

TV: On (play) VCR: Standby-passive 

See Clauses 6 and 7

TV: On (play) VCR: On 

See Clause 6. VCR in play mode reproducing the video 

and audio test signals as described in 6.4 and 6.5

TV: Standby-passive VCR: On 

See Clauses 6 and 7

TV: Standby-passive VCR: Standby-active, low 

See Clauses 6 and 7

TV: Off VCR: Off 

See Clauses 6 and 7
Measuring TV - Satellite Receiver 

Combinations

TV: Standby-passive VCR: Standby-passive 

See Clauses 6 and 8.2.2

TV: On (play) VCR: Standby-passive 

See Clauses 6 and 8.2.2

TV: On (play) VCR: On 

See Clauses 6 and 8.2.2, the television set reproducing 

the video and audio signals from the satellite receiver

TV: Standby-active, low VCR: Standby-active, low See 

Clauses 6 and 8.2.2

TV: Off VCR: Off 

See Clauses 6 and 8.2.2

Video Signals

Static, dynamic broadcast-content, or Internet-content 

video signals

Input Terminal

Audio and video test signals applied to one set of input 

terminals, and that set of input terminals shall be 

selected as the source for sound and picture generation 

by the television set

Analogue Terrestrial Input Signal

Input signal level set at -39 dB (mW) when terminated 

with a 75 Ω resistor or at a level to provide a 

perceptually noise free or error free picture

Cable Television Input Terminal

input signal level set at –49 dB(mW) when terminated 

with a 75 Ω resistor or at a level to

provide a perceptually noise free or error free picture.

Digital Terrestial Input Signal

input signal level set at –49 dB(mW) with a termination 

of 75 Ω resistor or at a level to provide a perceptually 

noise free or error free picture.

Satellite Input Signal

input signal level shall be set at –49 dB(mW) with a 

termination of 75 Ω resistor or at a level to provide a 

perceptually noise free or error free picture.

Other Input Signals

Signals provided to other inputs of the television set 

shall conform to the specifications for

those inputs.

Audio Test Signal

Sine-wave signals at a frequency of 1 kHz, or if 1 kHz 

cannot be used, signals at the centre frequency of the 

transfer range, as specified by the manufacturer. For 

digital inputs the level of the signal shall be 18 dB below 

full scale. For analogue inputs the signal shall be 20 dB 

below reference level or greater with a suggested signal 

level of 500 mV rms.

Ambient Temperature 11.6/11.7: 23 °C ± 5 °C
Stabilization

11.6/11.7 - after the television set has

been in the Off or Disconnected mode for a minimum 

of one hour immediately followed by a minimum of one 

hour in the On mode and shall be completed before a 

maximum of three hours in the On mode. The relevant 

video signal shall be displayed during the entire On 

mode duration. For television sets that are known to 

stabilize within one hour, these durations may be 

reduced if the resulting measurement can be shown to 

be within 2 % of the results that would otherwise be 

achieved using the durations described herein

Satellite Feature

If the television set includes a satellite dish LNB power 

supply, it shall be turned off, if possible, during the 

measurement process.

Plug-in Module

No plug-in module, such as a conditional access module 

or a point of deployment module, shall be connected to 

the television set during the measurement, unless the 

television set is shipped to the end customer already 

connected to an included plug-in module.

Additional Functions

Additional functions shall be turned off during the 

measurement process in the cases that those functions 

can be turned on and off by the end user.

Special Functions Shall be in the position adjusted by the

manufacturer for shipment to the end user

Power Saving Functions (ABC)

ABC should made inactive, if that is not possible 

measure at a ambient light level greater than 300 lux

Video Aspect Ratio

Full Screen

The television set shall be set in a mode such that the 

active area of the video input signal

fills the entire screen.

Video Format

High definition frame rate should be used (60 Hz)

NOTE In the US and Japan a 60 Hz frame rate is used; in 

Europe and Australia a 50 Hz frame rate is used.
Sound Level Sound output should be audible

Black Level Video Signal Active picture should be black (0%) -- IEC 60107-1997

White Level Video Signal Active picture should be white (100%) -- IEC 60107-

1997

Full Field Color Bar Video Signal

60 Hz -- (75/0/75/0) color bar signal -- IEC 60107-1:1997

Three Bar Video Signal Three bars of white (100%) over a black (0%) 

background -- defined IEC 60107-1:1997

Internet-Content Video Signal

The average power consumption over ten consecutive 

minutes while the IEC images displayed at a rate of six 

seconds per image.
CEA 2037 March 2010 ENERGY STAR 4.1/5.1

IEC 62301, Ed. 1.0 (Normative), 

IEC 62087 Ed. 2.0 (Normative), 

ENERGY STAR 3.0 (Informative)

Draft IEC 62301, Ed. 2.0, 

IEC 62087 Ed. 2.0,

CEA 2037

"This standard defines a method for measuring 

television average power consumption" 

Covers (product that are eligible for ENERGY STAR 

qualification): 

TV, TV Combinations Units or Component Television 

Units marketed to consumers

A commercially available electronic product designed 

primarily for the display and reception of audiovisual 

signals from terrestrial, cable, satellite, Internet 

Protocol TV (IPTV), or other transmission of analog 

and/or digital signals, consisting of a tuner/receiver and 

a display

encased in a single housing. The product usually relies 

upon a cathoderay tube (CRT), liquid crystal display 

(LCD), plasma display, or other display device.

A commercially available electronic product designed 

primarily for the reception and

display of audiovisual signals received from terrestrial, 

cable, satellite, Internet Protocol TV (IPTV), or other 

digital or analog sources. A TV consists of a 

tuner/receiver and a display encased in a single 

enclosure. The product usually relies upon a cathoderay tube (CRT), liquid crystal display (LCD), plasma 

display, or other display technology.

Televisions with computer capability (e.g., computer 

input port) may qualify for the ENERGY STAR under this 

specification as long as they are marketed and sold to 

consumers primarily as televisions.

Does not define: Additional functions Does not define: Additional functions

Does not define: Audio Equipment Does not define: Audio Equipment

Does not define: Condition alaccess module Point of Deployment (POD) Module: A conditional 

access module for digital cable signal reception. 

Does not define: Gamma-corrected average picture 

level (APL’)

Does not define: Gamma-corrected average picture 

level (APL’)

Does not define: Luma (Y’) Does not define: Luma (Y’)

Definitions 

Scope 

References
Does not define: Multi-function equipment Does not define: Multi-function equipment

Does not define: Plug in module Does not define: Plug in module

Does not define: Point of development module Does not define: Point of development module

Does not define: Radio receiver Does not define: Radio receiver

Does not define: Set top box (STB) Does not define: Set top box (STB)

Does not define: Special functions Does not define: Special functions

Television (TV)

A commercially available electronic product designed 

primarily for the display and reception of audiovisual 

signals from terrestrial, cable, satellite, Internet 

Protocol TV (IPTV), or other transmission of analog 

and/or digital signals, consisting of a tuner/receiver and 

a display encased in a single housing. The product 

usually relies upon a cathoderay tube (CRT), liquid 

crystal display (LCD), plasma display, or other display 

device.

Television (TV)

A commercially available electronic product designed 

primarily for the reception and display of audiovisual 

signals received from terrestrial, cable, satellite, 

Internet Protocol TV (IPTV), or other digital or analog 

sources. A TV consists of a tuner/receiver and a display 

encased in a single enclosure. The product usually relies 

upon a cathode-ray tube (CRT), liquid crystal display 

(LCD), plasma display, or other display technology.

Televisions with computer capability (e.g., computer 

input port) may qualify for the ENERGY STAR under this 

specification as long as they are marketed and sold to 

consumers primarily as televisions.

Does not define: Video recording equipment Does not define: Video recording equipment

Does not define: Rear-Projection TV Rear-Projection TV

A type of TV whose display device is a projector that 

focuses images onto a screen located inside the TV 

enclosure.

Does not define: Direct-View TV Direct-View TV
Does not define: TV Combination Unit TV Combination Unit

A television system in which the TV and an additional 

device(s) (e.g., DVD player, Blu-ray Disc player, Hard 

Disk Drive [HDD], VCR, etc.) are combined into a single 

unit and which meets all of the following criteria: the 

additional device(s) is included in the television casing; 

it is not possible to measure the power requirements of 

the two (or more) components separately without 

removal of the television casing; and the system is 

connected to the wall outlet through a single power 

cable.

Does not define: Component Television Unit Component Television Unit

A television system composed of two or more separate 

components (e.g., display device and tuner) marketed 

and sold as a television under one model or system 

designation. The system may have more than one 

power cord. The total power consumption of all 

components in the system is considered for purposes 

of ENERGY STAR qualification.

Does not define: Analog Analog

A television product which has an NTSC, PAL, or SECAM 

tuner, and may have analog video inputs (e.g., 

composite video, component video, S-video, RGB).

Does not define: Digital Digital

A television product which has at least one digital tuner 

or at least one digital video input (e.g., HDMI). Products 

with an analog tuner and both analog and digital inputs 

shall be considered digital products under this 

specification.

Does not define: Native Vertical Resolution Native Vertical Resolution

The physical pixel count for the vertical axis of the 

television. For example, a television with a screen 

resolution of 1920 x 1080 would have a native vertical 

resolution of 1080.

Does not define: Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Electronic Program Guide (EPG)

An interactive, onscreen menu of TV program 

information (e.g., time, date, description of TV 

programs, etc.) downloaded from an external source.

Does not define: External Power Supply (EPS) External Power Supply (EPS)

A component contained in a separate physical 

enclosure external to the television casing and designed 

to convert line voltage AC input from the mains to one 

or more lower voltage DC outputs for the purpose of 

powering the television. An external power supply must 

connect to the television via a removable or hard-wired 

male/female electrical connection, cable, cord or other 

wiring.
Does not define: Point of Deployment (POD) Module Point of Deployment (POD) Module

A conditional access module for digital cable signal 

reception.

Sleep Mode

The lowest power consumption state which cannot be 

switched off (influenced) by the user and that

may persist for an indefinite time when the appliance is 

connected to the main electricity supply and used in 

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. For 

purposes of this specification, Sleep Mode is defined as 

the time when the product is connected to a power 

source, produces neither sound nor picture, neither 

transmits nor receives program information and/or 

data (excluding data transmitted to change the unit’s 

condition from Sleep Mode to On Mode), and is waiting 

to be switched to On Mode by a direct or indirect signal 

from the consumer, e.g., with the remote control.

Sleep Mode

The mode, also sometimes referred to commonly as 

“Standby,” where the product is connected to a mains 

power source, is not providing a principal function, and 

offers one or more of the following user oriented or 

protective functions which may persist for an indefinite 

time:

1. To facilitate the activation of other modes (including 

activation or deactivation of On mode) by remote 

switch (including remote control), internal sensor, 

timer.

2. Continuous function: information or status displays 

including clocks.

3. Continuous function: sensor-based functions.

For purposes of this specification, Sleep Mode is 

defined as the time when the product is connected

to a power source, produces neither sound nor picture, 

neither transmits nor receives program information 

and/or data (excluding data transmitted to change the 

unit’s condition from Sleep Mode to On Mode), and is 

waiting to be switched to On Mode by a direct or 

indirect signal from the consumer, e.g., with the remote 

control.

Does not define: Standby Passive Does not define: Standby Passive

Does not define: Standby Active, Low Does not define: Standby Active, Low

Does not define: Standby Active, High Does not define: Standby Active, High

Does not define: Download Acquisition Mode Download Acquisition Mode

Where the product is connected to a mains power 

source, is not producing a sound or a picture, and is 

actively downloading channel listing information 

according to a defined schedule for use by the 

electronic programming guide, monitoring for 

emergency messaging/communications and/or 

otherwise communicating through a network protocol. 

The power use in this mode is typically greater than the 

power requirement in Sleep and less than that in On 

Mode.
Does not define: Hospitality Television Hospitality Television

A television with a control port for bi-directional 

communication (DB-9, RJ11, RJ12, RJ45, coaxial cable, or 

HDMI-CEC) AND activated hospitality protocol software 

(SmartPort, MPI, MTI, Serial Protocol, or similar control) 

for the purpose of direct access to Video-On-Demand 

(VOD) systems or a digital media player designed for 

hospitality-specific applications.

Does not define: Luminance Luminance

The photometric measure of the luminous intensity per 

unit area of light traveling in a given direction. 

Luminance describes the amount of light that passes 

through or is emitted from a particular area, and falls 

within a given solid angle. The standard unit for 

luminance is candela per square meter (cd/m2).

The product is connected to a power source and 

produces sound and a picture.

On Mode

Where the product is connected to a mains power 

source, has been activated and is providing one or 

more of its principal functions. The common terms 

“active”, “in-use” and “normal operation” also describe 

this mode. The power requirement in this mode is 

typically greater than the power requirement in Sleep 

and Download Acquisition Modes.

Does not define: Off Mode Off Mode

Where the product is connected to a mains power 

source and is not providing any On Mode or Sleep 

Mode functions, and where the mode may persist for 

an indefinite time. An indicator that only shows the 

user that the product is in the Off position is included 

within the classification of an Off Mode.

The product is disconnected from all external power 

sources.

Does not define

Does not define: Aspect Ratio Does not define: Aspect Ratio

Does not define: Automatic Brightness Control Does not define: Automatic Brightness Control

Does not define: Computer Monitor Does not define: Computer Monitor

Does not define: Forced Menu Does not define: Forced Menu
Does not define: Integrated Occupancy Sensor Does not define: Integrated Occupancy Sensor

Does not define: Retail On Mode Power Does not define: Retail On Mode Power

Does not define: Screen Size Does not define: Screen Size

Does not define: Select Input Mode Does not define: Select Input Mode

Does not define: Television Monitor Does not define: Television Monitor

Does not define: TV Standby-passive mode Does not define: TV Standby-passive mode

Does not define: Viewable Screen Area Does not define: Viewable Screen Area

Disconnected: The product is disconnected from all 

external power sources.

Does Not: Define Disconnected

Does Not Define: Off Mode Off mode: Where the product is connected to a mains 

power source and is not providing any On Mode or 

Sleep Mode functions, and where the mode may 

persist for an indefinite time. An indicator that only 

shows the user that the product is in the Off position is 

included within the classification of

an Off Mode.

Modes
Sleep Mode: The mode, also sometimes referred to 

commonly as "Standby," where the product is 

connected to a mains power source, is not providing a 

principal function, and offers one of more of the 

following user oriented or protective functions which 

may persist for an indefinite time: 

1. to facilitate the activation of other modes (including 

activation or deactivation of On mode)

2. continuous function: information of status displays 

including clocks

3. Continuous function: sensor-based functions. 

For the purpose of this specification, Sleep Mode is 

defined as the time when the product is connected to a 

power source, produces neither sound nor picture, 

neither transmits nor receives program information 

and/or data (excluding data transmitted to change the 

unit’s condition from Standby to On Mode), and is 

waiting to be switched to On Mode by a direct or 

indirect signal from the consumer, e.g., with the remote 

control.

TV should be tested at the input voltage and frequency 

of the country or region which the power 

measurement is reported. 

Supply Voltage specifically mentioned for each Country. 

America 115V AC (±1%), 60Hz (±1%)

THD: <2% (or <5% for products which are rated for > 

1.5 kW max power)

Test conditions 

Sleep: The lowest power consumption state which 

cannot be switched off (influenced) by the user and 

that may persist for an indefinite time when the 

appliance is connected to the main electricity supply 

and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s 

instructions. For purposes of this specification, Standby 

is defined as the time when the product is connected to 

a power source, produces neither sound nor picture, 

neither transmits nor receives program information 

and/or data (excluding data transmitted to change the 

unit’s condition from Standby to On Mode), and is 

waiting to be switched to On Mode by a direct or 

indirect signal from the consumer, e.g., with the remote 

control.

On Mode Power: The product is connected to a power 

source and produces sound and a picture. 

On Mode: Where the product is connect4ed to a mains 

power source, has been activated, and is providing one 

or more of its principal functions. The common terms 

"active," "in use," and "normal operation" also describe 

this mode. The power requirement in this mode is 

typically greater than the power requirement in Sleep 

and Download Acquisition Mode. 

Download Acquisition Mode: Where the product is 

connected to the mains power source, is not producing 

sound or a picture, and is actively downloading channel 

listing information according to a defined schedule for 

use by the electronic programming guide, monitoring 

for emergency messaging/communications and/or 

otherwise communicating through a network protocol. 

The power use in this mode is typically grater than the 

power requirement in TV standby-passive mode and 
On Mode measurements shall be performed under the 

conditions described in IEC 62087 Ed. 2.0,

sub clause 5.1, “General measuring conditions”, 

5.1 General measuring conditions

5.1.2 Environmental conditions

Ambient temperature 15 °C to 35 °C, preferably 20 °C, 

unless otherwise specified in this

standard.

and sub clause 11.4, “General measurement

procedure for On (average) mode” 

11.4 General measurement procedure for On (average) 

mode

11.4.1 Environmental conditions

For subclauses 11.6 and 11.7, the ambient temperature 

shall be 23 °C ± 5 °C.

Ambient temperature: 23 deg C ± 5 deg C. 

Relative Humidity 10-80%

The device under test shall be set as originally shipped 

in manufacturer default settings. For devices where 

initial installation requires choice of setting profiles 

(e.g., ENERGY STAR “Forced

Menu” mode, see ENERGY STAR 3.0, section 4.E.2.d), 

the device shall be set to “Home” or standard mode.

If the device under test has a CableCARDTM feature, 

tests shall be conducted with the CableCARD module 

slot unpopulated.

In measuring the On Mode power consumption of TVs, 

EPA is interested in measuring the power consumption 

of products as they are shipped from the factory. TV 

models that do not make use of a forced menu at initial 

start up, and are shipped in a “retail” or equivalent 

mode, must be tested in that “retail” mode for ENERGY 

STAR qualification. Picture level adjustments that need 

to be made prior to testing On Mode power 

consumption should be made per section 11.4.8, 

“Picture level adjustments,” if applicable. Section 11.4.8 

reads: “The contrast and brightness of the television set 

and the backlight level, if it exists, shall be set as 

originally adjusted by the manufacturer to the end 

user. In the case that a setting mode must be chosen on 

initial activation, the “standard mode” or equivalent 

shall be chosen. In the case that no “standard mode” or 

equivalent exists, the first mode listed in the on-screen 

menus shall be selected. The mode used during the test 

shall be described in the report. “Standard mode” is 

defined as “recommended by the manufacturer for 

normal home use.””

For products shipped with a forced menu where the 

customer must select upon initial startup the mode in 

Not Specified Follow guidance provided in Section 4.3 of CEA-2037
Measurements shall be made with an instrument with: 

An available current crest factor of 3 or more at its 

rated range value, and lower bound on the

current range of 10mA or less.

• The power measurement instrument shall have a 

resolution of 0.01 W or better for power

measurements of 10 W or less; 0.1 W or better for 

power measurements of greater than 10

W up to 100 W; and 1 W or better for power 

measurements of greater than 100 W.

In addition, the test instrument should have these 

following attributes:

• Frequency response of at least 3 kHz

• Calibration with a standard that is traceable to the 

U.S. National Institute of Standards and

Technology (NIST) or calibration to a traceable national 

standard.

• Capable of integrating energy over any user selected 

time interval with an energy resolution

of less than or equal to 0.1 mWh and integrating time 

displayed with a resolution of 1 second

or less.

Measurements of power of 0.5 W or greater shall be 

made with an uncertainty of less than or equal to 2% at 

the 95% confidence level. Measurements of power of 

less than 0.5 W shall be made with an uncertainty of 

less than or equal to 0.01 W at the 95% confidence 

level.

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Not Specified The test results must be reported to EPA
Measurements of power of 0.5 W or greater shall be 

made with an uncertainty of less than or equal to 2% at 

the 95% confidence level. Measurements of power of 

less than 0.5 W shall be made with an uncertainty of 

less than or equal to 0.01 W at the 95% confidence 

level.

Note: For more information about the determination of 

uncertainty of measurement, refer to IEC 62301:2005, 

Annex D.

All power figures shall be reported in watts and 

rounded to the second decimal place. For loads greater 

than or equal to 10 W, three significant figures shall be 

reported.

Measurements of power of 0.5 W or greater shall be 

made with an uncertainty of less than or equal to 2% at 

the 95% confidence level. Measurements of power of 

less than 0.5 W shall be made with an uncertainty of 

less than or equal to 0.01 W at the 95% confidence 

level.

All power figures shall be reported in watts and 

rounded to the second decimal place. For loads greater 

than or equal to 10 W, three significant figures shall be 

reported.

On mode and power factor test method shall be IEC 

62087:2008(E), Edition 2.0

use sub-clause 5.1, sub-clause 11.4, and sub-clause 11.6

Due to increased awareness of the importance of 

power quality on the part of EPA and electric utilities, 

manufacturers shall indicate the true power factor of 

their sets during On Mode measurement.

Not Specified Products with network capability should have network 

deactivated during sleep mode and on mode 

measurements

Video Inputs shall be within a ±2% of reference backs 

and white levels. If the device has HDMI, this shall be 

used. 

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Testing [excluding On(average) mode]
Sleep mode testing shall be IEC 62301:2005, Edition 1.0 Sleep mode testing shall be draft IEC 62301, Ed 2.0: 

All sleep mode shall be made with the TVs 

factory/default settings. POD modules shouldn't be 

installed during testing. If multiple sleep modes are 

present, the highest sleep mode consumption shall be 

measured

Manufacturers must make additional measurements, in 

addition to the Sleep Mode power consumption of the 

product at factory default settings, to report the 

highest observed power consumption of the product in 

Sleep Mode if multiple Sleep Modes are present.

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ABC: 

for TVs without ABC on by default: 

Pon_mode = Po_broadcast

for those with ABC enabled: 

device shall initially be tested in a room with a minimum 

ambient light level of 300 lux at the sensor to obtain the 

‘Po_broadcast’ measurement. A second measurement 

shall subsequently be taken with the device tested in a 

room with an ambient light level of 0 lux entering the 

sensor to obtain ‘Po_broadcast’ measurement. On 

Mode power consumption (Pon_mode) shall be 

reported as

Pon_mode = ( (Po_broadcast @ 300 Lux) * 0.55 ) + ( 

(Po_broadcast @ 0 Lux) * 0.45 )

All Sleep Mode measurements shall be conducted and 

reported to EPA with the TV settings in factory default 

conditions. POD modules, if available, should not be 

installed during testing.
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Same as IEC 62087 Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037

HDMI should be used if available Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037

Same as IEC 62087 Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037

Same as IEC 62087 Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037

Same as IEC 62087 Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037

Same as IEC 62087 Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037

Same as IEC 62087 Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037

Same as IEC 62087 Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037

Same as IEC 62087 Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037

Testing On(average) mode
Same as IEC 62087 Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037

Same as IEC 62087 Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037

Same as IEC 62087 Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037

Same as IEC 62087 Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037

Same as IEC 62087 Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037

For televisions that include an automatic brightness 

control feature that is enabled by default, the device 

shall initially be tested in a room with a minimum 

ambient light level of 300 lux at the sensor to obtain the 

‘Po_broadcast’ measurement. A second measurement 

shall subsequently be taken with the device tested in a 

room with an ambient light level of 0 lux entering the 

sensor to obtain ‘Po_broadcast’ measurement.

Same as CEA 2037

Same as IEC 62087 Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037

Same as IEC 62087 Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037
Same as IEC 62087 Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037

Same as IEC 62087, within ± 2% of reference black and 

white levels

Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037

Same as IEC 62087, within ± 2% of reference black and 

white levels

Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037

Same as IEC 62087 Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037

Same as IEC 62087, within ± 2% of reference black and 

white levels

Same as IEC 62087 v2 and CEA 2037

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Testing On(average) mode using static video signals

Testing On(average) mode using Internet-Content Video Signal
CEC July 2010 BS EN 62087

IEC 62087 v2 Same as IEC 62087

Televisions with a screen area not greater than 1,400 

square inches, and consumer audio and video 

equipment, which are compact audio products, digital 

versatile disc players, and digital versatile disc 

recorders.

Same as IEC 62087

an analog or digital device designed primarily for the 

display and reception of a terrestrial, satellite, cable, 

Internet Protocol TV (IPTV),

or other broadcast or recorded transmission of analog 

or digital video and audio signals. TVs include 

combination TVs, television monitors, component TVs, 

and any unit that is marketed to the consumer as a TV. 

“Television (TV)” does not

include computer monitors.

Does not define: Additional functions

Does not define: Audio Equipment

Does not define: Conditional access module

Does not define: Gamma-corrected average picture 

level (APL’)

Does not define: Luma (Y’)

Same as IEC 62087
Does not define: Multi-function equipment

Does not define: Plug in module

Does not define: Point of development module

Does not define: Radio receiver

Does not define: Set top box (STB)

Does not define: Special functions

Television (TV)

An analog or digital device designed primarily for the 

display and reception of a terrestrial, satellite, cable, 

Internet Protocol TV (IPTV), or other broadcast or 

recorded transmission of analog or digital video and 

audio signals. TVs include combination TVs, television 

monitors, component TVs, and any unit that is 

marketed to the consumer as a TV. “Television (TV)” 

does not include computer monitors.

Does not define: Video recording equipment

Does not define: Rear-Projection TV

Does not define: Direct-View TV
Combination TV

A system in which a television or television monitor and 

an additional device or devices (including but not 

limited to a DVD player or VCR) are combined into a 

single unit in which the additional devices are included 

in the television casing.

Component TV

A television composed of two or more separate

components (e.g., separate display device and tuner) 

marketed and sold as a

television under one model or system designation. The 

system may have more

than one power cord.

Does not define: Analog

Does not define: Digital

Native Vertical Resolution

The physical pixel count for the vertical axis of

the television. For example a television with a screen 

resolution of 1920 x 1080 would have a native vertical 

resolution of 1080.

Does not define: Electronic Program Guide (EPG)

Does not define: External Power Supply (EPS)
Does not define: Point of Deployment (POD) Module

Does not define: Sleep Mode

Download Acquisition Mode

The product is connected to a power source, produces 

neither sound nor a picture, and is

downloading channel listing information according to a 

defined schedule for use by the electronic 

programming guide, monitoring for emergency

messaging/communications or otherwise 

communicating through a network protocol. The power 

use in this mode is typically greater than the power 

requirement in TV standby-passive mode and less than 

the power requirement in on mode.
Does not define: Hospitality Television

Does not define: Luminance

On Mode

The product is connected to a power source and 

produces sound and a picture. The power requirement 

in this mode is typically greater than the power 

requirement in standby-passive and download 

acquisition modes.

Does not define: Off Mode

Does not define: Disconnected

Aspect Ratio

The ratio of width to height of the viewable screen 

area. Common examples include 4:3 and 16:9.

Automatic Brightness Control

An integrated control system that automatically adjusts 

the brightness of a television based upon ambient 

lighting conditions.

Computer Monitor

An analog or digital device designed primarily for the 

display of computer generated signals and that is not 

marketed for use as a television.

Forced Menu

A menu which requires the selection of a display mode 

by a user upon their first use after the manufacture of 

the television.
Integrated Occupancy Sensor

A feature built into a television capable of sensing 

presence and entering TV standby-passive mode or 

standby-active mode to save energy in an empty room.

Retail On Mode Power

The measurement of on mode power in the most

consumptive mode available in a forced menu.

Screen Size

The diagonal length from one corner to the corner 

furthest away of the viewable screen area of a 

television, measured in inches.

Select Input Mode

The input port(s) selected which the television is

using as a source to produce a visible or audible output. 

These modes are required for televisions with multiple 

possible inputs including but not limited to coaxial, 

composite, S-Video, HDMI, and component connectors.

Television Monitor

A TV that does not have an internal tuner/receiver or 

playback device.

TV Standby-passive mode

The television is connected to a power source, 

produces neither sound nor picture but can be 

switched into another mode with the remote control 

unit or via an internal signal.

Viewable Screen Area

The continuous total area of a television in square

inches which displays a digital or analog video signal 

and is viewable to a

consumer.

Does Not: Define Disconnected

Does Not Define: Off Mode

Same as IEC 62087
Same as IEC 62301v1

The television is connected to a power source, 

produces neither sound nor picture but can be 

switched into another mode with the remote control 

unit or via an internal signal.

“On mode” means the product is connected to a power 

source and produces

sound and a picture. The power requirement in this 

mode is typically greater than

the power requirement in standby-passive and 

download acquisition modes.

Same as IEC 62087

Download acquisition mode (DAM) or standby-active 

mode: means the product is connected to a power 

source produces neither sound nor picture, and is 

downloading channel listing information according to a 

defined schedule for use by the electronic 

programming guide, monitoring for emergency 

messaging/communications or otherwise 

communicating through a network protocol. The 

power use in this mode is typically grater than the 

Same as IEC 62087
Same as IEC 62087

A television shall be tested as manufactured without 

any modifications to screen settings with the exception 

of televisions manufactured with a forced menu. 

Televisions manufactured with a

forced menu shall be adjusted and tested under the 

following conditions, 1 or 2, as applicable to the unit 

being tested.

1) The on mode measurement of a television with a 

forced menu shall be tested in the “home” mode or the 

manufacturer’s recommended mode for home use. In 

addition, the on mode of a television shall be measured 

in the most energy consumptive mode available in the 

forced menu.

2) If neither a “home” mode nor a manufacturer’s 

recommended mode for home use are available, the 

television shall be tested in the most consumptive 

mode available in the forced menu to measure the on 

mode power.

Not Specified
The power factor of the television shall be measured 

during the on mode test and the reported value shall be 

the average of power factor measurements taken at 

one minute intervals simultaneous to IEC 

62087:2008(E), Edition 2.0 section 11.6.1 on mode 

wattage

measurements. The measurement of power factor 

must be accurate to a hundredth of a percent.

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Data reporting sheets in table X
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Inputs including but not limited to

coaxial, composite, S-Video, HDMI, and component 

connectors

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Same as IEC 62087
standby testing shall be IEC 62301:2005, Edition 1.0

Not Specified

ABC: 

for TVs with ABC: 

Pa1_broadcast = 0.55 * Po_broadcast + 0.45 * 

Pabc_broadcast

Where:

Po_broadcast = on mode power test with 300 lux 

entering the light

sensor

Pabc_broadcast = on mode power test with 0 lux 

entering the light

sensor.
Light Measurement: 

All luminance testing shall be performed in dark room 

conditions. The display screen illuminance 

measurement (E) in TV standby passive mode must be 

less than or equal to 1.0 lux. Measurements should be 

taken perpendicular to the center of the display screen 

using a Light Measuring Device (LMD). Measurements 

shall be made using a reliable, accurate and 

reproducible measurement procedure, which takes 

into account the generally recognized state of the art 

measurement methods. Measurements shall also be 

made with the Automatic Brightness Control function, if 

such a function exists, disabled. If the Automatic 

Brightness Control function exists and cannot be 

disabled, then measurements shall be performed with 

light entering directly into the ambient light sensor at a 

level between 300 lux and 400 lux.

1. Ensure the television is set to the Home mode, or the 

default mode as shipped.

2. Immediately following the on mode power testing 

using the dynamic broadcast–content video signal as 

outlined in Section 1604(V)(3) display the three bar 

video signal provided in IEC 62087 Edition 2.0, Section 

11.5.5, which displays three bars of white (100%) over a 

black (0%) background.

3. After the three bar video signal has been displayed Not Specified

Same as IEC 62087 v2
Same as IEC 62087 v2

Televisions shall be tested using section 11.6.1: “On 

mode (average) testing with dynamic broadcastcontent video signal.”

Same as IEC 62087 v2

Same as IEC 62087 v2

Same as IEC 62087 v2

Same as IEC 62087 v2

Same as IEC 62087 v2

Same as IEC 62087 v2

Same as IEC 62087 v2

Same as IEC 62087 v2
Same as IEC 62087 v2

Same as IEC 62087 v2

Same as IEC 62087 v2

Same as IEC 62087 v2

Same as IEC 62087 v2

If the Automatic Brightness Control function exists and 

cannot be disabled, then measurements shall be 

performed with light entering directly into the

ambient light sensor at a level between 300 lux and 400 

lux.

The on mode power consumption for televisions with 

and without forced menus, and incorporating 

automatic brightness controls, shall be calculated as 

follows:

Pa1_broadcast = 0.55 * Po_broadcast + 0.45 * 

Pabc_broadcast

Where:

Po_broadcast = on mode power test with 300 lux 

entering the light sensor

Pabc_broadcast = on mode power test with 0 lux 

entering the light sensor.

Same as IEC 62087 v2

Same as IEC 62087 v2
Same as IEC 62087 v2

Same as IEC 62087 v2

Same as IEC 62087 v2

Same as IEC 62087 v2

Same as IEC 62087 v2

Not Specified
EN 62087

Same as IEC 62087

Same as IEC 62087

Same as IEC 62087




Same as IEC 62087
Same as IEC 62087


Same as IEC 62087