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Television Sets Test Procedure 

Supplemental Notice of 

Proposed Rulemaking Public 

Meeting

April 4, 2013

Jeremy Dommu

Project Manager

Appliance Standards

Building Technologies Program

Docket Number: EERE-2010-BT-TP-0026

Email: Televisions-2010-TP-0026@ee.doe.gov 
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Welcome

• Introductions

• Role of the Facilitator

• Ground Rules (norms)

– Speak one at a time.

– Say your name for the record – there will be a complete transcript of 

this meeting.

– Be concise – share the ‘air-time’.

– Keep the focus here – cell phones on silent; limit side bar 

conversations.

– Webinar participants turn phone on mute; “raise your hand” to be 

recognized to speak.

• Housekeeping Items

• Agenda Review

• Opening Remarks
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Agenda

9:00 – 9:30 am

9:30 – 9:45 am

9:45 – 10:00 am

10:00 – 11:00 am

11:00 – 11:15 am

11:15 – 11:45 am

11:45 – 12:30 pm

12:30 – 1:30 pm

1:30 – 2:00 pm

2:00 – 2:15 pm

2:15 – 3:00 pm

Welcome, Introductions, opening statements

Rulemaking History & Timeline

Summary of SNOPR

On Mode w/ ABC Enabled Test Set-up

Break

Illuminance Values

Definitions

Lunch

Test Conditions

Accuracy of Measurement Equipment

Standby Mode
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Agenda

3:00 – 3:15 pm

3:15 – 3:45 pm

3:45 – 4:00 pm

Break

Energy Efficiency Metrics and Ratings

Next Steps and Closing Remarks
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Listening Via Webcast

• The Department is broadcasting this meeting live over the 

Internet. 

• DOE is providing the webcast to accommodate stakeholders 

that are unable to attend the public meeting in person.

• The web broadcast allows stakeholders to listen in and view the 

slides of the presentation.

• DOE has made today’s public meeting slides available on the TV 

rulemaking website.

• All stakeholders are encouraged to submit written comments 

after the public meeting. 
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Purpose of the Public Meeting

• Present changes to DOE’s proposed test procedure for 

Television Sets.

• Invite comment on the test procedure supplemental notice of 

proposed rulemaking (SNOPR) document.

• Discuss next steps in the rulemaking.

• Invite participants to raise additional issues for discussion. 
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Issues for Comment

• Issue box footnotes correspond to the List of Issues on which 

DOE Seeks Comment in the SNOPR. 78 FR 15808.

• The deadline for submitting comments is April 26, 2013.

Issue Box - In the test procedure SNOPR for Television Sets, 

DOE welcomes comment. Throughout this presentation, 

specific issues will be raised for discussion on slides such as 

this, with identifying numbers corresponding to those in the 

test procedure SNOPR document. In addition, DOE has 

added questions that are not in the SNOPR document. 

These questions are identified by a letter. 
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Opening Remarks

At this time DOE welcomes opening remarks on 

the Television Set test procedure
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Public Meeting Slide Topics

1

2 Overview of SNOPR

3 On Mode with ABC Test Set-up

4 Illuminance Values

5 Definitions

6 Test Conditions

7 Accuracy of Measurement Equipment

8 Standby Mode

9 Energy Efficiency Metrics and Ratings

Rulemaking History and Timeline

10 Next Steps and Closing Remarks
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Regulatory History

• DOE adopted a test procedure for Television Sets (TVs) on June 29, 1979. 44 FR 37938.

• DOE repealed the test procedure on October 20, 2009, due to petitions from the California 

Energy Commission (CEC) and the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) in light of the June 

13, 2009, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) transition from analog to digital broadcast 

transmissions for TVs. 74 FR 53640.

• DOE published a Request for Information (RFI) on September 3, 2010. 75 FR 54048.

• DOE published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) on January 19, 2012. 77 FR 2830.

• DOE presented the proposed test procedure in a NOPR public meeting on March 22, 2012.

• DOE published a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNOPR) on March 12, 2013. 78 

FR 15808.

June 2009 Oct. 2009

DOE repeals 

its TV test 

procedure

DOE 

publishes 

RFI for TV 

test 

procedure 

DOE adopts a 

test 

procedure for 

TVs

1979

DOE 

publishes 

NOPR for 

TV test 

procedure 

Sept. 2010 Jan. 2012

FCC 

transitions 

from 

analog to 

digital

DOE 

publishes 

SNOPR for 

TV test 

procedure 

Mar. 2013

DOE to 

publish 

Final TV test 

procedure

TBD
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Background and Overview

• The notice can be found 

at 78 FR 15808

• Supporting material can 

be found in docket 

EERE-2010-BT-TP-0026 

at regulations.gov

• DOE TV rulemaking 

website also contains 

direct links to the 

docket:

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/applian

ce_standards/rulemaking.aspx/ruleid/31
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DOE Activities Since the NOPR

• DOE reviewed the following TV test procedures since the NOPR 

public meeting

– ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Televisions, Version 6.0 

(ENERGY STAR v. 6.0)

– Draft CEA-2037-A

– IEC 62087, Ed. 3.0

• DOE performed additional TV testing prompted by stakeholder 

comments to the NOPR

– Round robin testing to evaluate test set-ups for on-mode with ABC 

enabled by default

– Investigative testing on the effect of Room Conditions on ABC testing

– Investigative testing on the use of an ND and IR/UV filter

– Investigative testing on input terminal

– All supporting documents containing test results for this additional 

testing is available on regulations.gov
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Public Meeting Topics

1

2 Overview of SNOPR

3 On Mode with ABC Test Set-up

4 Illuminance Values

5 Definitions

6 Test Conditions

7 Accuracy of Measurement Equipment

8 Standby Mode

9 Energy Efficiency Metrics and Ratings

Rulemaking History and Timeline

10 Next Steps and Closing Remarks
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Overview of SNOPR

• Based on DOE testing and comments received from the NOPR, 

DOE has updated the following sections:

– On mode with Automatic Brightness Control (ABC) enabled by default 

• Test set-up

• Illuminance values

– Definitions

– Test conditions

– Accuracy of measurement equipment

– Standby mode

– Energy Efficiency Metrics

– Certified Ratings

• Sampling plan

• Rounding requirement
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Public Meeting Topics

1

2 Overview of SNOPR

3 On Mode with ABC Test Set-up

4 Illuminance Values

5 Definitions

6 Test Conditions

7 Accuracy of Measurement Equipment

8 Standby Mode

9 Energy Efficiency Metrics and Ratings

Rulemaking History and Timeline

10 Next Steps and Closing Remarks
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On Mode with ABC Enabled Test Set-up

NOPR Proposal

Regulatory Language:

• Lamp positioned in front of ABC sensor

• Focus light directly into ABC sensor

• Must be capable of measuring 10-300 lux at ABC sensor

Preamble Language:

• 100 W Halogen incandescent lamp
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On Mode with ABC Enabled Test Set-up

• Stakeholder comments requested that additional test set-up 

specifications may be necessary to ensure repeatable ABC 

test.

• DOE evaluated the following variables associated with the 

ABC test set-up:

– Distance from lamp to ABC sensor

– Angle of lamp in relation to ABC sensor

– Lamp type

– Method for varying illuminance

• DOE discovered that these variables can cause fluctuation in 

measured illuminance and power consumption
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On Mode with ABC Enabled Test Set-up

• DOE’s performed investigative 

testing to establish 2 different direct 

test set-ups for further evaluation

• DOE performed round robin testing 

to evaluate which set-up lead to 

more repeatable results

• Upon reviewing round robin results, 

DOE noted significant differences in 

power consumption for each set-up

• DOE performed additional 

investigative testing to understand 

these differences.

Direct

Test Set-ups

Round Robin 

Investigation

Distance Test 

Set-up

Adjacent Test 

Set-up

IR/UV Filter 

Investigation
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On Mode with ABC Enabled Test Set-up

Adjacent Test 

Set-up

•Apparatus - 2 in. PVC pipe 

reducer

•Apparatus pressed flush 

against bezel around ABC 

sensor

Both Test Set-ups

•1000 lumen PAR 30S 

halogen incandescent lamp

•Regulated lamp input 

voltage

•Lamp placed perpendicular 

to ABC sensor

Distance Test 

Set-up

•Lamp placed 5 ft. from ABC 

sensor

•TV is parallel to vertical 

reference plane 
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Round Robin Testing

• 4 Labs participated in round robin testing with 8 different TVs

– Both test set-ups were measured 3 times per illuminance value per lab

• Testing performed at the following illuminance values:

– 0, 10, 12, 35, 50, 75, 100, 300 lux

– Illuminance measured at the ABC sensor

– Values achieved by varying the input voltage to the lamp ballast

• On mode power consumption measured at each value:

– Dynamic Video Content from IEC 62087 displayed for 10 minutes 

– Measured and recorded average power consumption 
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Analysis of Round Robin Data

• Round robin data evaluated using the coefficient of variation for 

each test method 

• Coefficient of variation (CV)

– Defined as the ratio of the standard deviation to the average of a given 

set of data

– CV used to evaluate the relative amount of variation amongst a set of 

data
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Round Robin Results

• Coefficient of Variation Analysis

– Average CV for distance test set-up: 2.2%

– Average CV for adjacent test set-up: 3.5% 

0 Lux 10 Lux 12 Lux 35 Lux 50 Lux 75 Lux 100 Lux 300 Lux

Adjacent 0.79% 4.66% 5.80% 4.96% 5.12% 1.12% 2.84% 2.36%

Distance 0.69% 2.50% 2.94% 2.78% 2.40% 2.03% 2.19% 2.42%

0%

1%

2%

3%

4%

5%

6%

7%

0 10 12 35 50 75 100 300

Average CV (%)

Illuminance (Lux)

Average CV by Illuminance Value and Test Set-up

Distance Adjacent
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SNOPR Proposal: On Mode with ABC Enabled

SNOPR Proposal

Distance test set-up

Lamp Requirements:

• 1000 lumen ( 5%) halogen incandescent PAR 30S

• Standard spectrum lamp

• Vary illuminance values with voltage regulator

Lamp Placement:

• Place the lamp 5’ 3” from the ABC sensor

• Align the center of the lamp to be perpendicular to the 

ABC sensor

TV Placement:

• All 4 corners equidistant to a vertical reference plane

• Round Robin Conclusions

– Distance test set-up has lower average coefficient of variation

– Across different labs, the distance test set-up had greater precision
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Issues for Discussion

Issue A* - DOE requests comment from interested parties 

on each of the four proposed test set-up specifications: 

(1) a 1000 lumen halogen incandescent PAR 30S type lamp 

shall be used to generate light for testing, 

(2) the test set-up shall be configured in the distance test 

set-up, 

(3) all 4 corners of the TV shall be aligned equidistant to a 

vertical reference plane, and 

(4) illuminance values shall be measured at the sensor.

* Issue 17 in section V.E of SNOPR.
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Analysis of Round Robin Testing

• Many TVs reached saturation at values as low as 10 lux with the 

adjacent test set-up

• TVs responded very different to the test set-ups even though 

they were measured to be the same illuminance values

• Based on these observations DOE performed additional testing 

to investigate these cases
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Analysis of Round Robin Testing

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

0 20 40 60 80 100 120

Average Power (Watts)

Illuminance (Lux)

TV 1 - Round Robin Test Results

Adjacent Test Set-up Distance Test Set-up

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

0 20 40 60 80 100 120

Average Power (Watts)

Illuminance (Lux)

TV 5 - Round Robin Test Results

Adjacent Test Set-up Distance Test Set-up
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Analysis of Round Robin Testing

• DOE research shows that less expensive ABC sensors are 

sensitive to the infrared (IR) spectrum as well as visible light

• Near IR Spectrum 700 – 1000 nm

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350 450 550 650 750 850 950

Spectral Intensity (

μW/nm)

Wavelength (nm)

Adjacent Test Set-up Spectral 

Distribution

100 lux 50 lux 35 lux 12 lux

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350 450 550 650 750 850 950

Spectral Intensity (

μW/nm)

Wavelength (nm)

Distance Test Set-up Spectral 

Distribution

100 lux 50 lux 35 lux 12 lux

Visible Light Spectrum Visible Light Spectrum
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Round Robin Follow-up Testing

• Dimming lamp increased IR to visible light ratio

• Adjacent test set-up required dimming lamp more due to the 

proximity to the ABC sensor

• A higher IR to visible light ratio is believed to cause saturation at 

a lower illuminance value

Illuminance (lux)

Ratio of IR to visible light

Distance Adjacent

12 3.5 18.3

35 3.5 8.5

50 3.3 7.6

100 3.1 7.5
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IR Filter Testing

• Based on analysis:

– DOE performed ABC on mode testing with an IR/ultra violet (UV) 

blocking filter 

– Filter allows only visible light to entered the ABC sensor

• Testing method:

– Distance test set-up

– Tested at 3, 10, 12, 35, 50, 75, 100, 300 lux illuminance values

– Filter - Hoya 67 mm IR/UV blocking filter

• Passes 390 nm – 710 nm
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IR Filter Test Set-up

Distance IR Test Set-up 

Figure not to scale
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IR Filter Test Results

Without IR Filter With IR Filter

TV 1 35 lux 50 lux

TV 5 75 lux 300 lux

Saturation Points

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

0 20 40 60 80 100 120

Average Power (Watts)

Illuminance (Lux)

TV 1

Distance Test Set-up IR Distance Test Set-up

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

0 20 40 60 80 100 120

Average Power (Watts)

Illuminance (Lux)

TV 5

Distance Test Set-up IR Distance Test Set-up
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SNOPR Proposal: IR Blocking Filter

SNOPR Proposal

• DOE proposes to use a 67 mm IR/UV blocking filter as part 

of the ABC test set-up

• This filter shall be placed over the ABC sensor as seen in 

distance IR test set-up

Issue B* - DOE requests comment from interested parties 

on the proposed test set-up specifications, a 67mm IR/UV 

blocking filter shall be placed in front of the ABC sensor to 

only allow visible light to enter. 

* Issue 17 in section V.E of SNOPR.
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Public Meeting Topics

1

2 Overview of SNOPR

3 On Mode with ABC Test Set-up

4 Illuminance Values

5 Definitions

6 Test Conditions

7 Accuracy of Measurement Equipment

8 Standby Mode

9 Energy Efficiency Metrics and Ratings

Rulemaking History and Timeline

10 Next Steps and Closing Remarks
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Illuminance Values

NOPR Proposal

• Four illuminance values

• 10, 50, 100, and 300 lux

• Illuminance values shall be equally weighted for the on 

mode power consumption metric
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Illuminance Values

• Based on stakeholder feedback and round robin testing, DOE 

reevaluated the values proposed in the NOPR

• Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program 

(CLASP)* research indicates

– 89% of viewership occurs between 0 and 100 lux

– Viewership rarely occurs at 300 lux

• CEA proposed an illuminance value of 3 lux for ABC on mode 

testing

* CLASP Analysis of Background Illuminance Levels During Television Viewing
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SNOPR Proposal: Illuminance Values

SNOPR Proposal

• DOE maintains proposal of 4 equally weighted illuminance 

values 

• DOE proposes illuminance values of: 

– 3 ± 1 lux

– 12 ± 1 lux

– 35 ± 2 lux

– 100 ± 5 lux

Issue C* - DOE seeks comment from interested parties on 

the proposed illuminance values of 3 ± 1 lux, 12 ± 1 lux, 35 ±

2 lux, and 100 ± 5 lux.

* Issue 18 in section V.E of SNOPR.
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Neutral Density Filter Testing

• DOE wishes to harmonize with CEA and therefore tested both 

methods for creating 3 lux

• Verification testing performed:

– Three TVs with ABC sensors – TVs 1, 3, and 5

– Used the distance test set-up 

– Without an IR filter 

Draft CEA-2037-A

• CEA proposed two methods for achieving 3 lux

– Measure 3 lux at the ABC sensor with the illuminance 

meter

– Measure 12 lux at the ABC sensor with the illuminance 

and then place a 2 stop neutral density (ND) filter in 

front of the sensor, resulting in 3 lux
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Neutral Density Filter Test Set-up

Figure not to scale

Test Set-up without ND Filter (measure 3 lux)
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Neutral Density Filter Test Set-up

Test Set-up with ND Filter (measure 12 lux)
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IR and ND Filter Testing

Test Set-up

Power Consumption (watts) @ 3 Lux

TV 1 TV 3 TV 5

No filters 71.6 65.0 34.1

ND filter only 71.6 64.8 30.9

Percent

Difference 0 % - 0.31% - 9.38 %

• No filters: 3 Lux measured at the ABC sensor

• ND filter only: 12 Lux measured at the ABC sensor, then passes 

through ND filter
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IR and ND Filter Test Set-up

Figure not to scale

• DOE repeated testing with the proposed IR/UV blocking filter
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IR and ND Filter Results

Test Set-up

Power Consumption (watts) @ 3 Lux

TV 1 TV 3 TV 5

IR filter Only 71.6 64.9 27.0

IR/UV and ND Filter 71.7 64.9 27.1

Percent Difference 0.14 % 0 % 0.37 %

• IR filter only: 3 Lux measured at the ABC sensor

• IR/UV and ND filter: 12 Lux measured at the ABC sensor, then 

passes through ND filter
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SNOPR Proposal: Neutral Density Filter

SOPR Proposal

• DOE proposes that an ND filter may be used, but is not 

required, to measure the 3 lux illuminance values at the ABC 

sensor

Issue D* - DOE is proposing the option to use a ND filter to 

obtain 3 lux. DOE seeks comment from interested parties on 

the use of a ND filter.

* Issue 19 in section V.E of SNOPR.
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Public Meeting Topics

1

2 Overview of SNOPR

3 On Mode with ABC Test Set-up

4 Illuminance Values

5 Definitions

6 Test Conditions

7 Accuracy of Measurement Equipment

8 Standby Mode

9 Energy Efficiency Metrics and Ratings

Rulemaking History and Timeline

10 Next Steps and Closing Remarks
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Definitions

Summary of Definition Proposals

Term Modification

Television Set (TV) Updated to only include products 

with an internal TV tuners

Special Functions Incorporate by reference

IEC 62087 Ed. 3.0

Additional Functions Incorporate by reference

IEC 62087 Ed. 3.0

Dark Room Updated definition

Input Connections Added definitions

Preset Picture Setting Added definition

Brightest Selectable Preset Picture 

Setting (BSPPS)

Added definition

Default Picture Setting Added definition
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Definitions – Television Sets

Definition of a TV

NOPR Proposal SNOPR Proposal

Television Set (TV) is a product that:

• Is powered primarily by mains 

power

• Has a diagonal screen size of 15” 

or greater

• Is manufactured with a TV tuner

• Is capable of displaying dynamic 

visual content

Television Set (TV) is a product that:

• Is powered primarily by mains 

power

• Has a diagonal screen size of 15” 

or greater

• Contains an internal TV tuner 

encased in a single housing

• Is capable of displaying dynamic 

visual content
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Issues for Discussion

Issue E* - DOE seeks comment from interested parties on 

DOE’s proposed TV definition, and whether the modified 

definition provides clarification to the scope of coverage.

* Issue 1 in section V.E of SNOPR.
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Definitions – Picture Settings

NOPR Proposal

Home Picture Setting Retail Picture Setting

• Recommended by the 

manufacturer from the forced 

menu

• As shipped picture setting

• Preset picture setting

• Produces highest luminance 

Home Picture 

Setting

Retail Picture 

Setting

Forced Menu
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SNOPR Proposal: Picture Setting Definition

• SNOPR proposes a definition for preset picture setting

SNOPR Proposal

Preset Picture Setting:

• Pre-programmed factory setting from 

the TV menu

• Has predetermined parameters such as 

brightness, contrast, color, or sharpness

• Picture setting within the “Home menu” 

from an initial picture setting forced 

menu
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Definitions – Picture Settings

Home Menu Retail Menu

Forced Menu

 Preset Picture Settings:

Standard

Vivid

Movie

Game

Cinema
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SNOPR Proposal: Picture Setting Definition

SNOPR Proposal

Brightest selectable preset picture setting:

• A preset picture setting found within the

home menu

• Picture setting which produces highest 

luminance in the home menu

• Based on the addition of the preset picture setting definition 

DOE proposes to: 

– Remove the definition retail picture setting

– Add the definition brightest selectable preset picture setting
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SNOPR Proposal: Picture Setting Definition

• Based on the addition of the preset picture setting definition 

DOE proposes to: 

– Remove the definition home picture setting

– Add the definition default picture setting

SNOPR Proposal

Default picture setting:

• A preset picture setting found within the

home menu

• Entered into immediately after selecting the 

home menu

• As shipped picture setting if forced menu is 

not available
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Definitions – Picture Settings

SNOPR Proposed Picture Setting Structure:

Home Menu Retail Menu

(Not tested)

Forced Menu

Default Picture 

Setting

Brightest Selectable 

Preset Picture 

Setting
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Issues for Discussion

Issue F* - DOE requests comment on adding a definition for 

“preset picture setting”

Issue Gɸ - DOE requests comment on adding a definition for 

“ “brightest selectable preset picture setting” and “default 

picture setting”.

Issue Hᵻ - DOE requests comment from interested parties on 

discontinuing the use of the term “home picture setting” and 

“retail picture setting”.

Issue I - DOE requests comment from interested parties on 

the definitions special functions, additional functions, dark 

room, and input connections.

* Issue 6 in section V.E of SNOPR.

ɸ Issue 7 in section V.E of SNOPR.

ᵻ Issue 8 in section V.E of SNOPR.
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Public Meeting Topics

1

2 Overview of SNOPR

3 On Mode with ABC Test Set-up

4 Illuminance Values

5 Definitions

6 Test Conditions

7 Accuracy of Measurement Equipment

8 Standby Mode

9 Energy Efficiency Metrics and Ratings

Rulemaking History and Timeline

10 Next Steps and Closing Remarks
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Test Conditions

Test Conditions Modifications

Supply Voltage and Frequency Incorporate by reference IEC 62301

Input Cables Remove display input cables

Input Terminals Use terminal designed for typical 

TV viewing

Video Input Device TV and video input device shall 

not have the same manufacturer

Stabilization Incorporate by reference IEC 

62087 with clarification

Test Order Align with IEC 62087 and CEA 2037

Summary of proposed changes to test conditions
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Test Conditions – Input Terminal

• No requirement proposed in NOPR

• DOE discovered different power consumption reported with 

different input terminals during round robin testing

• Some terminals are intended for operations like game consoles 

and apply different settings 

– Disable ABC sensor

– Use different picture settings
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SNOPR Proposal: Input Terminal

Example 1:

Example 2:

SNOPR Proposal

• The primary input terminal designed for viewing dynamic 

content or live TV with a Blu-ray Disc player or set-top box
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Issues for Discussion

Issue J* - DOE requests comment from interested parties on 

the proposal to perform testing using the primary input 

terminal.

* Issue 11 in section V.E of SNOPR.
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Test Conditions – Video Input Device

• DOE discovered during testing, that certain BD player and TVs 

communicate using the consumer electronic control via the HDMI 

cable

– Communication resulted in different default picture settings and power 

consumption usage

– Issue only occurred when the TV and BD player had the same manufacturer

– The new default picture setting of the TV was an available preset picture 

setting only when the TV and BD player had the same manufacturer.

• DOE evaluated this issue by testing two TVs known to have this 

issue, with five BD players of different manufacturers
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Test Conditions – Video Input Device

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

50.0

60.0

BD Player 1 

(Man. A)

BD Player 2 

(Man. B)

BD Player 3 

(Man. C)

BD Player 4 

(Man. D)

BD Player 5 

(Man. E)

Power Consumption (W)

TV 2 - Manufacturer A

Standard Picture Setting Proprietary Picture Setting (Man. A)

0.0

50.0

100.0

150.0

200.0

250.0

300.0

BD Player 1 

(Man. A)

BD Player 2 

(Man. B)

BD Player 3 

(Man. C)

BD Player 4 

(Man. D)

BD Player 5 

(Man. E)

Power Consumption (W)

TV 12 - Manufacturer A

Standard Picture Setting Proprietary Picture Setting (Man. A)

Picture Setting

Percent difference, 

Player 1 to average

Default 

(Proprietary) 1.38%

Standard 21.23%

Picture Setting

Percent difference, 

Player 1 to average

Default 

(Proprietary) 29.68%

Standard 0.55%
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SNOPR Proposal: Video Input Device

SNOPR Proposal

The video input device (i.e. Blu-ray Disc player) manufacturer 

shall be different from the manufacturer of the TV under test 

to prevent device interaction.

Issue K* - DOE requests comment from interested parties on 

the additional specifications for video input

devices.

Issue L - DOE requests comment from interested parties on 

the additional specifications for supply voltage and 

frequency, input cables, stabilization, and test order.

* Issue 12 in section V.E of SNOPR.
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Public Meeting Topics

1

2 Overview of SNOPR

3 On Mode with ABC Test Set-up

4 Illuminance Values

5 Definitions

6 Test Conditions

7 Accuracy of Measurement Equipment

8 Standby Mode

9 Energy Efficiency Metrics and Ratings

Rulemaking History and Timeline

10 Next Steps and Closing Remarks
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Accuracy of Measurement Equipment –

Light Measurement Device

NOPR Proposal

Light Measurement Devices (LMD)

• Accuracy: ± 2 percent ± 2 digits

• Repeatability: ± 0.4 percent ± 2 digits 

• Acceptance angle: 3 degrees or less
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• DOE is providing 2 examples of the LMD accuracy requirement 

of 2 percent 2 digits

• LMD displays “300” cd/m2 and the last digit moves 

incrementally by 1 cd/m2

– 2 percent is 6 cd/m2

– 2 digits is 2 cd/m2

• Accuracy is 8 cd/m2 for “300” cd/m2

– LMD accuracy is 292 – 308 cd/m2

Accuracy of Measurement Equipment –

Light Measurement Device
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SNOPR Proposal: Light Measurement Device

SNOPR Proposal

Light Measurement Devices (LMD)

• Clarified that accuracy requirements apply to both illuminance and

luminance measurement devices

• Removed repeatability requirement, not appropriate for all LMDs 

• Added clarification that that the acceptance angle requirement only 

pertains to luminance meters

• Included 2 examples to clarify the LMD accuracy requirement of ± 2 

percent (± 2 digits)
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Issues for Discussion

Issue M* - DOE seeks comment from interested parties on 

the clarification of the LMD accuracy requirement and the 

removal of the LMD repeatability requirement. 

* Issue 9 in section V.E of SNOPR.
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Public Meeting Topics

1

2 Overview of SNOPR

3 On Mode with ABC Test Set-up

4 Illuminance Values

5 Definitions

6 Test Conditions

7 Accuracy of Measurement Equipment

8 Standby Mode

9 Energy Efficiency Metrics and Ratings

Rulemaking History and Timeline

10 Next Steps and Closing Remarks
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Standby-Active, High Mode

NOPR Proposal

• Incorporated by reference CEA Test Procedure for 

Download Acquisition Mode (DAM)

• Test procedure incorporated to test standby-active, high 

mode
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Standby-Active, High Mode

• Following the NOPR, DOE attempted to provide clarification for 

the CEA DAM test procedure

• DOE determined that this test is not appropriate based on the 

following:

– Test is designed for hospitality TVs

– Test is not designed for all networks (i.e. Wi-Fi, Ethernet)

– Test requires specific work loads and equipment from manufacturer or 

manufacturer involvement

– Different work loads could result in different power consumptions

– The practical approach requires knowledge of the duration the TV 

spends in DAM

– The theoretical approach is conducted over 24 hours
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SNOPR Proposal: Standby-Active, High Mode

SNOPR Proposal

• DOE proposes to remove the standby-active, high mode test

Issue N* - DOE requests comment from interested parties on 

the removal of the standby-active, high mode test, while 

maintaining a definition for the mode. 

* Issue 23 in section V.E of SNOPR.
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Standby-Active, Low Mode

• ENERGY STAR v. 6.0 TV Specification currently tests standbyactive, low mode

• DOE believes that this mode is more representative for 

network-enabled TVs

NOPR Proposal

• DOE considered but did not propose a test for standbyactive, low mode
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SNOPR Proposal: Standby-Active, Low Mode

SNOPR Proposal

• DOE proposes to include the standby-active, low mode test 

from ENERGY STAR v. 6.0 TV Specification

• All network enabled TVs would be tested in standby-active, 

low mode rather than standby-passive
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Standby-Active, Low Mode

• DOE is also proposing the same network connection hierarchy 

as ENERGY STAR v. 6.0 TV Specification 

• Local Area Network (LAN)

– Ensures a connection to a network without actively transferring data

Priority Network Connection Type

1 Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) 

2 Ethernet (IEEE 802.3)/ Energy Efficient Ethernet 

(IEEE 802.3az)

3 75 ohm Coax Cable (i.e. RG-6, RG-59/U)

4 RJ-11

5 Other
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Issues for Discussion

Issue O* - DOE requests comment from interested parties on 

the addition of a standby-active, low mode power 

measurement test. DOE also requests comments on the 

proposed network hierarchy. 

* Issue 22 in section V.E of SNOPR.
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Public Meeting Topics

1

2 Overview of SNOPR

3 On Mode with ABC Test Set-up

4 Illuminance Values

5 Definitions

6 Test Conditions

7 Accuracy of Measurement Equipment

8 Standby Mode

9 Energy Efficiency Metrics and Ratings

Rulemaking History and Timeline

10 Next Steps and Closing Remarks
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Energy Efficiency Metrics

NOPR Proposal

Output metrics

Power Consumption: 

• On mode

• Standby-active, high mode 

• Standby-passive mode 

• Off mode

Calculations:

• Luminance ratio
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Energy Efficiency Metrics

• DOE proposes the following updates:

– Remove standby-active, high mode

– Add standby-active, low mode

– Include power factor in output metrics

• In the NOPR, DOE required that power factor be measured

• DOE also considered an annual energy consumption (AEC) 

metric in the NOPR

• DOE proposes an AEC as part of the output metrics in the 

SNOPR 
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Energy Efficiency Metrics
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Energy Efficiency Metrics

• DOE considered an hourly weighting in the NOPR

• Further analysis of Nielsen’s data indicated 5 hours of viewing in 

on mode is a typical average over all TVs

• NOPR analysis considered only primary TVs 

Considered NOPR Hourly Weightings* Proposed SNOPR Hourly Weightings

On mode 7 hours On mode 5 hours

Standby-passive mode 17 hours Standby-passive mode/ 

standby-active low mode**

19 hours

Off Mode 0 hours Off mode 0 hours

* DAM was not weighted, but added directly in the AEC

** The mode not tested is weighted 0 hours
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SNOPR Proposal: Energy Efficiency Metrics

SNOPR Proposal

Output metrics

Power Consumption:

• On mode

• Standby-active, low mode

• Standby-passive mode

• Off mode

Calculations:

• Luminance ratio

• Annual Energy Consumption Metric

– Updated AEC hourly weightings

• Power factor
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Issues for Discussion

Issue P* - DOE requests comment from interested parties on 

the multiple output metrics, including the annual energy 

consumption metric. DOE also requests

comment on its proposed hourly weighting for the annual 

energy consumption metric.

* Issue 24 in section V.E of SNOPR.
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Sampling Plan
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Sampling Plan
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Issues for Discussion

Issue Q* - DOE requests comment from interested parties 

regarding its proposed sampling plan for on mode power 

consumption, which specifies a divisor of 1.05, and for 

standby mode and other power consumption values that are 

not on mode, which specifies a divisor of 1.10. 

* Issue 2 in section V.E of SNOPR.
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Rounding Requirement

• All values made for representation shall be rounded

• All input values to the AEC shall be rounded prior to calculating 

AEC

SNOPR Proposal

Modes of Operation Annual Energy Consumption

• Values 10 W or less than shall be 

rounded to the nearest 

hundredth of a watt

• Values greater than 10 W and up 

to 100 W shall be rounded to the 

nearest tenth of a watt

• Values greater than 100 W shall 

be rounded to the nearest watt

• Values less than 100 KWh shall 

be rounded to the nearest tenth 

of a KWh

• Values greater than 100 KWh 

shall be rounded to the nearest 

KWh
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Issues for Discussion

Issue R* - DOE requests comment on the proposed rounding 

requirements for representing a TV’s on mode, standbyactive, low mode, and standby-passive mode power 

consumption.

* Issue 3 in section V.E of SNOPR.
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Public Meeting Topics

1

2 Overview of SNOPR

3 On Mode with ABC Test Set-up

4 Illuminance Values

5 Definitions

6 Test Conditions

7 Accuracy of Measurement Equipment

8 Standby Mode

Rulemaking History and Timeline

Energy Efficiency Metrics and Ratings

10 Next Steps and Closing Remarks

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DOE Seeks Comment

In all correspondence, please refer to the Television Set Test Procedure

Docket Number EERE-2010-BT-TP-0026 and

Regulatory Identification Number (RIN) RIN 1904-AC29

Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov

Email: Televisions-2010-TP-0026@ee.doe.gov 

Comment Period: Closes April 26, 2013 at 11:59 PM EDT 

Postal Mail:

Ms. Brenda Edwards

U.S. Department of Energy

Building Technologies Program, 

Mailstop EE-2J

1000 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20585-0121

Courier:

Ms. Brenda Edwards

U.S. Department of Energy

Building Technologies Program

950 L’Enfant Plaza, S.W., 6th Floor

Washington, DC 20024 

Telephone: (202) 586-2945
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Relevant URLs

• DOE Appliance Standards:

– http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/standards_test_procedures.html

• TV DOE Product Website:

– http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/product.aspx/productid/34

• TV Rulemaking Website:

– http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/rulemaking.aspx/ruleid/31

• Rulemaking Docket (EERE-2010-BT-TP-0026) – http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=EERE-2010-BT-TP-0026
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Contact Information

DOE Project Manager

Mr. Jeremy Dommu

Jeremy.Dommu@ee.doe.gov

(202) 586-9870

Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE-2J

1000 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20585-0121

DOE General Counsel

Ms. Celia Sher

Celia.Sher@hq.doe.gov

(202) 287-6122

Office of General Counsel, Mailstop GC-71

1000 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20585-0121