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Vol. 77 Thursday, No. 12 January 19, 2012

Part III

Department of Energy

10 CFR Part 430 Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Sets; Proposed Rule

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585. To documents, including public comments, attend, please notify Ms. Brenda in the docket. See section V for 10 CFR Part 430 Edwards at (202) 586–2945. Please note information on how to submit [Docket No. EERE–2010–BT–TP–0026] that foreign nationals visiting DOE comments through regulations.gov. Headquarters are subject to advance FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. RIN 1904–AC29 screening procedures. Any Victor Petrolati, U.S. Department of foreign national wishing to participate Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation Program: Test in the meeting should advise DOE as Procedure for Television Sets Renewable Energy, soon as possible by contacting Ms. Program, EE–2J, 1000 AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Brenda Edwards at (202) 586–2945 to Independence Avenue SW., Renewable Energy, Department of initiate the necessary procedures. Washington, DC 20585–0121. Energy. Any comments submitted must Telephone: (202) 586–2192. Email: identify the Notice of Proposed ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. [email protected]. Rulemaking (NOPR) for the TV Test Ms. Celia Sher, U.S. Department of SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Procedure, and provide docket number Energy, Office of the General Counsel, Energy (DOE) proposes to establish a EERE–2010–BT–TP–0026 and/or GC–71, 1000 Independence Avenue new test procedure for television sets regulatory information number (RIN) SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. (TVs). DOE repealed the prior Federal number 1904–AC29. Comments may be Telephone: (202) 287–6122. Email: test procedure for TVs on October 20, submitted using any of the following [email protected]. methods: 2009, due to petitions from the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: California Energy Commission (CEC) 1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// and the www.regulations.gov. Follow the Table of Contents Association (CEA). CEC and CEA instructions for submitting comments. 2. Email: -2010-TP- I. Authority and Background petitioned for the repeal in of the A. General June 13, 2009, Federal Communications [email protected]. Include the docket B. Test Procedure Rulemaking Process Commission (FCC) transition from number EERE–2010–BT–TP–0026 and/ C. Rulemaking Background analog to digital broadcast transmissions or RIN 1904–AC29 in the subject line of II. Summary of the Notice of Proposed for TVs. In their petitions, the CEC the message. Rulemaking requested repeal of the regulatory 3. : Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. III. Discussion provisions establishing the test Department of Energy, Building A. Effective Date and Compliance Date of Test Procedure procedure and defining ‘‘television set,’’ Technologies Program, Mailstop EE–2J, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., B. Existing Television Test Procedures and the CEA petitioned for DOE’s C. Scope adoption of the International Washington, DC 20585–0121. If possible, please submit all items on a 1. Products Covered by This Rulemaking Electrochemical Commission’s (IEC’s) 2. Definition of Television Sets test procedure IEC Standard 62087– CD. It is not necessary to include 3. Other Definitions 2008, ‘‘Methods of measurement for the printed copies. a. Definitions Incorporated From IEC 4. Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda power consumption of audio, and 62087–2011 Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, related equipment.’’ DOE is proposing a b. Definitions Incorporated From ENERGY Building Technologies Program, 950 new test procedure for TVs that was STAR v. 5.3 L’Enfant Plaza SW., Suite 600, c. New Definitions for Incorporation developed from existing test Washington, DC 20024. Telephone: D. Testing Conditions and Instrumentation procedures including those by IEC, (202) 586–2945. If possible, please 1. Accuracy and Precision of Measurement Environmental Protection Agency submit all items on a CD. It is not Equipment (EPA), and CEA. Additionally, DOE will necessary to include printed copies. a. Power Supply hold a public meeting to receive and For detailed instructions on b. Power Meter discuss comments on the proposal. c. Light Measurement Devices submitting comments and additional 2. Test Room and Set-Up Criteria DATES: DOE will hold a public meeting information on the rulemaking process, a. Dark Room Conditions on a date that is to be determined, from see section V, ‘‘Public Participation,’’ of b. Ambient Temperature and Humidity 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Washington, DC. this document. c. Signal Source and Generation Once a public meeting date is selected, Docket: The docket is available for E. Test Measurements that date can be found at: http:// review at regulations.gov, including 1. Picture Settings To Test www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ Federal Register notices, framework 2. Testing Order appliance_standards/residential/ documents, public meeting attendee 3. Luminance tv_sets.html. The meeting will also be lists and transcripts, comments, and a. Warm-Up and Stabilization b. Method for Testing Luminance broadcast as a webinar. See section V, other supporting documents/materials. ‘‘Public Participation,’’ for webinar c. Video Signals All documents in the docket are listed d. Number of Luminance Measurements registration information, participant in the www.regulations.gov index. e. Measurement Distances and Angles for instructions, and information about the However, not all documents listed in Luminance Testing capabilities available to webinar the index may be publicly available, 4. On Mode participants. such as information that is exempt from a. IEC 62087–2011 Dynamic Broadcast- DOE will accept comments, data, and public disclosure. Content Video Signal information regarding this notice of A link to the docket web page may be b. Testing of Television Sets Shipped With proposed rulemaking (NOPR) before and found at: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/ Automatic Brightness Control Enabled after the public meeting, but no later /appliance_standards/ c. Television Sets Shipped Without Automatic Brightness Control Enabled than April 3, 2012. See section V, residential/tv_sets.html. This Web page ‘‘Public Participation,’’ for details. d. Three Dimensional Display Testing will contain a link to the docket for this 5. Standby and Off Modes ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be notice on the regulations.gov site. The a. Additional Functions held at the U.S. Department of Energy, regulations.gov Web page will contain b. Power Saving Technologies Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence simple instructions on how to access all c. Standby Modes

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d. Off Mode follow when prescribing or amending CEA petitioned for repeal of the 6. Energy Efficiency Metric(s) for test procedures for covered products. regulatory provisions establishing the Televisions Specifically, if DOE determines that a test procedure. CEC’s petition stated IV. Procedural Issues and Regulatory Review test procedure should be prescribed or A. Review Under Executive Order 12866 that the old test procedure was not B. Review Under the Regulatory Flexibility amended, it must publish the proposed capable of accurately measuring the Act test procedure in the Federal Register energy consumption of modern TVs C. Review Under the Paperwork Reduction and give interested parties an because TV is no longer Act of 1995 opportunity to provide public comment transmitted via an analog signal.3 In D. Review Under the National on the procedures. (42 U.S.C. addition, the CEA petitioned for DOE’s Environmental Policy Act of 1969 6293(b)(2)) EPCA also provides that the adoption of the International E. Review Under Executive Order 13132 test procedure shall be reasonably Electrochemical Commission’s (IEC) test F. Review Under Executive Order 12988 designed to produce test results which G. Review Under the Unfunded Mandates procedure IEC 62087–2008, ‘‘Methods of Reform Act of 1995 measure energy efficiency, energy use, measurement for the power H. Review Under the Treasury and General or estimated annual operating cost of a consumption of audio, video and related Government Appropriations Act, 1999 covered product during a representative equipment.’’ 74 FR 53641. In light of I. Review Under Executive Order 12630 average use cycle or period of use, and these petitions, and the fact that the J. Review Under Treasury and General shall not be unduly burdensome to previous test procedure was largely Government Appropriations Act, 2001 conduct. (42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(3)) obsolete for today’s products because of K. Review Under Executive Order 13211 EISA 2007 amended EPCA to require the mandated transition from analog to L. Review Under Section 32 of the Federal DOE to implement a standby and off Energy Administration Act of 1974 digital signal transmission, DOE V. Public Participation mode energy consumption repealed the test procedure on October A. Attendance at Public Meeting measurement, if technically feasible, in 20, 2009. The test procedure DOE is B. Procedure for Submitting Prepared test procedures where not previously proposing today seeks to rectify the General Statements for present. Otherwise, DOE must prescribe problem with the old test procedure by C. Conduct of Public Meeting a separate standby and off mode energy allowing for accurate measurement of D. Submission of Comments test procedure, if technically feasible. the energy consumption of modern TVs. E. Issues on Which DOE Seeks Comment (42 U.S.C. 6295(gg)(2)(A)) EISA 2007 VI. Approval of the Office of the Secretary DOE notes that the National also requires any final rule to establish Transfer and Advancement I. Authority and Background or revise a standard for a covered Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–113) directs product, adopted after July 1, 2010, to A. General Federal agencies to use voluntary incorporate standby mode and off mode consensus standards in lieu of Title III of the Energy Policy and energy use into a single amended or Government standards whenever Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6291, et new standard, if feasible. (42 U.S.C. possible. Consequently, as described in seq.; ‘‘EPCA’’ or, ‘‘the Act’’) sets forth a 6295(gg)(3)(A)) DOE recognizes that the today’s NOPR, DOE incorporates by variety of provisions designed to standby and off mode conditions of reference in its test procedures the improve energy efficiency. (All operation apply to the product covered generally accepted test procedures or references to EPCA refer to the statute by this rulemaking. In response to this recognized industry standards, such as as amended through the Energy requirement, DOE proposes adopting those issued by the IEC, the Independence and Security Act of 2007 provisions in the test procedures to Environmental Protection Agency (EISA 2007), Public Law 110–140 (Dec. address standby and off mode as (EPA), or the CEA, that provide either 19, 2007)). Part B of Title III (42 U.S.C. discussed in section III.E.5 of this specific aspect(s) of the test procedure, 6291–6309), which was subsequently proposed rulemaking. or complete test procedures, for the redesignated as Part A for editorial C. Rulemaking Background specified modes. reasons, establishes the ‘‘Energy As the first step in this rulemaking to Conservation Program for Consumer DOE adopted a test procedure for TVs establish a new test procedure, DOE Products Other Than Automobiles.’’ on June 29, 1979, codified at 10 CFR published a Request for Information on This includes television sets (TVs), the part 430, subpart B, appendix H. 44 FR September 3, 2010, 75 FR 54048, (the subject of this notice. (42 U.S.C. 37938. In May 2008, DOE received 2010 RFI) requesting stakeholders to 6292(a)(12)) petitions from both the California Under EPCA, this program consists Energy Commission (CEC) and the provide information and views on DOE essentially of three parts: (1) Testing, (2) Consumer Electronics Association utilizing both the IEC 62087–2008 and labeling, and (3) Federal energy (CEA), which were drafted in light of the ENERGY STAR Program conservation standards. The testing the June 13, 2009, Federal Requirements for Televisions, Version requirements consist of test procedures Communications Commission (FCC) 4.1 (ENERGY STAR v. 4.1) as reference transition from analog to digital standards for the basis of a new DOE that manufacturers of covered products 4 must use (1) as the basis for certifying broadcast transmissions for TVs.1 As of test procedure. DOE also solicited to DOE that their products comply with June 12, 2009, the Digital Transition and 3 Chamberlain, William M., ‘‘Petition of the the applicable energy conservation Public Safety Act of 2005 required that California Energy Commission to Repeal the Test standards adopted under EPCA, and (2) all broadcasting stations transmit in Method for Television Sets in 10 CFR. Part 430 for making representations about the digital to make analog frequencies Subpart B.’’ May 23, 2008. http:// www.energy.ca.gov/appliances/2008rulemaking/ efficiency of those products. Similarly, available for public safety _ _ 2 documents/2008-05-15 workshop/other/Petition Of DOE must use these test requirements to communications. Both the CEC and the _The_CEC_To_Repeal_The_Test_Method_For_ determine whether the products comply Television_Sets_In_10_CFR_Part_430_Subpart_ with any relevant standards 1 Energy Conservation Program: Repeal of Test B.pdf. promulgated under EPCA. Procedures for Televisions. 74 FR 53640 http:// 4 When the RFI was published, the most current www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_ version of EPA’s test procedure was ENERGY STAR B. Test Procedure Rulemaking Process standards/pdfs/74fr53640.pdf. v. 4.1 and the most recent version of the IEC–62087 2 Digital transition mandated by Public Safety Act was 2008. Since then, EPA has published an In 42 U.S.C. 6293, EPCA sets forth the of 2005 http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/ updated version, ‘‘ENERGY STAR Program criteria and procedures DOE must digitaltv.html. Continued

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comments on the key issues affecting DOE’s proposed standby test availability, impact on average picture the development of a new test procedure incorporates both IEC 62087– level (APL), affect on power limiting, procedure including the following: 2011 ‘‘Methods of measurement for the and interested party input among other (1) An appropriate method for power consumption of audio, video and features. ensuring screen brightness, related equipment’’ and the CEA (3) Room Illuminance Measurements (2) Utilizing the nine point video ‘‘Procedure for Testing: For TVs’’ During TV Viewing: Pilot Study which signal, (CEA DAM test procedure). DOE’s summarizes a pilot study that DOE (3) An appropriate method for proposed off mode test procedure conducted to continuously measure measuring screen luminance, incorporates IEC 62087–2011. room illuminance in nine homes over a (4) Requiring testing on all preset Although DOE is aware of TVs with period of a week or more as well as viewing modes, additional modes, DOE is not proposing taking discrete one-off measurements at (5) Testing multiple illuminance to require testing these, but rather is different locations in the room. This levels (specifically 10, 100, 150, and 200 simply considering these modes and document also sets out the detailed lux), requesting comment on them. These methodology that DOE used for its pilot (6) An appropriate method for modes include: study. generating illuminance, (7) The best possible signal source (1) On mode tests for TVs with a. Room Illuminance Measurements and connection to that signal source, connectivity; During TV Viewing: Pilot Study Data (8) An appropriate stabilization time (2) 3D mode, if capable; and which includes the source data which for luminance and power (3) Standby-active, low mode (when the was analyzed to develop the measurements, internet is enabled but the TV is in conclusions in the pilot study. (9) An appropriate method of testing standby, and the TV is not sending or (4) Round Robin Test Program Final 3D energy consumption, receiving external data, for those TVs Report for Televisions that summarizes (10) Measuring download acquisition with internet access). a round robin test study to assess the mode (DAM) power, To supports its efforts in developing repeatability and reproducibility of TV (11) Measuring internet connectivity a Federal test procedure, DOE energy test results. This round robin power, conducted various tests, the results of study utilized the ENERGY STAR (12) Measuring power saving which can be found on the DOE Web version 5.1 test procedure across three technology energy (including presence site.5 The information found on the DOE labs and compares their results. sensors, display power Web site helps support this NOPR by (5) Television Energy and Luminance systems (DPMS), and high-definition providing additional data and Test Data Set which includes the energy multimedia interface consumer clarification. DOE conducted testing at and luminance data for all of the TVs on electronic controls (HDMI-CEC)), and two different testing facilities and which DOE conducted testing. (13) The scope of coverage for the therefore some of the data is organized (a) Television Luminance Data which rulemaking. 75 FR 54048. according to where that data was includes test results for luminance II. Summary of the Notice of Proposed collected. The data from test facility one testing using the 9-point (both Rulemaking is denoted with numerical values, while perpendicular and off-axis the data from test facility two is denoted measurements), 5-point Video In today’s NOPR, DOE is proposing a with alphabetical letters. The test Electronics Standards Association new test procedure for determining the facilities were determined to produce (VESA), and DOE 5-point video signals. energy use of TVs. The proposed test similar results as indicated in the Round DOE conducted luminance testing based procedure includes measuring screen Robin Test Program Final Report for on the ENERGY STAR version 5.1 test luminance and testing energy Televisions. This information, found on procedure but altered the video signal to consumption for active (on mode), the DOE Web site,6 includes the determine which video signal was most standby, and off modes. appropriate. DOE used the 3- static The luminance test is proposed to be following: (1) Television Test Procedure video signal specified in IEC 62087 Ed. performed by measuring the screen Comparison Chart which compares key 2.0 as well as the 9-point, VESA 5-point, luminance while the TV is displaying aspects of various TV standards and DOE 5-point video signals as the IEC 62087–2011 three bar video including IEC 62087–2011, CEA 2037– specified in this NOPR. signal in both the home and 2010, ENERGY STAR version 5.1, CEC, (b) Television Luminance picture settings. The luminance test is BS EN 62087 ‘‘Methods of measurement Stabilization Period Data which being proposed to allow the ENERGY for the power consumption of audio, includes graphs indicating how TV STAR program to utilize the video, and related equipment’’, and EN screen luminance changes over time and measurement. The on mode test will 62087 ‘‘Methods of measurement for the with respect to different stabilization measure on mode energy consumption power consumption of audio, video, and periods. DOE took measurements of when the TV is displaying the IEC related equipment’’. screen luminance after different 62087–2011 dynamic broadcast-content (2) Video Signal of Test Patterns stabilization periods to determine the video signal. If the TV is shipped with Comparison Table which compares the most appropriate method for conducting an automatic brightness control (ABC) different advantages and disadvantages luminance testing. DOE initially sensor enabled by default, on mode will of particular video signals including the warmed-up the TVs using the method be tested at various room illuminance 3-bar, 9-point, DOE 5-point, and from IEC 62087–2011 and then levels. If the TV does not have an ABC dynamic video signals. DOE assessed displayed the video signal for 15 sensor or the sensor is disabled by these video signals based on their minutes to conduct the luminance default, the test would be performed measurement. The second luminance while the TV is in the home picture 5 The DOE Web site: Appliance and Commercial measurement was taken after a 10 setting. Equipment Standards: Television Sets. U.S. minute warm-up period followed by 2 Department of Energy. August 2, 2011. http:// Requirements for Televisions, Version 5.3’’ and the www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ minutes of a black screen. DOE tested IEC has published an updated version, ‘‘IEC 62087– appliance_standards/residential/tv_sets.html. this stabilization period for both the IEC 2011.’’ 6 Id. 3-bar and 9-point video signals.

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(c) Television Power Data that five TVs under the following modes: procedure final rule publication. The includes test results for power When the TV is displaying a 3D video final rule would supersede any existing consumption testing while TVs are in signal, when the TV is up-converting a state test procedure for TVs to the extent various different modes. DOE conducted 2D video signal to 3D, and when the TV the state regulation requires testing in a this testing according to the ENERGY is receiving a video signal from a Blu- manner other than that required by the STAR version 5.1 test method, but ray player that has up-converted a 2D final DOE test procedure. (42 U.S.C. adjusted specific aspects on the TV to video signal to 3D. 6297(a)(1)) determine the energy consumption DOE believes that the proposed test B. Existing Television Test Procedures associated with that particular feature procedure will accurately represent the including volume, ABC, and internet energy consumption of TVs by While developing the proposed test connectivity. capturing the annual energy procedure for TVs, DOE researched (d) Television Internet Standby Data consumption in on mode, standby existing industry test procedures that which is comprised of data indicating mode, and off mode. However, DOE measure TV energy consumption, as the energy consumption when TVs are requests comments from interested discussed in its 2010 RFI. 75 FR 54048, in standby mode and connected to parties on improvements or changes to 54049. Among the most widely accepted various external sources including the proposed test procedure. DOE will are the IEC 62087–2011 and EPA’s HDMI, cable, Ethernet, and wireless consider modifications that improve the ‘‘ENERGY STAR Program Requirements internet. DOE conducted power accuracy, precision of language, or other for Televisions, Version 5.3’’ (ENERGY consumption testing according to the elements of the procedure and/or STAR v. 5.3).7 DOE also reviewed both ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 standby test decrease the testing burden. In the CEA–2037–2009 ‘‘Determination of procedure while alternating the specific submitting comments, interested parties Television Average Power internet connections present on the TV. should state the nature of the Consumption’’ and the CEC test (e) Television 9-point Video Signal recommended modification and explain procedures, and noted that these test Comparison Data that includes data how it would improve upon the test procedures are largely based on both the depicting the difference between procedure proposed in this NOPR. EPA and IEC 62087 test procedures. In perpendicular and off-axis Interested parties should also submit response to the 2010 RFI, DOE received measurements while the TV is data, if any, to support their positions. comments from interested parties on displaying the 9-point video signal. what they believed aspects of a robust Luminance results were collected III. Discussion test procedure should include, as well according to the ENERGY STAR version A. Effective Date and Compliance Date as on the validity of the existing test 5.1 test procedure, except that DOE of Test Procedure procedures that DOE reviewed and altered the video signal to the 9-point considered. video signal specified in this NOPR. If adopted, the effective date for this Several interested parties expressed (f) Television On Mode Automatic test procedure would be 30 days after general concerns and made suggestions Brightness Control Data which includes publication of the test procedure final pertaining to what should be considered the power and luminance data for TVs rule in the Federal Register. At that when DOE developed its proposed test tested by DOE with ABC enabled by time, the new metrics and any other procedure. Consumer Electronics default across various room illuminance measure of energy consumption which Retailers Coalition (CERC) expressed levels. A PowerPoint which charts some depends on these metrics may be desire for a standardized test procedure of this data is also included to represented pursuant to the final rule. and standard that are reflective of demonstrate the range of Compliance with the new test procedure consumer use and that will not increase implementation of ABC among TVs for representation purposes would be the cost of equipment. CERC further tested by DOE. DOE conducted power required 180 days after the date of stated that a patchwork of state consumption testing according to the publication of the test procedure final regulations, mandating different test ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 (with additional rule. On or after that date, any such procedures for energy consumption, room lighting levels) using the IEC representations, including those made different standards, or different labels, dynamic test clip specified in IEC 62087 on materials and product will confuse consumers with conflicting Ed. 2.0. Luminance results were labels, must be based upon results or unclear information, and ultimately collected according to the ENERGY generated under the final test procedure be counterproductive. (CERC, No. 10 at STAR version 5.1 test procedure, using proposed to be included in Appendix H p. 1) CERC urged DOE to adopt a single the 3-bar static test pattern specified in to Subpart B of 10 CFR part 430. federal test procedure for TV energy IEC 62087 Ed. 2.0. Furthermore, EPCA requires the consumption, because it will better (g) Television Download Acquisition Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to inform the public and better show Mode Data which includes data prescribe labeling rules for certain energy savings. (CERC, No. 10 at p. 2) indicating the energy consumption covered products including TVs. (42 Natural Resources Defense Council associated with DAM mode. DOE U.S.C. 6294(a)(2)(I)) Hence, the final (NRDC) asked that DOE develop a test conducted this testing on two TVs by DOE test procedure is required to be procedure that allows flexibility for configuring the internal electronic utilized by the FTC for labeling policy makers when setting standards program guide (not enabled by default) requirements and shall be utilized or such as allowing policy makers to and connecting to a subscription cable referenced by other , such require testing at different pre-set by (1) only, (2) as the EPA for its ENERGY STAR picture settings and establishing desired Ethernet only and (3) cable and Ethernet specification for TVs. This test luminance ratios. (NRDC, No. 5 at p. 1) together. Results over a 24 hour period procedure must also be referenced by were recorded and charted for each the CEC in California and any other 7 ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 references ENERGY STAR connection configuration. state regulation providing for the v. 4.2; however, for the purposes of the NOPR, all (h) Television 3D Mode Data that disclosure of information with respect references will be made in terms of ENERGY STAR 5.3 although testing was conducted using ENERGY contains data as to TV energy to any measure of TV energy STAR 5.1. http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/ consumption while in various 3D consumption once the test procedure prod_development/revisions/downloads/television/ modes. This testing was conducted on becomes effective 30 days after the test V5.3_Program_Requirements.pdf.

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Pacific and Electric (PG&E) and a most familiar to manufacturers and do not have a TV and therefore joint comment submitted by Southern retailers and added that it provides a cannot receive digital broadcast content. California Gas Company, San Diego Gas reasonably accurate, practicable, and While all of these technologies have the and Electric Company, and Southern cost-effective test procedure. (CERC, No. ability to display digital content they do California Edison, henceforth referred to 10 at p. 2) SHARP urged the DOE to have some differences. DOE notes that as ‘‘California Investor Owned Utilities utilize IEC 62087–2008 and CEA–2037– these differences are subtle, and (IOUs),’’ expressed desire for a test 2009 as a basis for its test procedure. therefore considered the possibility of procedure that accounts for all current (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 1) Finally, including all displays in this and future TV technologies. (PG&E, No. Mitsubishi requested that DOE adopt rulemaking. 12 at p. 1; California IOUs, No. 9 at p. CEA–2037–2009 as its fundamental TV Display and TV technologies have 1) Finally, asked that the test test procedure, and commented that if started to converge and have become procedure provide adequate guidance DOE finds that CEA–2037–2009 test more similar in their capabilities. Given and meaningful power consumption procedure is inadequate, then it should the convergence of display and TV data without forcing manufacturers to base its test procedure on IEC 62087– technologies, PG&E, and the California perform unnecessary, burdensome, and 2008. (Mitsubishi, No. 7 at p. 2) IOUs advocated that the coverage of costly activities. (Sony, No. 8 at p. 4) Sony and CEC asked DOE to consider displays be explored in this rulemaking. Environment Northeast (ENE) also how its test procedure will affect state They supported DOE’s research into had general recommendations for DOE’s regulations and test procedures. Sony whether displays should be proposed TV test procedure and recommended that DOE create a test incorporated into the test procedure and suggested that the test procedure should procedure that supersedes state specifically stated that DOE should be designed so that the test results regulations, while CEC believes that study the category of displays less than reflect energy consumption in the field DOE should consider how its test 30 inches in greater detail as well as to the maximum extent possible. (ENE, procedure will preempt CEC’s test displays greater than 60 inches. (PG&E, No. 2 at p. 1) It urged DOE to develop procedure. (Sony, No. 8 at p. 4) No. 12 at p. 4; California IOUs, No. 9 at a test procedure that only promotes Specifically, CEC urged DOE to measure p. 4) energy management features that deliver on mode power, standby-passive power, Other stakeholders opposed the significant savings in the field. (ENE, power factor, and luminance to ensure inclusion of displays in the scope of the No. 2 at p. 1) ENE commented that that the CEC can also require this rulemaking. Sony asserted that TVs and energy consumption should be testing. (CEC, No. 15 at p. 4) displays are different in the following measured under a range of values In addition to considering stakeholder ways and therefore need to be tested (rather than using average values for comments, DOE also conducted differently. TVs have different ambient illumination, viewing distances research and validation testing, which resolutions than displays because rate and angles, and user adjustments to consisted of on, standby, and off mode conversion circuits operate differently settings) and that the average expected energy consumption testing as well as in the two products; resolution affects energy consumption of a model in the luminance testing. The results of this power consumption in displays but not field be calculated. (ENE, No. 2 at p. 1) research indicated that the IEC 62087– in TVs; and TVs with computer inputs ENE believes that a test procedure that 2011 could be utilized with some do not fully comply with the VESA adheres to its direction will provide modifications as it would adequately DPMS requirements established for more accurate results and reduce the measure TV energy consumption.8 DOE displays. (Sony, No. 8 at p. 4) Rather, likelihood of manufacturers ‘‘designing proposes a test procedure for TVs that Sony recommended that DOE use the to the test’’. (ENE, No. 2 at p. 1) Finally, uses IEC 62087–2011 as a basis, with same definition for TVs that is used in 9 ENE urged DOE to a test additional detail and modifications, the ENERGY STAR v. 5.3. (Sony, No. procedure that does not discourage most of which are seen in ENERGY 8 at p. 4) Panasonic also does not . (ENE, No. 2 at p. 1) STAR v. 5.3. DOE believes this is recommend combining TVs and Other interested parties commented consistent with the requests of many displays, as they believe these are two that DOE should use existing test commenters, who recommended using distinct products. (Panasonic, No. 6 at p. procedures when developing its test IEC 62087–2011 and CEA–2037–2009, 9) CERC commented that the scope of procedure. NRDC stated that DOE which references the IEC 62087 test the test procedure should not should review and adopt key portions of procedure. DOE based the proposed encompass all types of TVs because IEC 62087–2008 but noted that aside luminance measurement on the one professional and retail displays require from the IEC 62087–2008 dynamic found in ENERGY STAR v. 5.3. high luminance, sharpness, and broadcast-content video signal, the performance. (CERC, No. 10 at p. 3) remaining sections of the IEC 62087– C. Scope CERC further commented that displays 2008 test procedure are either 1. Products Covered by This are designed differently than TVs due to incomplete or need revision. (NRDC, Rulemaking their primary use; namely, TVs are No. 5 at p. 2) CEA believes that future meant to be viewed from further ENERGY STAR specifications should In the 2010 RFI, DOE requested distances than displays. (CERC, No. 10 conform to the DOE test procedure, and comments on the scope of the TV test at p. 3) Finally, CEA commented that that CEA–2037–2009 is suitable for procedure rulemaking. DOE received adoption now with specified discrete comments highlighting the similarities 9 ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 defines TV as: A changes, although the CEA did not and differences between displays, TVs, commercially available electronic product designed specify these discrete changes. (CEA, and digital picture frames and the primarily for the reception and display of coverage of the test procedure. Unlike audiovisual signals received from terrestrial, cable, No. 13 at p. 2) CEA also urged DOE to satellite, Internet Protocol TV (IPTV), or other adopt CEA–2037–2009 to avoid the TVs, displays and digital picture frames digital or analog sources. A TV consists of a tuner/ federal government using and receiver and a display encased in a single promoting two different test procedures. 8 The DOE Web site: Appliance and Commercial enclosure. The product usually relies upon a Equipment Standards: Television Sets. U.S. cathode-ray tube (CRT), liquid crystal display (CEA, No. 13 at p. 3) CERC commented Department of Energy. August 2, 2011. http:// (LCD), display panel (PDP) which are that the CEA–2037–2009 test procedure www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ examples of the more common display is the best test procedure because it is appliance_standards/residential/tv_sets.html. technologies.

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DOE should not include displays in its end of 2010.11 Modern TVs have similar Similar to DOE’s recently repealed rulemaking because the IEC 62087–2011 inputs to displays, and their uses are test procedure (74 FR 53640, October dynamic broadcast-content video signal increasingly similar, with the latest TVs 20, 2009), the current DOE definitions used for TV testing is not representative having USB ports, PC inputs, video for TVs, developed in 1979, are no of typical content viewed on displays. inputs, Ethernet cable inputs, and longer appropriate and are proposed to (CEA, No. 13 at p. 9) SHARP inputs enabling connection with be updated as part of this rulemaking. recommended that DOE remain focused and MP3 players (e.g., The definition refers to both color TVs on TVs that are used primarily by , Panasonic, Sony). Moreover, and monochrome TVs (also known as residential consumers and that the latest display connection black-and-white TVs, which are rarely commercial displays should not be technology, High-Definition Multimedia produced for the mass market today) included. (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 10) Interface (HDMI), is expressly designed and with the evolution of technology, DOE believes that some products can to with both TVs and displays and these definitions are too broad to only be identified as TVs or displays on does not differentiate between the two. adequately define the products covered the basis of marketing. Some DOE is monitoring marketplace by this rulemaking. Since the digital manufacturers (e.g., Samsung and LG) convergence and will consider updating switch-over in 2009, analog TVs can no make identical products that are the definitions and scope of the TV longer receive broadcast signals without marketed separately as a display and rulemaking in the future. an external digital tuner. Accordingly, 10 TV. Moreover, there exist high- Consequently, DOE is proposing to the definitions require updating in order definition displays sold with the option include in the scope of this rulemaking to reflect the realities of modern TVs of purchasing an external tuner or only displays of 15 inches and above and technological developments, speakers, which enable the customer to which are sold with a tuner. DOE including the convergence of display use the product as a TV. Modern TVs acknowledges interested party and TV technology, and to avoid the can also typically be connected to comments stating that TVs and displays proposed rule being rendered computers and function as monitors. capable of showing moving images are ineffective. Despite some overlap, DOE agrees with not similar in all ways. However, DOE DOE notes that at the time the stakeholders who suggested that TVs believes that displays which are sold Department repealed the test procedure for TVs (74 FR 53640, October 20, 2009), and displays are designed differently in with a tuner are used in the same most instances (e.g. TVs are equipped it also considered amending the manner as TVs, and is also taking into with a tuner and displays are not). definition of TVs on the basis of the consideration that EPA requires Although TVs and displays may be used transition to digital TV and found this displays to be tested with IEC 62087 interchangeably, they are designed to factor in isolation to be an insufficient Dynamic broadcast content. DOE perform different tasks. Displays have reason to amend the definition. At that welcomes comment on the proposed different screen resolutions that allow time, the Department had not taken into scope of this rulemaking, particularly for clearer text reading and are typically account other factors, including, rapid the inclusion of certain types of set up in a 4:3 aspect ratio, as opposed technology changes, the changing focus displays. (See Issue 1 in section V. E to TVs which are primarily set up in away from transmission towards display ‘‘Issues On Which DOE Seeks 16:9 aspect ratio which is optimal for technology and the phenomenon of TV Comment’’). displaying video. DOE acknowledges and display technology convergence. that despite the increasing overlap 2. Definition of Television Sets The combination of these factors which between these products, which may are currently evident in this product TVs are a covered product under 42 increase in the future, they currently market have led DOE to preliminarily U.S.C. 6292(a)(12) of EPCA. DOE has the have different usage patterns (e.g. they determine that a revised definition of authority to adopt test procedures for are used in different lighting conditions TVs is required. such covered products under 42 U.S.C. and locations as well as have different CEA asked that DOE develop a 6293(b)(2) of EPCA. Further, 42 U.S.C. hours of operation). definition of TVs that excludes battery- The presence of a tuner is not an 6295(l)(3) of EPCA specifically grants powered TVs because they inherently unequivocal distinguishing factor DOE the authority to promulgate energy are designed for efficiency so as to between TVs and other displays; conservation standards for TVs. There improve battery life. CEA stated that however, DOE still considers it a are no statutory definitions for TVs battery-powered TVs are different from suitable way of broadly separating under EPCA. In 1979 DOE adopted the typical TVs that require AC or main products which are generally intended following regulatory definitions for TVs power supplies in their technology and to be used as displays or digital picture (44 FR 39798, June 29, 1979), which are usage patterns. (CEA, No. 13 at p. 9) frames from those generally intended to set forth in 10 CFR 430.2: Additionally, CEA commented that be used as TVs (particularly in the Television set means a displays used for commercial smaller sizes). Accordingly, DOE set or a monochrome television set. applications and those that fully proposes to define TVs with reference to Color television set means an function on battery-power should not be displays but excluding displays if they electrical device designed to convert included in the scope of coverage. CEA are sold without tuners. Further, DOE incoming broadcast signals into color further observed that portable and believes that this effectively excludes television pictures and associated handheld displays are designed to be from the proposed TV test procedure sound. power efficient and should therefore not most displays and digital picture frames Monochrome television set means an be included in the scope of coverage. currently on the market. electrical device designed to convert In today’s NOPR, after reviewing TV, TVs, unlike displays, often contain a incoming broadcast signals into display, digital picture frame market tuner, which historically cost about monochrome television pictures and trends, and accessory technologies, as $5.50 to the manufacturer and were associated sound. well as other industry definitions from projected to cost around $2.70 by the IEC, EPA, and CEA, DOE is proposing 11 Quarterly LCD TV Cost & Price Forecast Model an updated definition for TVs; one that 10 Personal Communication, DisplaySearch at SID Report: Q1’11 History with Q2’11–Q4’15 Forecast. it believes will not become obsolete Conference, May 22, 2011. Rep. DisplaySearch, 2010. with rapid changes in technology.

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Accordingly, a broad technology-neutral 3. Other Definitions definition is too broad. Specifically, the definition is proposed that includes all DOE’s proposed test procedure for ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 definition TVs and displays above 15 inches TVs incorporates definitions from IEC requires that an indicator be present that which are sold with a TV tuner. This 62087–2011 and ENERGY STAR v. 5.3. shows that the product is in off mode, definition also includes products that DOE is also proposing to add its own a clause that is not included in the IEC incorporate internal media readers (e.g. definitions, which were neither 62087–2011 definition. Accordingly, TV DVD combination units) while addressed by IEC 62087–2011 nor DOE is proposing to define this term in excluding laptop monitors, monitors ENERGY STAR v. 5.3, and feels the section 2.9 (off mode) of appendix H to having integrated computers (all-in-one proposed definitions are necessary. subpart B of 10 CFR part 430 as follows: integrated desktops), digital picture Specifically, DOE proposes to include Off mode: Off mode is the mode where the frames, and TVs operable by battery- the following defined terms found in appliance is connected to a power source, power. The exclusion of these products IEC 62087–2011: ‘‘additional produces neither sound nor picture and is based upon DOE’s belief that these functions,’’ ‘‘off mode,’’ ‘‘standby-active, cannot be switched into any other mode with products do not represent the typical TV high mode,’’ ‘‘standby-active, low the unit, an external or internal signal. usage and therefore should not be mode,’’ and ‘‘standby-passive mode.’’ included in this definition. DOE has DOE is aware that section 42 U.S.C. DOE is proposing a test for standby- determined the typical TV usage as a 6295(gg)(1) of EPCA defines on, passive mode in this NOPR and thus product that is commonly used seven standby, and off modes, but believes provides a definition for the mode. DOE hours a day 12 to watch dynamic visual that the proposed IEC 62087–2011 is proposing to define ‘‘standby-passive information. Consequently, DOE definitions provide added clarification mode’’ by using the IEC 62087–2011 proposes the following definition to to the test procedure. Second, DOE definition for standby-passive. This subpart A of 10 CFR 430.2: proposes to include the following standby-passive mode test is being Television set (also referred to as proposed to capture the energy ‘‘TV’’): A product designed to be defined terms found in ENERGY STAR v. 5.3: ‘‘download acquisition mode,’’ consumption associated with the TV powered primarily by mains power when it produces neither sound nor having a diagonal screen size of fifteen ‘‘luminance,’’ ‘‘on mode,’’ and ‘‘TV combination unit.’’ For the reasons picture. DOE believes that IEC has inches or larger that is manufactured clearly and appropriately defined with a TV tuner, and that is capable of discussed below, DOE also proposes to develop new definitions for ‘‘home standby-passive mode. DOE is displaying dynamic visual information proposing to define this term in section from wired or wireless sources picture setting’’ and ‘‘retail picture setting.’’ 2.12 (standby-passive mode) of including but not limited to: appendix H to subpart B of 10 CFR part (1) Broadcast and similar services for a. Definitions Incorporated From IEC 430 as follows: terrestrial, cable, satellite, and/or 62087–2011 broadband transmission of analog and/ Standby-passive mode: Standby-passive DOE is proposing to define or digital signals; and/or mode is the mode in which the appliance is (2) Display-specific data connections, ‘‘additional functions’’ using the connected to a power source, produces such as Video Graphics Array (VGA), definition found in IEC 62087–2011. neither sound nor picture but can be DOE is proposing to define ‘‘additional switched into another mode with the remote (DVI), High- control unit or an internal signal. Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), functions’’ because many TVs are now DisplayPort, used typically for a equipped with a wide variety of DOE is proposing to define ‘‘standby- computer or workstation that is not features, such as DVD players, memory active, high mode’’ consistent with the physically attached to the display; and/ card readers, music player inputs, that IEC 62087–2011 definition for standby- or are not standard among different active, high. IEC’s definition clearly and (3) Media storage devices such as a manufacturers and models. accurately captures the state of the TV USB flash drive, a memory card, or a Furthermore, DOE believes that this while in standby-active, high mode. DVD; and/or definition from IEC 62087–2011 is DOE is proposing a definition for (4) Network connections, usually appropriate because it is clear, concise standby-active, high, since DOE is also using Internet Protocol, typically carried and widely accepted as an industry proposing a test in the standby-active, over Ethernet or WiFi. definition. The definition for additional high mode. Standby-active, high mode A TV may contain, but is not limited functions found in IEC 62087–2011 also would cover TVs when they are to, one of the following display has not been redefined by any of the switched off with a remote, but remain technologies: Liquid crystal display later published TV industry standards. active in some manner. This includes (LCD), light-emitting diode (LED), Accordingly, DOE is proposing to define TVs that are downloading information cathode-ray tube (CRT), and plasma this term in section 2.1 (additional from the internet or cable while display panel (PDP). TVs also include functions) of appendix H to subpart B of switched into standby mode. TV Combination Units that DOE has 10 CFR part 430 as follows: Accordingly, DOE is proposing to define further defined in appendix H to Additional functions: Additional functions this term in section 2.13 (standby-active, subpart B of this part. are functions that are not required for the high mode) of appendix H to subpart B DOE notes that this proposed basic operation of the device. Additional of 10 CFR part 430 as follows: functions include, but are not limited to a definition also includes TV combination Standby-active, high mode: The appliance VCR unit, a DVD unit, a HDD unit, a FM- units which are TVs that incorporate is connected to a power source, produces unit, a memory card-reader unit, or an additional devices such as a digital neither sound nor picture but can be ambient lighting unit. video disc (DVD) player, Blu-ray player, switched into another mode with the remote hard disk drive (HDD), or videocassette DOE is proposing to define ‘‘off control unit or an internal signal and can recorder (VCR).These products maintain mode’’ using the definition found in IEC additionally be switched into another mode the general purpose of a TV but are 62087–2011, rather than the definition with an external signal and is exchanging/ combined with additional features. provided in ENERGY STAR v. 5.3. receiving data with/from an external source. Although ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 also DOE is proposing to define ‘‘standby- 12 The Nielsen Company, LLC (2011). defines off mode, DOE believes the active, low mode’’ consistent with the

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IEC 62087–2011 definition for standby- definition found in ENERGY STAR v. TV combination unit: TV combination unit active, low. Although DOE is not 5.3. DOE believes that the ENERGY is a television in which the TV and one or proposing a test in the standby-active, STAR v. 5.3 definition is appropriate more additional devices (e.g., DVD player, low mode, DOE is still proposing a because it is widely accepted within the Blu-ray Disc player, Hard Disk Drive) are definition for standby-active, low to combined into a single enclosure, and which industry and the term is not defined in meets the following criteria: a) it is not remain consistent with IEC 62087–2011 IEC 62087–2011. Further, the ENERGY possible to measure the power of the and to ensure that this particular mode STAR v. 5.3 definition is appropriate individual components without removing the is not tested. DOE has reviewed existing because DOE is proposing the product housing; and b) the product connects industry definitions, TV technology, luminance ratio so that it may be used to a wall outlet via a single power cord. and TV operating modes and believes in the ENERGY STAR test procedure. c. New Definitions for Incorporation that IEC 62087–2011 clearly separates The ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 definition is distinct TV operating modes and defines clear and concise and provides the DOE is proposing to define ‘‘home each of these modes appropriately. manufacturer with a thorough picture setting’’ in its test procedure. Standby-active low mode would cover understanding of what is meant by DOE developed this definition because TVs when they are switched off with a luminance to allow for luminance neither IEC 62087–2011 nor ENERGY remote and can be switched into other testing. Accordingly, DOE is proposing STAR v. 5.3 provides a definition for modes via an external signal. to define this term in section 2.8 this particular setting. ENERGY STAR v. Accordingly, DOE is proposing to define (luminance) of appendix H to subpart B 5.3 does reference a home mode (or this term in section 2.14 (standby-active, of 10 CFR part 430 as follows: default mode), as the mode in which the low mode) of appendix H to subpart B Luminance: Luminance is the TV is shipped. In order to eliminate of 10 CFR part 430 as follows: photometric measure of the luminous confusion between picture settings and Standby-active, low mode: The appliance intensity per unit area of light traveling testing modes (such as on mode, is connected to a power source, produces in a given direction, expressed in units standby mode, and off mode), defining neither sound nor picture but can be of candelas per square meter (cd/m2). home picture setting helps clarify how switched into another mode with the remote to conduct both the luminance and on control unit or an internal signal and can DOE is proposing to define ‘‘on mode tests since home picture setting is additionally be switched into another mode mode’’ using the definition found in utilized for conducting part of the with an external signal. ENERGY STAR v. 5.3, rather than the luminance test as well as the on mode definition provided in IEC 62087–2011. test. DOE believes that defining home b. Definitions Incorporated From ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 defines ‘‘on ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 picture setting will improve the mode’’ more broadly, stating that the TV consistency in which products are DOE proposes to include a definition can be providing ‘‘one or more of its tested across labs. DOE is proposing to for ‘‘download acquisition mode’’ primary functions.’’ On the other hand, define this term in section 2.4 (home (otherwise known as DAM) in its test the IEC 62087–2011 definition specifies picture setting) of appendix H to subpart procedure that is identical to the that the TV must be producing both B of 10 CFR part 430 as follows: definition found in ENERGY STAR v. sound and picture. Although many TVs 5.3. The DAM involves a TV’s download will produce sound and picture, DOE’s Home picture setting: (or default picture of data while it produces neither sound setting) is the picture setting which is proposed scope may include units that recommended by the manufacturer from the nor picture. The definition allows are not able to produce sound (e.g. initial set up menu or the mode that the readers to more clearly understand the that does not include television comes shipped in if no setting is DAM energy consumption test speakers). Because DOE does not want recommended. procedure. The energy consumption to prevent those products from being Finally, DOE is proposing to define associated with DAM is measured when tested in the ‘‘on mode’’, DOE is ‘‘retail picture setting’’ in its proposed the TV is downloading information from proposing to exclude any references to test procedure. Retail picture setting is an electronic program guide (EPG). DOE sound consistent with the definition a picture setting present on most TVs also believes that the ENERGY STAR v. from ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 in section and corresponds to the brightest preset 5.3 definition is appropriate because it 2.10 (on mode) of appendix H to subpart selectable picture setting. Although is a widely accepted industry definition B of 10 CFR part 430 as follows: and the term is not defined in IEC ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 uses the term 62087–2011. Accordingly, DOE is On mode: On mode is the power mode in retail mode in its specification, it does which the product is connected to a mains proposing to define this term in section not provide a definition of this mode. So power source, has been activated, and is as not to confuse picture settings with 2.3 (download acquisition mode) of providing one or more of its principal appendix H to subpart B of 10 CFR part functions. testing modes (such as on mode, 430 as follows: standby mode, and off mode), DOE is Download acquisition mode: DOE is proposing to define ‘‘TV proposing to utilize the term ‘‘retail Download acquisition mode is the combination unit’’ using the definition picture setting’’ instead of the term power mode in which the product is found in ENERGY STAR v. 5.3. IEC ‘‘retail mode’’. In the proposed DOE test connected to a mains power source, 62087–2011 defines multi-function procedure, retail picture setting is one of produces neither sound nor picture, and equipment, which may be considered the two picture settings that the TV is is actively downloading data. Data similar to TV combination unit, but this set to for luminance testing. Therefore, downloads may include channel listing term is not specific to TVs. Defining the DOE believes that defining retail picture information for use by an electronic term TV combination unit provides setting clarifies the requirements of the programming guide, TV setup data, clarity to the test procedure since these test procedure. DOE is proposing to channel map updates, firmware particular TVs may require special define this term in section 2.11 (retail updates, monitoring for emergency consideration when being tested. picture setting) of appendix H to subpart messaging/communications or other Accordingly, DOE is proposing to define B of 10 CFR part 430 as follows: network communications. this term in section 2.16 (TV Retail picture setting: is the preset picture DOE is proposing to define combination unit) of appendix H to setting in which the TV produces the highest ‘‘luminance’’ by incorporating the subpart B of 10 CFR part 430 as follows: luminance during the on mode conditions.

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D. Testing Conditions and inefficiencies. The language proposed to Power measurements of 0.5 W or greater Instrumentation ensure that the correct power is being shall be made with an uncertainty of less supplied to the TV is being incorporated than or equal to 2 percent (at the 95 percent 1. Accuracy and Precision of in section 3.1.1 (power supply) of confidence level). Measurements of power of Measurement Equipment less than 0.5 W shall be made with an appendix H to subpart B of 10 CFR part uncertainty of less than or equal to 0.01 W a. Power Supply 430 is as follows: (at the 95 percent confidence level). The In this NOPR, DOE is proposing a Carry out measurements using a power power measurement instrument shall have a supply providing voltage of 115 V at 60 Hz. resolution of: slightly modified version of the power • supply specifications from IEC 62087– The fluctuation of the voltage supplied 0.01 W or better for power measurements ± of 10 W or less; 2011. DOE proposes to limit the input during the tests shall not exceed 1 percent. The frequency fluctuation and the harmonic • 0.1 W or better for power measurements voltage and frequency used in its test components of the supplied power shall not of greater than 10 W up to 100 W; procedure to 115 V at 60 Hz, rather than exceed ± 1 percent and 5 percent • 1 W or better for power measurements of including a general requirement that the respectively. greater than 100 W. TV be tested at ‘‘the nominal voltage of b. Power Meter DOE is also proposing to require that, the region,’’ as in IEC 62087–2011. DOE as part of the test procedure, the power is also proposing to add a power factor DOE is proposing to incorporate factor of the TV be recorded while in measurement requirement. The power specifications for the power meter used ‘‘on mode’’ consistent with that in factor measurements are based on those to collect the power data for the TV test. ENERGY STAR v. 5.3. DOE believes that found in IEC 62087–2011 as well as DOE plans to slightly modify the requiring a power factor measurement ENERGY STAR v. 5.3. specification found in IEC 62087–2011 will not impose undue burden on DOE is also proposing certain to include more guided instructions on manufacturers because the ability to specifications for test tolerances. First, the sampling rate. Rather than setting measure power factor is widely DOE is proposing to incorporate the sampling rate ‘‘high enough to available on power meters. The power tolerances for voltage and frequency achieve an accurate measurement’’ as factor measurement only requires that identical to those in ENERGY STAR v. required in IEC 62087–2011, DOE is the power factor be recorded while the 5.3, which specifies that the voltage and proposing that samples be taken once on, standby, and off modes are frequency be maintained at ± 1 percent per second or more frequently. This measured. DOE is proposing to require rather than ± 2 percent, as required by sampling rate is generally accepted by this measurement because power IEC 62087–2011. DOE believes that this the industry and found in IEC 62301– quality can impact energy consumption will not impose undue burden because 2011. This sampling rate should not be and measuring the power factor will many interested parties are already difficult to accomplish and produces a allow other regulating bodies the accustomed to these more stringent more repeatable power measurement flexibility to consider requirements for specifications required to meet ENERGY than the measurement specified in IEC power quality. The language proposed STAR specifications. Second, DOE is 62087–2011. Specifying the proposed to ensure that the power factor and real proposing to add a tolerance of power sampling rate decreases the chances of power consumed are taken is being measurements consistent with that in missing trends and power spikes. The incorporated in section 3.1.2.2 of ENERGY STAR v. 5.3. As mentioned duration of testing remains the same appendix H to subpart B of 10 CFR part above, ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 refers the and typically only a few changes to the 430 is as follows: reader to ENERGY STAR v. 4.2 where data acquisition program are required to The power measurement instrument used these specifications can be found. Third, modify the sample rate. The language shall measure the power factor and the real DOE is proposing to add the proposed to ensure that the correct power consumed regardless of the power requirements for total harmonic power measurements are taken is being factor of the device under test. distortion (THD) consistent with that in incorporated in section 3.1.2 (power c. Light Measurement Devices IEC 62087–2011, which requires that the meter) of appendix H to subpart B of 10 harmonic components not vary by more CFR part 430 is as follows: i. Luminance Contact and Distance than 5 percent. While ENERGY STAR v. The measurement shall be carried out Meters 5.3 has requirements for THD that are directly by means of a wattmeter, a wattmeter Light measurement devices (LMDs) more stringent (2 percent), DOE believes with averaging function, or a watt-hour are used to measure the luminance of that these requirements may impose meter, by dividing the reading by the the TV screen. DOE is aware of two undue burden on manufacturers by measuring time. For TVs for which the input primary categories of LMDs that are requiring the purchase of more video signal varies over time, use a wattmeter used to make luminance measurements: expensive equipment. DOE believes that with an averaging function to carry out the measurement. contact meters and distance meters. In the cost of more expensive equipment response to the 2010 RFI, DOE received (e.g., a power supply unit as found by The language proposed to ensure that comments advocating that the DOE test market research) outweighs the benefits the correct sampling rate for which the procedure for TVs allow the use of the of stricter THD requirements, therefore power measurements shall be taken is contact meter to measure luminance. less stringent requirements are being being incorporated in section 3.1.2.1 of Panasonic stated that although there are proposed. DOE believes that the appendix H to subpart B of 10 CFR part many valid methods of measurement, a requirements that it is proposing to 430 is as follows: contact measurement is easier to comply incorporate are accepted within The sampling rate of the watt-hour meter with since it prevents ambient and are sufficient to ensure a or wattmeter with averaging function shall be from interfering with the measurement repeatable and reproducible test one measurement per second or more and eliminates the need for a dark room. procedure. THD impacts the quality and frequent. (Panasonic, No. 6 at p. 4) NRDC also stability of the being received The language proposed describing the supports the contact method of by the TV which can impact energy power measurement uncertainty is measuring luminance as it simplifies the consumption. High levels of THD can being incorporated in section 3.1.2.3 of performance of the test due to it being increase current draw on TVs resulting appendix H to subpart B of 10 CFR part unnecessary to adjust the room lighting in high circuitry temperatures and 430 is as follows: levels. (NRDC, No. 5 at pp. 4–5)

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In this NOPR, DOE is proposing to testing to develop the following section 4.2 (dark room conditions) of allow the use of either a distance meter proposed requirements. appendix H to subpart B of 10 CFR part or a contact meter to measure luminance DOE is proposing, in section 3.1.3 430, language from the requirement in for purposes of the DOE test procedure, (light measurement device) of appendix ENERGY STAR v. 5.3, which (with so long as the meter meets the H to subpart B of 10 CFR part 430, that minor modification), states: ‘‘All specifications detailed in section all LMDs have an accuracy of ± 2 luminance testing shall be performed in III.D.1.c.ii of the NOPR. DOE is aware percent (± 2 digits) of the digitally dark room conditions. Display screen that each type of meter has specific displayed value and repeatability within illuminance * * * as measured with the advantages. While distance LMD meters 0.4 percent (± 2 digits) value. DOE is UUT in [o]ff [m]ode shall be less than are typically less accurate and require also proposing that the LMD should or equal to 1.0 lux.’’ have an acceptance angle of 3 degrees or the use of a dark room for luminance b. Ambient Temperature and Humidity measurements, they are less expensive less. To determine the precision of a than contact LMD meters. DOE is also measured number, the displayed value DOE is proposing ambient conditions aware that the use of a dark room adds on the measuring device needs to be consistent with IEC 62087–2011 and burden to the procedure by increasing taken into consideration. The increment ENERGY STAR v. 5.3, which both of the last significant digit is said to be require that ambient temperature be 23 both cost and set-up time. Alternatively, ° ± ° the use of a contact LMD meter would the accuracy of the display and 2 digits C 5 C. ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 further reduce set up time (with regard to both is twice the interval. The overall specifies that relative humidity must be aligning the meter as well as removing tolerance of LMDs is found by taking between 10 and 80 percent, which DOE ¥ the need for a dark room) and will have (+/ ) the absolute sum of 2 percent and is also proposing to require in its test a more accurate measurement since 2 significant digits of the measured procedure. Because these are both these meters typically have a higher value. widely accepted test methods, and each accuracy; however, contact meters DOE believes that these criteria are of the temperate and humidity ranges is themselves are more expensive. sufficiently stringent to ensure that quite large, these requirements should Through testing, DOE has learned that measurements will be repeatable and be reproducible across a wide range of the two types of meters yield similar accurate, without imposing burden on test laboratories. These ambient results when used to test TVs.13 manufacturers by requiring overly condition requirements are being Therefore, in section 3.1.3 (light precise measurement devices. However, proposed in sections 4.3 (ambient temperature conditions) and 4.4 measurement device) of appendix H to DOE welcomes comments on the (ambient relative humidity conditions) subpart B of 10 CFR part 430, the test proposed LMD specifications. (See Issue of appendix H to subpart B of 10 CFR procedure allows the use of either meter 2 in section V.E ‘‘Issues On Which DOE part 430. as long as it meets the specifications Seeks Comment’’). outlined below. By allowing the use of 2. Test Room and Set-Up Criteria c. Signal Source and Generation different meters it provides more DOE received comments from In the 2010 RFI, DOE requested flexibility, while ensuring the accuracy interested parties requesting that it feedback from interested parties of the measurement and providing clarify how to set up the TV for testing. regarding the signal source as well as comparable results. Specifically, NRDC requested that DOE the input cable to be used when testing. ii. Light Measurement Device review the requirements in IEC 62087– 75 FR 54048, 54050. As discussed Specifications 2008 and urged DOE to provide below, interested parties were generally sufficient clarity on preparing the TV in agreement that the input cable should In this NOPR, DOE is proposing to before testing. (NRDC, No. 5 at p. 2) be HDMI, if the TV has an HDMI input. incorporate specifications for the LMDs DOE has analyzed IEC 62087–2008 as If the TV does not have an HDMI input, used in performing the test procedure. NRDC requested and found that the DOE has proposed a list of alternative Neither IEC 62087–2011 nor ENERGY requirements in IEC 62087–2008 are connections in the order in which they STAR v. 5.3 provides specific similar to those found in IEC 62087– should be used to conduct testing, requirements with respect to LMDs. 2011. PG&E and California IOUs also which can be found below. Interested Consequently, DOE has developed requested that DOE require a standard parties were also in support of using a proposed specifications for today’s test set-up that ensures the most robust Blu-ray player as the signal source for NOPR. To develop these, DOE results possible. (PG&E, No. 12 at p. 3; testing. researched existing test procedures and California IOUs, No. 9 at p. 3) DOE has Mitsubishi, Sony, LG, NRDC, standards that provide LMD analyzed both IEC 62087–2011 and IEC Panasonic, CEA, CEC, PG&E, and specifications. DOE has found that the 62087–2008, and has evaluated other California IOUs were all in support of VESA Flat Panel Display Measurements existing TV test procedures to develop DOE using HDMI as its preferred input Standard v. 2 provides tolerances for proposals for creating dark room cable. Mitsubishi recommended that LMDs. VESA specifies that the conditions, ambient temperature and DOE require an HDMI cable be used if luminance must be within ± 5 percent humidity, THD, and signal source the input exists and component cables and repeatability must be less than ± 0.5 generation, with the goal of ensuring be used if HDMI inputs do not exist. percent of the luminance or the repeatable results. The proposals are (Mitsubishi, No. 7 at p. 5) Sony uncertainty introduced by any discussed in detail in the following similarly commented that a HDMI input digitalization over a five minute period. sections. cable should be the preferred input DOE also researched available LMDs for cable, and if it not available, the next a. Dark Room Conditions highest resolution input should be used. 13 This similarity of results can be found in the DOE is proposing that, if the lab (Sony, No. 8 at p. 3) LG supported using Round Robin Test Program Final Report for: technician elects to use a distance meter an HDMI input cable because it has a Television at the DOE Web site: Appliance and for luminance testing, it must make the digital signal and other sources have Commercial Equipment Standards: Television Sets. calibration issues. (LG, No. 3 at p. 1) U.S. Department of Energy. August 2, 2011. measurements in dark room conditions, . STAR v. 5.3. DOE is proposing, in HDMI input cable if the input is

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available. If not available, then a with the recommendations made in the mode. As stated earlier, DOE is component input cable should be used. report done by Ecos Consulting proposing to replace the terms home NRDC also stated that VGA connectors regarding signal sources, which mode and retail mode (as used in should not be allowed to serve as the recommends a signal generator with an ENERGY STAR v. 5.3) with home means to input the content. (NRDC, No. HDMI input connection. (CEC, No. 15 at picture setting and retail picture setting. 5 at p. 6) Panasonic agreed that a HDMI p. 3) PG&E and California IOUs also This is to distinguish the luminance input cable should be used if available. cited the report done by Ecos picture setting from the testing modes (Panasonic, No. 6 at p. 6) CEA agreed Consulting, but commented that DOE for energy consumption. IEC 62087– that a HDMI input cable should be used should conduct additional testing on 2011 does not reference luminance if it is available, but stated that variation various size TVs with different display testing. Alternatively, for power testing, between different inputs is minor. (CEA, technologies to confirm the proper both IEC 62087–2011 and ENERGY No. 13 at p. 7) CEA further commented signal source. (PG&E, No. 12 at p. 3; STAR v. 5.3 require that TVs be tested that it is vital to allow various different California IOUs, No. 9 at p. 3) SHARP only in the home picture setting. DOE input cables to be used because some recommended that DOE not require a received comments and is considering TVs are produced with neither a HDMI specific signal source like CEA–2037– testing energy consumption in picture input nor a component input. (CEA, No. 2009. (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 7) SHARP settings other than the home picture 13 at p. 7) Ecos Consulting found in its commented that there should be no setting. previously cited report the effect of dependency on the nature of the source Numerous commenters informed DOE different input cables on the test results. (Blu-ray player, computer, etc), as long that only a limited number of Their report recommended that an as the decoder and signal are properly consumers switch their TVs out of the HDMI input cable be used for testing implemented according to existing and home picture setting, and therefore DOE because it produced similar results to a well-known standards. (SHARP, No. 14 should only require testing in the home standardized signal generator unlike at p. 7) picture setting. Other interested parties component and VGA inputs.14 The IEC 62087–2011 dynamic suggested that DOE analyze all preset As outlined above, comments from all broadcast-content video signal, which is picture settings to determine the energy interested parties agreed that an HDMI discussed further in section III.E.3.a of consumption of all possible picture input should be the preferred input. this NOPR, is supplied in two formats settings. Mitsubishi commented that Some interested parties also advocated for testing, DVD and Blu-ray. DOE manufacturer statistics show that less that alternative inputs should be acknowledges interested party than 5 percent of TV viewers ever allowed if an HDMI input is not comments recommending that a utilize non-default display settings. available. DOE acknowledges that all particular signal source should not be (Mitsubishi, No. 7 at p. 2) PG&E and TVs may not be shipped with an HDMI used but believes that establishing a California IOUs stated that DOE should input available, and therefore is specific signal source will increase collect and analyze available proposing the following order for repeatability and reproducibility. As technologies (e.g., LCD, plasma) in inputs: HDMI/DVI, VGA, component, S– some commenters requested, DOE is several selectable preset picture settings: Video, and finally composite. If none of proposing to require testing using a Blu- the dimmest setting, home setting, and these inputs are available, the highest ray player. The TV market is moving retail setting. (PG&E, No. 12 at p. 1; resolution input must be used. DOE towards watching TV in high-definition, California IOUs, No. 9 at pp. 1–2) PG&E believes that by proposing an input as evidenced by increased production of and California IOUs also urged DOE to format hierarchy, it will ensure high definition TVs and broadcasting of develop the test procedure such that any consistency and repeatability between high definition channels. Blu-ray preset picture setting may be measured tests without imposing undue burden players produce a image that using the procedure. (PG&E, No. 12 at p. upon manufacturers. However, DOE yields far more detail than the 480p 2; California IOUs, No. 9 at p. 2) Finally, welcomes comments on the purposed image provided by DVD; therefore, DOE they suggested that the DOE should input formats hierarchy. (See issue 14 in is proposing that it be used for testing. obtain and analyze data on consumer section V.E ‘‘Issues on Which DOE DOE welcomes comments on the signal home viewing habits. (PG&E, No. 12 at Seeks Comments’’) source and generation specifications p. 2; California IOUs, No. 9 at p. 2) DOE also received comments on the proposed in this NOPR. (See Issue 3 in SHARP commented that because signal source to be used for testing. section V.E ‘‘Issues On Which DOE consumers do not adjust their TV NRDC commented that a signal should Seeks Comment’’). settings and it is not possible to predict not be generated by a the popularity of each picture setting, (PC). NRDC preferred that a standard E. Test Measurements multiple picture settings should not be method of generating signal be used, but As previously mentioned, DOE is tested. (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 4) did not specify what the preferred proposing a test procedure largely based DOE also received comments desiring method should be. (NRDC, No. 5 at p. on IEC 62087–2011, with some that only the home picture setting 6) Panasonic believes that the Blu-ray modifications to improve the should be used for testing. SHARP player is the most appropriate device to repeatability as well as the stated that there are no reliable data on supply the IEC 62087–2008 dynamic procedure to the U.S. market. DOE is the popularity of modes that can be broadcast-content video signal, which is proposing that the following test applied across the industry, and, the same as the IEC 62087–2011 measurements be taken as described in therefore, the out-of-the-box setting dynamic broadcast-content video signal. the following sections. remains the best predictor of actual (Panasonic, No. 6 at p. 6) CEC concurs power use. (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 3) Sony 1. Picture Settings to Test commented that there is little 14 Calwell, Chris, Mercier, Catherine, & Foster- In the 2010 RFI, DOE requested information regarding consumer Porter, Suzanne. Assessment of Options for comment on testing the TV in multiple preferences for preset picture settings. Improving Energy Efficiency Test Procedures for power consuming modes. For Sony’s call center data indicates that Display. (Last accessed July 26, 2011). http://www. efficientproducts.org/%5Creports%5Ctvs%5CEcos_ luminance testing, ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 more than 95 percent of returned sets Display%20Test%20Procedure%20Report_FINAL. requires that the TV be tested in two remain in the home picture setting pdf. picture settings: home mode and retail when received, while information

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obtained during CEC’s rulemaking consuming preset picture settings, while and future energy conservation process suggests that consumers tend to displaying the IEC 62087–20011 standards might include these use the home picture setting. (CEC, No. dynamic broadcast-content video signal, parameters in the rulemaking; thus, 15 at pp. 2–3 and Sony, No. 8 at p. 2) or the brightest and dimmest preset including a test for screen luminance NRDC commented that to the extent a picture settings. An additional approach would allow policy makers the ability to TV has a ‘‘forced’’ set up menu; the test could include testing in all preset add luminance requirements to their should be performed on the TV as picture settings. DOE invites comments standards. (NRDC, No. 5 at pp. 2–3) It shipped after selecting the home picture on testing in additional preset picture further clarified that the luminance test setting in the menu. (NRDC, No. 5 at p. settings, particularly the balance method should include details on (a) the 3) CERC believes that the test procedure between a representative and not overly video signal being used; (b) the type of should focus on the energy burdensome test procedure. (See Issue 4 instrument and its precision; (c) the consumption of TVs in the home picture in section V.E ‘‘Issues On Which DOE angle and location of the measurement setting due to the difference in room Seeks Comment’’). points; and (d) the ambient lighting conditions, if necessary. (NRDC, No. 5 at lighting and energy consumption of TVs 2. Testing Order in retail and home settings. (CERC, No. p. 5) Finally, NRDC stated that it 10 at p. 3) CEA commented that DOE In today’s NOPR, DOE is proposing to believes the DOE luminance testing should not require testing of other require that testing be conducted in the could require: (a) Testing in ‘‘as preset viewing settings because it is following order: luminance, on mode shipped’’ conditions in home or retail time consuming and will not yield power, standby mode power, and off picture settings; (b) ability to measure useful information because consumer mode power tests. This is not consistent either a luminance ratio or a power viewing habits are unknown and preset with the test procedure prescribed in ratio; and (c) TVs to be set at a specified viewing settings are not standard across ENERGY STAR v. 5.3, which specifies luminance prior to measurement. manufacturers. (CEA, No. 13 at p. 5) on mode tests be conducted prior to (NRDC, No. 5 at pp. 3–4) luminance tests. DOE is aware that some LG supported the ENERGY STAR In this NOPR, DOE is proposing that TVs are unable to operate in the retail luminance test method, which involves luminance measurements be taken in picture setting once the TV has been measuring the luminance while both the home and retail picture switched into the home picture setting. displaying the IEC 62087–2011 three bar settings, and that power measurements Therefore, it is necessary to measure video signal. This test is conducted (for TVs without ABC enabled) only be luminance in the retail picture setting twice, once while the TV is in the home taken in the home picture setting. As before switching to the home picture picture setting and again when the TV many interested parties commented, setting to ensure that the retail picture is in the retail picture setting. After both most consumers do not switch their TVs setting luminance is captured. For this measurements are taken, the ratio of the out of the picture setting in which they reason, DOE is proposing to perform two luminance measures is calculated. are shipped. Therefore, requiring power luminance testing prior to on mode LG believes that it is an acceptable and measurements in the retail picture power testing in section 5.3.1 representative measure of luminance setting or any other alternative picture (luminance test) of appendix H to and provides consistency across state settings may cause unnecessary burden subpart B of 10 CFR part 430. DOE does and federal programs. (LG, No. 3 at p. on manufacturers by increasing testing not believe that this alternative testing 1) SHARP does not support luminance time. A luminance measurement in both order will increase the testing burden or testing, but asserts that, if DOE must the home and retail picture setting must cause any issues with test results, but define a luminance measurement still be taken in order to generate a will ensure that all TVs are adequately procedure, it should follow the ENERGY luminance ratio, which is utilized by tested in each prescribed mode. STAR v. 4.1 (which remained other regulatory programs such as 3. Luminance unchanged in ENERGY STAR v. 5.3) test ENERGY STAR. However, DOE is also procedure in detail. (SHARP, No. 14 at considering testing on mode energy Although IEC 62087–2011 does not p. 5) Similarly, Sony believes that the consumption in picture settings other include a luminance test, ENERGY luminance requirement as defined by than the home picture setting. DOE is STAR v. 5.3 requires a test of the screen ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 is an unnecessary aware of some TVs that are equipped luminance. The luminance test is test, but finds the method itself provides with remotes that have easy-to-access included to ensure that TVs are not a rather simple solution to a complex shortcuts that enable the user to switch shipped in an overly dim picture setting subject. (Sony, No. 8 at p. 2) from the home picture setting to other in order to achieve a lower measured on Alternatively, CEA and some preset picture settings (sport, vivid, mode power value, since under manufacturers strongly opposed movie, etc.), without requiring that the ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 TVs are tested in requiring a luminance measurement, user enter the main menu. Although ‘‘as shipped’’ condition. In the 2010 RFI, with primary arguments including that interested parties commented that DOE asked interested parties for default TV picture settings are not too consumers do not switch between comments on multiple facets of dim, and DOE should not regulate a picture settings, DOE believes that if TV luminance testing. Specifically, DOE performance metric. CEA stated that a remotes are designed with shortcuts to requested input on (a) whether testing luminance requirement is unnecessary, switch between preset picture settings, luminance should be required, and (b) premature and essentially not energy more consumers may do so, either the different display patterns that can be related. (CEA, No. 13 at p. 3) CEA also accidently or intentionally. For this used to adequately test luminance. 75 commented that any proposal to impose reason, DOE is considering whether this FR 54048, 54049. Many interested limits on luminance and/or tie should be taken into account in the test parties provided feedback regarding the luminance levels to power levels is procedure. In particular, DOE is need for luminance testing. Several speculative and a performance considering testing on mode energy interested parties supported luminance requirement should not be embedded consumption in some of these testing. NRDC stated that screen within the test procedure as it may not additional preset picture settings. luminance is important to include in the be authorized by EPCA. (CEA, No. 13 at Possible approaches could include test procedure because it often has a p. 4) Mitsubishi stated that DOE should testing in the highest and lowest energy direct impact on TV on mode power use not set standards that assure that

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products meet a certain consumer commented that any static video signal has achieved a stable condition with utility. (Mitsubishi, No. 7 at p. 3) CEA can be detected and circumvented, and respect to power consumption.’’ With noted that DOE should not include a therefore DOE should not implement a respect to luminance testing, ENERGY luminance requirement, but if a luminance measurement. (SHARP, No. STAR v. 5.3 requires the three bar video luminance test is included it should 14 at p. 3) It stated that IEC 62087–2008 signal be displayed for 10 minutes to mirror the test outlined in ENERGY (which is the same as IEC 62087–2011) stabilize a TV prior to conducting a STAR v. 4.1 (which, as noted above, was not based on prescribed luminance measurement. DOE received comments remained unchanged in ENERGY STAR levels for the following reasons: from interested parties on the v. 5.3). (CEA, No. 13 at p. 4) According (1) Consumers generally do not adjust their appropriate time required to warm-up to CEA, data indicates that consumers TVs from the default settings, and stabilize a TV prior to conducting maintain the default settings of the TVs, (2) Relatively few consumers have their testing. 75 FR 54048, 54051 and, therefore, retail picture settings are TVs professionally calibrated, Mitsubishi commented that not relevant to those consumer viewing (3) There is no consensus on how to measurements of power consumption habits. (CEA, No. 13 at p. 3) Sony also measure perceived brightness levels, should be taken after the TV has commented that, after thoroughly (4) Perceived brightness is often related to reached normal operating temperature. contrast ratio as it is related to pure reviewing its call center data, it found (Mitsubishi, No. 7 at p. 5) Mitsubishi brightness, further commented that warm-up times no complaint of dim pictures, which (5) Some TV technologies have a non- was DOE’s reasoning for including a linear relationship between power and vary by model and it is difficult to luminance test. (Sony, No. 8 at p. 1) brightness, identify a minimally sufficient warm-up Sony commented that the test procedure (6) Variation in consumer illuminance time, but it is also unnecessary. It should measure power and should not levels make the ideal brightness difficult to continued by adding that it is sufficient be a luminance test procedure. (Sony, determine, and to require that before testing begins, the No. 8 at p. 4) Mitsubishi commented (7) Humans have poor acuity for discerning device under test has reached thermal absolute brightness levels, and there is no equilibrium, and that the test procedure that manufacturers will not produce data that identifies the level of brightness to TVs with dim home picture settings, need not indicate a specific time but which the average person would adjust a rather a minimum. (Mitsubishi, No. 7 at because this would create poor reviews television by hand. (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 2) and high return rates. Mitsubishi further p. 6) PG&E and California IOUs stated In this NOPR, DOE is proposing to believes it is undesirable for that the warm-up time should be include a luminance test as part of its manufacturers in this industry to sell a sufficient to reflect real-world test procedure. In recognition of TV that is too dim because there are conditions while also aiming not to be interested parties’ concerns, DOE very tight margins. (Mitsubishi, No. 7 at too long so as to become overly clarifies that the proposed luminance p. 2) Panasonic believes that a burdensome. (PG&E, No.12 at p. 3; test is included in the test procedure regulation on luminance is not required California IOUs, No. 9 at p. 3) SHARP, solely for the purpose of supporting the since manufacturer competition Sony, Panasonic, and CEA ENERGY STAR program; the discourages the shipping of dim TVs. recommended that DOE refer to the IEC Department is not proposing to include (Panasonic, No. 6 at p. 1) Panasonic 62087–2008 test procedure for warm-up the luminance measurements in its final affirmed that the luminance testing in periods. The warm-up periods remained metrics for measuring the energy ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 was adopted as a unchanged in IEC 62087–2011. (SHARP, efficiency or consumption of TVs. solution to prevent only the remote No 14 at p. 7; Sony, No. 8 at p. 3; Including a luminance test as part of the Panasonic, No. 6 at p.7; CEA, No. 13 at possibility of the TVs being shipped too test procedure for TVs will allow other p. 7) dim. (Panasonic, No. 6 at p. 2) programs such as ENERGY STAR to DOE acknowledges all stakeholder SHARP stated that DOE should not utilize the results. The sections, below, comments and is proposing to specify a luminance measurement and describe the different aspects of this incorporate language that the TV be observed that the 65 percent home to proposal, as well as comments from warmed-up consistent with that in IEC retail ratio required by ENERGY STAR interested parties on these aspects. 62087–2011, with the addition of a specifications may be encouraging TVs minimum warm-up period requirement. to have a brighter home picture setting a. Warm-Up and Stabilization In this NOPR, DOE is proposing TVs be than they otherwise would. SHARP did As mentioned in section III.E.2, warmed-up using the IEC 62087–2011 not believe that setting a lower bound above, DOE is proposing to require that dynamic broadcast-content video signal for luminance would address the issue luminance tests be conducted prior to for at least one hour in section 5.2 of shipping a TV too dim to decrease its on mode testing. Due to the change in (warm-up) of appendix H to subpart B power consumption for home mode luminance testing order (conducting of 10 CFR part 430. DOE conducted testing. (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 3) SHARP testing in the retail picture setting prior testing to determine if this warm-up was wrote that IEC did not set luminance to the home mode picture setting), DOE appropriate.15 Although the power did requirements because manufacturers considered both warming-up the TV not change drastically over the one hour will not ship overly dim TVs and risk with respect to power and stabilizing for any of the TVs tested, DOE believes product returns. Additionally, SHARP the TV for luminance. However, in that because no interested party commented that there is no consensus today’s notice, DOE is proposing that commented on the desire to reduce the on how to measure brightness levels, the TV be warmed-up but not be duration, a one hour warm-up period and setting a lower bound on home stabilized prior to measuring display was still appropriate. DOE will further mode brightness is a performance luminance. propose that the TVs can be warmed-up requirement rather than an energy IEC 62087–2011 and ENERGY STAR for longer than one hour if the TV does requirement. (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 2) v. 5.3 both require that the TV be SHARP further noted that if warmed-up prior to energy 15 The warm up period data can be found on the performance requirements force measurement but do not include a DOE Web site: Appliance and Commercial Equipment Standards: Television Sets. U.S. minimum luminance levels to be set too recommended or minimal time period. Department of Energy. August 2, 2011. http:// high, potential energy savings are lost. Rather, they state that energy www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 3) Lastly, SHARP measurements be taken ‘‘after the TV appliance_standards/residential/tv_sets.html.

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not reach a stable state with respect to determine the appropriate stabilization these two picture settings. However, power consumption within the one hour period and has preliminarily DOE is aware of alternative methods for time period. DOE is defining a stable determined that taking luminance ensuring that the TV does not have an state as an average power measurement measurements immediately after overly dim home picture setting such as over the 10 minute test clip that varies displaying the IEC 62087–2011 dynamic power ratios and absolute luminance by less than 2 percent on consecutive broadcast-content video signal is the measurements, and therefore in the plays. DOE believes that by establishing most technology neutral method.18 2010 RFI, DOE requested feedback on a minimum warm-up period, the test DOE’s research also found that the testing by using luminance ratios, power results will be more consistent, because luminance of some TV technologies ratios and absolute luminance. 75 FR all TVs will be warmed up for an drops as the same image remains on the 54048, 54049. identical time period. Further, DOE screen and luminance with other TV Many commenters believed that testing indicates that the majority of TVs technologies increases as the same power cannot be measured to determine will stabilize within one hour. DOE also image remains on the screen.19 Taking the brightness of the TV. Panasonic consulted with industry subject matter an immediate measurement helps to commented that the relationship experts 16 who had similar findings.17 mimic actual operating conditions, in between power and luminance is often Although DOE plans to specify that a which images are changing constantly. non-linear and is highly variable one hour warm-up period be used, there Specifically, taking measurements between TV technologies, specifically in is flexibility to utilize a longer warm-up according to this method ensures that TVs with ‘‘local dimming’’ and ‘‘power period for the TV to reach a stable TVs, particularly plasmas, do not enter on demand’’. Panasonic believes that energy consuming state. For luminance into an automatic brightness limiting this non-linear relationship makes a stabilization, DOE is not proposing that (ABL) state prior to luminance testing. power ratio an unfair measurement of the TV be stabilized prior to conducting ABL is a technology that is used on screen brightness. Panasonic believes luminance measurements, rather that phosphor based TV screens (CRT and that the measurement of the power luminance measurements be taken plasma) that is designed to limit the would not result in the goal of immediately upon displaying the three luminance of the screen to a level that determining whether a TV is ‘‘too dim.’’ bar video signal. Luminance will avoid damage to the phosphors. (Panasonic, No. 6 at p. 2) Panasonic measurements are made immediately to This type of protection is not necessary commented that though they recognized prevent automatic image correction in LCD technology as high luminance all of DOE’s concerns pertaining to a programs from revising the luminance levels cannot cause damage to the luminance ratio, they support its of the observed test pattern. display elements. Measuring the inclusion in the test procedure. DOE received a comment from luminance immediately after displaying (Panasonic, No. 6 at p. 2) Mitsubishi Panasonic recommending that DOE the IEC 62087–2011 dynamic broadcast- commented that different display adopt the luminance measurement test content video signal, without allowing a technologies have different luminance procedure in ENERGY STAR v. 5.3, substantial period of delay, will ensure and power characteristics, and these which requires that luminance be that TVs do not require additional two aspects of TVs should not be measured immediately following the on stabilization time while displaying the conflated. Mitsubishi also noted that mode test, ensuring that the TV is IEC 62087–2011 three bar video signal luminance variation across the screen is sufficiently stabilized with respect to which would result in some TVs unrelated to energy consumption. power prior to conducting the entering an ABL state. This method will (Mitsubishi, No. 7 at p. 2) Mitsubishi luminance test. Panasonic also stated promote more consistent testing across also believes that measuring power that it does not object to increasing the products. Taking measurements rather than a luminance ratio does not 10 minute stabilization periods if it is according to this method also ensures satisfy the ‘‘goal’’ of preventing felt to be necessary. (Panasonic, No. 6 at that TVs, particularly LCDs with cold manufacturers from producing devices p. 7) No other interested parties cathode (CCFL) that are not useful in the home picture commented on the topic. technology, have been stabilized. DOE setting. (Mitsubishi, No. 7 at p. 3) ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 requires that the welcomes comments on the stabilization Finally, Mitsubishi commented that some TV display technologies have a TV display the three bar video signal for and warm-up periods proposed in this power consumption that correlates 10 minutes prior to conducting a NOPR. (See Issue 6 in section V.E significantly with the content displayed luminance measurement. As part of ‘‘Issues On Which DOE Seeks rather than the display luminance. today’s NOPR, DOE is proposing to Comment’’). require that luminance measurements (Mitsubishi, No. 7 at p. 3) SHARP stated be taken immediately after displaying b. Method for Testing Luminance that a fixed luminance level is not the IEC 62087–2011 dynamic broadcast- As mentioned above, many TVs have prescribed for power measurements content video signal from the warm-up multiple preset viewing settings. Again, made with CEA–2037–2009 and IEC period in section 5.4.1 of appendix H to the retail picture setting is typically 62087–2008 (nor in IEC 62087–2011), subpart B of 10 CFR part 430. DOE used in showrooms, whereas the home and therefore DOE does not need to conducted extensive research to picture setting is intended to be more implement a luminance measurement. suited for typical home viewing (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 3) Sony also does 16 Keith Jones, Managing Director, Australian conditions. ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 uses not support measuring power Digital Testing and Bob Harrison, Principal a luminance ratio test that compares consumption at prescribed luminance Scientist, UK Government Market Transformation levels or picture settings. Sony believes Programme Consumer Electronics and Information and Communication Technologies. 18 The appropriate stabilization period and drop that picture settings are performance 17 The stabilization period can be seen to stabilize off in luminance compared to time can be seen in settings and are not directly tied to within one hour based on the data found in the the Luminance Stabilization Period document luminance. (Sony, No. 8 at p. 2) Luminance Period document which can be found found on the DOE Web site: Appliance and CEC presented an alternative method on the DOE Web site: Appliance and Commercial Commercial Equipment Standards: Television Sets. for using power to ensure the TV is not Equipment Standards: Television Sets. U.S. U.S. Department of Energy. August 2, 2011. Department of Energy. August 2, 2011. http:// http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ shipped in an overly dim picture www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ appliance_standards/residential/tv_sets.html. setting. CEC suggested that a power ratio appliance_standards/residential/tv_sets.html. 19 Id. be taken between home and retail

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picture settings. The home picture these numbers are used to set standards. c. Video Signals setting would be used for compliance (CEC, No. 15 at p. 2) To test luminance, ENERGY STAR v. when the ratio was closer to one, while Interested parties also offered 5.3 requires that a static video signal be a weighted result of home and retail comments discouraging the possible displayed, and a measurement be taken picture settings power would be used as inclusion of an absolute luminance using an LMD. In the 2010 RFI, DOE the power deviates from one. (CEC, No. measurement. Panasonic believes that asked for comments on the use of two 15 at p. 2) NRDC suggested that DOE absolute luminance does not provide video signals: The IEC 62087–2008 three improve the ENERGY STAR luminance enough data to determine if the TV is bar video signal, which is the same as test by establishing a minimum screen providing a ‘‘satisfactory consumer the IEC 62087–2011 three bar video luminance for all presets in the set up viewing.’’ Panasonic noted that many signal, and the Chinese TV test menu. The method would require the TV calibrators and video post procedure’s nine point video signal lab technician to record the screen production engineers consider the (hereafter referred to as the nine point brightness that was measured prior to contrast ratio to be more important than video signal). 75 FR 54048, 54050. As running the on mode power test with absolute luminance. (Panasonic, No. 6 at mentioned, IEC 62087–2011 does not the IEC 62087–2008 dynamic broadcast- p. 2) Panasonic also commented that require luminance testing, whereas content video signal, which is the same when measuring luminance, the method ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 requires that a as the IEC 62087–2011 dynamic must provide accurate results across all single luminance measurement be taken broadcast-content video signal. (NRDC, technologies, which is much easier with while the TV is displaying the three bar No. 5 at p. 4) NRDC also urged DOE to a ratio than with absolute luminance video signal. ensure that all measurements for ratios measurements. (Panasonic, No. 6 at p. 2) DOE believes that an ideal TV should be made identically. (NRDC, No. Finally, Panasonic commented that luminance video signal should 5 at p. 5) using a relative ratio is more tolerant of represent actual broadcast content as SHARP also suggested an alternative non-calibrated luminance meters, closely as possible so that the measured method for ensuring that TVs are measurement distances and angles and luminance is an accurate reflection of shipped in a picture setting that satisfies the measurement location because the the luminance produced under real- consumer viewing desires. SHARP error cancels out between the two world operating conditions and is commented that DOE should set a measurements. (Panasonic, No. 6 at p. 3) technology-neutral. DOE recognizes that requirement based on a ‘‘floor,’’ which In this NOPR, DOE is proposing it is possible that an ideal video signal would be a fixed percentage of the measuring luminance to allow the may vary depending on the purpose for power of the most consumptive setting, ENERGY STAR program to utilize the which it will be used. DOE envisions and recommends that the floor be 40 measurement in section 5.3.1 that the three bar luminance video percent of the most power consuming (luminance test) of appendix H to signal proposed in today’s NOPR would setting. This approach will help ensure subpart B of 10 CFR part 430. As be used as part of a luminance ratio. The that home picture setting is not overly mentioned in section III.E.1 above, DOE table below lists the various video dim as well as cap the maximum power is proposing to test the TV in home and signals that DOE is considering as well consumption of a TV regardless of the retail picture settings. DOE is proposing as their perceived advantages and picture setting. (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 5) to include a luminance ratio, as is done disadvantages. It should be noted that a SHARP supports the maximum power in ENERGY STAR v. 5.3. DOE believes number of stakeholder comments ratio approach, given that the allowable that by taking a ratio, less error is appear to equate the number of white home to retail picture settings power introduced than if taking an absolute areas in the video signal with the ratio is no more than 40 percent. SHARP luminance measurement. Further, ratios number of measurements. DOE wishes believes that unlike the luminance ratio have been used in many other TV to clarify that these are two separate approach, which is a performance efficiency measures. For example, issues (for example, the nine point requirement, setting a threshold for ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 requires that video signal could be used to test at reported power is part of the power home picture setting shall not be less anywhere between one and nine points); measurement process. (SHARP, No. 14 than 65 percent of the peak luminance the number of measurements and at p. 3) P.R. China suggests of the retail picture setting. The related test burden are discussed in a implementing an efficiency ratio of the European Parliament requires a following section. Any of the following output power and input power that luminance ratio of at least 65 percent in video signals could be measured at a includes luminance in the nominator, the Commission Delegated Regulation single point or multiple points. multiplied by the screen size, and (EU) No. 642/2009. Australia’s Three key features of plasma TV divided by the input power. (China, No. government requires a 50 percent technology impact the brightness of 16 at p. 3) luminance ratio in AS/NZS white areas on their screens. These PG&E, California IOUs, and CEC 62087.2.2:201. Although DOE does not features, therefore, need to be taken into requested a flexible test procedure with currently intend to include the consideration in evaluating and respect to luminance. PG&E and luminance measurements in its final selecting an appropriate technology- California IOUs recommended that the metrics for measuring energy efficiency neutral video signal. Most plasma test procedure be designed so that or consumption, testing for a luminance technology TVs limit brightness for very policy-makers could consider ratio will allow DOE’s TVs test bright parts of the screen. As mentioned luminance or power ratios between procedure to support the requirements above, this feature called ABL is different preset picture settings. (PG&E, of the ENERGY STAR Program and intended to protect the screen. Although No. 12 at p. 2; California IOUs, No. 9 at allow other regulating bodies to include the intention of ABL is to protect the p. 2) CEC urged DOE to adopt a test a luminance ratio in their test screen, ABL functions differently across procedure which includes both power procedures. DOE invites comments on TVs. The protection is, however, and luminance testing at a minimum luminance testing and including a generally based on the size of the bright picture setting and the retail picture luminance ratio. (See Issue 5 in section area. For very small areas such as tiny setting, but provides enough flexibility V.E ‘‘Issues On Which DOE Seeks spots seen on firework displays, ABL is that the policy makers can decide how Comment’’). likely to have little effect and the spots,

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therefore, will be very bright. The larger bright: To protect plasma drive circuits, signal is made available, DOE is not the white area, the more ABL tends to the power, and thus also the luminance, inclined to change the status quo. DOE be applied. The second type of tend to be limited. What is being understands that IEC is contemplating a protection is when a static picture is observed is the image burning pattern with a dynamic video signal detected with bright (and maybe not so protection. which may have significant advantages. bright) areas. After several minutes of a DOE recognizes that none of the video DOE supports IEC’s development of this static image the brightness may be signals currently under consideration is potentially improved pattern and would decreased to try to eliminate phosphor ideal. Each has advantages and consider incorporating it in future TV image burn. The third protection mode disadvantages which are described test procedures. operates when the whole screen is below. Until a markedly improved video BILLING CODE 6450–01–P

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BILLING CODE 6450–01–C multiple video signals when developing i. Three Bar Video Signal DOE received comments on each of its NOPR. DOE considered the three bar, The three bar video signal was the video signals (see sections, below), the nine point, and a DOE developed developed by the IEC and published in described above as well as alternative dynamic video signal. In this NOPR, the third edition of its TV broadcast suggestions for luminance testing, DOE is proposing to test luminance transmission test procedure, IEC 60107– including the number of measurements using the three bar video signal in 1997 Ed. 3.0 ‘‘Methods of measurement to take while displaying a particular section 5.3.1.2 (three bar video signal on receivers for TV broadcast video signal. In response to measurement) of appendix H to subpart transmissions—Part 1: General commenters’ concerns, DOE considered B of 10 CFR part 430, but is also considerations—Measurements at radio considering using the other two signals. and video frequencies.’’ The three bar 20 This pattern was created using the IEC 62087– 2011 dynamic content video signal with black and video signal is found in IEC 62087– white squares in the center of the screen as 2011, and is used to measure luminance measurement points. in ENERGY STAR v. 5.3. It is the most

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widely used video signal for measuring signals can have differing affects on TV APL of the nine point video signal, luminance. The three bar video signal technologies resulting in higher power which prevents the TV from quickly produces three equidistant vertical consumption in some technologies and entering ABL. This video signal might white bars on a black background. The lower power consumption in other than disproportionately disadvantage width of each of these bars is 1⁄6 of the technologies. Because the three bar plasma TVs. DOE also determined that nominal horizontal width of the picture. video signal is the current industry changing the video signal will also The three bar video signal has an APL standard, it is used as a basis for impact the luminance ratio. Due to the of 50 percent. A higher APL can cause comparison for the other video signals change in absolute luminance values some plasma TVs to enter more quickly considered in the sections below. obtained while using the DOE nine into a power limiting state to prevent ii. Nine Point Video Signal point video signal, luminance ratios screen burn-in caused by displaying a generally decreased for plasma TVs bright screen for an extended period of The nine point video signal is used in when compared to displaying the three time. the Chinese TV test procedure ICS bar video signal. DOE did not find any In response to the 2010 RFI, many 27.010. The video signal was developed other major trends in size or brand for commenters expressed desire for DOE to to measure variations in luminance the TVs in which the ratio differed use the three bar video signal for testing across the screen and account for local when using the nine point video signal luminance. CERC, CEA, Sony, dimming. This video signal consists of as opposed to the three bar video signal. Mitsubishi, and Panasonic supported nine white rectangular boxes Due to the reasons stated above, DOE the use of the three bar video signal. symmetrically arranged in a three by has determined not to propose utilizing (CERC, No. 10 at p. 3; CEA, No. 13 at three grid. The nine point video signal the nine point video signal in this p. 4; Sony, No. 8 at p. 2; Mitsubishi, No. is also a static video signal which does NOPR. 7 at p. 3; Panasonic, No. 6 at p. 3) not improve upon the current three bar Mitsubishi believes that the three bar video signal and can also result in some iii. DOE Five Point Video Signal video signal is adequate. (Mitsubishi, ABL for plasma TVs. The average APL As mentioned above, DOE developed No. 7 at p. 4) Sony commented that the for the nine point video signal is 17 a five point video signal that has an APL percent which is lower than typical 3-bar test pattern is used in IEC and identical to typical consumer broadcast broadcast content. (P.R. China, No. 16 at ENERGY STAR test procedures. content (34 percent). This video signal p. 3) Because the nine point video signal Changing it will add complexity to an is based largely on the VESA five point has a lower APL than the three bar already complex subject. (Sony, No. 8 at video signal and consists of five white video signal, it alters the luminance p. 2) CEA stated that DOE should rectangular boxes arranged with one box ratio between home and retail picture institute the ENERGY STAR test method in the center of the screen and one box settings for some TVs which would of using the three-bar measurement in each corner. procedure. (CEA, No. 13 at p. 4) force policy makers to alter their Panasonic supports the use of the 3 bar respective luminance ratio Upon testing, DOE found that the pattern, as it is used by ENERGY STAR, requirements. DOE found that at least absolute luminance values obtained CEA, CEC, and Australia. (Panasonic, four different plasma TVs, which would while using the DOE five point video No. 6 at p. 3) have met ENERGY STAR requirements signal were generally lower than those Conversely, SHARP commented that for luminance ratio with the three bar obtained while using the three bar video the three bar video signal is ineffective video signal, had a ratio below 65 signal. DOE believes these results are for plasma TVs, giving an advantage to percent when displaying the nine point due to the fact that the five the technology and is not necessarily video signal. measurements took into account the ‘‘unpredictable for LED backlit TVs,’’ as Panasonic discouraged DOE from perimeter of the screen which is DOE stated in the 2010 RFI. (SHARP, using the nine point video signal and typically dimmer than the center. No. 14 at p. 4) Digital Video Essential (DVE) window (a Similar to the nine point and the VESA Although DOE is proposing that VESA industry video signal) because five point video signal, this can also be luminance testing be conducted with Panasonic believes these patterns do not attributed to the location of the the three bar video signal, DOE prevent some TVs from power limiting; measurements taken, as the center of the acknowledges that there are drawbacks therefore they are not technology screen is typically brighter than the associated with its use. The APL of the neutral. Panasonic did not provide any edges. With testing, DOE determined three bar video signal is 50 percent, comment on how the video signals that this video signal also displayed which is greater than that of typical impact the TV’s power limiting. some ABL for some plasma TVs broadcast content. The three bar video (Panasonic, No. 6 at p. 4) regardless of the fact that the APL is 34 signal also does not have a reference Alternatively, P.R. China percent. DOE did not find any major point to vertically center the luminance recommended that DOE utilize the nine trends in size or brand for the TVs in meter readings which requires point video signal because the APL is 17 which the ratio differed when using the additional time to establish where the percent, it is technology neutral, and it DOE five point video signal as opposed measurement should be taken. Another accounts for non-uniform screen to the three bar video signal other than drawback to the three bar video signal luminance. (P.R. China, No. 16 at p. 3) changes in the luminance ratio for some is a static video signal which is not DOE conducted various tests utilizing TVs. representative of typical TV program the nine point video signal. After iv. DOE Dynamic Video Signal content. The final disadvantage to the interpreting data, the absolute three bar video signal is that it results luminance values obtained while using Finally, DOE is interested in the in a quick ABL for plasma TVs due to the DOE nine point video signal were development of a video signal that it the amount of white space on the generally higher in the retail picture believes may be more representative of screen. Although, the three bar video setting and lower in the home picture actual consumer use, and may be more signal has disadvantages, DOE is setting than those obtained while using technology neutral. A technology currently unaware of a truly technology the three bar video signal, particularly neutral video signal was requested by neutral video signal that isn’t affected in plasma TVs. DOE believes these numerous interested parties in response by the type of TV technology. Video results can be attributed to the lower to DOE’s 2010 RFI.

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Some interested parties expressed a signals for various technologies to meet measuring luminance while displaying general desire for a technology neutral the criteria of having a video signal that either the nine point or dynamic video video signal or one that has an APL is not ‘‘power limiting’’ or dimming the signal that DOE also considered for more similar to the IEC 62087–2008 screen as more pixels are required to be incorporation in this rulemaking. (See dynamic broadcast-content video signal, illuminated. Panasonic believes that Issue 7 in section V.E ‘‘Issues On Which which is the same as the IEC 62087– both of these methods are also valid DOE Seeks Comment’’). 2011 dynamic broadcast-content video approaches of measuring luminance. d. Number of Luminance Measurements signal. PG&E and California IOUs (Panasonic, No. 6 at p. 3) encouraged DOE to develop a video Alternatively, Mitsubishi commented In addition to the particular video signal that has an APL that is more that the APL is irrelevant to the goal of signal displayed during luminance similar to the IEC 62087–2008 dynamic measuring luminance, which is to testing, the number of measurements broadcast-content video signal than the determine if the home picture setting and how those measurements are taken three bar video signal. This will help luminance is overly dim. (Mitsubishi, is important. In the 2010 RFI, DOE ensure that the luminance No. 7 at p. 3) asked for comments on a nine point test measurements are more reflective of To address interested party measurement versus a single point test actual TV usage. (PG&E, No. 12 at p. 2; comments, DOE’s subject matter measurement. 75 FR 54048, 54050. California IOUs, No. 9 at p. 2) PG&E and experts 22 have recommended Given the interested party feedback and the California IOUs also commented development of a video signal that additional testing discussed below, DOE that the video signal should not favor simulates the apparent brightness of a is proposing to only require a single one type of display technology over picture as well as an APL similar to the point luminance measurement. another. (PG&E, No. 12 at p. 2; IEC 62087–2011 dynamic broadcast- In response to the 2010 RFI, many commenters expressed desire for DOE to California IOUs, No. 9 at p. 2) Panasonic content video signal. The proposed only require one luminance agreed that the goal of a technology video signal would consist of a black measurement if a luminance neutral video signal is certainly rectangle (with an APL of zero percent) measurement is required. Mitsubishi appropriate, though they feel that such and a white rectangle (with an APL of stated that the variation of luminance a pattern has been elusive. (Panasonic, 100 percent) placed at the center of the across the screen, which they believe is No. 6 at p. 3) NRDC encourages DOE to IEC 62087–2008 dynamic broadcast- the purpose of measuring multiple track the IEC development effort that is content video signal. These rectangles points while displaying the nine point in progress, because IEC may be will maintain the video signal’s APL at video signal, does not relate to the goal considering a potentially more approximately 34 percent, which is of ensuring that TVs do not have a home similar to typical broadcast content. technology neutral video signal picture setting that is overly dim. Each rectangle would be approximately including the nine point video signal Mitsubishi added that, for this reason, 1 × 1 inch for a 26 inch TV. The purpose used in China. (NRDC, No. 5 at p. 4) taking nine measurements using the of the small size of the rectangles is to Finally, CEC supported DOE’s nine point video signal adds minimize the overall impact they have investigation to identify a suitable video unnecessary burden. (Mitsubishi, No. 7 on the APL of the video signal but allow signal and recommends one that has an at p. 4) Sony believes that using a video for a white section to measure the APL close to that of the IEC 62087–2008 signal other than the three bar video luminance. Also, to help ensure that the dynamic broadcast-content video signal. signal and measuring multiple points (CEC, No. 15 at p. 2) P. R. China agrees TV does not detect the squares as will add complexity to an already that an alternative video signal with an stationary objects, the squares will complex subject. (Sony, No. 8 at p. 2) APL more similar to the IEC 62087– alternate places with each other every Panasonic commented that the nine 2008 dynamic broadcast-content video minute. point video signal offers no benefit over signal should be developed. (P.R. China, DOE hopes that this video signal will the three bar video signal, noting that a No. 16 at p. 3) P.R. China suggests that not unfairly benefit any specific nine points measurement requires more TVs be adjusted using the ‘‘8-gray scale technology, because it will simulate the time, is more difficult to perform, and mode’’ and then be tested using the nine state that the TV enters when displaying is less repeatable. (Panasonic, No. 6 at point video signal. (P.R. China, No. 16 the IEC 62087–2011 dynamic broadcast- p. 3) Sony similarly stated that at p. 3) content video signal. This video signal manufacturers in China suggested that Panasonic also suggested alternative may also prevent the TV from APL, measuring luminance while utilizing language found in the EuP 642/2009 21 because it is a dynamic video signal the nine point video signal is lengthy to conduct luminance testing. The EuP which neither the three bar nor nine and complex when measuring multiple 642/2009 allows for different video point video signal are capable of points, and it does not provide more signals for various TV technologies and preventing. meaningful energy information than only specifies that the video signal must In summary, DOE understands the measuring a single point, though Sony be a ‘‘full screen,’’ which does not issues associated with the three bar did not explicitly state which Chinese exceed the APL point where power video signal as well as all static video manufacturers provided this comment. limiting occurs. (Panasonic, No. 6 at p. signals, but is utilizing the three bar (Sony, No. 8 at p. 2) CEA also strongly 3) Panasonic commented that the video signal as the tentative default opposed replacing the single point European Union recognizes that each video signal for this NOPR while it luminance measurement with the nine technology has a different, non-linear continues to investigate other video point video signal measurement, methodology for determining the signals and receive comments about because taking nine measurements adds brightness of individual images and them. Although DOE is proposing to burden without giving more meaningful therefore has prescribed different video require the three bar video signal, it results. (CEA, No. 13 at p. 5) SHARP would appreciate any comments on believes that a single point 21 Directive 2005/32/EC of the European measurement is adequate for a ratio test. Parliament and of the Council with regard to 22 Keith Jones, Managing Director, Australian ecodesign requirements for televisions http://eur- Digital Testing and Bob Harrison, Principal SHARP added that the Chinese test lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L: Scientist, U.K. Government Market Transformation procedure uses a nine point video signal 2009:191:0042:0052:EN:PDF>. Programme ICT and CE products. since it outputs an absolute luminance.

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(SHARP, No. 14 at p. 4) SHARP procedure. DOE’s test results show that test procedure, stating that the optimal commented that a nine point video the ratio from the average of the nine distances to take luminance signal measurement is much more locations and only the central location measurements are described in the LMD expensive than a single, centered are exactly the same on all but one TV specifications. (Sony, No. 8 at p. 2) measurement. (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 4) tested which had ratios that were within Similarly, Panasonic recommended that Other commenters urged DOE to three percent.23 Because luminance is a single luminance measurement be adopt a luminance test that required calculated as a ratio, multiple location taken perpendicular to the center of the multiple measurements, rather than a measurements serve to decrease the screen. (Panasonic, No. 6 at p. 4) They single measurement as currently measurement accuracy and repeatability believe that the contrast will vary with required in ENERGY STAR v. 5.3. PG&E of measurement. the room ambient light and the viewing and California IOUs recommended DOE In summary, DOE is proposing that angles. (Panasonic, No. 6 at p. 2) CEA collect and analyze data using multiple only one luminance measurement be also stated that the measurement point video signals to account for taken in each home and retail picture distances and angles are not as variations of luminance levels on setting in section 5.3.1.2 (three bar video important as making the measurements different areas of a screen. (PG&E, No. signal measurement) of appendix H to in a consistent manner. (CEA, No. 13 at 12 at p. 2; California IOUs, No. 9 at p. subpart B of 10 CFR part 430. Taking p. 5) P.R. China measures luminance 2) PG&E and California IOUs multiple measurements, specifically from a distance of three times the height acknowledged that adding a multiple with a distance meter, greatly increases of a high-definition TV screen and four measurement video signal will add test the test burden and this burden times the height of a standard display variation; however, they believe that outweighs the potential benefits of TV screen because it simulates luminance measurements from multiple measuring multiple locations around consumer viewing conditions. (P.R. points may be needed. (PG&E, No. 12 at the screen. Measuring only one location China, No. 16 at p. 4) Finally, SHARP p. 2; California IOUs, No. 9 at p. 2) will also harmonize the DOE test commented that luminance NRDC did not specify a particular video procedure with other TV test procedures measurements at various distances and signal to be used, but they prefer a that manufacturers currently use to angles would only be appropriate if method that requires multiple evaluate products. Although DOE is measurements rather than a single absolute luminance measurements were proposing to only require one the goal. (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 4) SHARP measurement. (NRDC, No. 5 at p. 4) luminance measurement per picture DOE conducted testing with the nine also commented that a perpendicular setting, DOE is seeking comments on measurement is adequate, if a point video signal in order to determine taking a single measurement versus the drawbacks and benefits of luminance measurement is required. multiple measurements when testing for (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 4) SHARP stated measuring luminance at multiple luminance, along with any testing data locations compared to measuring at only that the correct distance for the that supports or refutes DOE’s proposed one point. Testing using this video measurement is dictated by the method. signal was conducted using two measurement tool, rather than the TV. separate methods: (1) Perpendicularly e. Measurement Distances and Angles (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 4) realigning the LMD to the center of each for Luminance Testing Taking nine perpendicular of the nine white squares (hereinafter In the 2010 RFI, DOE considered measurements using a distance measure referred to as the DOE nine point requiring that luminance measurements greatly increases testing burden as it method); and (2) aligning the LMD be taken at various distances and angles, requires that the meter be aligned nine perpendicularly with the center white rather than perpendicular to the center times, once for the measurement of each square, maintaining the LMD fixed of the screen as required by ENERGY white square. The Chinese nine point position, and angling the meter to STAR v. 5.3. 75 FR 54048, 54050. method also increased burden as it measure eight off-axis white squares However, after further investigation and requires nine measurements rather than (hereinafter referred to as the Chinese input from interested parties, DOE is a single one. Although the luminance nine point method). A distance proposing that luminance meter only needs to be positioned once, luminance measurement is required to measurements be taken perpendicular to the additional off-angle measurements test off-axis measurements, but both a the center of the screen, similar to the still increase the burden of the test distance and contact meter can be used approach in the ENERGY STAR test method. In addition, the Chinese nine to take the perpendicular procedure. point method eliminates the ability to measurements. These nine PG&E and California IOUs believe that use a contact LMD. measurements can be averaged to arrive at the overall screen luminance, the angle needs to be specifically As stated, above, DOE is proposing ensuring that the brightness across the defined and that a perpendicular angle that luminance measurements be taken entire screen is accounted for in the may be appropriate; they also perpendicular to the center of the screen measurement. Although the results for recommend that DOE acquire test in section 5.3.1.1 (LMD setup) of individual points varied across the results using different angles to inform appendix H to subpart B of 10 CFR part screen when measuring luminance at the decision. (PG&E, No. 12 at p. 2; 430. DOE believes that measuring multiple locations, DOE notes that California IOUs, No. 9 at p. 2) Sony multiple locations on off-axis angles measuring the additional locations questioned the need to measure at will add unnecessary variation to would not impact the luminance ratio as angles and the benefits it provides in a measurements made, will likely reduce the ratio would remain similar between the repeatability of the test and increase 23 The luminance ratio data indicates that the testing time. DOE is also proposing that TVs. DOE found that each of the ratio from any one particular location (regardless of individual measurement points across location) is similar between home and retail the distance for which these the TV screen maintained a similar ratio settings. This data can be found on the DOE Web measurements are taken are in in the home and retail picture setting. site: Appliance and Commercial Equipment accordance to the set specifications for Standards: Television Sets. U.S. Department of the luminance measurement device, DOE therefore believes that its proposed Energy. August 2, 2011. . NOPR.

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4. On Mode comment on the method for testing TVs procedure. Although some interested DOE is proposing to use the IEC with ABC enabled by default, as well as parties disagree with the current method 62087–2011 on mode test procedure. which room illuminance levels are most of measuring ABC energy savings, the This test procedure displays the widely appropriate for testing. 75 FR 54048, majority of them agreed that testing TVs accepted IEC 62087–2011 dynamic 54050. with ABC enabled by default was Interested parties were generally in appropriate. DOE therefore is proposing broadcast-content video signal while the support of DOE adopting a test to incorporate a test procedure for TVs TV is in the on mode. Consistent with procedure for TVs with ABC enabled by with ABC enabled by default in section ENERGY STAR v. 5.3, DOE is default. PG&E and California IOUs 5.4 (on mode test for TVs without ABC considering testing on mode differently commented that appropriate enabled by default) of appendix H to depending on whether ABC is enabled implementation of an ABC feature for subpart B of 10 CFR part 430. The or disabled when the TV is shipped. If TVs could result in significant energy sections below provide details relating the TV is shipped with ABC enabled by savings. (PG&E, No. 12 at p. 2; California to room illuminance levels and the default, the TV would be tested at IOUs, No. 9 at p. 2) PG&E and California method for creating test room multiple room illuminance levels, and if IOUs urged DOE to adopt a repeatable illuminance for purposes of measuring the TV is without ABC enabled by and representative method for energy consumption of TVs enabled default, it would only be tested in the measuring energy consumption of TVs with ABC. home picture setting. However, DOE with ABC enabled by default, stating wishes to continue to encourage that this should be a key area of focus i. Test Room Illuminance Levels and manufacturers to ship TVs with ABC for DOE. (PG&E, No. 12 at pp. 2–3; Associated Television Luminance enabled. Although DOE is proposing to California IOUs, No. 9 at pp. 2–3) PG&E Levels measure on mode without being and California IOUs have observed that ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 and IEC 62087– connected to the internet, DOE is also the on mode power consumption 2011 require that ABC energy interested in receiving feedback on reported to EPA drops by an average of consumption be measured at two test potentially measuring on mode while 24 percent when testing with the ABC room illuminance levels, 0 lux and the TV is connected to the internet. See feature enabled. They obtained this data greater than 300 lux. As mentioned in section 11 of this NOPR. by comparing 18 specific TV models the 2010 RFI, a 2009 study conducted a. IEC 62087–2011 Dynamic Broadcast- that did not have the ABC feature by Ecos Consulting discovered that ABC Content Video Signal enabled on the August 2010 EPA is often implemented in a manner that product list, but did have it enabled on may not take full advantage of the IEC 62087–2011 and ENERGY STAR the September 2010 list. (PG&E, No. 12 potential energy savings.24 In particular, v. 5.3 both require the use of the IEC at p. 3; California IOUs, No. 9 at p. 3) if implemented incorrectly, ABC may 62087 dynamic broadcast-content video NRDC also supported the inclusion of a achieve significant energy savings at the signal for on mode testing, which is the method to test TVs with ABC enabled expense of TV picture quality, reducing same in both the 2008 and 2011 by default, stating that when designed the likelihood that users will actually versions of the test procedure. This properly, the ABC feature can provide enable the feature and achieve the video signal displays a variety of clips low cost means of delivering significant claimed energy savings. The study that have an average APL equivalent to energy savings. (NRDC, No. 5 at p. 5) showed that some TVs reduce the typical broadcast content. DOE received NRDC further commented that many brightness of their displays at 0 lux, and a comment from NRDC supporting the TVs have ABC as a means to comply then increase the brightness use of the IEC 62087–2008 dynamic with the new, more stringent ENERGY significantly at room illuminance levels broadcast-content video signal. (NRDC, STAR 4.1 specifications as well as only slightly above 0 lux. Since both IEC No. 5 at p. 2) Although no other standards in California and elsewhere 62087–2011 and ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 interested party explicitly stated that the that are also likely to be effective soon. only measure energy consumption at the IEC 62087–2011 dynamic broadcast- (NRDC, No. 5 at p. 5) Sony commented mentioned two luminance levels, the content video signal should be that the IEC 62087–2008 and ENERGY TV seems to consume less energy than incorporated, no interested party STAR v. 4.1 use the proper method to it does in use, causing results that are opposed the use of the video signal. measure ABC energy consumption, and not representative of actual use. DOE Moreover, a number of parties suggested in the absence of a better method, DOE also performed testing with respect to that the clip should be the basis for any should adopt the same method. (Sony, this issue and rarely observed any kind 3D test procedure, affirming its wide No. 8 at pp. 2–3) This same method is of gradual change in screen luminance acceptance. In this NOPR, DOE is used in IEC 62087–2011 and ENERGY in response to changes in room proposing that the IEC 62087–2011 STAR v. 4.3. SHARP believes that ABC illuminance.25 dynamic broadcast-content video signal scaling factors should continue to DOE conducted testing in mid-2011 be used to measure on mode energy encourage adoption of a default-on ABC on multiple TVs representing various consumption in 2D mode on all TVs. feature. (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 6) manufacturers, display technologies, b. Testing of Television Sets Shipped Panasonic commented that due to and screen sizes to understand how TV With Automatic Brightness Control tremendous variability between TV manufacturers and individual models, it 24 Enabled Calwell, Chris, Mercier, Catherine, & Foster- is difficult to measure the performance Porter, Suzanne. Assessment of Options for ABC is a power saving feature in of the ABC features of TVs. (Panasonic, Improving Energy Efficiency Test Procedures for which the TV automatically adjusts the Display. http://www.efficientproducts.org/ No. 6 at p. 5) Finally, CEA informed %5Creports%5Ctvs%5CEcos_Display%20Test screen luminance to account for the DOE that it will consider changes to %20Procedure%20Report_FINAL.pdf. ambient lighting conditions (room ABC testing in the next revision of 25 The energy consumption at different illuminance). IEC 62087–2011 and CEA–2037–2009 and will propose any illuminance levels while ABC is enabled can be ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 require TVs with change to DOE. (CEA, No. 13 at p. 6) found on the DOE Web site: Appliance and Commercial Equipment Standards: Television Sets. ABC enabled by default to be tested DOE agrees with the interested parties U.S. Department of Energy. August 2, 2011. differently than those without ABC that are in support of incorporating TVs http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ enabled by default. DOE requested with ABC enabled by default in a test appliance_standards/residential/tv_sets.html.

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luminance varies with changes in room continuous as room illuminance consequence of the way ENERGY STAR illuminance when ABC is enabled. increases (models D and L in 1 below). currently provides an energy savings These measurements largely confirm DOE’s testing shows that other TVs to TVs with ABC enabled by those recently conducted by the with ABC operate in a more binary default, since ENERGY STAR currently Collaborative Labeling and Appliance fashion (models K and M in 1 below), only measures at 0 and 300 lux, and not Standards Program (CLASP 26), holding luminance largely constant at any intermediate points. revealing that some TVs increase their until room illuminance becomes quite Sample data from DOE’s testing are screen luminance in a steady, low, and then dropping their luminance shown in 1. DOE has provided the full dramatically. This behavior is likely a data set for this testing on its Web site.27

DOE has also determined that a would want to disable ABC or modify established. DOE also received a significant number of TVs that currently room lighting conditions in order to number of comments on the appropriate implement ABC do so in a way that cause the display to operate at a higher room illuminance levels at which to yields unusually low screen luminance luminance level. In either case, much of conduct testing. values (less than 50 nits) when room the desired energy savings from ABC CEC, PG&E and California IOUs illuminance is at 10 lux or less. Display operation would be lost. encouraged DOE to continue to research experts recommend a minimum As a result, DOE is seeking comment room illuminance conditions that are luminance for dark room viewing from stakeholders regarding whether representative of consumer homes. CEC conditions of approximately 80 to 137 there should be a limit to the reduction supports improvements to ABC testing, nits.28 Very low luminance levels help in display luminance achieved from and believes that more appropriate to reduce energy consumption, but may ABC, and how a minimally acceptable lighting levels can be derived from yield a display that is so dim that users display luminance value should be Illuminating Society of

26 Jones, Keith, Analysis of Television Luminance site: Appliance and Commercial Equipment we-test/tv/. The Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) and Power Consumption, CLASP, August 2011, Standards: Television Sets. U.S. Department of recommends a similar minimum luminance for http://www.clasponline.org/en/ResourcesTools/ Energy. August 2, 2011. http://www1.eere. dark room viewing conditions. Televisions with an Resources/StandardsLabelingResourceLibrary/ energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/ ISF Expert display mode tested by DOE operated at 2011/Analysis-of-tv-luminance-and-power- residential/tv_sets.html. a minimum luminance in that mode of 100 to 130 consumption. 28 The minimum luminance to which CNET nits. Televisions with a THX display mode tested 27 The energy consumption comparison when calibrates televisions for optimal viewing in a dark by DOE operated a minimum luminance in that ABC is on and off can be found on the DOE Web room is 137 nits. See http://reviews.cnet.com/how- mode of 80 to 95 nits.

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North America (IESNA) studies. (CEC, outside of the scope of the test was 51 lux and the median was 17 lux. No. 15 at p. 3) PG&E and California procedure. (Sony, No. 8 at p. 3) More than 90 percent of measurements IOUs urged DOE to collect and analyze Alternatively, SHARP recommended had a room illuminance level between luminance and power data with and that, at a minimum, the low light 1 and 200 lux, and more than 70 percent without ABC enabled with a range of condition be increased somewhat above of the measurements had a room room illuminance levels typical of 0 lux, but to determine an appropriate illuminance level between 5 and 100 consumer viewing conditions. (PG&E, value, or if additional levels are lux. No. 12 at p. 3; California IOUs, No. 9 at required, more data collection and study In addition to the Japanese study and p. 3) is required. (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 5) its own preliminary study, DOE is also SHARP also supported the high aware that CLASP recently conducted a Although some manufactures illuminance condition being at precisely study which assessed how TV energy suggested that 0 lux should be changed, 300 lux, allowing for some reasonable consumption is affected by illuminance manufacturers were generally opposed tolerance in the measurement condition. levels.32 The CLASP study found that to altering the room illuminance levels (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 5) there is no consistency in the way in at which the TV is tested. Mitsubishi To determine the appropriate which manufacturers implement ABC believes that measuring power at two illuminance levels required during on (e.g. automatically adjusting TV levels of illuminance and assuming a mode testing for those TVs with ABC- luminance according to the ambient linear relationship between the values is enabled by default, DOE analyzed a light levels). The CLASP study an approximation at best. (Mitsubishi, Japanese study 29 undertaken by Sony, suggested that appropriate room No. 7 at p. 5) They continued by adding Seikei , Sharp, and Panasonic illuminance levels at which to measure that measuring at four illuminance pertaining to room illuminance and ABC are: 10, 50, 100, and 300 lux 33 to points (e.g. 0, 10, 100, and 200 lux) ABC. In addition, DOE conducted its properly characterize how ABC doubles the testing burden on the lab own preliminary room illuminance field performs. making the measurement and does not test.30 In 2011, the Japanese study of 77 Given DOE’s preliminary results that ensure a linear relationship between any Japanese homes found that the most more than 70 percent of measurements of the two points or necessarily make common room illuminance range of fell between a room illuminance level of the power consumption approximation either day or night measurements was 5 and 100 lux, and CLASP’s significantly better. (Mitsubishi, No. 7 at 50 to 75 lux, and room illuminance was recommended room illuminance levels, p. 5) NRDC stated that DOE should 100 lux or less in more than 50 percent DOE is proposing to require testing at require testing at low, medium and high of the measurements. 10, 50, 100, and 300 lux illuminance room light levels, all at least 100 lux or In June 2011, DOE conducted its own levels in this NOPR. DOE is proposing brighter, to better represent actual preliminary field tests of room lighting this testing in section 5.5.1 of appendix viewing conditions. (NRDC, No. 5 at p. levels during TV viewing events.31 H to subpart B of 10 CFR part 430. 5) Further, NRDC asserted that the test Room lighting levels and TV power These proposed illuminance levels will should require the lab technician to consumption were logged continuously help to characterize how TV energy report the power levels, at different over a one-to-two week period in nine consumption is altered by ABC, which luminance levels, and leave it to the homes. From this data, light levels were is affected by changes in room lighting. policy maker to determine the weight at correlated to times when the TV was The CLASP study included testing on each level. The test procedure should actually being watched. Across the nine forty TVs and investigated the energy also require testing with ABC off. homes, the TV was watched for 10 consumption of TVs using ABC at (NRDC, No. 5 at p. 5) CEA advised minutes or more 95 times in the period various illuminance levels. DOE’s own against changing the ENERGY STAR under consideration. DOE has collated laboratory testing revealed that specification, as testing at additional the logged illuminance levels for each of televisions implement ABC differently, luminance levels will not create a more those sessions, defined as ‘‘TV viewing with screen luminance often following a repeatable and representative test session room illuminance’’ complex function of room illuminance. method without further testing. (CEA, measurements, and found that they Some televisions exhibit an increase to No. 13 at p. 6) CEA recommends the use ranged in duration from 10 minutes to nearly full screen luminance slightly of ENERGY STAR’s ABC test, but over five hours. Thirty-one, or about above 0 lux, while others exhibit an ‘‘S- changing ‘‘300 lux or greater’’ to ‘‘300 one-third, of the TV viewing sessions shaped’’ response to room illuminance, lux’’ with a reasonable tolerance limit. occurred during the day (defined as 6 with maximum change occurring (CEA, No. 13 at p. 6) Additionally, a.m. to 6 p.m.), and 64, or about two- between approximately 50 and 100–150 Panasonic noted that if absolute thirds, occurred at night (6 p.m. to 6 lux. Having at least three (and ideally luminance measurements are required a.m.). For daytime measurements, the four) measurement points at increasing at various levels other than 0 lux and range was 0 to 499 lux, with a mean of room illuminance levels can begin to greater than 300 lux, it will be difficult 116 lux and a median of 81 lux. For capture the shapes of either of these to develop a test method that ensures nighttime measurements, the range was behaviors that become clearly evident with larger numbers of measurements. accurate and repeatable results across 0 to 106 lux, with a mean of 19 lux and DOE is not proposing testing at 0 lux, labs. (Panasonic, No. 6 at pp. 5–6) Sony a median of 12 lux. Across all room illuminance measurements, the mean because it believes that ambient lighting believes that accurately capturing light levels this low are very difficult to conditions and energy savings 29 achieve in practice in homes or associated with TVs equipped with ABC Matsumoto et al., ‘‘Appropriate Luminance of LCD Television Screens under Real Viewing is difficult. Illuminance meters must be Conditions at Home’’, The SID Digest, (2011). 32 Jones, Keith. Analysis of Television Luminance placed in the exact same position and 30 The preliminary field tests of room lighting and Power Consumption, CLASP, August 29, 2011, orientation of the light sensor of the TV, levels can be found on the DOE Web site: Appliance www.clasponline.org/, . consumption>. stated that the lighting conditions are 31 Id. 33 Id.

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laboratories when the television is appendix H to subpart B of 10 CFR part NRDC did not specify an appropriate operating. DOE is only proposing one 430. DOE seeks comments from alternative. (NRDC, No. 5 at p. 5) NRDC point above 100 lux, based on the interested parties on setting tolerance stated that the test procedure should limited evidence available from the levels at each room illuminance point. provide detail on the orientation of the Japanese study and its own study (both (See Issue 8 in section V.E ‘‘Issues On illuminance meter, the type of light referenced above), DOE assumes that Which DOE Seeks Comment’’) source, and the location for viewing at illuminance levels higher DOE is currently not proposing to measurement. (NRDC, No. 5 at p. 6) than 100 lux will be limited. The weigh power consumption at each of the PG&E and California IOUs studies measured room illuminance at illuminance levels. DOE is, however, recommended that DOE specify different points—the Japanese study considering a weighted average to guidance on illuminance meter from the top of the television and facing calculate the overall power orientation, source light and the the viewer, the DOE study from the consumption recorded when testing at direction of the source light to ensure bottom bezel of the television and facing the four illumination levels by assigning consistent testing across products. the viewer—however, with the limited equal weights to each of the values. The (PG&E, No. 12 at p. 3; California IOUs, data collected, static measurements of weighting would reflect the amount of No. 9 at p. 3) light levels at these locations in the DOE time that the average TV spends in that Commenters expressed desire for study suggest that the difference in the particular illuminance level. Providing measuring the room illuminance at the recorded values is relatively small (12 weighting to different illuminance location of the light presence sensor percent lower when measured at the top levels reflects the fact that TVs are with the light directly entering the of the television). DOE is also proposing watched in rooms with different lighting sensor. PG&E and the California IOUs to measure these 4 illuminace values levels and at different times of the day. recommend that measurement of room with the IEC 62087–2011 main menu If DOE had additional data on the illuminance be taken at the location of displayed on the TV. This screen is a proportion of time TVs spend within the TV light presence sensor. (PG&E, static image that is seen directly before different illuminance ranges, DOE might No. 12 at p. 3; California IOUs, No. 9 at the Dynamic Broadcast video clip and is consider assigning different weightings p. 3) Sony believed that to accurately a predominantly black screen. This to the power consumptions recorded at capture light conditions, the allows the TV to stay on so it doesn’t each illuminance level. DOE welcomes illuminance meter should be placed at need to be warmed up again and comments from interested parties on the the sensor. (Sony, No. 8 at p. 3) increases repeatability. methods under consideration. (See Issue Panasonic recommended that ABC be DOE is proposing testing at multiple 8 in section V.E ‘‘Issues On Which DOE measured with the light entering levels to reflect how ABC could change Seeks Comment’’). directly into the TV’s ambient light display luminance in relation to sensor as specified by IEC 62087–2008, ii. Method for Creating Illuminance changes in room illuminance. Although ENERGY STAR v. 4.1, and CEA 2037. Conditions DOE believes that testing at four (Panasonic, No. 6 at p. 6) CEA similarly illuminance levels is the most Once the respective illuminance commented that the illuminance appropriate for this test procedure, it is levels have been selected, DOE must measurement should be taken at the also considering measuring at specify how to create the room sensor and the illuminance meter alternative illuminance levels to reduce illuminance in the test procedure to be should be in the same horizontal test burden. DOE welcomes any both repeatable and representative. This orientation as the light sensor to ensure comment on potentially testing less than involves the orientation of the repeatability across measurements. four room illuminance levels, including illuminance measurement meter, the (CEA, No. 13 at p. 6) Finally, Panasonic which levels would be recommended light source type and the location for commented that the illuminance should and the rationale for such levels. measurement. be measured immediately adjacent and DOE believes that it is difficult to In today’s NOPR, DOE is proposing to in the same plane as the TV’s ambient measure exact ambient light values with measure the room illuminance at the light sensor opening. They believe that illuminance meters having high location of the ABC sensor on the TV measuring light at the center of the accuracy (high resolution). As such, with the light entering directly into the screen will not provide meaningful and DOE is proposing specified tolerance sensor. This method is currently being repeatable results. (Panasonic, No. 6 at values for each ambient light level. All employed by ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 as p. 6) SHARP commented that measurements made shall be within the well as IEC 62087–2011, and was manufacturers do not gain any specified tolerance levels. The proposed generally supported by interested advantage by putting the ABC sensor in tolerance levels for room illuminance parties. However, DOE is also an obscure or hidden position, and thus measurements are based on the considering an alternative method. The the illuminance measurement location observation that power consumed by alternative method requires that the should be at the sensor. (SHARP, No. 14 ABC-enabled products varies greatly room illuminance be created using a at p. 6) SHARP also believed that no with changes in ambient lighting diffused light source, and be measured problem exists with respect to conditions less than 100 lux. Based on either at the center of the screen or the measurement location and lighting, and this observation, DOE would require location of the ABC sensor. In response anything other than the IEC 62087–2008 that measurements at lower lighting to the 2010 RFI, DOE received method adds complexity, uncertainty levels be made as accurate as possible comments on the appropriate method and cost to the measurement. (SHARP, and, as such, proposes low tolerance for creating illuminance levels. No. 14 at p. 6) levels at 10 lux (± 1 lux) and 50 lux (± DOE received general comments DOE evaluated a second option for 2 lux). DOE observed low variance in requesting a test procedure that clearly furnishing ambient light to the power consumed by TVs at higher outlines where to create and measure automatic brightness control sensors in ambient light levels and hence proposes room illuminance with respect to the a laboratory setup. This second option greater tolerance levels at 100 lux (± 5 TV. NRDC encourages DOE to establish utilizes a diffuse light source. Such a lux) and 300 lux (± 9 lux). These a more specific test method on how to source would be located further away tolerance requirements have been measure the light that is entering the from the TV than a direct source, and incorporated in section 5.5.1 of ABC sensor and/or the TV screen, but its light would reach the TV through a

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combination of direct and indirect (e.g., do not typically have the same incorporating 3D testing in this version reflections from the ceiling, walls, and warm-up characteristics as other lights of its test procedure. Some did not seem floor) pathways. Although a diffuse light like CFL that require time before to consider it a priority, some source better represents actual in-home reaching their optimal brightness. considered it premature, stating that the lighting conditions, DOE determined In today’s NOPR, DOE is proposing to market share is currently small but that such an approach depends on too measure the room illuminance at the rapidly increasing and the technology is many variables that are difficult to location of the ABC sensor on the TV still developing, and others felt it control and which introduce with a halogen incandescent light should clearly be included. Sony offered uncertainties into the test procedure source entering directly into the sensor its support to DOE’s studies into 3D relative to the direct approach. The in section 5.5.2 of appendix H to technology. They believe that the diffuse light source would need to be subpart B of 10 CFR part 430. Although amount of time consumers spend much brighter in order to yield the neither ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 or IEC watching 3D content is currently target lux values at the television. The 62087–2011 specifies the particular relatively small compared to 2D content light would be arriving at the television location of the light source, DOE but increasing. Sony believes that from many different angles and would believes that through specifying the sufficient time should be allowed for the be incident on the television screen as location, it will have a more thorough IEC to create a 3D version of its 2D well as its ABC sensor. This increases and complete test procedure that is dynamic broadcast-content video signal. the likelihood that the technician’s representative of actual use. Although (Sony, No. 8 at p. 3) Mitsubishi position in the room during the test DOE is proposing to measure using only commented that a test procedure for 3D would influence the measured result, one light source, DOE is also interested should be included in DOE’s test in receiving feedback on measuring and makes it difficult to employ a non- procedure but it need not involve a 3D using multiple light sources. (See Issue contact luminance meter for television disc, 2D content could be converted to 9 in section V.E ‘‘Issues On Which DOE screen brightness measurements. 3D in real time. (Mitsubishi, No. 7 at p. Seeks Comment’’). Finally, differences in test room size, 6) NRDC commented that TVs having configuration, surface reflectivity, and c. Television Sets Shipped Without the ‘‘3D boost’’ feature could result in a light source type would also make it Automatic Brightness Control Enabled significant increase in TV power to very difficult to replicate identical test display 3D content. (NRDC, No. 5 at p. conditions in multiple laboratories. For For TVs shipped without ABC 6) Panasonic asserts that TVs display 3D the above reasons, DOE proposes to enabled, DOE is proposing to images in a similar manner as 2D employ only a direct light source for all incorporate testing consistent to that in images. Thus, they believe that a TV ABC testing. the ENERGY STAR v. 5.3, which In addition to specifying to lighting references Section 11: Measuring that is efficient in 2D mode will also be position and sensor measurement Conditions for Television Sets in On efficient in 3D mode, when compared to location, DOE also believes that it is (average) Mode of IEC 62087, Ed 2.0. other TVs operating in 3D mode. Once necessary to specify the lighting type. Of DOE believes that this is a respected IEC has developed a 3D clip, or even artificial lighting sources, incandescent method that is widely accepted in before, Panasonic believes that it should light most closely follows the spectral industry and reasonably measures the be referenced by DOE. (Panasonic, No. distribution of natural light. Compact average on mode power consumption of 6 at p. 7) CEA believes that DOE should fluorescent lights (CFL) and LED tend to the TV in section 5.4.1 of appendix H support standards development be discontinuous in the spectral density to subpart B of 10 CFR part 430. In this organizations investigating 3D curves which may impact the ABC test procedure, the on mode power technologies but due to the lack of a sensors ability to perceive light. consumption is obtained by playing the standardized method and current small Incandescent lights have a color IEC 62087–2011 dynamic-broadcast volumes on the market, 3D technology rendering index (CRI) of about 100 video signal (which was created to should not be included in DOE’s current while CFL and LED have a CRI ranging mimic typical TV content) in ‘‘as test procedure. CEA acknowledged that from 75–85 (natural light has a CRI of shipped’’ condition which is the mode it may be appropriate to modify the DOE 100, a metric used for how light makes in which DOE assumes that most TVs test procedure in the future to include the perceived color of an object appear). stay according to feedback from Sony. 3D testing. (CEA, No. 13 at pp. 7–8) P.R. DOE is proposing that the room As noted above, Sony commented that China suggested that it is too early to illuminance be created only by using their call center data indicates that more consider 3D technology in the DOE test 100 watt halogen incandescent light than 95 percent of returned sets remain procedure. (P.R. China, No. 16 at p. 5) bulbs, although the number of bulbs in the home picture setting when SHARP believes that it is premature to needed is dependent on the size of the received. (Sony, No. 8 at p. 2) DOE did set power standards for TV in 3D modes room and the distance from the ABC not receive any comments pertaining to stating that there are three things that sensor. on mode power testing for TVs shipped are needed: Standardized language for While DOE feels that specifying a without ABC enabled. testing, a standardized test signal, and halogen incandescent is sufficient for accurate weightings based on actual creating a repeatable lighting condition, d. Three Dimensional Display Testing viewing habits. SHARP recommended DOE requests comments on In the 2010 RFI, DOE requested that the IEC develop a 3D dynamic incorporating a color temperature range comment on incorporating a test method broadcast-content video signal, but such in addition to lighting type. Consumers for testing TVs capable of displaying 3D a result is unlikely to be available before have a wide variety of lighting options images in 3D mode. 75 FR 54048, 54051. late 2012. (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 7) DOE to choose from ranging from ‘‘warm’’ Interested parties commented on the should revisit 3D power measurements (2800–3000 K) to ‘‘cool’’ (3600–5500 K) inclusion of this testing into the DOE when a 3D dynamic broadcast-content color temperatures and it is still test procedure. video signal becomes available— unknown how these characteristics may All agreed that 3D was likely to probably no earlier than 2013. (SHARP, be perceived by ABC sensors. DOE also become increasingly prevalent. No. 14 at p. 7) PG&E, California IOUs, requests comments on a warm-up time Interested parties, however, had mixed and Mitsubishi supported DOE in for the lighting source. Incandescent views as to the importance of DOE currently including 3D testing in its

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proposed test procedure. PG&E and device that can uniformly convert the disc of the same footage on the 2D to 3D California IOUs commented that 3D TVs 2D dynamic broadcast-content video converter. DOE found very little are expected to significantly increase in signal to 3D and output 3D content in difference between TV power measured market share, and drop in price. real time. The two potential test using 3D source material and TV power Therefore they urged DOE to develop a methods under consideration are measured using 2D source material test procedure that applies to 3D TVs on outlined below. converted to 3D using the Blu-ray the market. (California IOUs, No. 9 at p. For the first approach that DOE is players. To make the comparison, DOE 3; PG&E, No. 12 at p. 3) Although considering, DOE would create a 3D test used market available Blu-ray Mitsubishi recognized the difficulties of disc capable of being played in a Blu- with both a 3D and a 2D version and creating a test procedure for testing 3D, ray player. DOE has been working measured the energy consumption over they believed that power consumption closely with the IEC. IEC has agreed in the same ten minute section of the film in 3D operating mode(s) should have a principle to provide DOE with all the using both methods for generating 3D single, recognized test procedure, and rights which it is able to provide DOE material. The comparison was made on that power consumption in 3D operating to modify the 2D test clip and distribute five 3D capable televisions spanning mode(s) should be measured. modified versions of the test clip. If LED LCD, plasma, and DLP (Mitsubishi, No. 7 at p. 6) DOE creates a modified 3D version of technologies. DOE recognizes that 3D content is the IEC test clip for any purpose, it has DOE believes that, generally, the becoming increasingly popular and that agreed to provide a copy to IEC which limited test results of the convertor are 3D TVs are becoming more affordable. IEC could then use in its development comparable to those of playing 3D PG&E and California IOUs cited a study of an IEC 3D test clip.35 content. However, there were issues that showed that 3D TVs are projected It is the intent of DOE that the disc with this approach. DOE is concerned to increase from 4.2 million units in will be capable of playing Blu-ray that the variability found between 2010 to 78 million units by 2015, rising format 3D, an HDMI 1.4 interface at playing the test clip in the converter, at a compound annual growth rate of 80 1080 horizontal lines of vertical versus playing a 3D test clip, can be a percent, and that the global average resolution and at least 1440 vertical function of the test clip, converter and selling price for 3D TVs in 2015 will lines of horizontal resolution. When TV used in the test and is not certain drop by more than half the price in playing the disc, 3D capable TVs will how to develop an adequate 2010. 34 (California IOUs, No. 9 at p. 3; recognize that the disc contains 3D performance specification for the PG&E, No. 12 at p. 3) Industry has more content, and will switch into 3D mode. converter alone. DOE also found recently indicated that over the next The average APL of the 3D disc would through testing that not all convertors couple of years 3D will become a be 34 percent thus simulating normal worked with all TV brands. Further, common feature on many TVs, almost viewing content even while the TV is in DOE determined that, in some cases, the available as standard on larger screen 3D mode. At this time, DOE believes convertors put the TV into a mode that sizes and with higher end models that this approach is the best approach consumed less energy when playing 2D (Society for Information Display for developing a 3D test procedure and content converted to 3D than when conference, 2011). Moreover, 3D content is interested in working with the IEC playing the same content in 2D. is becoming increasingly prevalent with and other interested parties in its DOE requests comment on these two emerging native 3D material (movies, development. options for generating the video signal sports content etc. shot in 3D), and Blu- DOE is also considering a second for 3D TVs, along with any other ray players and TVs on the market with approach, which employs a device that considerations for testing 3D TVs. (See the ability to convert content from 2D to can convert the 2D test clip to 3D and Issue 10 in section V.E ‘‘Issues On 3D. DOE understands the need for a output 3D content in real time. Under Which DOE Seeks Comment’’). standardized method for measuring the this approach, DOE would try to 5. Standby and Off Modes power consumption of TVs in 3D mode. develop a performance specification for As mentioned above, EISA 2007 DOE’s research thus far indicates that Blu-ray devices that have this capability requires DOE to include consideration for most mainstream technologies’ 3D to ensure that the test results are of standby mode and off mode energy mode consumes a significant additional consistent across labs if using different consumption in future amendments to power premium. However, DOE 2D to 3D convertors. DOE has tested both its test procedure and energy understands that 3D is a developing some of these devices, and cannot conservation standard. In order to technology and will most likely take conclude at this time what the adhere to EISA 2007, DOE is proposing time to mature. performance specification should be for to include the standby mode In today’s NOPR, DOE is not these devices. However, DOE welcomes requirements according to IEC 62087– proposing to include a test procedure to comments on this aspect of the test 2011 and the off mode requirements measure 3D energy consumption for the procedure under consideration. according to IEC 62301–2011. When reasons that: (a) 3D technology has not As mentioned, DOE has performed 3D developing a proposed standby and off yet stabilized, and (b) a uniform method testing using two Blu-ray players mode test procedure, DOE assessed both for 3D mode energy measurement has available for sale in the U.S. from IEC 62301–2005 Household Electrical not yet been created. However, DOE is different manufacturers, both of which Appliances—Measurement of Standby considering two potential alternatives are able to convert 2D images to 3D in Power and IEC 62087–2011. ENERGY for future inclusion in its test procedure. real time. DOE measured the average STAR v. 5.3 references IEC 62087–2011. The two alternatives involve either power consumption over a specified In today’s NOPR, DOE is proposing to creating a 3D dynamic broadcast- amount of time and then played a 2D incorporate standby tests for standby- content video signal similar to that of 35 passive in section 5.6.1 (standby-passive the IEC 62087–2011 dynamic broadcast- IEC and necessary copyright holders have agreed in principle to allow DOE to modify the test mode test) of appendix H to subpart B content video signal, or employing a clip and return it to IEC. IEC is able to assign rights of 10 CFR part 430 and standby-active, over the material in the test clip with the possible 34 Global 3–D TV Shipments Set to Soar to 78 exception of certain portions of the test clip owned high in section 5.6.2 (standby-active, Million Units in 2015. Riddhi Patel. iSuppli Press by one copyright holder. Currently, DOE is in high mode test) of appendix H to Release. 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an off mode test in section 5.7 (off requires that additional functions be consumer; assuming the TV is shipped mode) of appendix H to subpart B of 10 turned off to provide for equivalent TV with presence sensors enabled. (NRDC, CFR part 430. Although DOE is not model comparison. (SHARP, No. 14 at No. 5 at p. 7; Panasonic, No. 6 at p. 8). currently proposing to include a p. 8) SHARP recommends that DOE SHARP also noted that many power standby test for standby-active, low, follow precedence and measure the saving technologies are proprietary and DOE is considering this requirement for basic TV functions without intervention should therefore be avoided. the future. in the areas of nascent technologies, Specifically, DPMS has intellectual In the 2010 RFI, DOE requested services and . (SHARP, No. property implications. (SHARP, No. 14 comments dealing with standby and off 14 at p. 9) at p. 9) SHARP believes that HDMI–CEC mode. Specifically DOE focused on In this NOPR, DOE is proposing can provide some mechanisms for additional functions, internet testing the TV as shipped, without power saving. They supported their connectivity and power saving manually enabling any additional comment by stating that the application technologies, since they can possibly functions. This method is consistent layer is not well enough defined for alter the energy consumed by the TV. 75 with the comments made by both consistent cross-company FR 54048, 54051. SHARP and NRDC. Although enabling interoperability, and many HDMI–CEC additional functions while testing in a. Additional Functions implementations are currently standby and off mode would encourage proprietary. (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 9) As mentioned above, additional manufacturers to lower energy functions have the potential to increase Many interested parties supported consumption for those functions, it DOE research into power saving energy consumption while the TV is in would make it difficult to compare TVs standby and off mode. Additional technologies. NRDC urged DOE to with different functions. Also, DOE is revisit power savings features, and functions are defined as any function not aware of any usage data that that is not required for the basic whether should be provided for illustrates how consumers use TVs with power saving features. (NRDC, No. 5 at operation of the device. Although DOE additional functions and DOE believes did not specifically request comments p. 7) CEA also encouraged DOE to that proposing testing with additional continue to study and investigate energy pertaining to additional functions in the functions would require an saving features but be cautious as to not 2010 RFI, both NRDC and SHARP understanding of such usage. provided comments on assessing the promote technology that is restrictive power use associated with additional b. Power Saving Technologies and costly. (CEA, No. 13 at p. 8) CERC functions. The number of TVs that are being sold believes that the standard should be NRDC asked that DOE provide with various power saving technologies allowed to evolve with new guidance in its test procedure for is continuing to increase, and therefore technologies. CERC commented that additional functions and that DOE DOE investigated the how these technologies still in early development, revise the standby section of IEC 62087– technologies affect energy consumption. including automatic shut-off and ABC, 2008, which is the same as IEC 62087– These technologies include, but are not should be allowed to be developed more 2011. NRDC believes that the test limited to, auto-shut-off, presence fully before a standard and test procedure must address whether the sensor, DPMS, and HDMI–CEC. procedure are imposed on their TVs additional functions should be left Panasonic, Sony, NRDC, and SHARP operation, allowing manufacturers more as is, turned on, or turned off/disabled believe that TVs with power saving incentive to innovate. (CERC, No. 10 at prior to testing. (NRDC, No. 5 at p. 2) technologies should not be given an pp. 2–3) PG&E and the California IOUs Although NRDC requested guidance, energy credit in the current rulemaking urged DOE to account for new they were generally opposed to testing because many are still being developed. technologies in the test procedure to the with additional functions switched on Panasonic believes that it would be greatest extent possible. (PG&E, No. 12 unless initially enabled by default. difficult to determine the amount of at p. 4; California IOUs, No. 9 at p. 4) NRDC believes that built-in DVD and power saved and to obtain data by Finally, some manufacturers Blu-ray players should be tested without various power saving technologies and commented on specific power saving a disc inserted, and play should not be complex measurement procedures will technologies available in products selected. However, they believe that the not be useful. (Panasonic, No. 6 at p. 7) today. Sony commented that its TVs DVD and Blu-ray players should not be Sony stated that it is impossible to know contain intelligent presence sensors allowed to be turned off or physically the actual savings of energy saving with face and motion detectors, light removed prior to testing. (NRDC, No. 5 functions, so additional studies are sensors, power savings (regardless of at p. 2) NRDC also commented that the needed prior to DOE adopting them in picture mode), idle TV standby, auto TV should be tested without the cable its test procedure. (Sony, No. 8 at p. 4) shut-off and the energy savings switch card inserted, but DOE should LG stated that the ENERGY STAR and (completely off). (Sony, No. 8 at p. 4) LG potentially include a supplement to its IEC 62087–2008 test procedure, which commented that their TVs have features test procedure that allows guidance on only account for ABC, adequately that place the TV into standby mode if how to report for features such as cable evaluate power saving functions no signal is present for 15 minutes. (LG, cards. (NRDC, No. 5 at p. 3) available today. (LG, No. 3 at p. 2) CEA No. 3 at p. 2) SHARP commented that Additionally, DOE should gather data also stated that not every possible the auto-standby feature that is available and evaluate methods, including the energy using feature needs to be in some manufacturers’ products can Australian method, which includes covered, especially if it is too difficult, potentially save energy, but also may measuring standby-active and standby- impractical, costly or speculative. (CEA, annoy consumers. (SHARP, No. 14 at p. passive once the TV has been tuned to No. 13 at p. 2) More specifically, NRDC 9) SHARP also believes that California’s an Australian broadcast channel. and Panasonic do not support giving requirement that the power button put (NRDC, No. 5 at p. 7) credit for presence sensors; a power the TV into passive standby, can have SHARP was also opposed to enabling saving technology that turns the TV off negative consequences, such as additional functions when conducting if it senses that no consumers are terminating a nearly complete program energy measurements. SHARP viewing it. They believe that the guide download. (SHARP, No. 14 at p. commented that IEC 62087–2008 technology will likely be disabled by the 9)

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Given the interested party feedback, being connected to the internet should NRDC believes that the test procedure DOE is not proposing to test new power be measured and reported as part of should have language to ensure that no saving technologies because DOE standby power use. (NRDC, No. 5 at p. content is being downloaded from the believes more investigation is needed to 2) PG&E and the California IOUs also internet while the measurement is being be able to better understand any stated that DOE should incorporate made. (NRDC, No. 5 at pp. 2–3) LG potential benefits from these internet connectivity and power usage commented that ‘‘currently the HDMI technologies. Although DOE will associated with this feature in the test input is available to the IEC Standard continue to investigate the new procedure. They suggested that DOE do 62087 internet source; however it is technologies, DOE believes that the this by including a network mode, impossible to implement it through the market is currently at too early a stage consistent with what will be included in current environment LAN Port.’’ (LG, of development. In order to continue to IEC 62301 Edition 2.0. (PG&E, No. 12 at No. 3 at p. 2) DOE notes that while IEC investigate these new technologies, DOE p. 4; California IOUs, No. 9 at p. 4) 62087–2011 provides a video signal of welcomes interest parties submit Other interested parties commented different Web sites to represent internet information pertaining to all power that internet connectivity energy energy consumption, there is currently saving technologies, which would help consumption should not be included in no standard method for measuring DOE in its investigation present on TVs. the test procedure. Interested parties actual internet usage when connected to commented against including a general the internet via a LAN Port. c. Standby Modes internet measurement as well as Given the comments received in the i. Standby-Passive Mode enabling internet when conducting the 2010 RFI, DOE researched the energy standby test. Interested parties reasoned consumption associated with internet, As stated in section 5 above, DOE is that internet connectivity has not been HDMI, and cable connectivity. DOE proposing a test procedure for standby- researched thoroughly, and is still in the completed standby and off mode energy passive mode in section 5.6.1 (standby- early development stages. Sony testing while the TV was connected to passive mode test) of appendix H to commented that their limited data the internet (both wirelessly and via subpart B of 10 CFR part 430. IEC suggests that the power consumption of Ethernet), while connected to a cable 62087–2011 defines standby-passive TVs equipped with Ethernet ports is signal, while connected to a peripheral mode as the mode in which the equivalent to the power consumption in device through a HDMI cable and while appliance is connected to a power the home mode while streaming not connected to input or output source, produces neither sound nor contracted network connects from the sources except for power. DOE found picture but can be switched into another various service providers. (Sony, No. 8 very little evidence of increased energy mode with the remote control unit or an at p. 3) Sony also stated that because consumption associated with additional internal signal as referenced in III.C.3.a power and usage of internet capable TVs connections while the TV was in of this NOPR. Testing in this mode is unknown, additional study is needed standby and off mode 36. would require putting the TV into prior to incorporating it into the test In today’s NOPR, DOE is proposing to standby-passive mode as defined in procedure. (Sony, No. 8 at p. 3) CEA test standby and off mode energy section 2.12 (standby-passive mode) of similarly stated that internet consumption without having the TV appendix H in subpart B of 10 CFR part connectivity is still in an early phase of connected to the internet in sections 5.6 430, and measuring the power development and should therefore not (standby mode tests) and 5.7 (off mode consumed according to section 4.3.1 of be included in the test procedure test) of appendix H to subpart B of 10 IEC 62301–2011. Standby-passive mode without further research. (CEA, No. 13 CFR part 430. As mentioned above, DOE would include modes such as when the at p. 8) Panasonic recommends using also conducted testing when the TV was TV is connected to the internet but not the same on mode power measurement connected to both a cable signal and an actively receiving a signal. with the IEC 62087–2008 dynamic- HDMI input. DOE did not measure a ii. Standby-Active, Low Mode broadcast video signal, regardless of the significant power increase when the TV TV’s internet capabilities. (Panasonic, The number of TVs that are being sold was connected to the internet, cable or No. 6 at p. 8) Panasonic believes that the an HDMI input while in standby mode with the capability of accessing the power consumed from an internet 37 internet (either wirelessly or via or off mode DOE believes that connection is minimal and complex, conducting additional standby testing Ethernet) is continuing to increase; and will be difficult to reproduce. PG&E and California IOUs stated that by while the TV is connected to an (Panasonic, No. 6 at p. 8) SHARP further internet, cable or HDMI input is unduly 2014, internet-enabled TVs are commented that consumers all use the estimated to account for 54 percent of burdensome due to the lack of internet differently, so setting a test significant results indicating increased the total global TV market. They procedure to mirror actual internet use supported their statement by energy consumption from DOE’s testing. would be a daunting task with minimal Therefore, DOE is not proposing to commenting that in 2010, shipments of value. (SHARP, No. 14 at p. 8) SHARP these TVs rose 125 percent globally require that the TV be connected to a believes that much more study is cable input, HDMI input or to the from 2009. (PG&E, No. 12 at p. 4; required before DOE can characterize California IOUs, No. 9 at p. 4) In the internet when testing standby and off the power consumed from TVs based on mode energy consumption. However, 2010 RFI, DOE requested comments on active internet use. (SHARP, No. 14 at testing TVs with internet connectivity. DOE welcomes comments by interested p. 8) SHARP believes that due to parties on the energy consumption 75 FR 54048, 54051. competitive pricing, TVs have limited Some interested parties commented in storage capacity, and therefore internet 36 The data indicating a lack of increased power favor of TVs being connected to the communications are limited or non- consumption associated with connecting the TV to internet when measuring standby and existent when the TV is in sleep mode, the internet, cable or an HDMI input can be found off mode energy consumption. NRDC making testing it not relevant. (SHARP, on the DOE Web site: Appliance and Commercial suggested that the TV should be No. 14 at p. 8) Equipment Standards: Television Sets. U.S. Department of Energy. August 2, 2011. http:// connected to the internet, then turned Other interested parties commented www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ off normally, and the energy on specific details pertaining to internet appliance_standards/residential/tv_sets.html. consumption associated with the TV connectivity energy consumption. 37 Id.

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associated with internet connectivity in procedure for DAM testing). proposing the following priority to standby mode should be included. (See Specifically, Sony, LG, Panasonic and ensure consistency across standby- Issue 11 in section V.E ‘‘Issues On CEA recommended that DOE adopt this active, high mode tests in section 5.6.2.1 Which DOE Seeks Comment’’). test procedure. (Sony, No. 8 at p. 3; LG, of appendix H to subpart B of 10 CFR No. 3 at p. 2; Panasonic, No. 6 at p. 8; part 430: iii. Standby-Active, High Mode CEA, No. 13 at p. 8) Panasonic and Sony (1) Wi-Fi IEC defines standby-active, high as supported their recommendations by (2) Ethernet. If the UUT supports an the mode when the appliance is noting that ENERGY STAR v. 4.1 Energy Efficient Ethernet, then it shall connected to a power source, produces references the CEA test procedure for be tested using that connection. neither sound nor picture but can be DAM testing. (Panasonic, No. 6 at p. 8; (3) Thunderbolt switched into another mode with the CEA, No. 13 at p. 8) (4) USB remote control unit or an internal signal Alternatively, SHARP commented (5) Firewire and can additionally be switched into that although the CEA test procedure for (6) Other another mode with an external signal DAM testing is a good test procedure, it In today’s NOPR, DOE is proposing to and is exchanging/receiving data with/ should not be incorporated into DOE’s include the DAM energy consumption from an external source. DOE believes test procedure. SHARP supports the testing under its standby-active, high that the TV is in standby-active, high flexibility of the CEA test procedure for test method as defined in 2.3 (download mode when the TV is actively DAM testing, but is concerned that it is exchanging/receiving data (likely from not specific enough to be used by third acquisition mode) of appendix H to the internet) as well as while in DAM parties. However, SHARP is not aware subpart B of 10 CFR part 430. The mode. In the 2010 RFI, DOE requested of any test procedure that is specific majority of interested parties including feedback as to the possibility of enough to fit these criteria. (SHARP, No. CEA, Sony, LG, Panasonic, PG&E, including a DAM test. 75 FR 54048, 14 at pp. 8, 10) California IOUs and NRDC were all in 54051. In the 2010 RFI, DOE noted that favor of requiring a DAM energy ENERGY STAR v. 4.1 tests DAM consumption test. Many, including iv. Download Acquisition Mode according to the Rovi DAM test CEA, Sony, LG and Panasonic, ENERGY STAR v. 5.3 defines DAM as procedure. However, Rovi commented recommended incorporating the CEA the mode where the product is that DOE should not incorporate the test procedure for DAM testing. Given connected to a mains power source, is Rovi DAM test procedure into the DOE the positive input from interested not producing a sound or a picture, and test procedure. (Rovi, No. 4 at p. 2) Rovi parties supporting a DAM test, and is actively downloading data, to include explained that EPG software maintains particularly the CEA test procedure for but not limited to, channel listing a local database of programming DAM testing, DOE is proposing to information according to a defined available to the viewer, which is incorporate by reference the CEA schedule for use by the electronic periodically downloaded during times Procedure for DAM Testing in section programming guide, TV setup data, when the TV is in the standby or off 5.6.2 (standby-active, high mode test) of channel map updates, TV firmware mode. Rovi noted that the location, appendix H to subpart B of 10 CFR part updates, monitoring for emergency previous downloads, data delivery 430. DOE is also aware that TVs can messaging/communications and/or method and communication errors are communicate and obtain similar otherwise communicating through a among the things that affected power information via an internet connection. network protocol. DOE believes it is consumption, meaning if any of these Although DOE has developed a network important to include DAM testing conditions are varied, different results connection priority list of preferred because the tested TVs had heightened will be obtained. (Rovi, No. 4 at p. 1) connections to conduct DAM testing, energy consumption while in this mode. Rovi stated that in the near-future a DOE seeks comment on using a priority Several interested parties commented revision to ENERGY STAR v. 4.1 will list and the hierarchy that should be that DAM should be tested. PG&E and replace the Rovi test procedure with a used. DOE also seeks comments from the California IOUs indicated that there generic system that depends in large interested parties on the method for has been at least one reported instance measure on specific technical measuring standby mode energy of a TV consuming a significantly knowledge of the device under test consumption in all standby modes. (See greater amount of power and spending (after the publication of the 2010 RFI, Issue 12 in section V.E ‘‘Issues On a majority of time in DAM when the TV ENERGY STAR has revised their test Which DOE Seeks Comment’’). should have been in standby mode. procedure and standard to include the d. Off Mode Therefore, they urged DOE to account CEA test procedure for DAM testing). for DAM in its test procedure. (PG&E, (Rovi, No. 4 at p. 1) DOE is proposing to test TVs in the off No. 12 at p. 5; California IOUs, No. 9 at DOE notes that the CEA test mode if applicable. DOE is defining off p. 5) They requested that the test procedure for DAM testing does not mode according to the IEC 62087–2011 programming content, used for testing identify specific connections to be used definition. Off mode is the mode where in DAM, should be publically available when conducting testing. CEA only the appliance is connected to a power and able to be utilized by non- states that an appropriate signal source source, produces neither sound nor proprietary technology. (PG&E, No. 12 at for communication should be used but picture, and cannot be switched into p. 4; California IOUs, No. 9 at p. 4) does not specify what connection any other mode with the remote control Many interested parties specifically should be utilized when more than one unit, an external, or internal signal. This suggested that DOE implement the connection could be used for mode will not pertain to TVs that are ‘‘CEA Test Procedure for Download communication with the DAM function. only able to be switched on or off with Acquisition Mode Testing’’ 38 (CEA test DOE believes that a hierarchy of a remote, rather it will be applicable to network connection types is needed TVs that have an additional switch or 38 CEA Procedure for Download Acquisition when more than one connection is method of reaching this mode. In Mode DAM Testing: For TVs, September 8, 2010. . repeatable test procedure. DOE is tested according to IEC 62301–2011

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section 3.5 in section 5.7 (off mode test) Proposed values for Hm (in hours/day) manufacturers would be required to of appendix H to subpart B of 10 CFR would be as follows: make energy representations with the part 430. EISA 2007 requires DOE to Hon = 7 final DOE test procedure within 180 implement an off mode energy Hstandby-passive = 17 days after publication. After that time, consumption measurement. (42 U.S.C. Hoff = 0 manufacturers would not be required to 6295(gg)(2)(A)) This particular off mode To determine Hon, DOE obtained provide to California separate results for test will meet the EISA 2007 Nielsen TV viewing statistics for the on mode and standby mode in requirements and allow DOE to capture months June 2010 through May 2011.39 accordance with the California standard. the energy consumption associated with Nielsen collected between 48,791 and This single metric would also require a the TV while it is turned off. DOE seeks 52,105 samples in each month, from a change in the ENERGY STAR Program comments from interested parties on the representative cross section of U.S. for TVs, since ENERGY STAR also has method for measuring off mode energy households. DOE separated the data for separate requirements for on mode, consumption. (See Issue 12 in section each household to consider the primary standby mode and DAM. The DOE V.E ‘‘Issues On Which DOE Seeks TV. The mean viewing hours per day for proposed single metric would require Comment’’). primary TVs was determined for each DOE to monitor how the coefficients month, and then the mean across the used to calculate the metric change with 6. Energy Efficiency Metric(s) for whole 12 months was taken to provide consumer usage and technological Televisions the final value. It was important to advancements in the TV market. For In today’s NOPR, DOE is considering consider 12 months, not just one, as instance, the average number of primary two methods for determining the there is significant seasonal variation in TV viewing hours has increased by metrics of TVs in order to receive viewing habits. approximately 0.16 hour per day each stakeholder comments. These methods It was assumed that the remainder of year from 2007 to 2011, or 10 percent include a luminance ratio, on mode the time, TVs would be in standby- over four years. Additionally, the single ¥ energy consumption, standby mode passive mode (thus, Hstandby-passive = 24 metric considered in this NOPR does energy consumption, and off mode Hon), except for the case of TVs with not distinguish between different usage energy consumption. DAM capability, where the average profiles for calculating annual energy hours per day the TV is in DAM would The first method would output four consumption for types of TVs with also be included in the calculation. separate metrics, including a luminance different features included in our TV Therefore, H = 0 is based on the ratio, on mode energy consumption, off definition, such as computer monitors assumption that virtually all TVs remain standby mode energy consumption, and over 30 inches. Finally, the proposed in standby mode rather than being off mode energy consumption. The test single metric does not capture all physically switched off when not in use. procedure yields a ratio of the home measurements in the test procedure Note that P is itself a weighted picture setting luminance to the retail on such as power factor and illuminance average of measurements for units with picture setting luminance. This number ratio. automatic brightness control available: would be expressed as a percentage (i.e., Although DOE is proposing multiple the luminance ratio). The test procedure Pon = P10 * W10 + P50 * W50 + P100 * W100 output metrics, it seeks comments from would also output an on mode energy + P300 * W300 interested parties on both of the consumption according to the on mode Where: methods presented in this NOPR, including the use of a single metric for test for TVs with ABC enabled by Pi = on mode power measured at room default or the on mode test for TVs illuminance of i lux calculating annual energy consumption. (See Issue 13 in section V.E ‘‘Issues On without ABC enabled by default. For the Wi = weighting at room illuminance i, standby mode tests, all TVs should be expressed in percent. Which DOE Seeks Comment’’). tested according to the standby-passive Wi are proposed to be equally IV. Procedural Issues and Regulatory mode test. For TVs with DAM, the test weighted (W10 = W50 = W100 = W300 = Review procedure would also propose requiring 25 percent). See Section IIIII.E.4.b.i for an average energy consumption reading further discussion and explanation. A. Review Under Executive Order 12866 for standby-active, high mode. Finally, The advantage of using a single metric The Office of Management and Budget the test procedure would record the off is that the approximate annual average has determined that test procedure mode energy consumption. energy consumption can be calculated rulemakings do not constitute Alternatively, DOE is also considering within the test procedure. Although a ‘‘significant regulatory actions’’ under a single output metric based on single metric would require section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, combining the on, standby, and off- manufacturers to represent the Regulatory Planning and Review, 58 FR mode energy consumption values to efficiency of their TVs in a consistent 51735 (Oct. 4, 1993). Accordingly, this provide an annual energy use. The manner, this is already being action was not subject to review under format of the metric, expressed as accomplished under the FTC Labeling the Executive Order by the Office of annual energy consumption (AEC, kWh/ Program for TVs as it is currently using Information and Regulatory Affairs year), would be as follows: this method. A single metric would help (OIRA) in the Office of Management and harmonize the different voluntary, Budget (OMB). AECmetric = ((Pon * Hon + Pstandby-passive * incentive, and State programs B. Review Under the Regulatory Hstandby-passive + applicable to TVs. However, the DOE Flexibility Act P off * Hoff + DECDAM)/1000) * 365 proposed single metric would most Where: likely eliminate the current energy The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 efficiency standards for TVs established U.S.C. 601 et seq.) requires preparation Pm = power measured in a given mode m (in Watts) by California, since California of an initial regulatory flexibility analysis (IFRA) for any rule that by law Hm = hours per day spent in mode m established separate standards for both DECDAM = daily energy consumption in on mode and standby mode. All must be proposed for public comment, DAM, if applicable (tested according to unless the agency certifies that the rule, the CEA DAM test procedure) 39 The Nielsen Company, LLC (2011). if promulgated, will not have a

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significant economic impact on a concurrently with FTC testing without D. Review Under the National substantial number of small entities. As significant additional burden. Environmental Policy Act of 1969 required by Executive Order 13272, Based on the above, DOE certifies that ‘‘Proper Consideration of Small Entities In this proposed rule, DOE proposes there would not be a significant impact a test procedure that it expects will be in Agency Rulemaking,’’ 67 FR 53461 on a substantial number of small entities (August 16, 2002), DOE published used to develop and implement future and has not prepared an IRFA for this energy conservation standards for TVs. procedures and policies on February 19, rulemaking. DOE transmitted the 2003, to ensure that the potential DOE has determined that this rule falls certification and supporting statement impacts of its rules on small entities are into a class of actions that are of factual basis to the Chief Counsel for properly considered during the DOE categorically excluded from review Advocacy of the SBA for review under rulemaking process. 68 FR 7990. DOE under the National Environmental 5 U.S.C. 605(b). DOE requests comment has made its procedures and policies Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et available on the Office of the General on its conclusion that there are no small seq.) and DOE’s implementing Counsel’s Web site: www.gc.doe.gov. business manufacturers. regulations at 10 CFR part 1021. Specifically, this proposed rule DOE reviewed today’s proposed rule C. Review Under the Paperwork establishes a new test procedure under the provisions of the Regulatory Reduction Act of 1995 without affecting the amount, quality or Flexibility Act and the policies and distribution of energy usage, and, procedures published on February 19, There is currently no information therefore, would not result in any 2003. This proposed rule prescribes a collection requirement related to the test environmental impacts. Thus, this test procedure to be used to develop and procedure for TVs. In the event that rulemaking is covered by Categorical implement future energy conservation DOE proposes an energy conservation Exclusion A5 under 10 CFR part 1021, standards for TVs. DOE certifies that standard with which manufacturers subpart D, which applies to any this proposed rule will not have a must demonstrate compliance, DOE will rulemaking that does not result in any significant impact on a substantial seek OMB approval of such information environmental impacts. Accordingly, number of small entities. The factual collection requirement. neither an environmental assessment basis for this certification is as follows. DOE established regulations for the nor an environmental impact statement The Small Business Administration certification and recordkeeping is required. (SBA) considers an entity to be a small requirements for certain covered business, if, together with its affiliates, consumer products and commercial E. Review Under Executive Order 13132 it employs less than a threshold number equipment. 76 FR 12422 (March 7, Executive Order 13132, ‘‘Federalism,’’ of workers specified in 13 CFR part 121. 2011). The collection-of-information 64 FR 43255 (August 4, 1999) imposes The thresholds set forth in these requirement for the certification and certain requirements on agencies regulations are based on size standards recordkeeping was subject to review and formulating and implementing policies and codes established by the North approval by OMB under the Paperwork or regulations that preempt State law or American Industry Classification Reduction Act (PRA). This requirement that have Federalism implications. The System (NAICS).40 TV manufacturers was approved by OMB under OMB Executive Order requires agencies to are classified under NAICS code Control Number 1910–1400. Public examine the constitutional and statutory 334220, ‘‘Radio and Television reporting burden for the certification authority supporting any action that Broadcasting and Wireless was estimated to average 20 hours per would limit the policymaking discretion Communications Equipment response, including the time for of the States and to carefully assess the ,’’ and are considered reviewing instructions, searching necessity for such actions. The small entities if they employ 750 existing data sources, gathering and Executive Order also requires agencies employees or less. maintaining the data needed, and to have an accountable process to DOE determined that most completing and reviewing the collection ensure meaningful and timely input by manufacturers of TVs are large of information. State and local officials in the multinational corporations. To develop As stated above, in the event DOE development of regulatory policies that a list of domestic manufacturers, DOE have Federalism implications. On 41 proposes an energy conservation reviewed the Hoover database and standard for TVs with which March 14, 2000, DOE published a other publicly available data, including manufacturers must demonstrate statement of policy describing the the Energy Star qualified TVs database. compliance, DOE will seek OMB intergovernmental consultation process As a result of its review, DOE approval of the associated information it will follow in the development of determined that there were no TV such regulations. 65 FR 13735. DOE has manufacturers who would qualify as collection requirement. DOE will seek approval either through a proposed examined this proposed rule and has small entities. DOE also notes that determined that it would not have a amendment to the information manufacturers are already required to substantial direct effect on the States, on collection requirement approved under use a test procedure similar to DOE’s the relationship between the national OMB control number 1910–1400 or as a proposed test procedure to make energy government and the States, or on the separate proposed information representations under the Federal Trade distribution of power and collection requirement. Commission’s EnergyGuide labeling responsibilities among the various program. 76 FR 1038. DOE’s proposed Notwithstanding any other provision levels of government. EPCA governs and test procedure can be conducted of the law, no person is required to prescribes Federal preemption of State respond to, nor shall any person be regulations as to energy conservation for 40 For more information visit: http:// subject to a penalty for failure to comply the products that are the subject of www.sba.gov/. The size standards are available at with, a collection of information subject today’s proposed rule. States can . to the requirements of the PRA, unless petition DOE for exemption from such 41 Hoovers. Web 12 Dec 2011. . currently valid OMB Control Number. criteria, set forth in EPCA. (42 U.S.C.

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6297(d)) No further action is required by governments on a proposed ‘‘significant K. Review Under Executive Order 13211 Executive Order 13132. intergovernmental mandate,’’ and Executive Order 13211, ‘‘Actions requires an agency plan for giving notice F. Review Under Executive Order 12988 Concerning Regulations That and opportunity for timely input to Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Regarding the review of existing potentially affected small governments regulations and the promulgation of Distribution, or Use,’’ 66 FR 28355 (May before establishing any requirements 22, 2001), requires Federal agencies to new regulations, section 3(a) of that might significantly or uniquely Executive Order 12988, ‘‘Civil Justice prepare and submit to OMB, a affect small governments. On March 18, Statement of Energy Effects for any Reform,’’ 61 FR 4729 (Feb. 7, 1996), 1997, DOE published a statement of imposes on Federal agencies the general proposed significant energy action. A policy on its process for ‘‘significant energy action’’ is defined as duty to adhere to the following intergovernmental consultation under requirements: (1) Eliminate drafting any action by an agency that UMRA. 62 FR 12820; also available at promulgated or is expected to lead to errors and ambiguity; (2) write http://www.gc.doe.gov. DOE examined regulations to minimize litigation; (3) promulgation of a final rule, and that: today’s proposed rule according to (1) Is a significant regulatory action provide a clear legal standard for UMRA and its statement of policy and affected conduct rather than a general under Executive Order 12866, or any determined that the rule contains standard; and (4) promote simplification successor order; and (2) is likely to have neither an intergovernmental mandate, and burden reduction. Section 3(b) of a significant adverse effect on the nor a mandate that may result in the Executive Order 12988 specifically supply, distribution, or use of energy; or expenditure of $100 million or more in requires that Executive agencies make (3) is designated by the Administrator of every reasonable effort to ensure that the any year, so these requirements do not OIRA as a significant energy action. For regulation: (1) Clearly specifies the apply. any proposed significant energy action, preemptive effect, if any; (2) clearly H. Review Under the Treasury and the agency must give a detailed specifies any effect on existing Federal General Government Appropriations statement of any adverse effects on law or regulation; (3) provides a clear Act, 1999 energy supply, distribution, or use legal standard for affected conduct should the proposal be implemented, while promoting simplification and Section 654 of the Treasury and and of reasonable alternatives to the burden reduction; (4) specifies the General Government Appropriations action and their expected benefits on retroactive effect, if any; (5) adequately Act, 1999 (Pub. L. 105–277) requires energy supply, distribution, and use. defines key terms; and (6) addresses Federal agencies to issue a Family Today’s regulatory action to establish other important issues affecting clarity Policymaking Assessment for any rule a test procedure for measuring the and general draftsmanship under any that may affect family well-being. This energy efficiency of TVs is not a guidelines issued by the Attorney rule would not have any impact on the significant regulatory action under General. Section 3(c) of Executive Order autonomy or integrity of the family as Executive Order 12866. Moreover, it 12988 requires Executive agencies to an institution. Accordingly, DOE has would not have a significant adverse review regulations in light of applicable concluded that it is not necessary to effect on the supply, distribution, or use standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b) to prepare a Family Policymaking of energy, nor has it been designated as determine whether they are met or it is Assessment. a significant energy action by the unreasonable to meet one or more of Administrator of OIRA. Therefore, it is them. DOE has completed the required I. Review Under Executive Order 12630 not a significant energy action, and, review and determined that, to the accordingly, DOE has not prepared a DOE has determined, under Executive extent permitted by law, the proposed Statement of Energy Effects. Order 12630, ‘‘Governmental Actions rule meets the relevant standards of and Interference with Constitutionally L. Review Under Section 32 of the Executive Order 12988. Protected Property Rights’’ 53 FR 8859 Federal Energy Administration Act of G. Review Under the Unfunded (March 18, 1988) that this regulation 1974 Mandates Reform Act of 1995 would not result in any takings that Under section 301 of the Department Title II of the Unfunded Mandates might require compensation under the of Energy Act (Pub. L. 95– Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) requires Fifth Amendment to the U.S. 91; 42 U.S.C. 7101), DOE must comply each Federal agency to assess the effects Constitution. with section 32 of the Federal Energy of Federal regulatory actions on State, J. Review Under Treasury and General Administration Act of 1974, as amended local, and Tribal governments and the Government Appropriations Act, 2001 by the Federal Energy Administration private sector. Public Law 104–4, sec. Authorization Act of 1977. (15 U.S.C. 201 (codified at 2 U.S.C. 1531). For a Section 515 of the Treasury and 788; FEAA) Section 32 essentially proposed regulatory action likely to General Government Appropriations provides in relevant part that, where a result in a rule that may cause the Act, 2001 (44 U.S.C. 3516 note) provides proposed rule authorizes or requires use expenditure by State, local, and Tribal for agencies to review most of commercial standards, the notice of governments, in the aggregate, or by the disseminations of information to the proposed rulemaking must inform the private sector of $100 million or more public under guidelines established by public of the use and background of in any one year (adjusted annually for each agency pursuant to general such standards. In addition, section inflation), section 202 of UMRA requires guidelines issued by OMB. OMB’s 32(c) requires DOE to consult with the a Federal agency to publish a written guidelines were published at 67 FR Attorney General and the Chairman of statement that estimates the resulting 8452 (Feb. 22, 2002), and DOE’s the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) costs, benefits, and other effects on the guidelines were published at 67 FR concerning the impact of the national economy. (2 U.S.C. 1532(a), (b)) 62446 (Oct. 7, 2002). DOE has reviewed commercial or industry standards on The UMRA also requires a Federal today’s proposed rule under the OMB competition. agency to develop an effective process and DOE guidelines and has concluded The proposed rule incorporates to permit timely input by elected that it is consistent with applicable testing methods contained in annex C.3 officers of State, local, and Tribal policies in those guidelines. and section 11.5.5, 11.5.6, and 11.6 of

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the commercial standard, International format, to the appropriate address In addition, any person may buy a copy Electrotechnical Commission 62087 shown in the ADDRESSES section at the of the transcript from the transcribing Edition 2.0 2011, ‘‘Method of beginning of this notice. The request reporter. Measurement for the Power and advance copy of statements must be D. Submission of Comments Consumption of Audio, Video and received at least one week before the Related Equipment;’’ section 5.3.1 of the public meeting and may be emailed, DOE will accept comments, data, and commercial standard, International hand-delivered, or sent by mail. DOE information regarding this proposed Electrotechnical Commission 62301 prefers to receive requests and advance rule before or after the public meeting, Edition 2.0 2011, ‘‘Household electrical copies via email. Please include a but no later than the date provided in appliances—Measurement of standby telephone number to enable DOE staff to the DATES section at the beginning of power’’ and CEA Procedure for make a follow-up contact, if needed. this proposed rule. Interested parties Download Acquisition Mode Testing: C. Conduct of Public Meeting may submit comments using any of the For TVs,’’ Revision 0.3, September 8, methods described in the ADDRESSES 2010. DOE has evaluated these DOE will designate a DOE official to section at the beginning of this notice. standards and is unable to conclude preside at the public meeting and may Submitting comments via whether they fully comply with the also use a professional facilitator to aid regulations.gov. The regulations.gov requirements of section 32(b) of the discussion. The meeting will not be a web page will require you to provide Federal Energy Administration Act (i.e., judicial or evidentiary-type public your name and contact information. whether they were developed in a hearing, but DOE will conduct it in Your contact information will be manner that fully provides for public accordance with section 336 of EPCA viewable to DOE Building Technologies participation, comment, and review). (42 U.S.C. 6306). A court reporter will staff only. Your contact information will As required by section 32(c) of the be present to record the proceedings and not be publicly viewable except for your Federal Energy Administration Act of prepare a transcript. DOE reserves the first and last names, organization name 1974 as amended, DOE will consult right to schedule the order of (if any), and submitter representative with the Attorney General and the presentations and to establish the name (if any). If your comment is not Chairman of the Federal Trade procedures governing the conduct of the processed properly because of technical Commission about the impact on public meeting. After the public difficulties, DOE will use this meeting, interested parties may submit competition of using the methods information to contact you. If DOE further comments on the proceedings as contained in these standards before cannot read your comment due to well as on any aspect of the rulemaking prescribing a final rule. technical difficulties and cannot contact until the end of the comment period. V. Public Participation The public meeting will be conducted you for clarification, DOE may not be in an informal, conference style. DOE able to consider your comment. A. Attendance at Public Meeting will present summaries of comments However, your contact information The time, date, and location of the received before the public meeting, will be publicly viewable if you include public meeting are listed in the DATES allow time for prepared general it in the comment or in any documents and ADDRESSES sections at the beginning statements by participants, and attached to your comment. Any of this document. If you plan to attend encourage all interested parties to share information that you do not want to be the public meeting, please notify Ms. their views on issues affecting this publicly viewable should not be Brenda Edwards at (202) 586–2945 or rulemaking. Each participant will be included in your comment, nor in any [email protected]. As allowed to make a general statement document attached to your comment. explained in the ADDRESSES section, (within time limits determined by DOE), Persons viewing comments will see only foreign nationals visiting DOE before the discussion of specific topics. first and last names, organization Headquarters are subject to advance DOE will permit, as time permits, other names, correspondence containing security screening procedures. participants to comment briefly on any comments, and any documents In addition, you can attend the public general statements. submitted with the comments. meeting via webinar. Webinar At the end of all prepared statements Do not submit to regulations.gov registration information, participant on a topic, DOE will permit participants information for which disclosure is instructions, and information about the to clarify their statements briefly and restricted by statute, such as trade capabilities available to webinar comment on statements made by others. secrets and commercial or financial participants will be published on DOE’s Participants should be prepared to information (hereinafter referred to as Web site http://www1.eere.energy.gov/ answer questions by DOE and by other Confidential Business Information buildings/appliance_standards/ participants concerning these issues. (CBI)). Comments submitted through residential/tv_sets.html. Participants are DOE representatives may also ask regulations.gov cannot be claimed as responsible for ensuring their systems questions of participants concerning CBI. Comments received through the are compatible with the webinar other matters relevant to this Web site will waive any CBI claims for software. rulemaking. The official conducting the the information submitted. For public meeting will accept additional information on submitting CBI, see the B. Procedure for Submitting Prepared comments or questions from those Confidential Business Information General Statements for Distribution attending, as time permits. The section. Any person who has plans to present presiding official will announce any DOE processes submissions made a prepared general statement may further procedural rules or modification through regulations.gov before posting. request that copies of his or her of the above procedures that may be Normally, comments will be posted statement be made available at the needed for the proper conduct of the within a few days of being submitted. public meeting. Such persons may public meeting. However, if large volumes of comments submit requests, along with an advance A transcript of the public meeting will are being processed simultaneously, electronic copy of their statement in be included in the docket, which can be your comment may not be viewable for PDF (preferred), Microsoft Word or viewed as described in the Docket up to several weeks. Please keep the Excel, WordPerfect, or text (ASCII) file section at the beginning of this notice. comment tracking number that

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regulations.gov provides after you have and why such items are customarily video signals that it considered. (See section successfully uploaded your comment. treated as confidential within the III.E.3.c) Submitting comments via email, hand industry; (3) whether the information is 8. Room Illuminance Levels for Television delivery, or mail. Comments and generally known by or available from Sets Shipped with Automatic Brightness documents submitted via email, hand Control Enabled—DOE seeks comments from other sources; (4) whether the interested parties on whether there should be delivery, or mail also will be posted to information has previously been made a limit to the reduction in display luminance regulations.gov. If you do not want your available to others without obligation achieved from ABC, and how a minimally personal contact information to be concerning its confidentiality; (5) an acceptable display luminance value should publicly viewable, do not include it in explanation of the competitive injury to be established. DOE also seeks comment from your comment or any accompanying the submitting person which would interested parties on its proposal to test TVs documents. Instead, provide your result from public disclosure; (6) when shipped with ABC enabled at room contact information on a cover letter. such information might lose its illuminance levels of 10, 50, 100, and 300 lux Include your first and last names, email confidential character due to the and their respected tolerances. DOE additionally welcomes comments on how address, telephone number, and passage of time; and (7) why disclosure optional mailing address. The cover these outputs should be weighted and of the information would be contrary to combined. (See section III.E.4.b.i) letter will not be publicly viewable as the public interest. 9. Method for Creating Illuminance Levels long as it does not include any It is DOE’s policy that all comments for Television Sets Shipped with Automatic comments may be included in the public docket, Brightness Control Enabled—DOE seeks Include contact information each time without change and as received, comments from interested parties on the you submit comments, data, documents, including any personal information method for creating room illuminance levels and other information to DOE. Email provided in the comments (except including both the direct light method that it submissions are preferred. If you submit information deemed to be exempt from proposed in this NOPR and the diffused light method considered in this NOPR. DOE also via mail or hand delivery, please public disclosure). provide all items on a CD, if feasible. It seeks comments from interested parties on is not necessary to submit printed E. Issues on Which DOE Seeks Comment setting a color temperature range and a copies. No facsimiles (faxes) will be potential warm up period associated with Although DOE welcomes comments other light sources in that range. (See section accepted. on any aspect of this proposal, DOE is III.E.4.b.ii) Comments, data, and other particularly interested in receiving 10. Three Dimensional Display Testing— information submitted to DOE comments and views of interested DOE seeks comments from interested parties electronically should be provided in parties concerning the following issues: on 3D testing. DOE specifically seeks PDF (preferred), Microsoft Word or comment on its two methods under Excel, WordPerfect, or text (ASCII) file 1. Scope of Coverage—DOE seeks consideration for a future rulemaking which format. Provide documents that are not comments from interested parties on the include converting the 2D IEC dynamic secured, written in English and are free proposed scope of this rulemaking, as well as broadcast-content video signal to 3D using a of any defects or viruses. Documents the definition of TVs. Specifically, DOE real time converting Blu-ray player or would like comments on including both TVs creating a 3D version of the IEC dynamic should not contain special characters or and displays greater than 15 inches which any form of encryption and, if possible, broadcast-content video signal. DOE also are sold with a TV tuner. (See section III.C) seeks comments on how it can best work they should carry the electronic 2. Light Measurement Devices—DOE seeks with the IEC and interested parties to signature of the author. comments from interested parties on the promote the development of a 3D test Campaign form letters. Please submit LMD equipment specifications proposed in procedure. (See section III.E.4.d) campaign form letters by the originating this NOPR. (See Section III.D.1.c) 11. Internet Connectivity—DOE seeks organization in batches of between 50 to 3. Signal Source and Generation—DOE comments from interested parties on its 500 form letters per PDF or as one form seeks comments from interested parties on consideration of testing the Internet as part letter with a list of supporters’ names the signal source and generation specified in of on mode; standby-active, high mode; and compiled into one or more PDFs. This this NOPR. (See section III.D.2.c) standby-active, low mode. (See section III.E.4 4. Picture Settings to Test—DOE seeks for on mode and section III.E.5.c.ii for reduces comment processing and comments from interested parties on its posting time. standby-active) proposal to conduct luminance tests in home 12. Standby and Off Modes—DOE seeks Confidential Business Information. picture setting and retail picture setting. For comments from interested parties on testing According to 10 CFR 1004.11, any testing on mode energy consumption, DOE standby and off mode of TVs according to the person submitting information that he seeks comment on its proposal to test in procedure outlined, above. (See sections or she believes to be confidential and home picture setting, along with its III.E.5.c and III.E.5.d) exempt by law from public disclosure consideration to test on mode in both the 13. Single Metrics—DOE seeks comments should submit via email, postal mail, or highest and lowest energy consuming picture from interested parties on the alternative hand delivery two well-marked copies: settings (or brightest or dimmest), or all approach of using a single metric for picture settings. (See section III.E.1) calculating annual energy consumption. DOE One copy of the document marked 5. Luminance Testing—DOE seeks confidential including all the also seeks comment on its preliminary comments from interested parties on its decision not to take into account the information believed to be confidential, proposed method of luminance testing. DOE possibility that consumers may switch and one copy of the document marked also seeks comments on its proposal to between preset picture settings. (See section non-confidential with the information include a luminance ratio. (See section III.E.6) believed to be confidential deleted. III.E.3.b) 14. Input Format Hierarchy—DOE seeks Submit these documents via email or on 6. Warm-up and Stabilization—DOE seeks comments from interested parties on the a CD, if feasible. DOE will make its own comments on the proposed method of taking hierarchy of input formats required to determination about the confidential the luminance measurement immediately connect the TV to a video source. (See after displaying the three bar video signal. section III.D.2.c) status of the information and treat it (See section III.E.3.a) according to its determination. 7. Video signal for Luminance Testing— VI. Approval of the Office of the Factors of interest to DOE when DOE seeks comments from interested parties Secretary evaluating requests to treat submitted on its proposal to use the three bar video information as confidential include: (1) signal for luminance testing. DOE further The Secretary of Energy has approved A description of the items; (2) whether seeks comments on any of the additional publication of this proposed rule.

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List of Subjects in 10 CFR Part 430 further defined in appendix H to Appendix H to Subpart B of Part 430— Administrative practice and subpart B of this part. Uniform Test Method for Measuring the procedure, Confidential business * * * * * Energy Consumption of Television Sets information, Energy conservation, 3. Section 430.3 is amended by: 1. Scope Household appliances, Imports, a. Redesignating paragraphs (h) This appendix covers the test requirements Incorporation by reference, through (o) as (i) through (p); used to measure the energy consumption of Intergovernmental relations, Small b. Adding a new paragraph (h); Television Sets. businesses. c. Adding a new paragraph (j)(6); and 2. Definitions and Symbols d. Adding new paragraphs (l)(3), (l)(4) Issued in Washington, DC, on December 2.1. Additional functions are functions that 20, 2011. The additions and revisions read as are not required for the basic operation of the Kathleen B. Hogan, follows: device. Additional functions include, but are Deputy Assistant Secretary of Energy not limited to a VCR unit, a DVD unit, a HDD § 430.3 Materials incorporated by unit, a FM-radio unit, a memory card-reader Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable reference. Energy. unit, or an ambient lighting unit. * * * * * 2.2. CEA Procedure for Download For the reasons stated in the (h) CEA. Consumer Electronics Acquisition Mode Testing means the test preamble, DOE is proposing to amend Association, 1919 South Eads Street standard published by the Consumer part 430 of Chapter II of Title 10, Code Arlington, VA 22202, (866) 858–1555, or Electronics Association, entitled ‘‘CEA of Federal Regulations as set forth go to http://www.ce.org. Procedure for Download Acquisition Mode below: Testing: For TVs,’’ Revision 0.3, September 8, (1) CEA Procedure for DAM Testing: 2010 (incorporated by reference, see § 430.3). PART 430—ENERGY CONSERVATION For TVs, Revision 0.3 (8 September 2.3. Download acquisition mode is the PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER 2010), IBR approved for appendix H to power mode in which the product is PRODUCTS subpart B. connected to a mains power source, produces (2) Reserved. neither sound nor picture, and is actively downloading data. Data downloads may 1. The authority citation for part 430 * * * * * continues to read as follows: include channel listing information for use (j) * * * by an electronic programming guide, TV Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291–6309; 28 U.S.C. (6) ENERGY STAR Program setup data, channel map updates, firmware 2461 note. Requirements for Televisions, Versions updates, monitoring for emergency 2. Section 430.2 is amended by: 5.3, approved August 2010, Section 6.2, messaging/communications or other network a. Removing the definitions ‘‘Color IBR approved for Appendix H to communications. television set’’ and ‘‘Monochrome Subpart B. 2.4. Home picture setting (or default picture setting) is the picture setting which television set’’; and * * * * * is recommended by the manufacturer from b. Revising the definition for (l) * * * the initial set up menu or the mode that the ‘‘Television set’’ to read as follows: (3) International Electrotechnical television comes shipped in if no setting is recommended. § 430.2 Definitions. Commission (IEC) Standard 62087, (‘‘IEC 62087–2011’’), Methods of 2.5. IEC 62087–2011 means the test * * * * * measurement of the power consumption standard published by the International Television set (also referred to as Electrotechnical Commission, entitled of audio, video, and related equipment ‘‘TV’’): A product designed to be ‘‘Methods of measurement of the power (Edition 3.0, 2011–05), Section 11.5.5, powered primarily by mains power consumption of audio, video, and related 11.5.6, and 11.6 and annex c.3, IBR having a diagonal screen size of fifteen equipment,’’ IEC 62087–2011 (incorporated approved for appendix H to subpart B. inches or larger that is manufactured by reference, see § 430.3). with a TV tuner, and that is capable of (4) International Electrotechnical 2.6. IEC 62087–2011 Blu-Ray Dynamic Broadcast-Content Video Signal means the displaying dynamic visual information Commission (IEC) Standard 62031, (‘‘IEC 62031–2011’’), Household test clip published by the International from wired or wireless sources Electrotechnical Commission, entitled ‘‘IEC including but not limited to: electrical appliances—Measurement of _ standby power (Edition 2.0, 2011–01), 62087–2011, video content BD, video (1) Broadcast and similar services for content for IEC 62087–2011 on Blu-ray Disc,’’ terrestrial, cable, satellite, and/or Section 5.3.1, IBR approved for IEC 62087–2011(incorporated by reference, broadband transmission of analog and/ appendix H to subpart B. see § 430.3). or digital signals; and/or * * * * * 2.7. IEC 62301–2011 means the test (2) Display-specific data connections, 4. Section 430.23 is amended by standard published by the International such as VGA, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, revising paragraph (h) to read as Electrotechnical Commission, entitled used typically for a computer or follows: ‘‘Household electrical appliances— Measurement of standby power,’’ IEC 62301– workstation that is not physically § 430.23 Test procedures for the 2011 (incorporated by reference, see § 430.3). attached to the display; and/or measurement of energy and water 2.8. Luminance is the photometric measure (3) Media storage devices such as a consumption. of the luminous intensity per unit area of USB flash drive, memory card, or a light traveling in a given direction, expressed DVD; and/or * * * * * in units of candelas per square meter (cd/ (4) Network connections, usually (h) Television Sets. (1) The energy m∧2). using Internet Protocol, typically carried consumption of a television set, 2.9. Off mode is the mode where the TV over Ethernet or WiFi. including on mode, standby mode and is connected to a power source, produces A TV may contain, but is not limited off mode energy consumption levels neither sound nor picture and cannot be to, one of the following display expressed in watts, shall be measured in switched into any other mode with the remote control unit, an external or internal technologies: liquid crystal display accordance with section 4 of appendix H of this subpart. signal. (LCD), light-emitting diode (LED), 2.10. On mode is the power mode in which cathode-ray tube (CRT), and plasma * * * * * the TV is connected to a mains power source, display panel (PDP). TV also includes 5. Appendix H to subpart B of part has been activated, and is providing one or TV Combination units that DOE has 430 is added to read as follows. more of its principal functions.

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2.11. Retail picture setting is the preset criteria: (a) It is not possible to measure the 4.6. 2D Testing Signal Source. The signal picture setting in which the TV produces the power of the individual components without source shall be able to generate a Blu-ray highest luminance during the on mode removing the product housing; and (b) the signal. conditions. product connects to a wall outlet via a single 5. Test Measurements. 2.12. Standby-passive mode is the mode in power cord. 5.1. For on mode and luminance testing, which the TV is connected to a power source, 2. Accuracy and Precision of Measurement connect the signal source generator to the TV produces neither sound nor picture but can Equipment. via the input cable. be switched into another mode with the 3.1. Electrical Energy Supply. 5.2. Warm-up. TVs shall be warmed-up remote control unit or an internal signal. 3.1.1. Power Supply. Carry out prior to testing using the IEC 62087–2011 2.13. Standby-active, high mode is the measurements using a power supply (incorporated by reference, see § 430.3) mode in which the TV is connected to a providing voltage of 115 V at 60 Hz. dynamic broadcast-content video signal for at power source, produces neither sound nor The fluctuation of the voltage supplied least one hour, found in annex C.3 of IEC picture but can be switched into another during the tests shall not exceed ±1 percent. 62087–2011. If the TV has not reached a mode with the remote control unit or an The frequency fluctuation and the harmonic stable state with respect to power within the internal signal, and with an external signal, components of the supplied power shall not one hour time period, the warm-up shall last and is exchanging/receiving data with/from exceed ±1 percent and 5 percent respectively. until the TV reaches a stable state. For the an external source. 3.1.2. Power Meter. The measurement shall purposes of this rulemaking, the TV is 2.14. Standby-active, low mode is the mode be carried out directly by means of a considered to be in a stable state if the in which the TV is connected to a power wattmeter, a wattmeter with averaging average power consumption over two source, produces neither sound nor picture function, or a watt-hour meter, by dividing consecutive plays of IEC 62087–2011 but can be switched into another mode with the reading by the measuring time. For TVs dynamic broadcast-content video signal does the remote control unit or an internal signal for which the input video signal varies over not vary by more than 2 percent. and can additionally be switched into time, use a wattmeter with an averaging 5.3. Luminance Test. another mode with an external signal. function to carry out the measurement. 5.3.1. Luminance Test. The luminance test 2.15. Symbol usage. The following identity 3.1.2.1. The sampling rate of the watt-hour shall be performed immediately following relationships are provided to help clarify the meter or wattmeter with averaging function the warm-up period. The luminance test symbols used throughout this test procedure. should be one measurement per second or shall first be performed with the TV in the more frequent. ABC—Automatic Brightness Control retail picture setting, followed by the TV in 3.1.2.2. The power measurement DAM—Download Acquisition Mode home picture setting. The ABC sensor must instrument used shall measure the power DVD—Digital Video Disc be disabled during this test. factor and the real power consumed DVI—Digital Visual Interface 5.3.1.1. LMD Setup. Align the LMD regardless of the power factor of the device perpendicular to the center of the display HDD—Hard Disk Drive under test. screen. If a distance meter is being used for HDMI—High-Definition Multimedia Interface 3.1.2.3. Power measurements of 0.5 W or testing, the LMD shall be at a distance Lretail—Luminance of TV in retail picture greater shall be made with an uncertainty of capable of achieving the desired setting less than or equal to 2 percent (at the 95 specifications outlined in section 3.1.3. Lhome—Luminance of TV in home picture percent confidence level). Measurements of 5.3.1.2. Three Bar Video Signal setting power of less than 0.5 W shall be made with Measurement. The TV shall be measured in L—Ratio of Lhome to Lretail an uncertainty of less than or equal to 0.01 LMD—Luminance Measurement Device W (at the 95 percent confidence level). The both the home and retail picture settings Pon—Power consumed for on mode with ABC power measurement instrument shall have a using IEC 62087–2011 (incorporated by disabled resolution of: reference, see § 430.3) three bar video signal P10 = Power consumed for on mode, ABC 0.01 W or better for power measurements found in section 11.5.5 of IEC 62087–2011. enabled, 10 lux, with a direct light source of 10 W or less; Record the luminance immediately after the P50 = Power consumed for on mode, ABC 0.1 W or better for power measurements of three bar video signal is displayed in the enabled, 50 lux, with a direct light source greater than 10 W up to 100 W; retail picture setting first, as Lretail, followed P100 = Power consumed for on mode, ABC 1 W or better for power measurements of by the home picture setting as Lhome. enabled, 100 lux, with a direct light source greater than 100 W. 5.4. On Mode Test for TVs without ABC P300 = Power consumed for on mode, ABC 3.1.3. Light Measurement Device. All LMDs Enabled By Default. enabled, 300 lux, with a direct light source shall have an accuracy of ±2 percent ±2 digits 5.4.1. On mode testing shall be performed Pstandby-passive—Power consumption for of the digitally displayed value and with the TV in home mode, while displaying standby-passive mode repeatability within 0.4 percent ±2 digits of the full 10-minute duration of IEC 62087– Pstandby-active, high—Power consumption for displayed value. LMDs must also have an 2011 Blu-ray dynamic-broadcast video signal standby-active, high acceptance angle of 3 degrees or less. (incorporated by reference, see § 430.3). Poff—Power consumption for off mode 4. Test Room and Set-Up Criteria. Measure the energy consumption and record THD—Total Harmonic Distortion 4.1. Installation. Install the TV in the value as Pon. TV—Television Set accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5.5. On Mode Test for TVs with ABC USB—Universal Serial Bus 4.2. Dark Room Conditions. All luminance Enabled By Default. The following test shall VCR—Videocassette Recorder testing (with a non-contact meter) and on be performed if the TV is shipped with ABC VGA—Video Graphics Array mode testing (with ABC enable by default) enabled by default: W10—Percent Weighting for on mode, ABC shall be performed in dark room conditions, 5.5.1. On mode testing shall be performed enabled, while the Room Illuminance is 10 meaning the display screen illuminance with the TV in home mode, while displaying lux measurement in off mode must be less than IEC 62087–2011 Blu-ray dynamic-broadcast W50—Percent Weighting for on mode, ABC or equal to 1.0 lux. video signal for 10 minutes (incorporated by enabled, while the Room Illuminance is 50 4.3. Ambient Temperature Conditions. For reference, see § 430.3) with l0 lux (±1 lux) lux all testing, maintain ambient temperature entering the ambient light sensor. Measure W100—Percent Weighting for on mode, ABC conditions between 23 °C ±5 °C. the energy consumption and record the value enabled, while the Room Illuminance is 4.4. Ambient Relative Humidity as P10. Repeat the measurements with 50 lux 100 lux Conditions. For all testing, maintain the (±2 lux), 100 lux (±5 lux), and 300 lux (±9 W300—Percent Weighting for on mode, ABC ambient relative humidity between 10 and 80 lux) entering the ambient light sensor and enabled, while the Room Illuminance is percent. record the values as P50, P100, and P300 300 lux 4.5. Input Cable. Testing shall be respectively. 2.16. TV combination unit is a TV in which performed using an HDMI input cable. If the 5.5.2. To create the ambient lighting, a the TV and one or more additional devices TV does not have an HDMI input, the halogen incandescent light must be (e.g., DVD player, Blu-ray Disc player, Hard following inputs shall be used, in the positioned in front of the ABC sensor so that Disk Drive) are combined into a single following order: HDMI/DVI, VGA, the light may be focused directly into the enclosure, and which meets the following component, S-Video, and composite. sensor. The light source must be able to

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achieve a range between 10–300 lux at the 5.6.2. Standby-Active, High Mode Test. The Firewire, and other when more than one ABC sensor. The room illuminance shall be standby-active, high test shall be performed connection can be used to conduct testing. measured at the sensor in the direction of the according to the CEA Test Procedure for 5.7. Off Mode Test. light source while the TV is on and Download Acquisition Mode Testing 5.7.1. The off mode test shall be performed displaying the main menu of IEC 62087– (incorporated by reference, see § 430.3). according to section 5.3.1 of the IEC 62301– 2011. Measure the energy consumption and record 2011 off mode test (incorporated by reference, see § 430.3). Measure the energy 5.6. Standby Mode Tests. the value as Pstandby-active, high. 5.6.1. Standby-Passive Mode Test. The 5.6.2.1. The standby-active, high test shall consumption and record the value as Poff. standby-passive test shall be performed be performed using the following inputs, in 6. Calculations. according to section 5.3.1 of IEC 62301–2011 the following order: Wi-Fi, Ethernet. 6.1. Calculate the Luminance ratio, L, as the ratio of L to L . standby test (incorporated by reference, see Ethernet. If the UUT supports an Energy home retail § 430.3). Measure the energy consumption Efficient Ethernet, then it shall be tested [FR Doc. 2012–687 Filed 1–18–12; 8:45 am] and record the value as Pstandby-passive. using that connection., Thunderbolt, USB, BILLING CODE 6450–01–P

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