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Combination Units

ENERGY STAR® qualified TV/VCR and TV/DVD combination units use about 30% less energy than standard units.

Facts & Product Knowledge

A video component system containing an ENERGY STAR TV, VCR and DVD unit consume 1 watt or less energy when switched off.
An additional 1 watt is used by units with an illuminated or back-lit display
ENERGY STAR qualified digital-to-analog coverter boxes consume no more than 8 watts of energy in On Mode and 1 watt in Sleep Mode, and automotacially power down after 4 hours or less of user inactivity

Tips:

Most digital signals transmit more information than analog signals, creating a higher resolution picture
Compare contrast ratios - a measure of color representation. The higher the number, the better the color representation.

Consider using window fans, particularly in the evening when you can draw cooler air into the house.

Make sure floor & wall vents are not blocked by draperies, furniture, or rugs.

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