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Energy saving

Can I unplug or switch off my TV or set top box at night?
You can switch off almost any digital TV, set top box or digital TV recorder at the wall or pull the plug out every night and this will save electricity. Though of course do not switch offa digital TV recorder if it is set to record programmes in advance. For more information see Energy saving.

The only drawback is that some digital boxes take a minute or two to start up again. There is also a slight risk of missing any software updates for your box if it is left unplugged for several days at a time when these are broadcast.

How can I save energy?
We have measured the power consumption of all the set top boxes, digital TV recorders and iDTVs tested, both in use and in standby mode.
See the individual summary test reports for details. To find out which products have the Energy Saving Recommended logo see Energy saving You can use the Product Search to rank products by their standby power consumption.

If you are planning to buy a new LCD type iDTV you can also save energy by selecting one that offers ‘adjustable backlight’. Running the screen illumination backlight at a lower level when viewing in the evening can save power. Some of the latest models can even adjust the backlight automatically for you.



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