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Audio/Video Specification

The Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR specification for Audio Video products is currently under development. Materials related to this revision process are provided below. Stakeholders who received past communications related to development of Version 2 will continue to receive updates on this development effort. To be added to the contact list, stakeholders are encouraged to contact audiovideo@energystar.gov with their contact information.

Final Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Audio Video Specification — August 1, 2012

The Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR specification for Audio Video has been finalized and will take effect May 1, 2013. Manufacturers may elect to have their Certification Body (CB) certify their eligible products to the Version 3.0 requirements from now on. The program requirements, including the specification, and additional information are available through the links below.

• Final Version 3.0 AV Cover Letter (130KB)
• Final Draft Version 3.0 AV Comment Response (13KB)
• Final Version 3.0 AV Program Requirements (292KB)

Stakeholder Comments on the Final Draft Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Audio Video Specification

• Bose comments (588KB)
• Lab.gruppen Comments (103KB)

Final Draft Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Audio Video Specification — May 23, 2012

The Final Draft Version 3.0 Audio Video specification and associated documents were released on May 23, 2012. Manufacturers and other stakeholders are encouraged to e-mail feedback on this Final Draft specification to audiovideo@energystar.gov by June 8, 2011.

• Final Draft Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Audio Video Cover Letter (45KB)
• Final Draft Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Audio Video Specification (219KB)
• Final Draft Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Audio Video Test Method (60KB)
• Final Draft Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Audio Video Partner Commitments (46KB)
• Draft 2 Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Audio Video Comment Responses (100KB)

Amplifier Efficiency Version 3.0 Audio Video Memo — November 8, 2011

The below memo was released on November 8, 2011, summarizing additional work on Amplifier Efficiency and Amplifier Classification.

• Audio Video Amplifier Efficiency Version 3.0 Memo (231KB)
• Audio Video Amplifier Efficiency Version 3.0 Chart (178KB)

Draft 2 Version 3.0 Audio Video Webinar — September 19, 2011

• Audio Video Draft 2 Version 3.0 Webinar (143KB)

Draft 2 Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Audio Video Specification — September 9, 2011

The Draft 2 Version 3.0 Audio Video specification was released on September 9, 2011. Manufacturers and other stakeholders are strongly encouraged to e-mail feedback on this Draft 2 specification to audiovideo@energystar.gov by September 27, 2011.

• EPA Cover Memo (52KB)
• Draft 2 Version 3.0 Specification (144KB)
• Draft 2 Version 3.0 Test Method (57KB)
• Draft 1 Comment Response Document (61KB)

Draft 1 Version 3.0 Audio Video Stakeholder Comments

• Bose Comments (1.1MB)
• JEITA Comments (KB)
• LG Commments (41KB)
• Sony Comments (420KB)

Draft 1 Version 3.0 Audio Video Webinar — July 19, 2011

• Audio Video Draft 1 Version 3.0 Webinar (207KB)

Draft 1 Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Audio Video Specification — June 24, 2011

The Draft 1 Version 3.0 Audio Video specification was released on June 24, 2011. Manufacturers and other stakeholders are strongly encouraged to e-mail feedback on this Draft 1 specification to audiovideo@energystar.gov by July 27, 2011.

• EPA Cover Memo (62KB)
• Draft 1 Version 3.0 Specification (135KB)
• Draft 1 Version 3.0 Test Method (52KB)
• Version 3.0 Proposed Limits (63KB)

ENERGY STAR Audio Video Version 3.0 Kickoff Memo

• Audio Video Version 3.0 Announcement Letter (44KB)