World Premiere: TCO Certification for NEC Projectors
first manufacturer to receive a TCO certificate for projectors. The Swedish
company TCO Development sets international criteria for the certification of
monitors’ environmental compatibility and ergonomics. Now it has drawn up a
similar catalogue of criteria for projectors and developed a new measurement
called “TCO Image Size”. This measurement facilitates the choice of the right
projector for the customer. The NEC NP215 and NP410 are the first projectors
worldwide to be awarded the new label of quality and environment.
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Choosing a projector is not an easy task. The solution is TCO Image Size
- the largest projected area tested in normal use situations that meet all
the visual ergonomic criteria TCO Development consider important for
validating a high quality picture. Moreover, in order to receive a TCO
certification, a projector needs to satisfy strict criteria regarding
acoustics, energy consumption and the materials used for the product and its
packaging. Furthermore, it has to feature an Eco mode in which the device can
be operated with lower energy consumption and less noise. When the video or
computer interface is disconnected, the projector has to enter standby mode
automatically.
The NEC NP215 and NP410 satisfy the TCO requirements in an exemplary
manner. The low power consumption of only 210W (NP215), respectively 195W
(NP410) in
eco-friendly. Eco mode also facilitates an extended lamp life. An Auto Power
Off function enables the projector to automatically turn off if no signal is
received by any input device for a specified amount of time. In standby mode,
the devices only consume 0.7 W. This means that they already comply with the
forthcoming EuP 2005/32/EC* directive, which comes into effect in
2010
Additionally the projectors offer a Carbon Savings Meter. The tool
calculates and totals the CO2 savings that are achieved when the device is
being operated in Eco mode. As well as environmental and ergonomic aspects, a
TCO certificate also means that a manufacturer is discharging its social
responsibility across the entire added value chain – from manufacturing to
disposal. “NEC’s Green Vision philosophy, just like TCO’s criteria documents,
takes account of the entire product life cycle,” explains
Product Line Manager for Business Projectors at NEC. “TCO certification for
our projectors is both an affirmation and a further incentive to continue our
efforts to achieve optimum environmental compatibility while at the same time
delivering outstanding performance and cost effectiveness.”
“For almost 20 years TCO certification has been a driving force for
manufacturers worldwide to build monitors with higher energy efficiency and
image quality. Lately we have realized the necessity to include projectors in
our certification program,” says
Development. “Projectors are becoming increasingly popular. Therefore it is
important to build them as environmentally friendly as possible and to assist
consumers in identifying a product with optimal image quality.”
*EuP 2005/32/EC: This eco-design directive, which comes into effect next
year, states that projectors must consume less than 1 watt in standby mode or
have a switch that enables them to be disconnected from the power supply
completely.
About TCO Certified and TCO Development
TCO Certified is a third party certification for high performance ICT
products that are also designed for minimal environmental impact. Since 1992
the TCO certification program has had a significant influence on improved
image quality and ergonomics for displays, as well as the reduction of
electromagnetic emissions from ICT products. Energy efficiency and reduced
usage of hazardous substances are also key aspects of the TCO Certification.
Products covered by the TCO certification program are notebooks and desktops
PCs, displays, phone headsets and since 2009 projectors. With TCO Certified
it is easy to choose IT equipment that is designed for the benefit of both
the user and the environment. TCO Development, the company behind TCO
Certified, is headquartered in
Further information can be found online at: http://www.tcodevelopment.com
NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH
NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH has its European headquarters in
divided into the four sales regions
Europe
East
and technologies of the NEC Corporation and, with its own Research and
Development, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers offering the widest
product range of display solutions in the market. The display product
portfolio ranges from entry-level to professional and speciality desktop
LCDs, via large-size Public Displays for Digital and Retail Signage. The
Projector range offers products for all needs, from portable devices via
business projectors to products for permanent operation (such as PoS
applications) and digital cinema projectors. Managing Director of the
European head office is
Further information can be found online at:
http://www.nec-display-solutions.com
NEC Corporation is one of the world’s leading providers of internet,
broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the
specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. NEC delivers
tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron
devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networking, and by
providing advanced semiconductor solutions through the NEC Electronics
Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 150,000 people worldwide.
Further information can be found on the internet at the NEC website:
http://www.nec.com
SOURCE TCO Development