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World Premiere: TCO Certification for NEC Projectors
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
NEC Display Solutions is the world's 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
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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 Mode makes these
projectors particularly economical and 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 January 2010.
After use, the projectors can be switched off immediately.
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 Ulf Greiner,
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 Soren Enholm, Managing Director TCO
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 Stockholm,
Sweden, with regional presence in Asia and. North America
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NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH
NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH has its European
headquarters in Munich, Germany and is responsible for all business
activities in EMEA, divided into the four sales regions Northern Europe,
Western and Southern Europe, Central Europe, Eastern and South-East Europe
with Middle East/Africa. NEC Display Solutions benefits from the
technological know-how 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 Bernd Eberhardt.
Further information can be found online at:
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:
SOURCE: TCO Development
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