Article 2 Definitions

F1The definitions set out in the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010 apply; and for any term that is not defined in those Regulations, the definitions set out in Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products, as it had effect immediately before IP completion day, apply. The following definitions also apply—

1. 1..

   ‘Simple set-top box’ (SSTB) means a stand-alone device which, irrespectively of the interfaces used,

   1. (a)

      has the primary function of converting standard-definition (SD) or high-definition (HD), free-to-air digital broadcast signals to analogue broadcast signals suitable for analogue television or radio;

   2. (b)

      has no ‘conditional access’ (CA) function;

   3. (c)

      offers no recording function based on removable media in a standard library format.

   A SSTB can be equipped with the following additional functions and/or components which do not constitute a minimum specification of an SSTB:

   1. (a)

      time-shift and recording functions using an integrated hard disk;

   2. (b)

      conversion of HD broadcast signal reception to HD or SD video output;

   3. (c)

      second tuner.

2. 2..

   ‘Standby mode(s)’ means a condition where the equipment is connected to the mains power source, depends on energy input from the mains power source to work as intended and provides only the following functions, which may persist for an indefinite time:

   1. (a)

      reactivation function, or reactivation function and only an indication of enabled reactivation function; and/or

   2. (b)

      information or status display.

3. 3..

   ‘Reactivation function’ means a function enabling the activation of other modes, including active mode, by remote switch, including remote control, internal sensor, timer to a condition providing additional functions, including the main function.

4. 4..

   ‘Information or status display’ means a continuous function providing information or indicating the status of the equipment in a display, including clocks.

5. 5..

   ‘Active mode(s)’ means a condition in which the equipment is connected to the mains power source and at least one of the main function(s) providing the intended service of the equipment has been activated.

6. 6..

   ‘Automatic power down’ means a function which switches the active mode of an SSTB into standby mode after a period in the active mode following the last user interaction and/or channel change.

7. 7..

   ‘Second tuner’ means a part of the SSTB available for independent recording while allowing to watch a different programme.

8. 8..

   ‘Conditional access’ (CA) means a provider-controlled broadcasting service requiring a market subscription television service.