Sharp Electronics PN-LC862
Television · US market · 39 owner topics
Specifications for PN-LC862 with owner checks for this product design. Use the matching manual for control sequences and replacement parts.
Specifications & model details
Sharp Electronics PN-LC862 has tested on-mode power of 261 W. At an illustrative four hours per day, that quantity corresponds to 381.06 kWh/year and $76.21 at $0.20/kWh. Add sleep/off use separately. Brightness, content and enabled features can change actual power; tested on-mode watts are not a circuit or power-adapter rating.
Estimate annual TV energy cost from the exact model’s kWh figure, your viewing schedule, and utility rate.
Category & symptom guidance
Use the annual energy consumption shown on the exact TV’s EnergyGuide label or product documentation. Confirm the complete model code because a similar size or series may have a different display panel, brightness, or efficiency. The label is a standardized estimate under stated assumptions; it is not an account of your own viewing habits. Keep the test conditions with the number when comparing products.
If the label gives annual kilowatt-hours, multiply by your electricity rate in dollars per kilowatt-hour to estimate annual energy cost. For example, 100 kWh per year at $0.20/kWh gives about $20 per year. This is a transparent calculation, not a quote from a utility. Add taxes or time-of-use rates only if you know how they apply to your household.
A simple adjustment is to scale the label’s annual energy by your expected hours relative to the label assumption, but only as a rough estimate. If you watch substantially more or less than the standardized schedule, the result will move accordingly. Picture brightness and content also matter: a bright HDR program, a bright room setting, and an always-on screen may use more than a dim menu or darker content.
For a home measurement, use an appropriately rated plug-in energy meter only if the TV’s power connection is accessible and the meter is suitable for the load and plug type. Do not put a TV on an unapproved extension or power strip just to measure it. Measure a representative viewing session, record settings, and extrapolate cautiously. The TV’s built-in power display, if available, may also be an estimate rather than a billing meter.
Decide whether your estimate includes standby use. Features that let the TV start quickly, respond to voice, or wake over a network may affect standby consumption. Check the exact model’s manual for how to disable those functions if you want a lower-power standby state. You may lose convenience or remote-control behavior, so compare the tradeoff rather than switching settings blindly.
If you normally stream through a game console or set-top box, include that device’s use separately. ENERGY STAR’s consumer guidance notes that using a smart TV’s internal app can be more efficient than streaming through a game console, but actual use varies by device. A soundbar, receiver, and powered streaming device also contribute to the room’s total, even though they do not appear on the television’s label.
To evaluate a replacement, compare the current TV’s measured or labeled use with the candidate’s label, then multiply the difference by the same viewing hours and utility rate. Keep screen size and brightness needs comparable. If the new set is much larger or brighter, efficiency per screen area may improve while total energy use remains similar. Certification indicates compliance with a program criterion; it does not by itself guarantee lower household cost than every older set.
Write down the inputs: model codes, annual kWh, hours watched, rate, and whether accessory devices are included. This makes the estimate easy to update when the tariff or viewing schedule changes. Avoid treating small estimated savings as certain when the measurement method and use conditions differ.
These sources support the shared guide. Exact model specifications and matched family procedures have their own sources above.
Owner guidance by Specs & Parts, drafted with GPT-6 Luna. Sources and scope.
Recorded model facts
| Specification | Recorded value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Passive standby power | 0.2 W | ArchiveCalifornia Energy Commission — Televisions archive cec-televisions.xlsx; sheet Table; row 4946 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026 |
| Tested on-mode power | 261 W | ArchiveCalifornia Energy Commission — Televisions archive cec-televisions.xlsx; sheet Table; row 4946 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026 |