IEC 62087-4:2015(E) specifies methods of measurement for the power consumption of video recording equipment with removable media. It specifies the different modes of operation which are relevant for measuring power consumption. This first edition of IEC 62087-4 cancels and replaces Clause 7 of IEC 62087:2011. This standard together with IEC 62087-1 to IEC 62087-3 and IEC 62087-5 to IEC 62087-6 cancels and replaces IEC 62087:2011. This International Standard constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes significant technical changes with respect to Clause 7 of IEC 62087:2011. The changes include fundamental and extensive revisions to cover video recorders such as DVD and BD types as well as recorders with removable solid state memory. Clause 7 has been revised in its entirety.