Hitachi ED-X8255 projector lamp
The Hitachi ED-X8255 takes lamp DT00731, a 180 W lamp rated for 2,000 hours. It is available both as a complete module (bulb fitted in its housing) and as a bare bulb for re-using your existing housing.
The code printed on your old lamp or its housing should match one of the codes listed above. Hitachi and third-party suppliers sell the same lamp under several numbers.
The model number is on a label on the base or rear of the projector, and in the on-screen menu under Information. Still unsure? Send a photo of the old lamp and we'll confirm the match.
Which lamp does the Hitachi ED-X8255 take?
The Hitachi ED-X8255 uses DT00731, also sold as 456-8755D, 78-6969-9861-2, RBB-003, RLC-013, ZU1208 04 4010, ZU1208044010.
Should I buy the bare bulb or the module?
Both are available. The module is the bulb already fitted in its housing and is the quicker swap. The bare bulb is cheaper and re-uses your existing housing, but you move the bulb across yourself.
How long does the ED-X8255 lamp last?
DT00731 is rated for 2,000 hours at 180 W. Actual life depends on the lamp mode you run and how the projector is ventilated.
Does the same lamp fit other Hitachi projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the Hitachi CP-HS2175, the Hitachi CP-HX2075, the Hitachi CP-HX2175, the Hitachi CP-S240, the Hitachi CP-S245, the Hitachi CP-S255 and other Hitachi models listed on this page.