Mitsubishi X490U projector lamp
The Mitsubishi X490U takes lamp VLT-X500LP, a 300 W lamp rated for 1,500 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. Mitsubishi 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 Mitsubishi X490U take?
The Mitsubishi X490U uses VLT-X500LP.
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 X490U lamp last?
VLT-X500LP is rated for 1,500 hours at 300 W. Actual life depends on the lamp mode you run and how the projector is ventilated.
Does the same lamp fit other Mitsubishi projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the Mitsubishi LVP-S490, the Mitsubishi LVP-S490U, the Mitsubishi LVP-X490, the Mitsubishi LVP-X490U, the Mitsubishi LVP-X500, the Mitsubishi LVP-X500U and other Mitsubishi models listed on this page.