NEC VT490G projector lamp
The NEC VT490G takes lamp LV-LP26, a 200 W lamp rated for 2,000 hours. It comes as a complete module, with the bulb already fitted in its housing.
The code printed on your old lamp or its housing should match one of the codes listed above. NEC 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 NEC VT490G take?
The NEC VT490G uses LV-LP26, also sold as 50029924, VT85LP.
Should I buy the bare bulb or the module?
This model's lamp is sold as a complete module: the bulb comes fitted in its housing, so you replace the whole unit in one piece.
How long does the VT490G lamp last?
LV-LP26 is rated for 2,000 hours at 200 W. Actual life depends on the lamp mode you run and how the projector is ventilated.
Does the same lamp fit other NEC projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the NEC VT480, the NEC VT480J, the NEC VT490, the NEC VT490J, the NEC VT491, the NEC VT491J and other NEC models listed on this page.