NEC VT540 projector lamp
The NEC VT540 takes lamp VT40LP, a 160 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 VT540 take?
The NEC VT540 uses VT40LP, also sold as 50019497.
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 VT540 lamp last?
VT40LP is rated for 2,000 hours at 160 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 VT440, the NEC VT440J, the NEC VT440JK, the NEC VT440K, the NEC VT450, the NEC VT540G and other NEC models listed on this page.