NEC VT590 projector lamp
The NEC VT590 takes lamp LV-LP26 / 50029924, a 200 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. 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 VT590 take?
The NEC VT590 uses LV-LP26 / 50029924, also sold as 50029924, VT85LP, LV-LP26.
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 VT590 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 VT490G, the NEC VT490J, the NEC VT491 and other NEC models listed on this page.