Sanyo PLC-XE20 projector lamp
The Sanyo PLC-XE20 takes lamp LV-LP18, 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. Sanyo 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 Sanyo PLC-XE20 take?
The Sanyo PLC-XE20 uses LV-LP18, also sold as 03-000754-01P, 610-309-2706, CP320TA-930, LMP55, POA-LMP55, ET-SLMP55.
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 PLC-XE20 lamp last?
LV-LP18 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 Sanyo projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the Sanyo DVN-C65M, the Sanyo LMP55, the Sanyo PLC-SU55, the Sanyo PLC-XL20, the Sanyo PLC-XT15KS, the Sanyo PLC-XT15KU and other Sanyo models listed on this page.