Sharp PG-C50X projector lamp
The Sharp PG-C50X takes lamp BQC-XGC50X_1, a 250 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. Sharp 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 Sharp PG-C50X take?
The Sharp PG-C50X uses BQC-XGC50X_1, also sold as BQC-XGC50X//1, RLMPFA003WJZZ.
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 PG-C50X lamp last?
BQC-XGC50X_1 is rated for 2,000 hours at 250 W. Actual life depends on the lamp mode you run and how the projector is ventilated.
Does the same lamp fit other Sharp projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the Sharp PG-C45S, the Sharp PG-C45X, the Sharp PG-C45XU, the Sharp PG-C50XU, the Sharp XG-510K, the Sharp XG-C50S and other Sharp models listed on this page.