{"product_id":"lmp-c162-projector-lamp-module","title":"LMP-C162 projector lamp with module","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe LMP-C162 module, a 165-watt bulb rated for 3000 hours, is shared across eight Sony projector names: the CS20, CS20A, CX20, CX20A, ES3, ES4, EX3 and EX4, each also listed under its VPL prefix. The module supplies a new housing along with the bulb, ready to fit as one piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lamp carries no alternative codes in our records, so LMP-C162 on the old unit's label confirms the match across any of the sixteen listed model variants. Take out the old module by its handle, avoid touching the new bulb's glass while fitting, and seat the replacement fully before closing the lamp door.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWattage\u003c\/strong\u003e — 165 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated life\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3,000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e — Projector Lamp with Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e — LA-10330\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — 16 projector models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the CS20A appear as a separate entry from the CS20?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 'A' suffix usually marks a minor regional or production revision of the same model, and Sony kept the lamp requirement identical between the CS20 and CS20A, so both take this same LMP-C162 module.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many projector models actually share this lamp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEight distinct Sony model names, the CS20, CS20A, CX20, CX20A, ES3, ES4, EX3 and EX4, each counted again under their VPL-prefixed naming, bringing the total compatible listings to sixteen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the rated output of this bulb?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis module runs at 165 watts and is rated for 3000 hours of service. As with any lamp, real-world life depends on your projector's brightness mode and how many hours it runs each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there other part numbers I should check my old lamp against?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, we hold no alternative codes for the LMP-C162, so this number alone is what to look for on your existing lamp or its packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the safest way to handle the new module during fitting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet the projector cool before opening the lamp door, then lift the old module out by its designated handle rather than the bulb itself. Handle the new module the same way, and avoid touching the glass envelope with bare fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamps Authority","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48182567174380,"sku":"LA-10330","price":120.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/5535\/8700\/files\/28858-xl.png?v=1786959195","url":"https:\/\/www.lampsauthority.com\/products\/lmp-c162-projector-lamp-module","provider":"Lamps Authority","version":"1.0","type":"link"}