{"product_id":"vlt-hc3lp-projector-lamp","title":"VLT-HC3LP bare projector lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eVLT-HC3LP is the bare lamp Mitsubishi used inside the HC3 and LVP-HC3 home cinema projectors. It ships as the bulb only, ready to drop into your existing housing once the old one is spent. There is no separate module version listed for this lamp, so ordering is straightforward once you have matched the part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a bare bulb, you will need to keep the housing from your original lamp and transfer this replacement into it yourself. Check the part number on the sticker inside your projector against VLT-HC3LP before ordering, since Mitsubishi reused similar-looking codes across other HC-series models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bare Projector Lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e — LA-09484\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2 projector models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the bare VLT-HC3LP arrives, do I keep my HC3's original cage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. VLT-HC3LP is sold as a bare bulb, so you reuse the housing that came with your Mitsubishi HC3 or LVP-HC3. You remove the old bulb from its cage, fit this one in its place, then reinstall the assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know VLT-HC3LP is the right lamp for my projector?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck the part number printed on the lamp door or the old bulb's label. VLT-HC3LP is listed for the Mitsubishi HC3 and LVP-HC3 specifically, so matching that code is more reliable than matching the projector model alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill fitting this lamp reset the usage timer automatically?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Most Mitsubishi projectors require you to reset the lamp counter manually through the on-screen menu after installation, otherwise the unit may continue to show a warning based on the previous bulb's hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs VLT-HC3LP an original Mitsubishi part number?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, VLT-HC3LP is the genuine part number Mitsubishi assigned to this lamp, and we list it by that code rather than a substitute reference so you can match it directly against your projector's documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I check before handling the new bulb?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvoid touching the glass envelope with bare fingers, since oils can shorten its life once heated. Handle it by the base or use a cloth, and let any old lamp cool fully before removing it from the housing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamps Authority","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48182573826284,"sku":"LA-09484","price":160.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/5535\/8700\/files\/generic-bigbulb.png?v=1786970157","url":"https:\/\/www.lampsauthority.com\/products\/vlt-hc3lp-projector-lamp","provider":"Lamps Authority","version":"1.0","type":"link"}