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Mitsubishi projector lamp module with Osram P-VIP 280W bulb in housing

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi MD-553X projector lamp 280W Osram P-VIP

SKU CH-180Z-08427

A 280 W Osram P-VIP lamp module with housing, rated for 2,000 normal or 3,000 economy hours, ready to install in compatible Mitsubishi projectors

  • Power rating280 W
  • Lamp lifespan2,000 (Normal) - 3,000 (Economy) Hrs.
  • Product typeProjector Lamp
  • Ready to install with pre-assembled bulb and housing
  • Bright 280W Osram P-VIP lamp for clear projection
  • Up to 3000 hours life in Economy mode
  • Built to ISO 9001 quality standards
  • Direct OEM replacement for Mitsubishi VLT-XD520LP

Ready-to-fit module

The lamp ships as a complete assembly with the Osram P-VIP 280W bulb already mounted in its housing, so installation in the Mitsubishi projector requires no separate bulb handling or alignment. The unit is supplied new and ready for immediate use.

Ideal replacement scenarios

This module suits owners of the Mitsubishi MD-553X projector who need a direct 280W OEM replacement and value the convenience of a pre-assembled unit. It is not intended for users whose projector requires a different wattage or lamp type, or for those seeking a bare bulb without the housing.

Lamp life specification

In normal mode the lamp is rated for 2,000 hours of operation, while economy mode extends the rating to 3,000 hours; this single figure determines how often the module will need to be replaced.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Replacement Projector Bulbs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $135.99
Pricier than about 76% of the 9,513 comparable items (median $99.99).
Power rating 280 W
Higher than about 81% of the 8,831 comparable items (median 215 W).

Specifications

Product
Product typeProjector Lamp
Display
Lamp lifespan2,000 (Normal) - 3,000 (Economy) Hrs.
Power
Power rating280 W

Questions about this item

How do I install the VLT-XD520LP lamp module in my Mitsubishi MD-553X projector and what step is often missed?

Power off and unplug the projector, let it cool completely, remove the lamp cover, loosen the securing screws, slide out the old module, insert the new VLT-XD520LP unit until it seats firmly, retighten the screws, replace the cover, then reset the lamp timer in the menu — skipping the timer reset is the step most people forget.

What maintenance or replacement will the Osram P-VIP 280W bulb need later?

The Osram P-VIP 280W bulb is rated for 2000 hours in normal mode or 3000 hours in economy mode; once the lamp timer reaches that limit or brightness drops noticeably, replace the entire VLT-XD520LP module — no separate filter or bulb-only change is required.

What limit appears first during sustained use of this 280W lamp?

The 2000-hour normal-mode rating (or 3000 hours in economy) is the primary limit; after that the lamp may fail to ignite, cycle on and off, or fall below usable brightness, so plan replacement around those hours.

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