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Optoma TX542-3D projector lamp module with Osram P-VIP 180W bulb in housing

OPTOMA

OPTOMA TX542-3D Projector Lamp 180W Osram P-VIP

SKU CH-BSMH-GXGR9

A complete 180 W Osram P-VIP lamp module rated for 4,000 hours normal or 5,000 hours economy use

  • Power rating180 W
  • Lamp lifespan4,000 (Normal) - 5,000 (Economy) Hrs.
  • Product typeProjector Lamp
  • Ready-to-install module with 180 W Osram P-VIP bulb
  • 4 000 hours normal or 5 000 hours economy lamp life
  • OEM-grade quality built to ISO 9001 standards
  • Genuine Osram bulb ensures reliable ignition and beam performance
  • Direct replacement for Optoma TX542-3D projector

Replacement lamp for Optoma TX542-3D

This 180W Osram P-VIP lamp module includes the bulb and housing fully assembled. It fits the Optoma TX542-3D projector and is ready for direct installation. The unit is supplied new and meets ISO9001 manufacturing standards.

Lamp life and operating modes

Rated life reaches 4000 hours in normal mode and extends to 5000 hours when the projector runs in economy mode. Actual hours depend on usage patterns, power cycles and environmental conditions. The lamp will gradually dim as it approaches these limits.

Brightness headroom and constraints

The 180W rating sets the light output ceiling for this module; it cannot exceed the projector's designed lumen specification. Users needing higher brightness must move to a different projector model. This lamp restores original performance but adds no extra margin beyond the factory design.

How it compares

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

Price $92.99
Cheaper than about 58% of the 9,513 comparable items (median $99.99).
Power rating 180 W
Lower than about 82% of the 8,831 comparable items (median 215 W).

Specifications

Product
Product typeProjector Lamp
Display
Lamp lifespan4,000 (Normal) - 5,000 (Economy) Hrs.
Power
Power rating180 W

Questions about this item

Which Optoma TX542-3D lamp version should I choose: OEM Osram, OEM Optoma, alternative OEM or compatible?

The OEM Osram version uses the original bulb maker for this model; the OEM Optoma version is the same lamp sold by Optoma; the alternative OEM uses a different major bulb manufacturer; the compatible version is built with genuine OEM parts at a lower price. All meet ISO 9001 standards.

What does the 180W rating mean for brightness and heat in my projector?

The 180W Osram P-VIP bulb delivers the light output the projector was designed for. It matches the original power draw so brightness, colour performance and cooling requirements stay exactly as specified by Optoma.

How do the 4,000-hour normal and 5,000-hour economy ratings translate to real use?

In normal mode expect about 4,000 hours before replacement; switching to economy mode extends that to roughly 5,000 hours by reducing lamp power and brightness. Actual life varies with usage patterns, power cycles and ventilation.

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