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

Panasonic

Panasonic PT-CX301R OEM Replacement Projector Lamp 280W

SKU CH-RYV9-CW314

A 280 W Osram P-VIP bulb in a ready-to-install housing restores 3,000 hours of projection life

  • Power rating280 W
  • Lamp lifespan3,000 hrs
  • Product typeP-VIP
  • Genuine Osram P-VIP bulb ensures reliable ignition
  • 280W power matches original projector specification
  • 3,000-hour lamp life reduces replacement frequency
  • Pre-assembled housing allows quick installation
  • ISO 9001 manufacturing standards confirm consistent quality

Direct OEM replacement

This Panasonic PT-CX301R module supplies a new Osram P-VIP 280W bulb inside a complete housing. It matches the original part number SP.8UP01GC01 for immediate fit in compatible projectors. The unit arrives fully assembled so installation requires no extra tools or alignment steps.

280W P-VIP thermal profile

The 280W lamp draws its rated power during normal projection and the housing directs heat away from the optical path. Fan noise stays at the level designed for the host projector because the module replicates the factory thermal signature. No additional cooling or power provisioning is needed beyond the projector’s standard supply.

3,000-hour rated lifespan

Under continuous operation the lamp maintains output for the rated 3,000 hours before brightness drops to the specified threshold. The ISO9001 production line tests ignition, voltage stability and run-time on every unit so sustained sessions behave like the original lamp. Replacement timing follows the projector’s built-in hour counter without unexpected early failure.

How it compares

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

Price $120.99
Pricier than about 68% 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
Brand namePanasonic
Product typeP-VIP
Display
Lamp lifespan3,000 hrs
Power
Power rating280 W

Questions about this item

How do I install the PT-CX301R lamp module and what step is often missed?

Power off the projector and let it cool completely. Remove the old lamp housing, insert the new PT-CX301R module until it seats firmly, then secure the retaining screw. The step many people miss is resetting the lamp-hour counter in the projector menu so the 3,000-hour rating tracks correctly.

What maintenance or replacement will the PT-CX301R need later?

The Osram P-VIP 280W bulb inside the housing is rated for 3,000 hours of typical use. After that period the lamp should be replaced with a new PT-CX301R module to maintain brightness and reliable ignition. No other user-serviceable parts are inside the housing.

What limit appears first during sustained operation of the PT-CX301R?

The 3,000-hour rated lamp life is the primary limit. As the 280W P-VIP bulb approaches that figure, light output gradually declines and ignition becomes less consistent, signalling that a replacement module is required.

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