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New Sony VPL-F500X projector lamp module with 230W Ushio UHP bulb in housing

Sony

Sony VPL-F500X Projector Lamp 230W Ushio UHP

SKU CH-S365-KSDVD

230 W replacement lamp module with Ushio UHP bulb and housing, ready for quick installation in compatible Sony projectors and rated for 4,000 hours normal or 5,000 hours economy use

  • Power rating230 W
  • Lamp lifespan4,000 (Normal) - 5,000 (Economy) Hrs.
  • Product typeProjector Lamp
  • Ready-to-install lamp module with housing
  • 230W Ushio UHP bulb delivers bright output
  • Up to 5,000 hours lamp life in Economy mode
  • 4,000 hours lamp life in Normal mode
  • Manufactured to ISO 9001 quality standards

Ready-to-install lamp module

The Sony VPL-F500X lamp ships as a complete 230W Ushio UHP bulb inside its housing, eliminating the need for separate assembly. It is designed for users who need a direct replacement that fits the projector without extra tools or alignment steps.

Rated output and service life

At 230W the lamp delivers the brightness specified for the original unit, with an expected runtime of 4,000 hours in normal mode and 5,000 hours in economy mode. Normal operation keeps thermals and fan noise within the projector's standard design envelope.

Restores original brightness

This module replaces a dimmed or failed lamp in compatible Sony projectors, bringing image luminance back to factory levels. The upgrade is worthwhile when the existing lamp has reached its rated hours or shows noticeable brightness loss.

How it compares

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

Price $142.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 9,513 comparable items (median $99.99).
Power rating 230 W
Higher than about 60% of the 8,831 comparable items (median 215 W).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSony
Product typeProjector Lamp
Display
Lamp lifespan4,000 (Normal) - 5,000 (Economy) Hrs.
Power
Power rating230 W

Questions about this item

How do I install the LMPF230 lamp module and what step do people often miss?

Power off and unplug the projector, let it cool completely, remove the lamp cover, unscrew the old module, insert the new LMPF230 housing until it seats firmly, replace the screws and cover, then reset the lamp timer in the projector menu — skipping the timer reset is the common error.

What maintenance or replacement will the Ushio 230W UHP bulb need later?

The Ushio UHP 230W bulb is rated for 4,000 hours in Normal mode or 5,000 hours in Economy mode; after that the lamp module must be replaced as a complete unit.

What limit appears first during sustained use of this 230W lamp?

The 4,000-hour Normal-mode rating (or 5,000 hours in Economy) is the primary lifespan limit; brightness will gradually decline as the UHP bulb approaches those hours.

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