Start off on the right foot with an authentic lamp

The only replacement Hitachi CP-X417WF projector lamp that will keep your projector working is the Hitachi DT00841 (CPX401) bought from an OEM manufacturer.

While knock-off lamps appear to be a bargain, they will actually end up costing you more money due to their various problems::

• shorter life than original lamps
• prone to explosions that can damage your projector
• created with toxic substitute parts that are a health hazard
• usually missing the proper safeguards to protect your eyesight from damage
• no calibrated properly so damage the sensitive optics in your Hitachi CP-X417 projector

When buying look for the seal of approval. Learn to spot copycat lamps posing as authentic lamps.Keep track of projector lamp life.

Find this lamp sold on Amazon by these authorized distributors:

• DT00841 Hitachi CP-X300 Projector Lamp
• DT00841 Hitachi Projector Lamp Replacement. Projector Lamp Assembly with High Quality Genuine Original Ushio Bulb Inside.
• DT00841 Hitachi Projector Lamp Replacement. Projector Lamp Assembly with High Quality Genuine Original Ushio Bulb Inside.
• AuraBeam Professional Replacement Projector Lamp for Hitachi DT00841 With Housing (Powered by Philips)
• Hitachi DT00841/CPX400/X200LAMP Original Lamp

Tracking the projector lamp life

]Watch for these signs that indicated the projector lamp is reaching its end of life:

• Both the Hitachi CP-X417WF Power and Lamp Indicators are flashing red while the Temp Indicator is turned off.
• Color tone on the screen may also appear weak or washed out.
• Picture has poor color quality.

Installing the Hitachi DT00841 (CPX401 projector lamp

Safety steps before installing the Hitachi DT00841 (CPX401):

• Turn off the Hitachi CP-X417WF projector .
• Unplug the power cord.
• Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes. It should be cool to the touch. This projector works using high heat and there is danger you can be burned.
• NOTE: If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, don’t stand underneath the projector while opening the cover.

• Prepare the new Hitachi CP-X417WF projector lamp. If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, contact your dealer for assistance.
• Loosen the screw (marked by arrow) of the lamp cover and then slide the lamp cover to the side to remove it.
• Loosen the 2 screws (marked by arrow) of the projector lamp, and slowly pick up the lamp by the handles. Be careful not the bang the lamp. The Hitachi DT00841 projector lamp contains mercury and must be recycled properly. Do not throw it in regular garbage.
• Insert the new lamp, taking care not to touch the actual bulb. Oil in your fingers will cause a dark spot on the lamp when it heats up.
• Tighten the two screws of the Hitachi DT00841 projector lamp that were loosened to remove the old projector lamp.
• Slide the lamp cover back in place and firmly fasten the screw of the lamp cover.
• Turn on the projector and set the lamp timer:

To reset the projector lamp timer:

Note: Reset the projector lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp so the Hitachi CP-X417WF projector can properly track the lamp life. Otherwise you run the risk of using the lamp beyond its lamp life.

• Press the MENU button
• Scroll down to the GO TO ADVANCED MENU option. Press ENTER
• Scroll down to the OPTION menu in the left column and press ENTER.
• Scroll down to LAMP TIME. Press ENTER To make a dialogue field appear
• Scroll up to the RESET option on the dialogue box.
• The lamp setting will be set to zero.

Replacing the air filters

Get more hours from your Hitachi DT00841 by keeping your air filters clean to avoid overheating the projector.

• Pull the filter frame’s knob up while holding the filter cover. The filter frame will come off and the air filter will appear.
• Take out the old air filter and insert the new air filter.
• Put the filter frame back.
• Put the filter unit back into the projector
• Turn the projector on and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME item in the EASY MENU.
• Learn more with Top tips for extending DLP projector lamp life.

Green your projector

Recycle your lamp housing by only replacing the Hitachi CP-X417WF lamp. Our training video shows you how to do it.  It’s easy!

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 When does projector lamp needs to be replaced?

Watch for these signs that indicated the Hitachi CP-X600 projector lamp is reaching its end of life:

• Hitachi CP-X600 Lamp Indicator light will start flashing red.
• Color tone on the screen may also appear weak or washed out.
• Picture has poor colour quality.
• You may notice the Hitachi DT00771 CPX605 starts to go dark after being used for long period of time. It does have a finite life and trying to force it to work beyond its normal life can damage your Hitachi CP-X600 projector.

Invest in an authentic projector lamp

Be sure to install an authentic projector lamp to keep your Hitachi CP-X600 projector working at its best. You’ll need a Hitachi DT00771 CPX605 projector lamp.

Avoid generics. With their inferior parts, combined with a shorter life means counterfeit projector lamps cost you more in the end. Avoid exposure to the toxic materials and parts used to create the lamps and keep your warranty in place. Look for the seal of approval to make sure you are getting an authentic projector lamp.

Find this lamp on Amazon sold by these authorized dealers:

• DT00771 Hitachi CP-X605 Projector Lamp
• HITACHI DT00771 original lamp
• Replacement Lamp Module for Hitachi CP-X505 CP-X600 CP-X605 CP-X608 Projectors (Includes Lamp and Housing)
  

Replace the projector lamp

Turn the Hitachi CP-X600 projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes. It should be cool to the touch. This projector works using high heat and there is danger you can be burned.

NOTE: If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, don’t stand underneath the projector while opening the cover.

Loosen the screw on the lamp cover (marked with an X). Slide the cover to off the projector and set it one side.

Loosen the three screws holding the Hitachi DT00771 CPX605 projector lamp in place. Slowly pick up the projector lamp by its handle and pull out taking care not to bang the bulb on the side of the projector. If you do shatter the bulb, you will need take time to properly clean the projector. Learn how to clean up a broken lamp.

NOTE: The Hitachi DT00771 projector lamp contains mercury and should be properly recycled. Don’t place it into regular garbage.

Finish the installation:

• Insert the new Hitachi DT00771 CPX605 projector lamp making sure to line it up properly and tighten the three lamp screws.
• Slide the cover back onto the projector, lock it in place and fasten the screw.
• Turn on the projector and set the lamp time:

To reset the projector lamp timer:

Note: Reset the projector lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp so the Hitachi CP-X600 projector can properly track the lamp life. Otherwise you run the risk of using the lamp beyond its lamp life.

Press the MENU button

• Scroll down to the GO TO ADVANCED MENU option. Press ENTER
• Scroll down to the OPTION menu in the left column and press ENTER.
• Scroll down to LAMP TIME. Press ENTER To make a dialogue field appear
• Scroll up to the RESET option on the dialogue box.
• The lamp setting will be set to zero.

Get more hours from your Hitachi DT00771 CPX605 by keeping your air filters clean to avoid overheating the projector. Learn more with Top tips for extending DLP projector lamp life.

Go green, save money

If you are looking for a green alternative, why not consider changing only the bulb and leaving the housing for the bulb. Our training video shows you how simple it is.

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As the Hitachi PJ-658 projector lamp reaches end of life, the Lamp Indicator light will start flashing red. Color tone on the screen may also appear weak or washed out. This is another indication that it’s time to replace the lamp.

NOTE: You may notice the Hitachi DT00751 starts to go dark after being used for long period of time. It’s a good idea to turn off the projector for at least one or two hours each day.

The Hitachi DT00751 CPX260 projector llamp has a finite life and trying to force it beyond its normal lamp life can damage your Hitachi PJ-658.

Avoid Hitachi PJ-658 projector lamp counterfeits

Copycat manufacturers offer no guarantee or refunds and the warranty on your Hitachi PJ-658 projector will become void. Look for the seal of approval before buying any projector lamp. You want the best lamp possible — an authentic OEM projector lamp!

Reasons for avoiding generic projector lamps:

• Your eyesight is at risk since generics don’t have the proper safety vision guards installed
• Generic lamps have a much shorter life so end up costing more.
• Due to poor workmanship, they are prone to explosions.
• Overseas production of these knock-off lamps is not regulated.
• Manufacturers carcinogenic componnents such as the highly toxic Krypton-85.
• Gerenics damage the sensitive optics in projectors due to being uncalibrated.

Spot the copycat fake lamps with 7 Ways to Spot a Counterfeit Lamp.

Find this lamp on Amazon sold by these authorized dealers:

• DT00751 Hitachi CP-X260 Projector Lamp
  

Installing the Hitachi DT00751

Before installing a new lamp be sure to turn off the Hitachi PJ-658 and let the projector cool down for at least one hour. This projector operates using high temperatures and there is a risk of you burning yourself if the projector has not cooled.

• Turn off the projector by pressing the power button.
• Unplug any power cords.
• Loosen the Hitachi PJ-658 lamp cover screw
• Slide the lamp cover to the side to remove it.

• Loosen the screws on the lamp. Gently lift up the wire handle and pull out the Hitachi DT00751 CPX260 projector lamp. NOTE: The Hitachi DT00751 contains mercury and should be properly recycled. Don’t place it into regular garbage.
• Take the new DT00751 projector lamp out of its packaging.
• Pick up the Hitachi DT00751 lamp by the handle and gently insert the lamp into the projector making sure not to bang the lamp.
• Avoid touching the actual bulb as oil from your fingers can leave marks on the bulb that will burn into black spots.
• Slide the Hitachi PJ-658 lamp cover back in place and firmly fasten the lamp cover a screw.
• Turn the projector on and reset the lamp time.

To reset the Hitachi PJ-658 lamp timer

• Press the MENU button
• When the EASY MENU has appeared press Enter to choose
• Scroll down to the ADVANCED MENU option.
• Scroll down to OPTION menu.
• Press ENTER.
• Scroll down to LAMP TIME.
• A dialog field will appear.
• Choose RESET on the dialog field.
• Press ENTER.
• The lamp time will be reset to 0.
• Press the MENU button to exit.

NOTE: Reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, for a suitable indication about the lamp. Otherwise you run the risk of using the lamp beyond its lamp life.

Get more hours from your Hitachi DT00751 CPX260 lamp by keeping your air filters clean to avoid overheating the projector. Learn more with Top tips for extending DLP projector lamp life.

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Avoid generics

In order to keep your Hitachi CP-X268 projector working at its best you need to always install an authentic projector lamp. With their inferior parts, counterfeit lamps are prone to  exploding and have a shorter life. Often these lamps use toxic chemicals as substitutes and can’t be calibrated properly so deliver a much poorer image. Keep your projector working and go with an authentic Hitachi CP-X268 projector lamp.

Always look for the seal of approval and watch for telltale signs you are about to purchase a counterfeit lamp:

• low price that seems too good to be true.
• labelling that looks amateurish
• Mismatched elements, glue on the edges.
• Bulb that is scratched inside its cage

Spot the copycat fake lamps with 7 Ways to Spot a Counterfeit Lamp.

Find this lamp on Amazon sold by these authorized dealers:

• DT00751 Hitachi CP-X260 Projector Lamp
  

End of Hitachi CP-X268 projector lamp signs

Your Hitachi CP-X268 projector uses the Hitachi DT00751 CPX260 projector lamp and when it reaches end of life, there will be several tell tale signs:

• Hitachi CP-X268 Lamp Indicator light will start flashing red.
• Color tone on the screen may also appear weak or washed out.
• Picture has poor colour quality.
• You may notice the Hitachi DT00751 starts to go dark after being used for long period of time.

The Hitachi DT00751 CPX260 projector lamp has a finite life and trying to force it beyond its normal lamp life can damage your Hitachi CP-X268.

Installing the Hitachi CP-X268 projector lamp

Before installing a new lamp be sure to turn off the Hitachi CP-X268 and let the projector cool down for at least one hour. This projector operates using high temperatures and there is a risk of you burning yourself if the projector has not cooled.

• Turn off the projector by pressing the power button.
• Unplug any power cords.
• Loosen the Hitachi CP-X268 projector lamp cover screw
• Slide the lamp cover to the side to remove it.

• Loosen the screws on the projector lamp. Gently lift up the wire handle and pull out the Hitachi DT00751 CPX260 projector lamp.
• NOTE: The Hitachi DT00751 projector lamp contains mercury and should be properly recycled. Don’t place it into regular garbage.
• Take the new DT00751 lamp out of its packaging.
• Pick up the Hitachi DT00751 projector lamp by the handle and gently insert the projector lamp into the projector making sure not to bang the lamp.
• Avoid touching the actual bulb as oil from your fingers can leave marks on the bulb that will burn into black spots.
• Slide the Hitachi CP-X265 projector lamp cover back in place and firmly fasten the lamp cover a screw.
• Turn the projector on and reset the lamp time.

Resetting the Hitachi CP-X268 projector lamp timer

Reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp so the Hitachi CP-X268 projector can properly track the projector lamp life. Otherwise you run the risk of using the projector lamp beyond its lamp life.

• Press the MENU button
• When the EASY MENU has appeared press Enter to choose
• Scroll down to the ADVANCED MENU option.
• Scroll down to OPTION menu.
• Press ENTER.
• Scroll down to LAMP TIME.
• A dialog field will appear.
• Choose RESET on the dialog field.
• Press ENTER.
• The lamp time will be reset to 0.
• Press the MENU button to exit.

Get more hours from your Hitachi DT00751 CPX260 projector lamp by keeping your air filters clean to avoid overheating the projector.

Learn more with Top tips for extending DLP projector lamp life.

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Invest in a Hitachi CP-X265 projector lamp. Your Hitachi CP-X265 projector uses the Hitachi DT00751 CPX260 projector lamp and when it reaches end of life, there will be several tell tale signs:

• Hitachi CP-X265 Lamp Indicator light will start flashing red.
• Color tone on the screen may also appear weak or washed out.
• Picture has poor colour quality.
• You may notice the Hitachi DT00751 starts to go dark after being used for long period of time.

The Hitachi DT00751 CPX260 projector lamp has a finite life and trying to force it beyond its normal lamp life can damage your Hitachi CP-X262.

Avoid generics

In order to keep your projector working at its best you need to always install and authentic projector lamp. Even though they may have a lower price their inferior parts are prone to overheating or exploding and have a shorter life. Often these lamps use toxic chemicals as substitutes and can’t be calibrated properly so deliver a much poorer image on screen and can damage your projector’s sophisticated optics. Keep your projector working and go with an authentic Hitachi DT00751 CPX260 lamp.

Always look for the seal of approval and watch for telltale signs you are about to purchase a counterfeit projector lamp:

• low price that seems too good to be true.
• labelling that looks amateurish
• Mismatched elements, glue on the edges.
• Bulb that is scratched inside its cage

Spot the copycat fake lamps with 7 Ways to Spot a Counterfeit Lamp.

Find this lamp on Amazon sold by these authorized dealers:

• DT00751 Hitachi CP-X260 Projector Lamp
  

Installing the Hitachi DT00751 CPX260 projector  lamp

Before installing a new lamp be sure to turn off the Hitachi CP-X265 and let the projector cool down for at least one hour. This projector operates using high temperatures and there is a risk of you burning yourself if the projector has not cooled.

• Turn off the projector by pressing the power button.
• Unplug any power cords.
• Loosen the Hitachi CP-X265 projector  lamp cover screw
• Slide the projector  lamp cover to the side to remove it.

• Loosen the screws on the projector lamp. Gently lift up the wire handle and pull out the Hitachi DT00751 CPX260 projector  lamp.
• NOTE: The Hitachi DT00751 projector  lamp contains mercury and should be properly recycled. Don’t place it into regular garbage.
• Take the new DT00751 projector  lamp out of its packaging.
• Pick up the Hitachi DT00751 projector lamp by the handle and gently insert the lamp into the projector making sure not to bang the lamp.
• Avoid touching the actual bulb as oil from your fingers can leave marks on the bulb that will burn into black spots.
• Slide the Hitachi CP-X265 lamp cover back in place and firmly fasten the lamp cover a screw.
• Turn the projector on and reset the projector  lamp time.

Resetting the Hitachi CP-X265 projector lamp timer

Reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp so the Hitachi CP-X265 projector can properly track the projector lamp life.  Otherwise you run the risk of using the projector lamp beyond its lamp life.

• Press the MENU button
• When the EASY MENU has appeared press Enter to choose
• Scroll down to the ADVANCED MENU option.
• Scroll down to OPTION menu.
• Press ENTER.
• Scroll down to LAMP TIME.
• A dialog field will appear.
• Choose RESET on the dialog field.
• Press ENTER.
• The lamp time will be reset to 0.
• Press the MENU button to exit.

Get more hours from your Hitachi DT00751 CPX260 projector lamp by keeping your air filters clean to avoid overheating the projector. Learn more with Top tips for extending DLP projector lamp life

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