SONY KDF-E50A11E Lamp / Bulb Lamp part number: XL-2400 (or A1129776A, F93087500, A1127024A, XL-2400U, XL-2400E)

For your SONY KDF-E50A11E TV, you can choose from: lamps with housing or bare bulbs from original and generic manufacturers...

  • If you prefer an easy replacement process, buy a lamp with housing.
  • Alternatively, choose a bare bulb without housing if you already have experience with replacing bare bulbs and are willing to deal with the more challenging replacement process.
  • If you do not want to compromise on projection quality and reliability, choose an original manufacturer lamp.
  • If you prefer a cheaper option and projection quality and reliability are not your top priorities, buy a generic lamp.
  • A suitable compromise is the original bulb inside option. It provides the same projection quality as an original manufacturer lamp, yet for a better price.

Lamps with housing for SONY KDF-E50A11E TV
Lamp part number: XL-2400

SONY KDF-E50A11E Lamp with housing

Easy replacement process for everyone

All you need to do is loosen a few screws in the projector, remove the entire lamp housing, and replace it with the new one. You can choose from 2 lamp options - original bulb inside or generic.

VIDEO - replacement of projector lamp with housing

Lamp options with housing

  • Original bulb Inside

    The SONY KDF-E50A11E original bulb inside includes a bulb from one of the OEM manufacturers (Osram P-VIP, Philips UHP, Ushio, Matsushita, Iwasaki HSCR) and has plastic housing from a generic manufacturer. This is a very reliable solution and is cheaper than the original manufacturer option. We recommend it thanks to its reliability and affordable price.

    Product code: Projection quality:Reliability:
    Z29033GLM
    1-2 weeks
    $147.27
  • Generic lamp with housing

    The SONY KDF-E50A11E generic lamp with housing includes generic plastic housing and a generic bulb from an authorised manufacturer of generic lamps. It is a cheaper solution recommended for in-home use, where projection quality and reliability are not as crucial. Even though generic lamps are not necessarily of the same quality as original manufacturer lamps, their price is nevertheless very attractive.

    Product code: Projection quality:Reliability:
    Z19479ML
    1-2 weeks
    $94.55

Lamps without housing for SONY KDF-E50A11E TV
Lamp part number: XL-2400

SONY KDF-E50A11E Lamp without housing

More challenging lamp replacement process recommended only for the manually skilled

Replacing a bare bulb in the original projector lamp housing is more challenging than replacing the entire lamp housing. You can choose from two bare bulb options - original or generic.

VIDEO - replacement of a bare bulb without housing

Bare bulb options

  • Original lamp without housing

    The original SONY KDF-E50A11E lamp is a bare bulb from one of the OEM manufacturers (Osram P-VIP, Philips UHP, Ushio, Matsushita, Iwasaki HSCR) and is designed to replace the lamp in your existing lamp housing. This solution is cheaper than a lamp with housing, although it requires a certain amount of manual skills. This option is recommended for customers who already have some experience with bare bulb replacement.

    Product code: Projection quality:Reliability:
    Z24627OOB
    1-2 weeks
    $130.37
  • Generic lamp without housing

    The SONY KDF-E50A11E generic lamp is a bare bulb without plastic housing and is produced by an authorised manufacturer of generic bulbs. Keep in mind that replacing the bulb in the housing requires manual skills and tools. It is the cheapest option recommended for in-home use, where projection quality and reliability are not as crucial. Even though generic bulbs are not necessarily of the same quality as original manufacturer bulbs, their price nevertheless is very attractive.

    Product code: Projection quality:Reliability:
    Z13530OB
    1-2 weeks
    $85

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SONY KDF-E50A11E

About the TV SONY KDF-E50A11E

Timing of replacing the lamp

When the lamp becomes dark or the picture colour is not normal or the lamp indicator on TV set flashes, replace with a new lamp.

Replacing the lamp for SONY KDF-E50A11E
  1. Turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. Replace the lamp 30 minutes or more after the power is turned off to allow it to cool.
  2. Take the new lamp out of the box. Do not touch the glass portion of the new lamp.
  3. Remove the outside lamp cover.
  4. Remove the lamp door. Turn the knob counterclockwise to OPEN and pull out the cover.
  5. Pull out the lamp. Hook a finger through the loop of the lamp handle and pull the handle upwards. Then pull the lamp straight out.
  6. Put the new lamp into itd place. Mount the new lamp securely. Failure to do so may cause a fire or the screen to go dark.
  7. Reattach the lamp door. Turn the knob back to CLOSE and secure the cover.
  8. Put the outside lamp cover back in its place.
Tips:
  • Only use the lamp XL-2400 for replacement.
  • Do not remove the lamp except when replacing it.
  • Replace the lamp only after it becomes cool. The front glass remains at least 100°C (212°F) even after the power has been turned off for 30 minutes.
  • Do not place the old lamp in proximity to children or flammable material.
  • Do not get the old lamp wet, or insert objects inside the lamp. It may cause the lamp to explode.
  • Attach the new SONY KDF-E50A11E lamp securely. If it is not securely attached, the picture may become dark.
  • Attach the lamp cover firmly. If it is not firmly attached, the power will not turn on.
  • When the lamp burns out, a noise is audible. This doesn’t indicate damage to the TV set.
  • Always remember to dispose of used lamps in an enviromentally friendly way.

General troubleshooting

The TV turns off authomatically. (Enters standby mode)
  • Check if the Timer is activated. If no signal is received or no operation is performed in the TV mode for 10 minutes, the Tv automatically switches to standby mode.
The TV turns off authomatically.
  • Check if the Timer is activated.
Some input sources cannot be selected.
  • Select AV preset in the Set Up menu and cancel Skip of the input source.
The remote does not function.
  • Replace the batteries.
The SONY KDF-E50A11E lamp indicator on front of the TV set is lit.
  • Turn the TV off. Then turn the TV on again, if the lamp indicator is still lit, then replace the internal lamp as described in the “Replacing the Lamp” section above.