Sony PEQA-C30 (Discontinued) · Replacements in Qatar

Name: Sony PEQA-C30 Streaming Output License for Vision Exchange
Brand: Sony
SKU: sony-peqa-c30
Availability: Discontinued

Overview

The Sony PEQA-C30 is a software license that switches on the streaming output function for Sony PEQ-C100, PEQ-C130 and PES-C10 Vision Exchange units. It lets the primary display output be sent over the network for live distribution, recording or lecture capture. This model is discontinued by Sony. SmartRooms Qatar can quote a current equivalent or compatible replacement for universities, schools and training centres in Qatar.

What the PEQA-C30 license does

The Sony PEQA-C30 is a software licence rather than a physical device. Once it is applied to a compatible Vision Exchange unit, it switches on the streaming output function, so the primary display output can be sent across the network as a live stream. The licence is listed for three models: the PEQ-C100, PEQ-C130 and PES-C10.

Please note: Sony has discontinued the PEQA-C30. Organisations that already run compatible Vision Exchange units still search for this licence, and buyers often compare it with newer options before deciding. SmartRooms Qatar can quote a current equivalent or a compatible replacement that meets the same streaming need.

Streaming details that shape the decision

Delivery method: unicast RTSP/RTP, meaning each stream is sent to a specific receiving point.
Codecs: H.264 video with AAC audio.
Source: the primary display output of the Vision Exchange unit.
Uses: live distribution, recording and lecture capture.

These details matter when you plan a session. Because the stream is unicast, a session with several remote viewers needs each viewing location set up separately, so the number of receivers should be agreed before the event. The protocol and codec information also tells your IT team what to check on the network, starting with whether RTSP/RTP traffic is permitted between the unit and the receiving devices.

Where it fits in Qatar

Three situations show how the licence is used in practice:

University lecture capture in Education City: a lecture room can stream the presenter's display to students who cannot attend in person, and the same session can be recorded for revision.
Training centre in Doha: a trainer based in Doha can send a live session to learners at branches in Al Rayyan or Lusail, then share the recording afterwards.
Private school in Al Wakrah: staff development sessions can be recorded for colleagues who were absent, with the school setting its own rules on who may view the recordings.

What to plan before requesting a quote

Start by confirming the model of the Vision Exchange unit in the room, since the licence applies only to the PEQ-C100, PEQ-C130 and PES-C10. Next, agree the streaming purpose, the number of receiving locations and where recordings will be stored. SmartRooms Qatar offers free site surveys, which help confirm the network route from the unit to each receiver and whether the room is suitable.

The data available for this licence does not include an operating temperature range for the host unit. Qatar summers regularly pass 45°C, and dust can affect equipment near windows or open lobbies, so the SmartRooms Qatar team should confirm the environmental specifications for the unit before installation.

Ordering a current equivalent from SmartRooms Qatar

SmartRooms Qatar supplies equipment, delivers across all 8 municipalities of Qatar and arranges professional installation. Quotations are usually issued within one working day. Purchase orders (LPOs), government tenders including Monaqasat, and payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order are all accepted. Products are covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

To get a quote, send the model of your existing Vision Exchange unit and the streaming purpose you need. The SmartRooms Qatar team will recommend a current equivalent or compatible replacement. Request a quote today and set up streaming that matches your rooms.

Highlights

Activates streaming output on PEQ-C100 Vision Exchange units
Also compatible with PEQ-C130 and PES-C10 Vision Exchange units
Streams primary display output using unicast RTSP/RTP
Streams use H.264 video and AAC audio
Suited to live distribution, recording and lecture capture
Discontinued by Sony; quotes for current equivalents available

Room fit

Tell us the room size and platform (Teams, Zoom or BYOD) and we confirm the right combination with your quotation.

Estimated timeline

Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.

Specifications

Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

The full specification and datasheet for this model are available on request; we send them with your quotation.

Downloads

1 file from the manufacturer

PDF Datasheets PEQA-C30_spec_sheet_en_GB.pdf 223 KB

Questions about PEQA-C30

What is the Sony PEQA-C30?

The PEQA-C30 is a software license, not a hardware device. Its job is to activate the streaming output function on compatible Sony Vision Exchange units. Once active, the primary display output can be streamed for live distribution, recording or lecture capture. Sony has discontinued the model, so SmartRooms Qatar quotes current equivalents for buyers who need the same capability.

Is the PEQA-C30 still available from Sony?

No. Sony has discontinued the PEQA-C30 license. Organisations that already own compatible Vision Exchange units and want streaming should request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar, which can advise on a current equivalent or a compatible replacement. The team will check which Vision Exchange model you have before recommending anything.

Which Vision Exchange units does the license work with?

The license activates streaming output on the PEQ-C100, PEQ-C130 and PES-C10 Vision Exchange units. Check the model of your main unit before ordering, because those three models are the ones this license is listed for. If your unit is a different model, the SmartRooms Qatar team can confirm whether a current replacement would fit your setup.

What streaming protocol and codecs does it use?

Streams use the RTSP/RTP protocol in unicast mode, with H.264 video and AAC audio. Unicast sends each stream to one destination, so plan your receiving locations before the session. Your IT team should confirm that the network and any firewall allow RTSP/RTP traffic between the Vision Exchange unit and each receiving device before the day of the event.

What are the main uses for streaming output?

The licence supports live distribution, recording and lecture capture. In practice, a teacher's lesson can be recorded for students who missed it, or a live briefing can reach colleagues in another office without anyone travelling. Choose the use first, because it decides how many receivers you need and where the recordings will be kept.

Could a university in Education City use it for lecture capture?

Lecture capture is one of the uses the license covers. A teaching room in Education City with a compatible Vision Exchange unit could stream the presenter's display to students who cannot attend in person, and record the same session for revision. Ask the SmartRooms Qatar team to confirm the room's unit model before you request a quote.

How could a training centre in Doha use streaming across several sites?

A training centre with trainers in Doha and learners at branches in Al Rayyan or Lusail could send the primary display output as a live stream, then keep a recording for learners to review later. Because the stream is unicast, each receiving location needs its own connection, so sessions with many viewers should be planned with your network team in advance.

Can a private school in Al Wakrah record classroom sessions with it?

Recording is one of the uses covered by the license, so a school in Al Wakrah could record a presentation for staff who were absent or for later review. Before recording anyone, the school should agree its own privacy and viewing rules with management, and confirm who can access the recordings. SmartRooms Qatar can advise on the setup once the room's unit is confirmed.

Does the license need a specific mounting position or room layout?

The license is software, so it does not require a wall mount or a fixed position. Room planning concerns the host Vision Exchange unit, its network connection and the display it feeds. A free site survey from SmartRooms Qatar can confirm where the unit sits, how the network reaches each receiver and whether the room layout suits the session.

How hot can the room get, and is that a problem?

The data for this license does not give an operating temperature range for the host unit, so the answer cannot be confirmed from the source. Summer temperatures in Qatar can exceed 45°C, so ask the SmartRooms Qatar team to confirm the environmental specifications of the unit before installing it in a hot, dusty or window-facing space.

What details do I need to request a replacement quote?

Send the model of your current Vision Exchange unit, the number of rooms or units to be streamed, and the purpose: live distribution, recording or lecture capture. SmartRooms Qatar usually issues a quotation within one working day, and the team will check compatibility with the current equivalent before the quote is issued.

Can we pay through a purchase order or government tender?

Yes. SmartRooms Qatar accepts purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders, including Monaqasat, along with payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. Ministries, universities and schools buying one licence or a replacement for a Vision Exchange unit can use these routes, and the products are covered by the manufacturer's warranty.