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REA-L0500
Sony REA-L0500 Focus Area Cropping License for Edge Analytics Appliance
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Overview
The Sony REA-L0500 is an activation licence for the REA-C1000 Edge Analytics Appliance. It switches on Focus Area Cropping, which lets one camera feed produce a wide 4K view and a Full HD close-up cut from it. The cutout can stay fixed or follow the presenter as they move. It suits boardrooms, lecture theatres and hybrid classrooms in Qatar.
What the REA-L0500 licence activates
The REA-L0500 is a software licence, not a camera or a separate unit. It is an activation key for the Focus Area Cropping feature, which is pre-installed on the REA-C1000 Edge Analytics Appliance. Until the key is activated, the feature stays unavailable, so the licence should be confirmed as part of any appliance order.
How Focus Area Cropping produces two views from one camera
Focus Area Cropping takes the wide-angle 4K image captured by a single camera and makes two outputs from it at the same time. The first is the full 4K frame, useful for showing the whole room. The second is a smaller Full HD cutout that the operator selects from inside that frame, such as a close-up of the presenter's head and shoulders.
The cutout can be set to static, so it stays in one position, or dynamic, so it follows the presenter as they move. Because both views come from the same camera, the close-up and the room view share one lens and one feed.
Where it fits in Qatar
In a boardroom in Msheireb or West Bay, a chairperson may need the full table in view for people in the room, and a clear close-up of the speaker for directors joining from abroad. A static cutout set on the speaker's usual seat handles that well.
In a university lecture theatre in Education City, a dynamic cutout can follow a lecturer who walks across the front of the room, while the wide frame keeps students and the board in view. A training centre in Lusail running hybrid courses across the Sunday to Thursday working week can use the same set-up for each session.
What to plan before you order
Decide before installation which view matters most in each room. A static cutout suits a presenter who stands at a lectern, while a dynamic cutout suits a speaker who moves often. Then fix the positions of the camera and the REA-C1000, because the close-up is taken from the camera's wide frame.
The product data does not give operating limits for this licence, so confirm the conditions for the appliance with the SmartRooms Qatar team, especially in locations exposed to summer heat above 45°C. SmartRooms Qatar offers free site surveys to check placement and layout before any installation begins.
Ordering through SmartRooms Qatar
Every licence is supplied by quotation. Ministries and public bodies can order through a purchase order (LPO) or a government tender, including Monaqasat, and payment can be made by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. SmartRooms Qatar delivers to all eight municipalities of Qatar. Request a quote for the REA-L0500 with your REA-C1000 details and room plan, and the team will confirm the details in your quotation.
Highlights
- Activates Focus Area Cropping on the REA-C1000 Edge Analytics Appliance
- One camera outputs a wide 4K image and a Full HD cutout
- Cutout can stay static or follow the presenter's movement
- Activation key for software pre-installed on the appliance
- Available by quotation from SmartRooms Qatar
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
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Questions about REA-L0500
What is the Sony REA-L0500?
The Sony REA-L0500 is an optional licence that activates the Focus Area Cropping feature on the Sony REA-C1000 Edge Analytics Appliance. It is an activation key for software already pre-installed on the appliance, not a separate physical product. Once activated, one camera can output a wide-angle 4K image and a Full HD cutout taken from inside it. Request a quote with your appliance details to order it.
Which appliance does the REA-L0500 work with?
The licence is written for the REA-C1000 Edge Analytics Appliance and activates Focus Area Cropping on that unit. The product data does not list it for other models, so confirm your appliance model before ordering. The SmartRooms Qatar team can check it against your planned setup when preparing the quotation.
Does Focus Area Cropping produce two images at the same time?
Yes. The feature lets the image frame from one camera be viewed as two output images simultaneously. The main output is the wide-angle 4K frame, and the second is a smaller Full HD cutout that the operator selects from within it. This is useful when a room needs an overview and a close view from the same camera.
What resolution are the two outputs?
The main image is the wide-angle 4K frame, and the cropped output is Full HD. The cutout is taken from inside the 4K frame, so its position controls what the close-up shows. When choosing the screen or conferencing system that will display the cropped output, remember it is Full HD rather than 4K.
What is the difference between static and dynamic cropping?
A static cropped area stays in one fixed position within the wide frame, which suits a presenter who stands at a lectern or table. A dynamic cropped area follows the presenter's movements, which suits lecturers and trainers who walk around. The same licence provides both options, and the installer can set the mode once the feature is active.
Is this licence suitable for a boardroom in Doha?
Yes, for boardrooms that need one camera to cover both the room and the person speaking. In a boardroom in West Bay or Msheireb, a static cutout can be set on the chairperson's usual seat to give remote directors a close view, while the wide 4K frame shows the whole table. Plan the camera position before meetings are scheduled.
How could a university lecture theatre in Education City use it?
A lecturer who moves across the front of the room can be followed with a dynamic cropped area, while the wide frame keeps students and the board in view. This suits hybrid lectures where remote students need to see the speaker clearly. Because the cutout is Full HD, check that the display or conferencing system is suited to it. Request a quote with the room layout.
Can a training centre in Lusail use it for hybrid courses?
Yes. A training centre running hybrid courses in Lusail during the Sunday to Thursday working week can show the trainer clearly through the cutout, while the 4K wide view shows participants. Set the cropped area before each course, or choose dynamic mode for trainers who move around. Ask SmartRooms Qatar for a site survey to plan the camera position.
Does the feature need a separate camera?
No. The feature works from a single camera, and the licence enables the REA-C1000 to produce two outputs from that one image frame. Camera compatibility is not covered in the product data for this licence, so confirm your camera model with the SmartRooms Qatar team before ordering.
Can the appliance be placed in a hot cupboard during summer?
The licence data does not give an operating temperature range for the REA-C1000, so one cannot be confirmed here. Summer temperatures in Qatar can exceed 45°C, so do not assume a hot cupboard or unventilated space is suitable. Ask the SmartRooms Qatar team to confirm operating conditions and advise on location. A free site survey can check the spot.
What should a school in Al Khor plan before installing it?
A school hall or classroom in Al Khor should first decide whether the close-up is for a teacher at the board or a teacher moving between desks. Mark the usual teaching position, note where the camera and appliance will sit, and keep a clear cable route. SmartRooms Qatar offers free site surveys across Qatar to check layout before work starts.
Can government departments buy it with a purchase order?
Yes. SmartRooms Qatar accepts purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders, including Monaqasat, and payment can be made by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. A ministry or public authority that already runs an REA-C1000 can request a quote for the REA-L0500 with its appliance details, so the licence matches the correct unit.
