How to set up the Jabra PanaCast 40 VBS, from unboxing to a working test. It works two ways: as an appliance that runs Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms or another platform on the device itself, or in USB mode connected to a laptop or room PC, so it works with any meeting app.
Before you start: check the box
- PanaCast 40 VBS
- Jabra Control IP
- USB-C to USB-C cable (3m)
- Power supply
- Privacy cover
- 1 x HDMI cable 1.83m
- 1 x regional power cable
What you need
- Ports on the PanaCast 40 VBS: Interfaces: USB-A, USB-C, Ethernet (RJ45), HDMI, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm jack.
- For appliance mode: a wired Ethernet drop (recommended over Wi-Fi), a display with HDMI input, and a Teams or Zoom account and license for the room.
- For USB mode: a laptop or room PC with a free USB port that matches the included cable. Plug directly into the computer rather than through a hub where possible.
PanaCast 40 VBS at a glance
- Cameras: 2, dual camera panoramic
- Microphones: 6
- Controller: Jabra Control IP, 10.1" 1920 x 1200, PoE (IEEE 802.3af)
Step by step
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Pick the position. Center the camera on the main display, just above or below the screen, at roughly seated eye level so people look at the camera when they look at the screen. See PanaCast 40 VBS mounting and placement.
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Connect power and cables. Connect the power adapter. Then connect the cables your setup needs (Interfaces: USB-A, USB-C, Ethernet (RJ45), HDMI, 3.5mm jack). Use the cables in the box first; long runs may need the manufacturer's extender.
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Set up appliance mode. For VBS (Teams Rooms on Android / Zoom Rooms) systems: install and cable the hardware, then run the Setup Wizard, which includes a firmware update if necessary, pairs the touch controller and signs in to the provider. Advanced device settings are under More > Settings > Device settings in the provider app; admin login defaults to username admin and the last 6 digits of the device serial number (shown under About).
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Set up USB mode. Connect the PanaCast 40 VBS to the computer by USB. In Teams, Zoom or Meet, open the device settings and select the PanaCast 40 VBS as the camera, microphone and speaker. Connect the camera or speakerphone to the PC with the supplied USB cable and select the Jabra device as camera, microphone and speaker in Teams/Zoom. Install Jabra Direct to check for firmware and change settings.
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Update the firmware. Update locally (Device settings > System > Update), via Web Console, provider admin portal, or Jabra Plus firmware policy. How to update the PanaCast 40 VBS
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Run a test call. Join a test meeting, check framing from every seat, speak from the far end of the table, and have the remote side confirm they hear you clearly with no echo.
Jabra apps you'll use
- Jabra Direct (PC): firmware updates and settings for USB cameras and speakerphones
- Jabra Plus (Management): cloud room management, firmware policy per room configuration
- Jabra Xpress: IT mass deployment of settings and firmware
- Web Console: browser UI of PanaCast VBS video bar/touch controller (default admin / last 6 digits of serial)
Manual and documentation
Jabra's user manual for the PanaCast 40 VBS: open the PDF. Check it for exact port diagrams and admin settings for your firmware version; more guides are on the Jabra support site.
If something doesn't work
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