How to set up the Jabra PanaCast 50, from unboxing to a working test. It's a USB device: plug it into a laptop or room PC and it shows up as a camera, microphone and speaker in any meeting app.
Before you start: check the box
- PanaCast 50
- Power supply
- Wall mount
- USB-C to USB-A cable 2m (USB 3.0)
What you need
- Ports on the PanaCast 50: USB-A, USB-C, Ethernet (RJ45); USB: USB 2.0, USB 3.0; 2m cable.
- 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 50 at a glance
- Cameras: 3 x 13 MP, panoramic multi-camera array
- Microphones: 8 microphone beamforming array
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. Supported mounting: Wall mount included; table stand and screen mount (VESA) optional. See PanaCast 50 mounting and placement.
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Connect power and cables. Connect the power adapter. Then connect the cables your setup needs (USB-A, USB-C, Ethernet (RJ45); USB: USB 2.0, USB 3.0, 2m cable). Use the cables in the box first; long runs may need the manufacturer's extender.
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Set up USB mode. Connect the PanaCast 50 to the computer by USB. In Teams, Zoom or Meet, open the device settings and select the PanaCast 50 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 with Jabra Direct, remotely with Jabra Plus Management or Jabra Xpress, or via Teams Rooms/Zoom Rooms methods; update before first use. How to update the PanaCast 50
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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
Manual and documentation
Jabra's user manual for the PanaCast 50: 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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