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8.2 Management in Jabra Xpress 5.4 Installation height 8.3 Management in third-party platforms 6. Cabling ......... 17 9. Video conferencing features ... 29 6.1 Room system cabling 9.1 Camera controller in Jabra Direct and Jabra Sound+ 6.2 Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) cabling...
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13. Support ........49 9.12 Field of view 13.1 FAQ and technical specifications 9.13 Video stitching 13.2 How to care for your Jabra device 9.14 Update firmware 10. Whiteboard ......... 40 13.3 How to factory reset 10.1 Position the whiteboard...
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1. Welcome Thank you for using the Jabra PanaCast 50. We hope you will enjoy it! Jabra PanaCast 50 features • Inclusive meetings. Panoramic-4K video using three 13-megapixel cameras and patented real-time video stitching to give 180° coverage, for a more natural view of the huddle room.
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2. Overview 2.1 Jabra PanaCast 50 overview FRONT SIDE Microphones Microphones Microphones Microphones Microphones Cameras Speakers...
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BACK SIDE AC power Bluetooth button (to pair remote control) 3.5 mm AUX port POWER AUX OUT RESET Reset ETHERNET Air vents USB C Ethernet USB-C Adjustable mounting bracket...
2.2 Included accessories Additional accessories can be purchased at jabra.com/accessories. AC power adapter (2m/6ft) Wall Mount Privacy cover Hardware not included: • Drywall screws and anchors AC power cable USB-C cable 2 screws • Masonry screws (1m/3ft) (2m/6ft) (M5x12)
3. Visual indicators LED STATUS Off or not streaming (LED off) Starting up (pulsing white) Connected (on for 3 seconds) In call or streaming video/media In call, audio muted Room capacity notification (pulsing red) Pairing remote control (flashing green and blue) Firmware updating (flashing pink)
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4. Room setup guide The Jabra PanaCast 50 is designed for meeting rooms up to 4.5 meters x 6 meters (15 feet x 20 feet) and can be mounted using the supplied Wall Mount or the optional Screen Mount or Table Stand. If a whiteboard will be used in the meeting room, ideally it should be positioned on the adjacent wall for optimal viewing.
5. Mounting options 5.1 Wall Mount installation View the Wall Mount assembly video or PDF here: jabra.com/help/panacast50/getstarted...
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5.2 Screen Mount installation The Screen Mount is designed for screens up to 220 centimeters (86 inches) and VESA mounts up to 600 millimeters. View the Screen Mount assembly video or PDF here: jabra.com/help/panacast50/getstarted...
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5.3 Table Stand installation View the Table Stand assembly video or PDF here: jabra.com/help/panacast50/getstarted...
5.4 Installation height It is recommended to install the Jabra PanaCast 50 at eye-level of the meeting room participants. When installing the PanaCast 50 with the Wall Mount or Screen Recommended 30-35 cm (12-14 in) Min. Mount, camera should 5 cm (2 in)
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6. Cabling The Jabra PanaCast 50 is versatile and can be used with a Microsoft Teams Room or Zoom Room systems, or bring-your-own-devices (BYOD). It is recommended not to use USB extender cables. 6.1 Room system cabling AC power Screen...
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6.2 Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) cabling Screen HDMI (4K) AC power USB-C Ethernet Jabra PanaCast 50...
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6.3 Third party hub cabling AC power Screen HDMI (4K) AC power USB-C Ethernet Jabra PanaCast 50 USB-A / USB-C On the product support page, see the section Cable extension options for a list of approved third party USB hubs.
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Jabra meeting rooms devices through a single, unified interface, providing control over settings and firmware. Visit jabra.com/jabra-plus for more information. Note: If you are managing and monitoring your Jabra devices through Jabra Xpress or Jabra Direct, it is recommended not to simultaneously use Jabra+.
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Jabra PanaCast 50 (refer to section 9.1 for more info). Download the latest free version from jabra.com/direct Note: If you are managing and monitoring your Jabra devices through Jabra Direct, it is recommended not to simultaneously use Jabra+.
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Jabra devices across an organization. Jabra Xpress can track safety capacity limits and provide detailed insights about device usage. Visit jabra.com/xpress to get access to Jabra Xpress Note: If you are managing and monitoring your Jabra devices through Jabra Xpress, it is recommended not to simultaneously use Jabra+.
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7.4 Jabra Sound+ (iOS or Android) Jabra Sound+ is a free app for iOS or Android phones that can be used as a remote controller for the Jabra PanaCast 50.
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Microsoft Teams will automatically detect and set the Jabra PanaCast 50 as the default video and audio device. To manually set the Jabra PanaCast 50 as the default video and audio device in Microsoft Teams, follow the steps below. 1. Launch Microsoft Teams.
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2. Click your wheel icon in the top right corner of Zoom to open the settings menu. 3. In the Video and Audio tabs, select Jabra PanaCast 50 as the camera and speaker. For more help, refer to the Zoom help center.
For more information on Jabra PanaCast 50 provisioning in Jabra+, refer to the Administrator’s Guide. Once the Jabra PanaCast 50 has been provisioned in Jabra+, log in with your Jabra+ account. Go to the Meeting rooms > Room inventory menu, select the corresponding meeting room and Jabra PanaCast 50.
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8.2 Management in Jabra Xpress To remotely manage the Jabra PanaCast 50 using Jabra Xpress, ensure it has been added to the Jabra Xpress Cloud. For more information on adding the Jabra PanaCast 50 to the Jabra Xpress Cloud, refer to the Deployment Guide.
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8.3 Management in third-party platforms Access your third-party platform to manage the Jabra PanaCast 50 settings. It is not recommended to use a third-party platform and Jabra+ or Jabra Xpress, unless specifically recommended to do so by Jabra support.
9. Video conferencing features 9.1 Camera controller in Jabra Direct and Jabra Sound+ The camera controller is a tool in Jabra Direct and Jabra Sound+ that enables users to remotely control a Jabra PanaCast 50 using their computer, phone or tablet.
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Jabra Direct camera controller Jabra Sound+ camera controller...
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4.5 meters (15 feet). Users can access Intelligent Zoom by using the camera controller in Jabra Direct, Jabra Sound+ or by using the remote control. Only one Automatic zoom mode can be active at a time. By default, Automatic zoom mode is set to Intelligent Zoom.
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When any version of Dynamic Composition is enabled, all other camera view settings and controls are disabled, including whiteboard view. This setting can be enabled in Jabra Direct, Jabra Xpress and Jabra+. By default, Dynamic Composition is set to and can be changed to...
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Windows Multi-stream Dynamic Composition for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows is a video mode that enables multiple video streams from the PanaCast 50. Two video streams will show the two most recent speakers and a third video stream will show the full meeting room.
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9.6 Intelligent Meeting Space Define the area that the PanaCast 50 should consider a meeting space and the camera will only frame people in that defined area. This is especially useful for meeting rooms which have glass walls.
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This feature is Off by default, and can be enabled in the Playback device type in Jabra Direct and by selecting Microsoft Teams Room Device. Microsoft’s Voice Recognition must be enabled by an IT administrator. Users must enroll their voices.
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9.8 Safety capacity settings Using Jabra Direct, it is possible to set a safety capacity limit for a meeting room. If a safety capacity limit has been set, the Jabra PanaCast 50 will automatically detect if the limit is exceeded using PeopleCount technology and can alert people in the meeting room in real time.
Pan, Tilt, Zoom presets allow users to adjust and save the camera view using the camera controller on Jabra Direct, Jabra Sound+ or by using the remote control. Saved presets do not overwrite the default Pan, Tilt, Zoom settings. Users can select saved presets when a new meeting starts.
9.11 Video flicker Video flicker can occur if the Jabra PanaCast 50 is not set to the correct geographical region. To prevent video flicker, select Auto (50Hz/60Hz) for regions that support NTSC format, or 50Hz for regions that support PAL format.
9.14 Update firmware Firmware updates improve performance or add new functionality to Jabra devices. Jabra PanaCast 50 firmware updates can be done locally using Jabra Direct, remotely using Jabra+ or Jabra Xpress, or using other methods designed specifically for Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms.
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10. Whiteboard The 180° field of view of the Jabra PanaCast 50 allows whiteboard content to be shared in real time, even if the whiteboard is angled sharply away from the camera. Intelligent software automatically corrects the perspective to ensure the best view, while improving the image in real time by reducing shine, gloss, and shadows, and enhancing color and contrast of marker strokes.
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10.1 Position the whiteboard It is recommended that the whiteboard should be positioned within 3.6 meters (12 feet) of the Jabra PanaCast 50, and no closer than 1.5 meters (5 feet). The optimal viewing range is 3 meters (9 feet).
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Jabra Direct. To set up a whiteboard view, go to Whiteboard view setup under the Camera settings in Jabra Direct and then click Set up. Jabra Direct will guide you through the process of setting up a whiteboard view.
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10.3 Share the whiteboard in the main camera view If the Whiteboard sharing mode in Jabra Direct is set to Main camera view, toggling the whiteboard view on/off using the camera controller in Jabra Direct or Jabra Sound+ or the remote control will switch between the view of the meeting and the view of the whiteboard.
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The whiteboard view can be shared in Microsoft Teams Rooms as a separate content camera view, which will open a separate video stream of the whiteboard. 1. Launch Jabra Direct on a separate laptop (not the Microsoft Teams Rooms unit) and ensure the Jabra PanaCast 50 device is selected.
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The whiteboard view can be shared in Zoom Rooms as a separate content camera view, which will open a separate video stream of the whiteboard. 1. Launch Jabra Direct and ensure the Jabra PanaCast 50 device is selected. 2. Select Settings to open the settings menu.
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11. Hearing augmentation with Assistive Listening Devices The Jabra Panacast 50 aux-out feature allows the connection of Assisted Listening Devices to improve accessibility in meeting rooms for people with hearing loss. Audio volume apply to the video bar speakers and aux-out audio.
12. Remote control (optional accessory) 12.1 How to pair the remote control 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the back of the Jabra PanaCast 50 for 5 seconds until the LED on the camera flashes blue and green. This LED notification indicates that the Jabra PanaCast 50 is in pairing mode.
12.2 How to use the remote control The range of the remote control is 10 meters (30 feet). Mute/unmute microphone End call Pair with PanaCast 50 (hold) Turn Intelligent Zoom on/off Zoom in Turn Whiteboard view on/off Zoom out Select Preset 1...
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View the FAQ, certifications, and technical specifications at jabra.com/help/panacast50 13.2 How to care for your Jabra device • The Jabra PanaCast 50 is for indoor use only. • Avoid direct sunlight and temperatures above 40°C/104°F or below 0°C/32°F. • Do not expose the camera or cables to rain or other liquids.
Resetting will restore the Jabra PanaCast 50 to its factory default settings. 1. Press and hold the Reset button on the back of the Jabra PanaCast 50 for 5 seconds until the LED flashes pink and you hear an audio notification.
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