Manual for PV-L958

Manual for PV-L958

Brand: Panasonic

Category: Camcorder

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Available Languages: EN , ES

Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:43 a.m.

Warranty Information

The product is covered by a limited warranty for one year on parts and 90 days on labor for the camcorder.

Camera Recording

  1. Attach a fully charged Battery.
  2. Slide the TAPE EJECT switch to open the door.
  3. Insert cassette.
  4. Press to close door.
  5. Set POWER switch to CAMERA.
  6. Slide TAPE SPEED Selector to SP or SLP.
  7. Adjust Vision Adjustment Control.
  8. Press RECORD/PAUSE to start recording.

To Watch Playback in the EVF

  1. Set the POWER switch to VCR.
  2. Press REWIND/SEARCH to rewind tape.
  3. Press PLAY to start playback.
  4. Press STOP to stop playback.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Symptom Correction
No picture in the EVF Make sure a Power Source is connected. Make sure the POWER switch is set to VCR or CAMERA. Check the Dew Indicator. Make sure the battery is fully charged. Make sure all necessary cables are connected correctly and firmly.
Video cassette cannot be inserted Make sure a Power Source is connected. Insert the cassette with the window side facing out.
Video cassette cannot be removed Make sure a Power Source is connected. Check for the Dew Indicator.
No operation starts when operation buttons are pressed Make sure the record tab is still intact. Check the Battery Indicator. Check the Dew Indicator.
Auto Focus does not operate Make sure the FOCUS button is set to AUTO. Make sure the unit is ON, with the POWER switch set to CAMERA.
The Message mode cannot be used Make sure a cassette is inserted and that the LCD monitor is facing the same direction as the lens.
Sound from microphone can't be monitored Make sure the unit is set to REC or Record/Pause mode.
Camera picture is too dark. Make sure the HIGH SPEED SHUTTER button is OFF.
No playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks Press UP/DOWN button during playback (Tracking Control).
During playback, the picture shows motion or blurred action Portions of the still picture where the normal speed motion was particularly rapid may produce this effect. This is normal.
The playback picture is fast and there is no sound Make sure the TIME LAPSE feature is set to OFF in the Menu mode.
"Panasonic IT'S VHS! SO ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR ..." appears in the EVF and Monitor Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and then hold down STOP for 5 seconds (approx.) to exit the Demo mode.
If the top of your playback picture waves back and forth excessively This is a common issue with VHS playback. Adjusting the horizontal hold control on your TV may correct it. Contact your local TV service center if the problem persists.
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