I've got a Sony 12x Handycam video 8 nad when I start recording, after about 4 seconds an eject icon appears.

Question

Now the problem is when this icon appears it locks the camera, so you cannot record anything. The only solution is to eject the tape and put it in again. But its a bit of hasel to eject and insert the tape every 4 secs. Can someone help me please !!

Answer 1

check the tape cassette. the record lock is on the back spline. It works opposite of VHS. If the window is open, it will record. If the red slider is exposed it will save and not allow recording.

Answer 2

i'm wondering if you have the record tab on the cassette pressed in. perhaps thats what's preventing it.

also, video 8 is an old and dead technology.

upgrade and get yourself a mini dv system.

it's cheaper than you think and will be easy to put onto your computer.