I got a 4th camera to try and the same problem exists. In addition, my family found 4 more Hi8 Tapes (TDK MP 120s) that have the same issue so it is now up to 6 tapes and two different brands in total that have this same problem. I haven't found an Evo 9500 yet that I can afford, but I wanted to post a clip of the problem I am describing so that maybe that will help you all diagnose what the actual problem is and any potential solutions. This clip that I have linked is one of the worst as it cuts off and on to the blue screen, but it is representative of the other clips that play without an