In article ,
RubbishRat wrote:

Leaving the tape door open is one trick that often works. Try
different variations with no tape in the cam.

Thanks for the input everyone, I got quite excited there for a minute but
this particular camcorder (It's a Telefunken 4300 ) switches the video off
the second the cassette door is opened. Damn piece of junk!

Try closing the door again with no tape in, then!

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