I had that problem on a Sony VX2000 once. Much experimentation revealed seriously contaminated video heads. Cleaning tape helped some but I only got it cleared up by using precision cleaning solvent (from Markertek) with a q-tip. “Video Tape and Head Cleaner” (Also Markertek) might be better, mine had evaporated. Alcohol wouldn’t touch it. Kinda tedious. Be careful, it’s delicate in there. Let your tech guy do it if you have one.