I have an old Samsung VP-A30 8mm Video camera with loading problem.

See troubleshooting section for help
Troubleshooting - Samsung VP-D352 User Manual [Page 9] ' ManualsLib

Here is the Service Manual for further help
Samsung VP-D351 Service Manual - download free (nodevice.com)

you should use a video converter and convert it to mpeg or avi format before you can play it on tv

hi Gerald.
see if this link might help you out.
Sony 8 DAT recorder portable Will not load cassette Google Search

hi,
please check the mechanism side, if you left your cam for a long period with cassette loaded position, the tape will stick on the head and roller of you cam, if so you have to manually loosen the cassette reel from.

yep thats the camera telling you that its broken or that the tape is damaged

pl check the motor inside the pcb u can check from battary 3v

my samsung vpd230 has stoped recording, just a black screen,
would you also explain what a ccp is,also the words memory stick keeps keeps appearing.thankyou

try this link.
http://www.celartem.com/en/download/select_lang.asp

i am also have Samsung VP-D371i if u need help my icq number is 400 952 967, but my Samsung VP-D371i do not support usb iam use other line

something is blocking the mechanism and not letting it load or the mode switch is bad and the mechanism dosent know where it is. These camcorders are common for this type of problem and these days Im sorry to say that most places charge an arm and a leg just to look at them. good Luck