Sounds like a camera issue. It is rebadged Fuji it says made in Japan somewhere. I use it as it's £1 at Poundland.
Ian
(I have read your text repeatedly but do not understand it. Likely my fault.)
Have you checked the electrical coding at your cassette? Does it indicate 24ex. ?
In case it does there would be indeed a fault your camera.
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