it is about 5 in tall and about 9 in long and about 5 in wide.not sure about the manufacture date...i have had it about 7 years and bought it used then.
model number is....PV-L-750D.....as far as hi8 or video 8 I'm not really sure.on the video camera it just says VHSC....on the video cartridges I have they don't distinguish either.I will use the model number and try to look it up on line and get back with you.