Try this:
1) Set camera to CAMERA MODE. Set camera to HDV Mode.
2) Switch camera to VCR Mode.
3) Set Signal STD to “HDV”.
4) Attach FireWire cable to camera
5) Trash FCP prefs
In ~/Library/Preferences (the ~ is your username), delete: com.apple.FinalCutPro.plist
In ~Library/Preferences/Final Cut Pro User Data/, delete: Final Cut Pro 5 Prefs, Final Cut Pro Obj Cache, Final Cut Pro Prof Cache.
6) Attach other end of FW cable to computer
7) Start up FCP, use Easy Setup of “HDV 1080i 60”
8) Go to Log And Capture Mode and start capturing.
Let us know if you still have problems.
– Don
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