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jerry,

thanks for your suggestions. by going through the “Apple menu>about this mac>more info>firewire” step, i was able to confirm that the computer is seeing the camera. which lead me to being able to confirm that the downconvert settings from HDV to DV are able to be used to access the footage within final cut (as downconverted dv format). this eliminates a few variables, and in my mind isolates the problem to the “sony hdv” firewire settings within final cut. or an issue in the ilink settings within the camera (perhaps a firmware update is required?).

to be more specific, when i try to use the HDV settings within final cut (depending on which one i select, a generic or sony hdv specific) i either get a message saying that there is no hdv source and that this might occur if the camera is set to DV (which it is not) or that there is no device connected.

any further thoughts you, or anyone else, might have would be helpful. and greatly appreciated.

thanks!

-art
frame of mind digital media llc