But Graeme, I DID import the PAL video from my NTSC Sony DCRTRV-900. It DID work! It did play the PAL video and I imported it from the camcorder into FCP on the Powerbook G4. I imported it, converted it, and played it – and it looked fine on my NTSC TV. Just a couple clips. Then NOTHING. I can’t get FCP to see the image when I play a PAL tape. I”m not sure what settings I used.
So I’m really confused when I hear you say it won’t work to use my NTSC Snony TRV 900 as a source deck.
I haven’t tried anything again yet, but hope to once I can sort out some useful suggestions.