OK Tom, here we go:
Computer: Mac Pro 2,8GHz 8-core, 6 GB RAM
OS: 10.5.5
QuickTime: 7.5.5
FCP: 6.0.4
Capture device: IoHD over FW800 at rear of the Mac Pro.
IoHD firmware: September 15, 2008
IoHD drivers: 6.0.1
Tape deck: Sony DSR45P over FW400 at rear of the Mac Pro.
Capture scratch disk: WD MyBook Studio edition over FW800 at installed FireWire card in the Mac Pro.
Open FCP Log and Capture: Set Capture device FireWire PAL Anamorphic and machine control to FireWire PAL.
Running the tape works fine, setting in and outs too. When I hit “Batch capture” FCP cues the tape and tries twice to start capture. But then it says dropped frames and aborts.