[Steve Eisen] “I’m sorry but this solution WILL NOT work for you. The firewire port on the DVD Recorder is input only. Even if it has the capability of output, FCP would not recognize the source.
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Pioneer DVD decks’ FW port is both input and output.
FCP will see the incoming FW signal from that port (“Non-controllable device” setting.)
That said, good luck finding a Pioneer DVD deck these days,
[Steve Eisen] “Your best solution is to find a used or new MiniDV camcorder with firewire and a/v input/outputs. Many are under $200.”
Agreed. I have several of them bought at Pawn Shops for about $100 each.