timecode and batch capture problem in Final Cut Pro HD

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timecode and batch capture problem in Final Cut Pro HD

Even when there is no timecode break in a tape, final cut cannot find the proper timecode for logged clips when I use batch capture. Sometimes, if i preset the tape within the timecode of the clip I am trying to capture, it works, sometimes it doesn't. The camera, via device control, just rolls right past the IN point or may even roll the footage in the wrong direction! I tried reinstalling Final Cut Pro HD and also tried replacing quicktime 7.0.4 with 7.0.1 and discarding preferences. No change. I am dealing with large volumes of logged clips so capture now is not a good enough solution. Currently using an XL1 as deck but the same problem occurs with canon 1-chip as deck. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

1.6 GHz PowerPC G5 Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Posted on Jan 30, 2006 12:25 PM

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Jim Cookman

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Jan 30, 2006 1:01 PM in response to denise m.

try firewire basic as your device control.

The canon cameras and the xl1 especially, write really bad timecode.

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denise m. Author

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Jan 30, 2006 1:17 PM in response to Jim Cookman

try firewire basic as your device control.

The canon cameras and the xl1 especially, write
really bad timecode.

Thank you for the suggestion. I have tried firewire basic, to no avail. Would it help for me to dub the tape onto a different brand of camera? Though I suppose if I do that via firewire, the timecode will not be rewritten (stronger)?

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