Hi8 thru HDV cam to FCP 7: Waiting for time code

Hi

I have a bunch of Hi8 tapes I'd like to capture to disk running it thru Sony CCD-TR400 to Canon HV-20 to MBPro & FCP 7.

I can see it running in the Capture window but when I hit Capture Now it gets no further than "Waiting for time code."

I assume the Hi8 is analog but was hoping the Canon with its AV>DV option would process it on its way thru.

Any ideas?

Is the only way to make this work would be recording to dv tape on Canon HV-20 and then capturing to disk?

best

elmer