A few seconds into capturing "Locating timecode break" comes up

I have just installed FCE on my computer. I use a sony DVCAM deck. There are no TC breaks. I've tried many different tapes and tried a sony Z1 camera to play rushes but same thing happens.
Initially "Dropped frames were detected during the last capture attemp" happened with every tape within a few seconds. I turned this off. Now, within a few seconds of pressing "capture now" or through capturing a clip, the FCE starts locating TC breaks. I've tried leaving it to it, but it starts locating another TC break within a few seconds.
I've tried shutting down the computer and pulling out the cables.
I can view the rushes fine, but the visuals don't play propely when in capture mode.
Hope you can help. Thank you

Hello. I've followed the intructions on the link you gave. Computer is Mac OS X version 10.4.10; Processor 800 MHz PowerPC G4; Memory 768 MB SDRAM; Sartup Disk Macintosh HD
I'm using a LaCie disk as a hard drive. A professional Sony DVCAM deck is connected to the computer through a fire wire.
I'm using FCE version 3.5.
What else do you need to know?
Thank you for your time

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