Audio distorted on playback through deck

The audio is fine when I play it through the computer speakers. My problem starts when I output it through firewire and play it back on the deck. I am running final cut studio 2 hooked up to a sony hvr-m25u deck. When I look at the audio levels on the deck channel 1 is over modulated to the point that it isn't even moving and channel 2 has minimal range of movement. I can't even make out what is being said it is so bad.
If anyone has any ideas they would be greatly appreciated.

How are the levels looking in FCP?
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(Open Audio Mixer with Opt+6)
Nothing should be above -6, keep it around -12 for digital exporting.
But have a look at the Master levels on the Audio Mixer, they could be too high.
This is a good place to adjust the over all mix if you have made it too much in the timeline.

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