Batch capture a sequence - strange error

Hi I am trying to batch capture a sequence (1 hour long, captured on DV PAL), now I am trying to get it into the FCP in HDV. I copy the sequence make all clips offline, select batch capture and it asks for a tape. So far so good.
Always when I put a tape it will rewind the tape fully and then give a time code error...
Is the first time I do a batch in FCP. I think I select the correct audio/video setup, but always happens the same: rewind and error...
Can anyone help me?
Am I missing something?

FCP rewinds the tape because it loads the clips in ascending timecode order -not the order that they appear in your sequence. This saves wear and tear on the tape because FCP does not have to spool back and forth, it simply progesses up the tape grabbing the clips.
It might be that the first segment that FCP is trying to grab is too close to the beginning of your tape and there is not enough stable timecode at that point.
Try the following: reduce the amount of pre-roll time or shorten the length of any handles you may have assigned.
It is probably a good idea to reduce pre-roll time and/or handles just for this first clip, then do the rest with your normal settings.

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