Beta to FCP HD timcode errors & capture presets

I'm running a BetaSP deck to my G5 and when I attempt to capture I get an error message saying that the timecode was lost and that I have to recapture. The Beta tape I'm using is a professional telecine done from a super-16 print (if that matters). Assuming that there isn't an actual break in timecode from the Beta tape, what else could be causing this? Does it have to do with he capture preset?
Also, on a side note, when capturing from a BetaSP tape, is there a capture preset that will give me a full quality captured clip?
This is driving me crazy and if it continues I'm going to have to use Avid and I really don't want to do that.

I'm running a BetaSP deck to my G5 < </div>
You're not running it in directly, the Beta has no Firewire output. So how is it connected to your computer and how are you controlling it? Decklink, AJA, Dazzle, DA-Max, Laird?
The Beta tape I'm using is a professional telecine done from a super-16 print (if that matters). < </div>
Not in the slightest. Video is video. The film is just video now.
Assuming that there isn't an actual break in timecode from the Beta tape, what else could be causing this? < </div>
The communication between your deck and the G5, usually hooked up via your capture hardware, is not working properly. You need to follow the mfr's setup instructions very carefully.
Does it have to do with he capture preset? Also, on a side note, when capturing from a BetaSP tape, is there a capture preset that will give me a full quality captured clip? < </div>
Nope, video is video, assuming you get the input configured correctly. But you must use the preset specific to your capture or digitizing device, which you have not told us about yet.
This is driving me crazy and if it continues I'm going to have to use Avid and I really don't want to do that. <</div>
What's an Avid? You may have to go back to your Avid if you cannot get your G5 to recognize the hardware between the Beta and Macintosh.
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QUOTE: "I know I have to recapture my clips using the anamorphic setting, but rummaging around the "advanced" section of "Audio/Visual Settings>Capture Presets>DV PAL 48 KHz>Compressor" I noticed that the settings were 'interlaced' and the aspect ratio was set to 4:3. Should I change these to 'progressive' and 16:9 so I can capture/edit/output my film to same quality as I shot it?"
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