Black Capture screen

I'm trying to capture from a Sony A1P PAL using HDV-1080i50 to FCP 5.0.1.
Got VTR OK, got audio, haven't got picture.
Clip Settings in the Log and Capture window have video and audio checked.
All I get is a black capture window.
AIC works fine.
Al

One suggestion is to check if your camera is compatible with your current version of FCP.
Also check all available options in FCP Device Control Presets.
G.

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