Camcorder to fcp

Hi,
I was hoping someone could help me.. I have a JVC GY-110U High Def camcorder that i shot a short HD video on. When i try to import it into fcp, it cannot recognize the camera.. Is there a sneaky work around i could use? or am i just missing something? If you could let me know i would appreciate it.. I know my two decks are too old for high def, and i am just trying to get it logged in. Thanks so much. I really appreciate it.

Which version of FCP are you running? Anything prior to FCP 5.0 will not see that camera.
Shane

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I wonder whether anyone else has experienced this problem and can help?
Due to a shortage of funds I am using my Canon HV30 camcorder to put a voiceover onto my fcp film. This worked fine the first time but now when I try and use it I get the message
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Also make sure that Camera is connected to mains adaptor - not only on battery !
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Cable
• Are You sure that You are using the FireWire Cable - USB-Cable will not work for miniDV tape Cameras
FireWire - Sure not using the accompany USB-Cable but bought a 4-pin to 6-pin (or 9-pin) FW one ?
• Test another FW-Cable very often the problem maker.
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• FireWire-port - Can be re-setted by - Turn off Mac and disconnecting Mac from Mains/Power for 20-30 minutes
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• GarageBands fix - Close iMovie, Open GarageBand, Play some notes, Close GB and iMove can now be OK
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• MacBook-Air - don't
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a technical check.
connect camera, on, playback, fw-connected...
click on the Blue Apple, upper left of your screen ..
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under Firewire.. what do you read . . ?
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• Where did You store/capture/import Your project ?
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//support.sony-europe.com/tutorials/dime/videotransfer/vtransfer.aspx site=odw_en_GB&sec=DVH&m=HDR-HC7E
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This will work fine for me (I don't mind about the lack of quality, it's just a hobby). However, I would of course prefer to be able to capture the video with letterbox removed and converted to full PAL anamorphic this way it would be easier to work mix and match with genuine anamorphic at the same time as footage from this non-anamorphic camera.
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