Capture from ADVC -100

I am trying to capture video from My Canopus ADVC-100, which is hooked up to a VHS VCR. I am having no sucess. I used to do it with an older computer and a previous version of FCP. Have things changed? What settings can I use?
I have an Imac 2.4 GHz Intel core Duo 4 GB ram.
Thank you

That hasn't changed in years. You use the correct DV NTSC or PAL preset with device control set to non-controllable device. Make sure the ADVC box is set to output DV.

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