Capture from DVX100A directly to FCP

Is there any simple way to capture directly into FCP via Firewire while videoing a performance ? I connected my camera to FCP via Firewire and started log and capture. I had also began to record on the camera as well, but then I got this message that said I had reached the end of the tape and nothing was logged. Any suggestions ?
Thanks,
OneAB

Are you asking about FCE (Express) or FCP (Pro) ? This is the FCE forum.
You should be able to capture live. Try using the DV NTSC DV Converter easy setup instead of the DV NTSC easy setup. And use Capture Now, not Capture Clip. Don't put a tape in your camcorder - just connect the FW cable from your camera to your Mac, turn on your camera and then start FCE.

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This is a good workaround for curing your camera recognition problem with FCP (if that's what it is):
First, check that your Easy Setup / Timeline / Camera or Deck Settings are all exactly the same, then making sure your camera or deck is in VTR mode, try to capture again.
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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301852
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Failing all this, try resetting the PMU (Power Management Unit). The method varies from machine to machine, so visit the Apple site and search for it in support.
Don't use iMovie for capturing - it doesn't give you a timecode and that's very important.
Let us know how you get on!
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