Capture/tranfer miniDV tapes onto DVDs/CDs

Since i upgrade my computer to Tiger 10.4.9, I can't capture without dropped frames any more with FCPro 4.5. According to Apple, I have to have FCPro 5. I wonder if you guys know a way /software that allows me to transfer footage from miniDV tapes to DVD or CDs. Thank you all.

I tried and It didn't work for me. Dropped frames could be from many other reasons. So I don't know. I movie works for me just fine.
After doing everything according to the instructions of the link, my final cut pro lost the audio during capturing. I didn't hear any noise even though the sound bars/levels indicated that there were sounds. I just couldn't hear it and figure out why. I had no problems whatsoever in I movie with the same tape. Thought you'd like to know. I appreciate any tips/info... however.

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