Capturing HDV at 1080i 24p in Final Cut Pro

So I have taken on this editing project and already had troubles. My system meets the requirements, but i don't know which settings to use to capture the footage in the manner it was shot; 1080i at 24p. How do you create your own easy setup? what presets should i use.
I already had to rent a JVC HD deck for $200 and didn't capture a thing. Before i rent it again, i want to know i will be able to capture the footage.
HELP! MY CLIENT WANTS THIS EDITED NOW.

Are you also using a JVC camera? Because as according to JVC it dosnt record 1080 it only will do 720. And a JVC deck wont play HDV tapes that were not recorded on a JVC camera

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