"clips queued-idle" error using log&transfer in FCP7

Hi, I shoot HDV on a Sony Z5 and now want to use a Sony memory recording unit (HVR-MRC1) instead of tapes.
Today I ran some tests and the first time all went well: I connected the HVR-MRC1 with a firewire cable, opened log&transfer in FCP 7 and no problem importing all the files (after downloading a plugin).
But then I deleted all the files and recorded some new clips. Once I tried to import those in FCP, using log & transfer I could only import 7 of the 9 clips. Of the 2 clips it didn't want to import it said "clips queued - idle".
Also, I realised that none of the clips I shot could be previewed and I couldn'y choose an in- and outpoint before importing. I could only import the whole clip.
I would be extremely grateful if someone could help me with this. I'm looking forward to working tapeless, but I need to be 100% sure that I'll have access to all my footage.
Many thanks in advance!

First thing, I always copy the material to a local hard drive before doing the log and transfer. Make sure you copy the containing folder from the camera. If you change the folder structure, fcp will not be able to access the material.
What settings did you shoot with. FCP is not compatible with certain formats. If you have access to Premiere, you may be able to convert the files to an fcp friendly format.
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