FCE HD (3.5.1) importing analog videotape via Canopus 110

I am new to all aspects of Final Cut Express and the Canopus 110 and need some serious help to capture video from VHS tape. I've followed (I think) all directions for the equipment and software, but I cannot get it to work -probably a simple solution, but I am stumped!
+MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz Intel Core Duo, 4GB memory, OS X 10.5.8 & FCE 3.5.1+
*Equipment Settings*
VHS Tape Deck is on (it does work)
S-video cable connects from VHS player "S-video Out" to Canopus 110 "S-video In"
Canopus ADVC110 - all DIP switches set to off, "Analog In" light is on
Firewire cable connects Canopus110 to MacBook Pro +(also providing power for device)+
Fantom Green Drive 1TB External Hard Drive attached to MBP via USB
*Software Settings*
I have tried two different Easy Setup Choices
DV-NTSC DV Converter - this choice does not appear to work at all, unless I am missing something. This setting does not allow me to capture.
DV-NTSC - with this setting, it appears the devices are connected properly as FCE shows "VTR ok." Yet there are only bars with the note "preview disabled." I can theoretically capture data... but only a black screen is visible, no video.
I really need help. The movies were "taped" 20 years ago, but from film reels taken more than 50 years ago with an old movie camera. Obviously, I am not worried about sound at this time, but I must be able to capture the video stream in short clips that can be re-ordered. Given the age of the tapes, though, it is of primary importance that they simply be preserved.

Hello, and welcome to the Forum.
It appears you have the Canopus connected properly.
Exactly what model MacBook Pro do you have; and is the FireWire connection FW400 or FW800? What kind of cable are you using to connect your MBP to the Canopus box? (eg. 6-pin FW400 to 6-pin FW400, or 9-pin FW800 to 6-pin FW400, or something else? Is is a cable alone, or are you using some kind of FW400/800 adapter?) Do you have ANY other FireWire devices connected?
You should use the DV NTSC - DV Converter easy setup. When you use this easy setup you will only be able to use 'Capture Now'. Note: you do have to manually start your VCR playback.
Try shutting off everything, then power on your VHS deck & Canopus box. Then start your Mac. Then start FCE. At this point, does FCE 'see' your video in the Capture Now window?

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