FCP 5.0.4 can't dected Firewire

Hello everybody.
My FCP were working very well on my PowerMac G5 until i ugrade to Mac Os X 10.4.9. Now FCP 5.0.4 can't recognize my fire wire.
P.S. I don't have this problem on my PowerBook G4 with MacOS X 10.4.9 and FCP 5.0.4
Can anybody help me please.
Pat
PowerMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.9) Mac Os Tiger

Try reinstalling QuickTime. Procedure is here: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301852
Also be sure that you've setup the cables, and deck/camera correctly.
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