FCP 5.1.4 & Sony HDR-V1U (Log/Caputure)

I am running into issues where Final Cut Pro 5.1.4 will no longer recognize my Sony HDR-V1U.
Originally, when first connected to FCP, the Sony was able to communicate fine. I also had a few cassettes that were standard def... and since going from NTSC DV back to DVD PRO HD 10280i60 under Easy Setup, FCP no longer accepts any form of communication with the device unless I have it specified on the Sony to down-convert to SD.
I've read a few other posts -- and saw this as the only solution. However, then I'm better off using iMovie to log/capture as that actually accepts the HD format.
Is anyone familiar with a fix to the issue?

Try the other device control presets... I'm pretty sure that any sony camera uses the HDV FW preset and not the basic FW presets.
Jerry

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