FCP can't log and tranfer EX3 footage

"BPAV" contains unsupported media or has an invalid directory structure. Please choose a folder whose directory structure matches supported media.

Did you install the SxS card driver? Did you install the XDCAM EX drivers? Did you install the Sony transfer software?
Shane

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  • Can one Log and Capture file Overwrite another?

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