FCP Monitor only freeze-frame

I am trying to monitor my FCP work on an external monitor. Here is the hookup:
MacPro -firewire - Panasonic tape deck (AG-DV100P) - S video - JVC broadcast monitor (TM-H150CG)
I believe I have all the settings right and there is a nice picture on the monitor, BUT - while there is normal motion on the FCP canvas the monitor only has a freeze frame. It will show whatever frame the timeline stops on but will not show the motion of the clip.
Does anyone have a suggestion?
Thanks in advance.

Hi,
Sounds like you are trying to monitor HD video. You need a capture/ playback card (Blackmagic etc) to do this.
DM

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