FCP - XDCAM HD Transfer???

Hi,
Does anyone have any definitive info on how to rename discs (after shooting) while injesting footage via Sony XDCAM HD transfer software?
Mac Pro Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Name the Disc
For best results, name the disc in the Finder before attempting to import the clips into Final Cut Pro. This prevents the possibility of having duplicate discs and clips with identical names. Rename the disc by selecting it in the Finder and choosing Get Info (Command-I). Type the new name in the Get Info window inside the Name & Extension box.
Note: If the disc is write-protected or the deck is in Record-Inhibit mode, you will not be able to rename the disc. Once the name has been changed, eject the disc and reinsert it. This step is necessary in order for the XDCAM Transfer software to recognize the disc.
You can seee the PDF here
http://bssc.sel.sony.com/BroadcastandBusiness/markets/10014/docs/FCPXDCAMHDwhitepaper.pdf
Even I have tried it & got it worked.

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Hi, I have the same problem and installed both drivers. However, I have been unsuccessful at importing clips into FCP using EX1. Everything is up to date including FCP.
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Window pops up: "Installed Components"
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I imported footage from XDCAM EX with the XDCAM Transfer software, as said in the manual, but I think something is wrong, because I went to check the file specifications and my data rate is just like an SD footage. It is around 4-6 Mbps.
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I was shooting on the same day with an NX70, I was comparing the footages from both, and the NX70's footage has less noise on the same gain settings.
I just can not believe that a much more expensive pro line camera is giving a noisier footage than an entry level touch screen pro camera.
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Do you have recovery software such as Data rescue II?
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