Final Cut Express not showing clip's source timecode

When I capture a clip and put it in the viewer the timecode window only reads the clip timecode (it always starts at zero then goes till the duration of the clip) even if I change the setting to show source timecode it stays the same. Odd because I can batch digitize offline clips perfectly. It just won't show me the clip's source timecode. Very fustrating. How do I fix this?

FCE does not read the tape timecode - you need FCP for that.
However, Piero has made a nice FREE filter that will do the job:-
http://web.mac.com/piero.fiorani/iWeb/PieroF%20FCE%20Effect/Welcome.html
You may also find some other useful free filters on his website.
Ian.

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