Green Canvas Window???

I recently went to start a new project. I logged and captured my media from my Sony HDR FX1 as I usually do. The only thing that is different is I recently changed my Presets and A/V Settings because I was having a problem with the video playing back stutterred. After I changed my settings and re-captured video from my camera it played back fine and the problem was gone. So after I worked on that project I started a new one. I imported my media the same way I did on the previous project. When I went to insert a clip into my timeline, it would insert, but instead of the clip playing like it did in the viewer before I inserted it, it just played back green on the canvas. Also, where there is usually a red "needs rendered" bar is, the bar is gray. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Let me know if you need more info!

Toss your preferences. Run FCP rescue:
http://www.pistolerapost2.com/fcprescue
Shane

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