HDV Captures with no Preview

Upgraded from CS5 to CS5.5. When capturing HDV clips (have checked all project/camera/logging settings twice) I am getting a black screen in PPro even though all clips log correctly and I am able to perform "batch capture". In CS5, less than a week ago, using same exact pc and setup, I was able to view the clip in capture window while logging clips, but not while capturing of course. Am able to control device in capture window so am stymied why no picture. Any ideas? Thanks...

I know that there is no picture in the capture panel during actual capture. But my problem is that there is also no picture just playing the video using the capture panel for setting in and out points.
Everything worked fine with the previous version of Premiere. The problem started after the upgrade from Creative Suite 4 Production Premium to Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium, i.e. Premire CS5.5.
Some further info re the problem:
1) in the control panel under printers and devices the camera is shown as working proberly.
2) the camera can be operated from the capture panel for viewing the footage and audio is availble but no picture of the footage. However, the footage can be seen on the monitor of the camera.
3) In and out points can be set and clips can be captured either manually or between in and out points using the capture panel.
4) a number of fire wires have been used and all show the same result - audio Ok but no picture in the capture panel.
5) copying the mc_dec_mp2v.dll file as recommended by Todd did not solve the problem.
6) playback in the programme monitor works perfectly.
7) The recommendation as per page 82 of Adobe's Manual, i.e. "If the video image does not appear in the Capture panel, verify your device control and capture settings. Then, leaving the device on, restart Premiere Pro" was followed but did not solve the problem
Please help.

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