HDV out of sync

I recently purchased a Canon XHA1 video camera. I use FCE HD 3.5 to edit video. I always seem to have to add, or subtract, 18-Frames from the video clip so it can sync properly with the audio. Is there something I'm doing wrong that FCE HD just does not capture from camera to FCE HD to sync properly?

Hey,
I didn't try HDVSplit. When I read about the program, I thought that it was suitable for Sony only. I'll go back to check that out.
For the time being, I identified the clips that were out of sync and I moved each audio track over 4 frames. Initially, I interpretted the files at 24fps instead of 23.9... but that doesn't correct the problem if you clip goes out of sync exponentially.
My HP has a Cyberlink PowerDirector software that I wanted to try but I didn't want to pay for another program without knowing if it works. I have the basic version but you can upgrade to HDV. Maybe that will be beneficial for capture. Anyone used it before?
Again I have the JVC GY 200UB and
an HP Pavilion dv7
6mb
ATI Radeon
Intel Core 2 Quad CPU q9000 2.0 Ghz
Prior to purchase and as of late, I've read about the 3.4ghz req for HDV. I get mixed comments on whether a 2 Quad processor handles HDV well in that situation. Can this be what is creating so many problems? 3.4 seems to be quite high even for a desktop.
Tieuel Legacy! aka Shawnre'
Tieuel Legacy! Motion Pictures

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