HDV Transfer to tape dropout

I posted this on several forums and no luck.
What is the proper method to print HDV to tape after editing in FCP?
Here's my big problem: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=184868
Thanks,
Robbie

Maybe the correct term isn't a drop out, but while hte tape is transferring, I'm watching with headphones, and at a certain point, it'll just freeze, and then continue the transfer.
So I look at the original Movie File that I exported and it's completely fine.
I edit on a LaCie, but when I'm done each episode I'll export the whole timeline into a Quicktime Movie.
I'll quit FCP, put this exported file onto my desktop, then place it in it's own folder. I'll then open FCP, set it's scratch discs to the folder, and print it to tape here..
Is there a more efficient way of getting ready to export to tape after the show is complete?
I'm on a deadline, the station needs this by the end of today, and I still have One more show to transfer after this.
I appreciate anything you can help me out with.
Robbie

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