How do I apply timecode to all clips in a sequence?

When I shot on digital tape I would digitize the entire 60 minute tape, place it into a sequence, apply "timecode reader" and then export a low res version for my clients.
Now with HD on a P2 card, all my files import as individual clips. Is there a way to place them all in a sequence and apply a running time code window to them all without applying it to every individual clip? And would it be sequential running time?
Im familiar with time code reader and time code generator but trying to find the best way to apply it with HD imported clips.
PS: I'm using FCP 7
Thanks!

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