How do I capture and ignore time code breaks?

I'm using older version FCE 2 and want to capture an entire 20 minute tape without stops and starts. Is it possible or should I dub video to another tape to avoid time code changes?

Set the Easy Setup to DV Converter (PAL or NTSC), create a NEW Sequence and capture. That should do it.
FCE>User Preferences has an Abort Capture on Dropped Frames check bow, try turning it off if capturing other than the DV Converter.
Personally, I'd dub a DV copy and avoid potential sync issues later on.
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