How do I capture video directly to my MacBook?

I use Sony PD-150 and MacBook Pro with FCP5
I tried to capture video directly to my MacBook Hard Drive
without using a tape but it keeps waiting for timecode
to be set and going nowhere.
I am pretty sure that there is way to record
directly to hard drive without going through
recording to tape and from tape to hard drive
but can't find the solution.
Can you guys help me out on this issue?
thanks in advance!

I am pretty sure that there is way to record
directly to hard drive without going through
recording to tape and from tape to hard drive
but can't find the solution.<
Ian's answer is spot on.
We see this post about once a week so you can scroll down or search the forum and find all of the reasons recording directly to your drive is not recommended.
bogiesan

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