How do I set up my Sony HDR-FX1000 to import footage to Final Cut Pro 7, I get an error message.

how do I set up my Sony HDR-FX1000 to import footage to Final Cut Pro 7, I get an error message "attempt to capture video without a video device selected. Please select a video device in your capture presets and try again."

Hi,
  1. Make sure you have the camera connected via Firewire (i link)
2. The Camera is turned to "play" and, if you are capturing HDV,  in the camera menu, it is set to i link "OFF"
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