Log & Capture "Incomplete" file

Hey guys,
I've got a problem capturing a single file. In the Log & Capture window, it shows "Incomplete" beside the clip, but there are two things about that. First, I have another "Incomplete" clip that captures fine, and second, I can see the entire clip in the Log & Capture window. So why can't I just get that video from the preview to the FCP project? Any help or ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Lawrence

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