Logging clips and drop-frame.

Hey All,
I guess it’s time for me to learn something new today:
I jut logged four hours worth of Mini DV shot NTSC Anamorphic. I thought I did everything as I usually do but I’m getting a Warning: You are about to capture drop-frame media to a non drop-frame clip…
I checked the logged clip format and there is no vid rate specified. I tried to add 29.97 but FCP won’t let me.
So, is there a way for me to correct this without having to re-log all the clips?
And, where did I go wrong to have this happen in the first place?
THANKS!

I guess the question is solved. With the tape in the camera I don’t get the warning.
Thanks anyway...

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