Monitoring via external TV monitor

hey, i know i've done this before but I cannot for the life of me remember how to monitor my editing through an external TV connected through a deck to my computer via firewire. i.e. I am trying to get the TV to function as the 'canvas' window in FCP.
i tried messing around in Audio/Video settings, but I just can't figure it out.
any advice?
thanks in advance

Its covered pretty well in the manual, but here's a few tips:
Make sure the DV device (VTR, camcorder or converter) is set to Firewire in and to output the incoming digital signal to its analog outputs.
Connect the analog outputs of the DV device to the analog inputs (AV or line) of your TV monitor, then make sure the TV is set to the proper input.
Power up the DV device and TV, then launch FCP. If you do not see FCP's output on the TV, go to View->External Video and make sure its set to ALL FRAMES.
If that doesn't work, post back.
-DH

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