Pal HDV Timecode issues

I am trying to capture a single file while digitizing I have all user settings, capture across timecode breaks ect...and it still makes a new clip at every timecode break.....I am using a sony HVRM35U. It is Pal.
I tried using the Imovie approach that doesnt work, the size I think is 720p50i.
is there any work around here?

Hi
He described the problem that the menu would not let them select any buttons, and that the menu was cut off top and bottom.
What size did you use to build your menu backgrounds and overlays?
Anyone have any suggests on how to get the first play to work?
It uses to be so simple as selecting what item do you want to run first in DVD Inspector in DVDSP. What element is your first play? The Menu? You cuold try building a very short track (3/5 secs), with just black image and use that as first play (or a simple slideshow with a single black image). I have heard around the forums about some issues with some specific players with a menu as first play.
Hope that helps !
Alberto

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