Panasonic DV2500 for tape capture and tape output

Although I use all P2 now, I still need to capture mini-dv tapes via the Panasonic DV2500. The new set up (see below) will not work...any suggestions? Final Cut pro 7.0.2
Thanks in advance!
Message was edited by: KENdesign

I tried that and changed scratch track to desktop and still no go.
I have an older "cheese grater" which I may just hang onto for capture via the DV2500. I need a newer system and was going to get the imac quad i7 but this makes me nervous...

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