Panasonic DVCPRO HD VTR capture issue

Hi, I am new to Final Cut and am having a problem capturing recently shot DVCPRO HD footage into Final Cut. I set it up to the proper settings and went to the log and capture window. THe problem is that the Final Cut doesn't seem to have control over the device. If I press play on the VTR (Panasonic 1200A), the footage comes through and plays in the capture window. BUT, I cannot control the device with my mouse (by pressing play, stop, etc) in the capture window. Also, when I type an In and an Out and try and "capture clip" it says it is "cueing" the clip but is never able to connect with the VTR. Any ideas? Something I'm missing?
Thanks in advance,
Brendan

Are we to assume that you have installed the optional AJ-YA(D)120AG board?
and are connected via FW?
And in menu 600 you've selected 1394?
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