Play out to firewire massive audio distorition

the subject says it all.
when I play the timeline out the comupter speakers, everything is OK.
when I play thru the firewire port so I can see the video on and NTSC monitor or so I can make a DVCam or VHS print, I get MASSIVE AUDIO DISTORTION.
Never had this one before.
I have head that itunes for widows comes with a worm the effects audio and video of PC's. Could the boneheads (for lack of another word) have made a strain that effects Mac now too.
Itunes v6 upgrade and the addition of a Lecitech USB mic are the only possible variables in the equation.
what could be causing the massive audio distortion thru the Firewire port.
thanks.

Do you have another way to monitor the audio thats being sent thru the FW output other than the way you are now? Maybe it's the external monitoring that's pumping up the audio somehow? Also check that the master output levels in the audio mixer are not causing this too...
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Go to where the missing two seconds are and back up two seconds. Place an in point there (two seconds before the strange audio disappearance). Now go two seconds past where the audio drops out, and place an out point.
Go to the menu File>Export>Quicktime Movie.
In the widow that opens give the clip a name like Audio Repair.
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For Include: Audio Only
For Markers: None
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the subject says it all.
If I play the timeline out my computer, everything is fine.
If I play out to the firewire port, the audio is massively distorted and after a few seconds the video stops playing.
I play into my DSR-20 deck and my VX-2000 camera and get the same results. This happened out of the blue, don't you just hate that.
I reinstalled FCP 4.5 and still get the same results.
I hope this is NOT 10.4.2 related.
still......I have to get this project out of the computer.

don't know the answer directly but basic troubleshooting process would be:
Has this ever worked?
If yes, have you changed any settings on the deck since the last time you did this or changed any software since the last time you successfully worked with the equipement?
If yes, then start with that.
If no, does it work with other projects? Does it not work only with this one?
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x

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If it is all DV, then...
#8 External Monitor Viewing.
Shane's Stock Answer #8: External Monitor Viewing
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3) Go to the menu and select VIEW>EXTERNAL>ALL FRAMES.
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5) Go to VIEW->refresh A/V devices
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If you need to view any format other than DV at full resolution, then you need to look into capture cards. Several standard definition and high definition models are available from www.aja.com and www.decklink.com. With these options you'll need a proper monitor to view full broadcast colors, but all models allow for realtime standard definition downconvert, allowing you to view HD on an SD monitor.
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#8 External Monitor Viewing.
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1) Make sure that the camera/deck is connected and powered on BEFORE you open FCP.
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3) Go to the menu and select VIEW>EXTERNAL>ALL FRAMES.
4) Click in the % box above the image and select FIT TO WINDOW.
5) Go to VIEW->refresh A/V devices
6) Make sure the Log & Capture window is closed
If you want it to play in both the canvas and the external monitor you need to go to the FINAL CUT PRO menu and select AUDIO/VIDIO settings and make sure MIRROR ON DESKTOP is selected under the A/V DEVICES tab.
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Shane's Stock Answer #8:
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