Problems capturing SDI video

I am using a Mac Pro Quad-Core Xeon OS X 10.5.1 and can only capture maybe 10 seconds of video before I get an error break in time code. I use a Panasonic D950 DVC Pro 50. SDI comes in through my AJA card and deck control is via USB although I have used the Kona's serial port with no success. I did down load the capture software from AJA which works fine. Any input please

Ok...what AJA card. That will help. And then what do you mean "deck control is via USB." USB? Using a Keyspan Serial Adapter? Any reason not using the AJA card's RS-422 option? Mine has it. Kona 3 and LH.
I would also try contacting AJA Tech SUpport. Best in the Biz.
Shane

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