Problems printing to tape

Hey I am trying to print one of my videos to tape. However I can't seem to get it to work. I don't know if I have the right settings or not.
Its HD most of it was done on a 7D and 5D but some footage is with a Canon XL H1a. I don't have a video deck but I am using my Canon Xl H1a as the deck. However I usually get an error thing that pops up saying my settings are wrong and what not and sometimes it plays but the tape doesn't record.
What am I suppose to do. How do I get this to record and print to tape? I need help any information is helpful.

I don't believe you can print HDV 1080p24 back to tape. I believe it has to be 1080i60. or 24p in a 60i stream. If your timebase is 23.98...can't do it.
But what do I know? I output to different formats. I just seem to recall someone else having this issue.
Shane

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FCP Rescue is freeware but there’s provision to make a donation if you wish – (it’s well worth it)
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So after a late night session of nearly having a heart attack, I managed to find a full quality QT version of my project...It plays anamorphic and exports for DVD pro just fine...But when I go to print to tape, it cuts off the left side of the screen...I checked the monitor and it plays like that in both my monitor AND my camera...Any suggestions?

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When I try to print footage to tape, It only captures the audio.
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I did suspect it might be that final cut pro is set for NSCT, and the camera is set for PAL ( want to print to PAL)
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Hi Shane
I have upgraded my old system to the newest (new Mac Pro + lastest fcp)
As the fcp programe came from the USA, and I'm in Ireland, all the default settings was on NSTC.
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