Problems recording from my camcorder to fcp

Hi
I wonder whether anyone else has experienced this problem and can help?
Due to a shortage of funds I am using my Canon HV30 camcorder to put a voiceover onto my fcp film. This worked fine the first time but now when I try and use it I get the message
'The selected input device is unavailable, it may be in use by another application etc etc.'
I have checked under About this Mac and firewire and my camcorder is present.
I have tried unplugging everything, turning off the imac, removing all the cables and rebooting and then putting all the cables back in.
And starting up fcp with the camcorder already on (and starting up fcp with the camcorder set to off and then putting it on)
Version of FCP is 6.0.4
I have the audio/video settings set to
Seq preset HDV 108050I
Capture present HDV
Device control firewire basic
Under the A/V devices tab I have settings
Playback output none
the different output for edit to tape/print to video box is checked
video HDV 1440x1080) 50i (I'm based in the UK)
Are my settings correct for using my cam as a mic?
I have tried using both camera mode and playback mode to tape - neither work.
If my audio/video settings are correct - should I try trashing the FCP preference files?

Definitely trash your preferences, and see if that helps. Then, read this post about HDV FCP problems!
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=7226946&#7226946
Hope it helps.
Matt

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