Reading userbit track / sound synch

Sorry I've been looking for this info but can't find it...
Can FCP (version 5) read the userbit track on the HDCAM-SR tape?
My general procedure for working with the format in the past has been to record linear TC in the regular TC track and TOD TC from the sound mixer on to the userbits (and 2nd audio channel) for sound synch. This way, the unbroken TC makes it easier for digitizing, however, before was working with avid and unsure if I can do it with FCP.
What other method can someone suggest? is there a "group by timecode" function in FCP?
There is no transfer house as it will be a fully native HD 23.98 sequence.
Thank you.
Best,
-felipe.

I don't know of a way to tell FCP to read the userbit track...
Patrick

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