Recapturing media situation

I have a fcphd project file that had all the media (10 hours) deleated from external hd. I still have the project file and all reels have no timecode breaks. I am trying to recapture all the media using batch capture in the capture window. I am having problems with the timecode. FCP cant find it and then it aborts capture.
I also have a duplicated item prompt before it will go to the batch window. The window asks if I want to rename a file because there is already a file in that name. The thing is that the file that needs a new name is a WAV. file that has nothing to do with the reels I am trying to capture. Answers are really appreciated and I thank you in advance for any help.
you replied:
I know the goal is to populate the sequence with its media, but let's run a test first. In the Browser, select one of the shorter Master Clips, right-click and select Batch Capture.
See if FCP can find the TC for that one clip. If not, manipulate the tape in the deck, parking it a few frames or a second before the Start TC. Now see if Batch Capture can find it. (Also, compare teh TC numbers between what Capture wants to see and what is on tape.)
Please tell me what happens. There's more that can be done to get you back in the ballgame.
I have tried these things with no avial. wondering what else can be done to "get me back in the Ballgame!!"
Dual 2.0 g5    

What is this. Iv'e never heard. that would be great if you could explain.the other parts of the old thread are usless because they are things I knew about media manager anyway.
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Capture Now may have been how you originally captured the footage so, of course, there will be no timecode in your project that can be deciphered by Media Manager. But you already know that.
You may know what the previous thread was about but those of who aren't going to go back and look for it don't know that what we try to tell you will be waste of time. So some of us won't bother.
Recovering a project from the stock tapes is usually as easy as running MM and making offline and then recapturing. If your VCR isn't reading timecode, try cleaning your heads. It's not likely an FCP issue.
There are still many things worth trying. But your best bet might be to admit to yourself and your sponsor that you've destroyed your project and simply start over. I don't know why you deliberately deleted your footage but try not to make that mistake again.
bogiesan

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