Time code and line input

Greetings all,
I am trying to import 16X9 beta footage into my FCP. Since I don't have a Kona card or other direct imput device, I am having to go through my JVC BR-HD50 tape deck as a line input. Then set the FCP to import from a noncontrolable device. It works, with only one problem. I obviously can't get the original timecode that way. Is there a way to change the time code once it's in FCP or, is there a way to do it as it is being brought in?
Any hideas?

Sure. Determine what it should be in each clip you capture, then select a clip, and from the modify menu, select timecode... it will change it in the media file to be what's on the tape.
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