Typing Problem in Log & Capture Window

I just upgraded to FCP5. There are lots of improvements and Multicam editing is awesome. However, there seems to be a new defect in Log & Capture with regards to typing and changing typed info. For instance, in previous versions, if I marked in a timecode and want to change a number in the mark-in window, I can just highlight a digit in the window and type in a new value. Now when I try to change just one digit, the entire window is deleted. Same thing with highlighting and changing part of a clip name or log notes. What's up with this?
FCP is moving leaps and bounds in terms of high-end functions, but simple typing has become problematic?
Please help and enlighten. Thanks.

I've seen one other post about this, and experience it myself...I just am very careful about typing there, and frankly usually just use the 'backspace/delete' key and retype, instead of trying to highlight and retype. PITB!!
This and mouse movements affecting JKL shuttling are two items I'm hoping to see addressed on the next upgrade...they really need to be.
Drop a note to them in the Forum Feedback link...don't know if it will help, but it can't hurt.
Kevan

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I am using FCP for my current project. While logging footage from my camera I thought it would be easier if I could hook up the Preview area of the Log & Capture window to an external device such as a display. Is this possible?
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#8 External Monitor Viewing.
Shane's Stock Answer #8:
A simple path is mac > firewire > camera or deck > rca cables > tv
Then start up your camera and tv, then open fcp.
Then go View > External video > all frames
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do not match the output of my tape (bars and tone).
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I need the Mackie 1604 mixer to boost or lower audio levels.
Lets say I have a Beta tape (or any tape/media) with bars and tone set to Zero db.
Thats great BUT what if the videographer had some areas in the tape
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