Unable to import video from DV cam.

Hi,
I am encountering a problem when I come to import video into my version of FCP 6.0.
The DV camera is detected, and I can control it through the log and capture control panel, however when I select 'capture now' FCP only captures the first 3 seconds of my tape and the stops, prodcuing the following error message:
"Capture encountered a problem reading the data on your source tape. This could be due to a problem with the tape. Capture has aborted and your clip has been saved."
I don't believe there is a problem with my tape, as it is brand new, and has not been poorly treated. I have tried winding all the way through the tape and back, I have also tried different tapes, however I still get the same error message.
I find it odd that final cut always imports 3 seconds and then errors, does anybody know the answer? Please help!
I am running a Mac Pro, 2 x 3 Ghz Dual-Core Intel Xeon, with Mac OS X V.10.4.9.
My camera is a Panasonic, although I don't think this has any bearing on the problem.
Thank you.
Mac Pro Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Hi Guys,
I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to reply to me, its really appreciated.
Unfortunately I still couldn't get it to work, so I called the people themselves at Apple, and a very nice guy talked me through the basic checks, and got it to work!
It turns out that my 'easy setup - use' was set to DVCPRO - PAL, instead of DV - PAL, and my camera was not DVCPRO Compatable. I changed this, opened a new project, (changes won't take effect unless you try in a new project), and it worked fine.
Thanks again everyone, I hope this helps anybody else who might have experienced this problem.

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