Using FCP as a external monitor for Sony XD cam

I have a Mac Book Pro and a Sony XD EX1. I am hoping to use the laptop as an external monitor. I know this is possible because I saw it done at B&H... the guy used a cable to go out of the camera's iLink (HDV) output and into the laptops Firewire 400 input. I presume he then went to capture in FCP, but when I use easy set up for XD Cam I cannot get a picture up. Any suggestions?
Much appreciated.

Was he using Scopebox or HD Monitor or some other app to facilitate capturing directly to a computer?
My understanding is that none those facilitate direct HDV capture, so EX1 capture is even more unlikely.
Also, have you set the capture prefs to noncontrollable device?

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