Why is FCP importing my video as multiple clips?

I have an older mini dv/vhs deck (JVC SR-VS30) that I have used to import analog tapes and other formats into the computer via firewire. On previous versions of FCP I would just select 'non-controllable device' to capture footage. Surprisingly, FCPX recognizes the deck when I go to import media and even lists the model number. Everything looks good when I play it and capture it, however, it is splitting an hour long mini-dv tape into multiple (average of 10) clips, rather than the entire video in one segment. The clips are completely random lengths. One might be one minute and another might be 17 minutes. I was just wondering what is causing this like maybe one of the import preferences or something. Thanks for any help.

I'm thinking dropouts/damage/bad tape may be the cause as well and or dirty camera heads.
Tape management in camera is something to consider during shoots.
Each time a tape is ejected/inserted damage occurs.
It is wise to have about one minute of BLACK at the head of the tape to allow for threading/unthreading of the tape around the camera tape path. Some users like to stripe the whole thing with timecode.
Also avoid ejecting tapes mid stream, use the head or tail of the tape end to eject/insert.
It could be a bad tape particularly if it's older tape using analogue formats.
DV/HDV uses the more reliable metal evaporated tape and a better error correction method in the camera, meaning less chance of dropouts.
Cueing and reviewing tape can also upset contigous timecode either a break or ordered break.
Using LP tape speed is another offender.
My last thought is use of tape, like how many times should a tape be re-used or recorded over.
This usually starts an OPINION debate.
IMO use a tape once and store it safely. At the price of them it's not worth loosing the footage unless it's totally a train wreck, then tape over it once using the above suggested management methods.
Al

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