XDCam into 5.1.4

Hi,
I am working in FCP 5.1 and have a project that was shot on XDCam discs in SD DVCam 16:9.
By downloading the XDCam Transfer 2.7.1 patch, and setting the iLink pref on my deck as FAM (izzat "file access mode?) I have been able in the past to import files into FCP. However, after a long break from using XDCam I've returned to it and the disc is not showing up on the desktop, so I can't import.
The wierd thing is, when I turn the deck off, FCP yells at me about device removal. I've been to disk utility and don't see it there.
Any thoughts?

I think it is time you upgrade to FCS2, I believe the reason FC yells at you is the RS-422 deck control protocol is the same today as it was back in the day when you first purchased FC 5.1.4, it hasn't changed while new version of FC and their updates have added support for new codecs like XD cam.
Good Luck
Z1

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