HV20 won't initialize in FCP 6

[Ninnibon]

I cannot seem to setup the HV20 with FCP6 correctly. I've recorded "24p" footage on the camera, but everytime I finish easy setup (HD, HDV Firewire Basic, 29.97fps) I get the following message: "Final Cut Pro 6 is unable to locate the following devices: HDV (1440 x 1080)60i" After trying more specific settings via Audio/Video Settings Sequence Preset: HDV - 1080i60 Capture Preset: HDV Device Control Preset: HDV Firewire Basic Video Playback: None Audio Playback: Built-in Output I get the following error message after trying to log and capture: "Unable to initialize capture device" I thought I've followed all the instructions posted by Apple and other users... am I missing something? Thanks for your help!

[tcindie]

Ensure that the output of the camera is set to HDV/DV not DV Locked

[Ninnibon]

That setting was correct. But in the camera's playback settings it has to be set to HDV, not auto. THanks for the help

[TimeKoder13]

Auto works fine for me, I find that you should have the camera turned on before you open FCP6 inorder for FCP to initialize it. Hot swapping is funky w/4 to 6 pins. I turn the cam off before I ever plug the 4 pin in and then plug the 6 into the comp. I burned the 4 pin ports on a JVC deck and a VX2K 3 years ago by hot swapping 4 to 6 pins. There weren't any warnings against this back then.

[macyfilms]

i have FCP 3.0. any chance i can use the HV-20 with this system? or am i forced to upgrade? i haven't purchased the camera yet and this could influence my decision.

thxx,
sg:violin: