Try this Under Final Cut Pro, go down to Easy Setup, then for Format HDV for Rate All Rates,
for USE will depend on the rate I shot the footage so let's say if I shot@30, then I will USE HDV-1080p30 firewire basic.
I shoot using a Canon HV30. Every time I start shooting then stop I will get a individual clip for each start & stop, of the footage I shot. It makes it easier to edit.
Hope this helps.
FCS2 FC6.0.6 Mac OS 10.5.8
Russ Andris