<HTML>You should be using the CCIR/White-DV NTSC for your sequence settings. Most mini DV gear including the XL-1 are set for legal black (which, as you stated is 100 ire). Internally, Final Cut Pro "limits" the luminance rance from 16 to 235 (corresponding to the CCIR specs) This will prevent the dreaded "luma clamping" when you render effects.
Steve Martin
Creative Director
www.dvcreators.net
World's best DV Workshops- Coast-to-coast
"Secrets of Final Cut Pro" CD now shipping!</HTML>