Final Cut Pro: Log and capture with DV50 sometimes does not work in French or Japanese
Symptoms
When using Final Cut Pro in French or Japanese, it is sometimes not possible to log and capture from a DV50 deck. There is no video preview, although device control appears to work. If you try to capture, the process immediately closes.
Products Affected
Final Cut Pro 6.x
Resolution
This happens if Mac OS X was not installed in the respective language in which you're using Final Cut Pro. If you plan to use Final Cut Pro in Japanese, then Mac OS X should be installed in Japanese. Likewise, if you plan to use Final Cut Pro in French, Mac OS X should be installed in French. For example, If Mac OS X is installed in English, and you switch to French or Japanese from the International preference pane, log and capture from a DV50 deck will not work.
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