Final Cut Pro 2.0: Unexpectedly Quits When Capture Hardware Not Present

In rare circumstances, Final Cut Pro 2.0 may unexpectedly quit and generate a Type 2 error if the selected analog capture hardware is not present and the sequence settings are set for DV.
Symptom

Final Cut Pro unexpectedly quits with a Type 2 error.

Solution

Install the selected analog capture hardware or change the capture presets to something appropriate, like DV.

Published Date: Feb 18, 2012