VHS image won't import

Hi, I'm a new user of iMovie '08, knowledge level 'fragile but learning fast', and attempting to create a demonstration for my singing students using interviews, dvd clips and VHS imports. The interviews imported fine, using a Sony Camcorder, and now I connected my VHS to my MacBook via Camcorder, and was able to import the sound, but no picture. The image didn't appear in the Camcorder screen either, so can I assume the problem is in the cable or settings between VHS and Camcorder? If it won't import I'd have to project the videos separately, but I do want to have a professional look to the presentation, and having this beautiful little computer which is capable of things I am not....(yet), is there anyone with experience to give some advice? The next step will be to try clips of dvd's, but I don't have much hope since they're commercial ones with opera arias. Well, that will be another post...
Thanks for some help!

Hello Bengt, and thank you for your reply. I am beginning to understand - I connected wrong with RAC (we say RCA) on the back, but I discovered now that they are only audio in and out, so of course there was only sound. The VCR has 2 SCART connectors, but my SCART cables don't have one end that will fit the camera. That jack is just a mini AV. So do you think if I get a cable with Scart/AV mini, that the image will go out? There are also 3 RCA's on the front of the VCR, (video, 2 audio) but it says 'in'- will that deliver the image out?
The instruction manual of the VCR only speaks of a camcorder transferring TO the VCR, but not out to the camera, but also mentions there are other ways of connecting to other devices, but doesn't say how. I guess I'll have to get a new cable to experiment. Thanks again, and if you have any more ideas, I'm listening.

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