Compatibility issues with my Sony DCR-DVD201 mini disk recorder

While I can play video through my camera using the DVD player that came with my new desktop, I am unable to import video. iMovie does not recognize my camera. I was under the impression that Macintosh was cutting edge, simple, and intuitive regarding movie making. So far, it has been anything but. What's more, I told the Apple salesperson that I had a Sony mini DVD recorder and nothing was mentioned about incompatability. I am working on a time sensitive project and am in desperate need of assistance. I contacted Sony via Live Chat and was told that I was SOL. Is this true?
imac   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  
imac   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  
imac   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

Welcome to iMovie Discussions.
You'll need to import your DVD footage onto your Mac via the camcorder's USB cable, which may take a while, and then download MPEG Streamclip to convert the DVD material into a form which iMovie can handle.
(..Incidentally, I think Bengt meant that "i.Link", not "iLinc" (which might be mistaken for "Lanc") is the same as FireWire, when he wrote "..Digital in/out - FireWire - IEEE 1394 - iLinc is the same..")
("Lanc" is a remote connection for camcorders, for turning on and off and zooming the camcorder from a distance.)

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