Connecting sony camcorder to macbook

how do i connect my sony handycam HDR-HC5 to my macbook? i purchased a firewire cable, and thought i plugged it in correctly, but nothing is happening. thanks

When you start up iMovie, and the first dialog box appears that gives you the option to create a new movie, to name it and where. Underneath is the disclosing arrow named Video format. Click on this and choose HDV 1080i, then see if this imports it.
If not and because your not sure what format you recorded in try the other three or four options.
BTW, in the iMovie forum, some have been having problems with this camera and your not alone.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=5352296&#5352296

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