Connecting Sony MiniDV via firewire to macbook with i-movie 08

I have 2 Sony MiniDv recorders, HC19E, 109E & neither will connect using a USB to USB or firewire to firewire. The computer does not even recognize them. Every time i press import from camcorder it brings up me in i-sight (live).
THIS IS DRIVING ME NUTS!!!
Any help would be much appreciated!

for usage of iMHD, you need a firewire connection (Sony lingo: iLink)
set camera to Play
in iM, you should now be allowed to select the iSight or camcorder as input device..

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