Connecting Sony MiniDV

I have an older (2.5 years) sony mini dv dcr-trv22 and an new ibook G4, 10.4.2, iMovie HD 5.0.2. iMovie will not connect to the camera by firewire. I am a novice mac user and in need of assistance.
Thanks, Maren

I have tried some of the suggestions in the above mentioned articles, but to no use. Does not recognize the FW connection. I have yet to try the camera on another mac, or try another FW device on my computer. Those are next on the list.
The camera did come with a disc of drivers (for USB only?) and I tried to follow the mac instructions, but it wanted OS 9.something and was also looking for Classic 9. I am also going to go to my local mac users group and see if I can get some hands on help.
Thanks for all the advice.
Maren

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