Convert VHS for input to iMovie using RDR-VX560

Hello all,
I am trying to digitize VHS tapes as input for Apple's iMovie. I burned and finalized a DVD using my Sony RDR-VX560. The DVD plays great on the MAC. I cannot display the files on the MAC and therefore cannot convert them to a format that iMovie will accept.
I would appreciate any suggestions for either formatting the DVD output in a format more pleasing to the MAC or which cabling technique to use to connect the VX560 directly to the MAC so I can either play the VHS or DVD on the VX560 and copy to the MAC.
TIA for any and all suggestions.

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