Copying Clips to Tape

I want to copy some clips in iMovie 6 to my camcorder (Canon Optura 600) which supports both FireWire and USB.
Seems easy. But when I play a clip in iMovie my camcorder doesn't see it as input...it still records from the camcorder lens and microphone.
Any suggestions? This can't be hard.
- nello

Plug in FireWire cable and turn on power to camcorder. (Use charger to maintain battery power.)
Launch iMovie and select movie project.
Now, the tricky parts:
First, on the Optura 600...
1. Select "Play"
2. Press "Rec/Pause"
3. Press forward button (with right arrowhead and double vertical lines)
Now the camcorder is ready to receive the digital video signal via firewire.
On the iMovie side...
1. In the Share menu, select "Video Camera" At the bottom of the dialog it should show the Optura 600 as connected.
2. Click "Share" button.
If it works you will see the footage on the camcorder screen as it is received and recorded.

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