FCP won't recognize hi-def camera

I am running FCP 5.0.4 and have been using a Panasonic DV camera with no problems. Today I tried hooking up a Sony HDV camera (HDR-HC7), but Final Cut won't communicate with it. There is software that came with the camera, but it is not compatible with a Mac. I have a coworker running this same setup and it works fine for him. He never installed the software. He does however have a newer version of FCP. Is my version of FCP too old, or do I just not have the proper settings? Thanks!

In any case check this out - it may help:
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