Have a Sony HDR-CX160 video cam...how do I get my macbookpro to read program, download videos??

Have a MacBookPro...how do I get my Sony HDR-CX160 video cam to connect/download videos? Operating guide says will not read on Mac computer...
Anyone have suggestions? Thanks.

Does your camcorder have any outputs of any type, or does it expect you to pop the disc out and stick it in something else?

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