How can I download video from a Canon Vixia HF M30?

I just purchased a Canon Vixia HF M30. The salesman said I could download into iMovie, but nothing on the instructions say anything about Mac, only Windows. And the cable that connects the camcorder to USB has a message attached to it that says, “STOP! Be sure to install the software from the enclosed CD-ROM before connecting the video camcorder to your computer with this cable.” But the software is Pixela, only for Windows! Solution? (By the way, I have MPEG Streamclip and other converters if that is helpful...)

You don't need to install any software, all you need to do is insert either the SD card or connect the camcorder. I have the same camcorder and what I love most is its solid integration with Mac. My last camcorder did not integrate with FCE but did with iMovie.
These methods work with iMovie and FCE/FCP
Insert SD Card:
1. Just plug it in to the built in port or with a USB adapter.
2. Open the iMovie capture screen or the FC Log and transfer.
3. Select the clips you want and import them.
4. Your done.
USB Cable Method:
1. Plug the respective ends into the camcorder and the computer.
2. Put the camcorder into playback mode and select the Computer option.
3. Open the respective capture tools that were mentioned in the previous method.
4. Import the clips you want.
5. Your done.
Hopefully I was some help. The M30 is a great camcorder.

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