How do I capture video recording made by DVD Handycam?

Hi,
I have used a Sony DVD Handycam as a second camera during a gig. I can't capture this to Final Cut Express 4, Not I to iMovie, either! I can watch the recording on my Mac via a USB cable in DVD player (maybe this isn't relevant). The camera has no firewire connection. Is it possible to export the files on my MacBook Pro to a format recognised by FCE. What format do I need for that? MPEG4? How do I do it?
PS People on this forum have been very helpful before. Thanks again.
Karl

Software Method:
Step 1: Make sure the disc is finalized in the camera.
Step 2: Load the disc into a tray-loading DVD drive. NEVER, EVER put a miniDVD disc into a slot loading drive.
Step 3: Use a program like MPEG Streamclip or DVDxDV to convert the DVD's VOB files into an editable format that works natively with your NLE. Typically that would be QuickTime DV/DVCPro.
Hardware Method:
Step 1: Make sure the disc has been finalized in the camera.
Step 2: Connect a DVD player's analog outputs to a qualified DV device (DV camcorder, VTR or converter).
Step 3: Connect the DV device's Firewire port to your Mac.
Step 4: Capture in FCE as you would any other non-controllable video source.
Tips for the future: don't use DVD camcorders to acquire footage that will be edited.
-DH

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