IMac does not 'see' Sony DCR PC5E when connected

My iMac does not see a SONY DCR 5E videocam when connected using 4pin to USB cable, any ideas?

It depends on what Mac you have and what version of iMovie. You may need to use Firewire.
iMovie 11 - cameras supported:
http://help.apple.com/imovie/cameras/en/index.html?lang=en_US
iMovie 9 - cameras supported:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3290?viewlocale=en_US
iMovie 8 Camcorders supported:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1014
Digital camera RAW formats supported by OS X Lion:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4757?viewlocale=en_US
Digital camera RAW formats supported by OS X Snow Leopard:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3825?viewlocale=en_US

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I was unable to find any area where I could post a direct help request regarding this!
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