IMovie '11 not recognizing Sony DCR-HC38

Hello, All:
I searched and found several discussions relating to problems importing video from a Sony DCR-HC38 into iMovie (going back several versions). I never had difficulty with this, when I was importing video from this camcorder into my old MacBook, which had iMovie HD (circa 2006). But now I've replaced that old MacBook with a new MacBook Air, which has iMovie '11... And iMovie won't recognize my camcorder, at least not when I'm using the 4-pin to 9-pin FireWire cable that's connected to the 9-Pin FireWire to Lightning adapter.
I was able to do a workaround, last night, but that isnt' working, any more... I connected the camcorder to a Canopus ADVC-110 via the camcorder's A/V Out port (Sony-supplied cable that has a camcorder pin on one end and the 3-pronged red/white/yellow pins on the other), and then connected the Canopus ADVC-110 to the MacBook Air via 6-pin to 9-pin FW that connected to the 9-pin FW to Lightning adapter.
Anyway... At this moment, iMovie '11 won't recognize my Sony camcorder via either route.
I'd be grateful for any tips, pointers, or other help!
Many thanks!!!
Bill in CT

Well, when I used to connect the very same camera to my iMac, and use iMovie HD to import video from that camera, the camera's display also used to say "DV in," just as it does when I connect it to the new MacBook Air and try to import video into iMovie '11.
I can only assume that "DV in" means that the camera has recognized that a FireWire cable is connecting it to a computer.

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