IMovie refuses to import from JVC DV cam

I am a new Mac user, eager to get started with the iLife apps, but I have a problem so far.
Using iMovie '08 on my new MacBook Pro 2.2, I can't import. It rewinds, starts playing, plays audio and video on the cam, but just shows a blue screen on the mac in iMovie and stops almost immediately after starting. It's almost like it is getting video but rejecting it for some reason! If I select manual mode, it'll play all day on the camcorder, but still just show a blue screen and not record on the mac.
I've tried two different FireWire cables, including one I've used before on two different PCs. I'm definitely hooking up the cables right (having done it before with other machines) and have the camcorder set up the same as before too. It's old so doesn't have many options anyway...
Specifics:
The camcorder is a JVC GR-DVF21, 2000 vintage but working fine. DV, using MiniDV tapes on SP mode.
System Profiler shows "Unknown Device": Manufacturer: 0x8088, Model: Unknown, GUID: 0x8088000148A470, Maximum Speed: Up to 400 Mb/sec, Connection Speed: Up to 400 Mb/sec, Sub-units: Unknown Unit: Unit Software Version: 0x10001 Unit Spec ID: 0xA02D
iMovie '08 recognizes it as "(DV)" and successfully rewinds and plays the tape but immediately stops playback once it starts. iMovie '06 HD does the same.
Should I be worried that System Profiler has it as an Unknown Device?
Is it possible that this camcorder is sending some unsupported video type even though it's a DV cam?
Thanks!

ped xing,
so did the Free recdv work for you ? I found an unorthodox method of getting iMovie to work by doing a bit of Camera Settings Manipulation. I'll include below. It works for me every time with both iMovie HD & iMovie 08.
1. Turn Camcorder On In VCR (Tape) Mode
2. Open iMovie
3. Switch Camcorder to Camera Mode
4. Change Camcorder Back To VCR Mode & Press Play on Camera Remote or in iMovie Immediately
Again,
Let me know if the recDV worked for you. It would be easier if I did not have to use the above Trick.
Thanks.
Dino1956

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