Import of DV camera creates 100s of few second clips

When I import from my dv camera, 100s of small .dv clips are created, most are only 1 or two seconds long. It is all the same recording; how can I import into one clip?

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FireWire - Sure not using the accompany USB-Cable but bought a 4-pin to 6-pin FW one ?
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from LKN 1935:
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