Import VHS through DSR-11 to FCP?

Hello. I have a DSR-11... can I import VHS by hooking up a VHS VCR to the 11 which is in turn connected to my Mac in FCP? I am not a techie and man, I just can't get this to work. If there is anyone out there who imports VHS this way... please advise. Thanks!
Dual 2GHz G5 Mac OS X (10.3.9)

I myself prefer what Shane said about what David said, except I shall add a technical sidebar. you rally should have a TBC and a waveform/vector display if you're going to be investing in VHS-to-DV dubs via composite.
Overkill? Possibly. But correcting the levels and rebuilding for coherent timing will make your life much easier when you ingest the DV. Put some bars and tone on that tape!
bogiesan

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