Import video, stills from Sony Mini DVD-RW?

Hi.
I just bought a Sony DVD 403. How do you import video from the Sony DVD-RW?
When trying to drag the files from the mini DVD I get "Unsupported File Type" into iDVD, iMovie HD, Quicktime, and Final Cut Express. (All are the latest versions). Thank you for your response.
Walter

Thank you Len!
I wouldn't mind spending the 20 dollars if it lets me import my videos from the
Sony DVD-RW. I find it odd that iDVD plays the videos without anything of the mini DVD alright but I can't save them? Are you sure about that JPEG 2? When I
do a get info it does not say what those files are. Thank you for all your help.
The USB on it is useless, I can't figure why no fire wire and I for sure thought
I could import from a DVD. What a disappointment. You have great video and
sound and can't get it into the G4.
Walter

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