Recognizing Camcorder via Firewire cable

I have just bought a JVC GZ-HD3E/E HDD camcorder and although VC3 sees it it does not produce an image anywhere on the screen in VC3.
I sometimes get a digital pixelated mess but not always.
Does anybody know how to fix this or know a good camera that is compatable via Firewire.
Cheers
Ian

Ian if you are still around the short answer is your camcorder is high definition and VC3 does not work with with high definition. You must change the camcorder mode from HDV to DV. As soon as you do this the picture will show up in VC3.

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