Sony Camcorder not recognized on Macbook

I have a sony handycam dcr hc36 model. I am trying to connect it to my Macbook using a USB cable (that's what I have with the cam). The camcorder recognized that it was connected to the system and prompted me to select the option 'Stream Video'. However, I do not see the device recognized by the finder. Do you think I should install some drivers? I have a CD provided with the cam but I am not able to auto-run and install the drivers. Please help me.

OK, a little bit more Googling, and I found:
http://www.fixya.com/support/p471957-sonyhandycam_dcr_hc36_mini_dvdigital/manual-19790/page-88
It looks like you need a software called ImageMixer VCD2, which hopefully works in Rosetta. Check with its author, or a newer version that is Universal.
Quicktime Pro may also work, as it indicates you need the Quicktime application, which itself offers importing features if you purchase the $30 Pro software.

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