Sony DVD203E with imovie

How can I use my sony DVD203E with imovie ?
Thanks!
Amy

Hi Wayne:
Welcome to discussions.
You probably should start you own question so more will see it, but...this may help you.
Using MPEG camera clips - like from the Sony Cybershot
http://www.danslagle.com/mac/iMovie/tips_tricks/6018.shtml
Sue

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May be You find some help in my list:
Print it out and tic one idea at a time.
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- hardware
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◊ I wonder how full your Mac's hard disc is. (David Babsky) A near full hard disk prevents Import/Capture.
10% free is recommended + space for Import/Capture + work space (about 4 to
5 times the amount needed for Capture) eg on a 200Gb hard disk You need 20Gb + (one hour tape)
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◊ disconnect Mac from powerline (not just switch off, really plug out) for a few minutes to reset FW ports
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◊ Updating QT and/or other updates (to 7 needs v6 to be cleaned out first) QT v.7.0.0-4 needs a clean install to work (I use 6.5.2)
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◊ Running iDVD at the same time as iMovie can cause problems: (Lennart Thelander)
◊ If You also have installed FinalCut Express/pro there are possibly problems with this
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