Use of external camcorder

Hi
I have a late 2012 Imac and want to record directly using an external camcorder [Sony HDR-CX190E]. I just dont seem to be able to get iMovie to recognise that i have connected an external camcorder. It always just finds the isight camera. Can anyone help me?
Thanks in advance
P

(1) I don't think camcorder recording directly into iMovie is going to work with your Flash Memory-based camcorder.
As explained in http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2155
... If your computer doesn’t come with a built-in iSight camera, connect a tape-based camera or camcorder...
A tape-based camera with Firewire connectivity like my Canon VIXIA HV40 works splendidly. Sony also makes some Tape-based, Firewire-connected hi-def camcorders in a higher price range, but I personally have not tested any of them.
(2) For help getting iMovie to recognize your camcorder for importing video you have recorded on the camcorder so you can edit it iMovie, see http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1059#3
Message was edited by: EZ Jim
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