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USB Error

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Scatman


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macbook pro: 2.16 ghz intel core duo, 256 mb video ram, 2 gb ram, 120 gb hd.
When I plug my Sony Handycam, Hi8, into the usb ports on my iMac an error comes up saying that it has low power and to plug it in. Only when I plug it in to an electrical outlet like it said, nothing happens. The camcorder works fine on my PC using Wndows Movie Maker. I was just wondering if there is something I can do to get rid/fix this error message? Also when I try and import clips from my PC into iMovie it comes up error -37. The clips play fine in Quicktime so I don't know. And lastly does iMovie require a DV camcorder with firewire?

Thanks,
A.J.
 
rman

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Looks like you found the fix for the camera, by plugging in to an external power source. As for iMovie, I believe it works with firewire only.
 
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Were you plugging the camera into the USB input on the iMac or on the keyboard?
 

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