Every camcorder has some kind of playback controls usually hidden under a fold out screen or on the camcorder body somewhere. How have you tried to connect it to iMovie? Do you have a Firewire cable, I don't own and have never used that particular camcorder but I presume it has a Firewire socket somewhere on it. Do a search on Google for info about it or you may be able to find an online manual in .pdf format that you can download. Does your uni not have an AV department, with a tech section? Surely someone in there could help you out?

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