Apple iMovie '08 - Manual (Page 11)

Chapter 2 Learn iMovie 11
DVD, HDD, or Flash Memory Camcorders
These devices connect to your computer using a USB cable. They’re known as random-
access devices (RAD) because they allow you to select and import individual video clips
randomly, rather than having to import video while it plays through, as with a
traditional tape-based camcorder.
Note: An Intel processor is required for AVCHD video support. For more information
about AVCHD camcorders, go to www.apple.com/ilife/systemrequirements.html.
To import video from a random-access device:
1 Set the device to PC or computer mode, and then connect it to your computer using a
USB cable. (See the documentation that came with your device for specific instructions
about connecting it to a computer.)
The illustration below shows how to connect a camcorder to an iMac using a
USB cable.
When the camcorder is properly connected, the Import window opens, displaying all
the clips on the device.
The Import window opens
when your device is properly
connected.