Unsucessful to import from Panasonic VDR-D310

After trying with DVD-RAM, the hard disc icons with a name (DVD CAMERA) inside Event Library Box showed, however there is small yellow triangle icon on top of it (is like some error occur).

When i'm trying to import Movies the .VRO files is unclick able.

Any ideas?

I think after much search, and checking the box I've found reasonable answer why the DVD Camcorder would not work with iMovie '08.

As the list from the Apple website said, they have tested with NTSC format DVD Camcorder. It seems the one I've is PAL. it was written only in the box.

It might be since NTSC & PAL have different frames rate and powered supplied, iMovie '08 is only compatible with American Customer for now. If you're in Asia or Europe... we have to wait.

For me is unlucky; Goods sold are nonreturnable.

Although I've to wait from Japan about the issues raised to Panasonic, i think the answer would be use with the Bill Gates one.

Which thread does Fred mention that?

oh ok; sory about that.

I was guessing since my old DV camcorder with NTSC format work fine with iMovie '08 and the new one is using DVD PAL.

And i read couple of article regarding DVD recording using PAL & NTSC there is issues regarding compatibility issues especially when the machine is made in Japan or US. So since apple did tested only with NTSC model only. I've make blunt assumption

With the distribution of product produce by third party like Sony and Panasonic are ship to Asia is normal PAL friendly product since the different between PAL and NTSC are the electrical current and frames; explained in this articles below:-

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-difference-between-ntsc-and-pal.htm

With USB cable, is much know that the power is are the main issues. I think if the DVD came with firewire i think this would not be and issues.

This all assumption; since apple support did ask me to go to other third party software to settle this which i find it really annoying. But the blame is not on them.

I did tested with DVD-image mention by Benjamin Fred, the result is still same. The Disk will return and yellow triangle sign.

If i'm using DVD-RAM it didn't required finalised however if DVD-RW with Video format, i've try finalise it however it will launch DVD Player.

Like the support document said, i've to close the dvd player and try import the files. It didn't work either.

I'm stuck with DVD_Camera detected but it give me the yellow triangle sign and grey unclick able files.

FYI: I'm able to use Quicktime MPEG-2 compatible format to open the files. It just curious why i can't direct import from the Camcorder straight to iMovie '08.

For iMovie 8 function, the features is so easy and fast. I didn't believe when people said it dumb, it just required some time to understand the new method and mastered it

Another discovery i found after trying couple of other thing; i can't copy the files from my DVD-RAW to my desktop? Why? The VRO files which can't be copy.

When i use handbrake software, it return unexpected error to me. Every single time.

Huh; weird. So it mean the record files is the one giving the error..

Another unusual thigk, every time i'm disconnected to the USB connection (either just plug off or choose eject option) to camcorder, it will disturb my WiFi USB (Ralink driver).

I wish the camcorder come with Firewire.