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Unable to import media from my Sony Mini-DV camcorder via USB connection to my computer??

I’ve got a Sony Mini-DV camcorder DCR-HC38 and I’m trying to import video to my computer.. Here’s my problem, my computer does not recognize the camcorder?? I’m not using an iLink,IEEE 1394 cable rather a USB 2.0 connection. I’ve gone to Sony’s esupport site and downloaded the latest PMB(Picture Motion Browser) for Vista Home Premium with no luck? Called Sony support and they instructed me how to tinker my camcorder for USB streaming.. After I did this my computer recognized the camcorder and a window popped up to install the driver thats already installed in Vista. After I rebooted and turned on my camcorder, my computer still did not recognize the camcorder?? Is there another driver I need to install, do I need to tinker with Vista’s control panel, or do I just need to get an iLink IEEE 1394 cable?? Some advice would greatly be appreciated!!

You are going to have to buy a firewire port for your pc.

If you have a mini dv (cassette) camcorder….
Your dv camcorder needs a firewire connection (ieee 1394) in order to download video, your PC probably did not come with a firewire port, so you will have to buy one and install it, since most computers (except possibly brand new) don’t come with a firewire port, your camcorder did not come with a firewire cord so you have to purchase a cord too. Your camcorder did come with a USB cord and that is used for downloading stills from your camcorder. Make sure your camera is in playback mode.
The fine print in your manual makes reference to firewire (ieee 1394) connection.