Hardware and software involved:
Sony RDR-GX7 (stand-alone DVD recorder)
eMac (OS 10.2)
iMovie 2.1.2
Lacie d2 120GB (external FW HD)

The problem is that even though both my eMac and iMovie recognize the DVD recorder, no A/V signal seems to be sent out to the DVD recorder. (Note that iMovie recognizes the DVD recorder only if my external Lacie HD is connected to my eMac.) In fact, I have connected the DVD recorder to my TV so I can watch the footage being recorded but the screen is just black. This is a mystery because when I first got the DVD recorder three weeks ago, I tested it to see if it works with iMovie, and after a couple of hours of struggle I was able to record three short projects on a DVD --by the way, I was VERY happy with the results, both picture and sound.

What I have tried to solve this:
1. Tried a new firewire cable.
2. Shut down eMac and then unplugged the power cord for about half hour.
3. Unplugged DVD recorder’s power cord and then plugged it back in.
4. Connected the DVD recorder to my camera --connection via 4-4pin firewire cable-- and my TV shows whatever the camera sees; so, it’s not the recorder’s FW port.

I would very much appreciate your help.

Thank you and Happy Holidays.
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