Why mp4 is not supported by Final Cut Pro?

Hi all,
I want to put a logo in a video but the format is in mp4. Final cut refuse to open the file. What should i do ? My file is in HD and i dont want to loose quality at all. How can i convert it ? With what program  ? Any free ?
Thanks

Thank you guys for the answers. I am at work at the moment and i tried to install the MPEG Streamclip in my Windows 7 computer. And the message i post was the message i saw on the screen.
Last night i was trying to do the same on my iMac at home.  Same message , same process.
I am sorry i dont know what the codec is but i am sending screen shots .
I can view the video from WMP and from Quick Time Player . Only what i want to do is to edit it and to put the logo of my company in the right up corner. Thats  it. The production company sent this mp4 file to some cooperates and they forward to me.  It will be difficult to send it to me back again the video  in a different format . (long story!!)
Is something i can do ? ? ?
Thanks in advance, highly appreciated !

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