AVHDC

Hi,
I've just taken some videos on my Panasonic TZ20 (see spec below) in 1080 AVHDC files. When i try to download it on to my Mac it i'm unable to, they won't transfer across, there's no error message they just don't transfer.
I'm using the following systems:-
Mac 10.6.8x, iPhoto 9.2.3, FCE 4.0.1 & iMovie 9.0.4.
File Format
Still Image: JPEG(DCF/Exif2.3) / 3D Image: MPO / Motion picture: AVCHD, QuickTime Motion JPEG
AVCHD / AVCHD Lite REC
PAL
Mode Switch
[Recording] / [Playback]
One-Touch Movie Button
Yes
Mode Dial / Mode Button
Intelligent Auto, P, A, S, M, Custom, 3D Photo, SCN, My SCN 2, My SCN 1
Still Image Scene Mode
Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, / Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial, Pinhole, Film Grain, High Dynamic (standard/ art/ B&W), Photoframe, Under Water, High Speed Movie
Motion Picture Recording (*2)
[4:3] VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG) / QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) / [HD Movie] 1920x1080 pixels, 50i (GFS: 17Mbps, FSH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor output is 50p) / 1280x 720 pixels, 50p(GS: 17Mbps, SH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) / 1280x 720 pixels, 30fps (Quicktime Motion JPEG)
Please keep the replies as simple as possible as i've only got limited IT knowledge and i'd really like to 'produce' some films to show the family this year!!
Many thanks,
Andy

Meg The Dog & Alchroma
Answer to both questions-
It's full AVCHD, not the Lite version. As for the 'Log Transfer' section it opens up the relevant AVCHD files but how do i go about saving them on to the Hard Drive and so that i can view them in imovie ??? I'd like to be able to play them through the imovie 'slideshow' system if possible?
When i've edited them in FCE which file ending should i save them as to make them available each time on the mac??
Hope my Q & A's aren't to basic.
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