Best way to import large 1hr long files from HD camera

I have 4 files all about an hour long to import from HDV camera into fcpx.
When I import them the Transcoding /Analysis and Rendering takes forever.
I left the computer (set to never sleep) and after 24hrs it hadn't moved to even 1%.
Any tips on how to make this process any quicker or at least get started???
What happens if I stop the process to be able to switch the computer off, will this effect anything?
(The only boxes I have ticked are the audio analysis boxes - all three. I haven't got the transcoding boxes ticked...)

First, don't check any boxes on the Import window.
Second, trash FCPX's pref files with "Preference Manager", relaunch, see if that helps.
And yes, what Mac, what GPU, OS version, FCP X version, how much RAM, specs on all of your hard drives, and what specific camera you're using, would help a great deal.

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