Bringing in converted clips

The back-story:
Files come off a small JVC camera in MOI format.
I need to down-convert them to bring into my old FCP system (five years old).
I use MPEGstreamclip to convert them into a standard format that FCP can handle.
The problem:
I can't seem to find a format to convert them to which doesn't necessitate FCP having to render everything on the timeline.
Question:
What format should I convert the footage to which FCP will accept without needing to render?
Thanks,
RH

Hi RH,
I work for JVC and would like to try and help.
Your camcorder creates .moi and .mod files. The .moi files are not the ones you want. You want the .mod files.
Those files are used by JVC and a variety of other brands for standard definition camcorders.
The best way to edit them in an Apple environment is iMovie '08 or iMovie '09. Either program will give you completely plug n' play operation via USB with easy file import and editing.
Unless there is a particular reason you need Final Cut, one of those two iMovie programs may be a better solution.
Chris

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