Can't import AVCHD in to FCP X...

Hi,
I have FCP X 10.1.1 and I have on my disk backuped AVCHD movies. It's a complete copy of a disk on which they was recorded (complete PRIVATE folder with everything). QT see it and I can play it there, but when I'm trying to import it to the FCP X, I have it grayed ...
I try everything but no change. I can't use import from archve, while is greyed too.
Has anybody any help what can I do to import it to FCP X directly without any transcode or rewraping it?
Thanks.

You may well be doing something wrong, but unless you give a detailed explanation of exactly what you are trying to import and how, we cannot tell.
Just in case it's a problem with FCP X try these general troubleshooting tips:-
Use this free app to trash the preferences. This should be the first thing you try when any problems occur.
http://www.digitalrebellion.com/prefman/
2. Open Disk Utility and Repair Permissions.
3. Trash FCP X using this free app and reinstall it.
http://www.digitalrebellion.com/fcsremover/
If these 3 measures don't work, create a new User Account (Admin) in System Preferences and try running FCP X from that as it sometimes works miracles.

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