Can't open mp4 file

I transfered video clips from the Sony EX 3 using the Sony XDcam software. I then transfered it to another hard drive, and I'm trying to import it into my FCP program, but I can't even open up the file. QT says "The movie could not be opened: the movie contains some invalid data." Does anyone know what this means and how to fix it? Thanks.

Lubella wrote:
The file says mp4 next to it. Should I try converting it to mp2? How would I do that?
The issue seems to be that the files are already MPEG-2 which QT cannot edit. If they are MPEG-2 you need to buy the QT MPEG-2 codec ($20) and then open the files in MPEG Streamclip, trim as needed , then export to DV or a high bitrate non lossy codec like Animation or a high quality lossy codec like H.264 and then use that file in Final Cut.
There should be no need to use Sony software to export the files if they are just files, drag from the card or drive or whoever they are stored. Then try Streamclip.

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