CS4: Imported Videos Always Blurry

How can I get my 758 x 494 Quicktime videos, which are recordings of my laptop, to maintain its quality? Right now, the video preview and any exported videos are very blurry. If it's a problem with the aspect ratio, how I can I fix it? I have tried all sorts of different settings already. Or is there a codec I need to install?
Thanks in advance,
And, yes, I am a newbie to Premiere.

Work through all of the steps (ideas) listed at http://ppro.wikia.com/wiki/Troubleshooting
If your problem isn't fixed after you follow all of the steps, report back with ALL OF THE DETAILS asked for in the FINALLY section, the questions at the end of the troubleshooting link... most especially the codec used... see Question 1
Read Bill Hunt on a file type as WRAPPER http://forums.adobe.com/thread/440037?tstart=0
What is a CODEC... a Primer http://forums.adobe.com/thread/546811?tstart=0
What CODEC is INSIDE that file? http://forums.adobe.com/thread/440037?tstart=0

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