How do I convert ASF files on my Mac for use with FCE HD?

Can anyone shed some light as to converting asf files into mov or dv using my mac? I did try using windows media player on my mac and the error was "Windows Media Player cannot play this file because the Player does not support this codec. Windows Media Player 7.1.3
I also tried Streamclip with no success. Thank you in advance, MilliMac

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