How do you convert from mp4?

Hi everyone,
I was wondering, I currently have an mp4 file that I wanted to convert and edit in Final Cut Pro 7. But when I open the file in Quicktime and go to Export (Movie to Quicktime Movie,) I've tried four different conversion formats that all result in "File Error: Unknown File" message when I try to import them into Final Cut Pro 7. The formats I've tried so far are H.264, DV/DVC - NTSC, DV/DVCPro 50 - NTSC, and Apple Pro Res 422. Anyone have any ideas? Thank you.

Are you trying to convert in QuickTime Player X?
Don't. Use QuickTime Player 7 -it should be in your Utilities folder. If not, install it from your Mac OS X DVD that came with the computer. Look in the Additional Installs folder.
Compressor (you already have it) or MPEG Streamclip (free download) will also do the job.
So, what codec?
H264 is a variation of MPEG4 and not suitable for editing.
DV is an editing codec, but very low quality. It is always standard definition at 720x480 pixels.
DVC Pro is better, but we need to know the pixel dimensions of the original first. There is a HD variant.
ProRes 422 is overkill. Your converted file will just take an enormous amount of hard drive space and it will do nothing for the quality.
ProRes LT will be just right. Excellent quality and it will retain the pixel dimensions.

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