I can't import any movie files in FCPX (even files that previously imported)

I am currently in this interesting position of not being able to import any videos into FCPX. Not just one, or a few odd ones, but none whatsoever.
I have previously imported some videos into FCPX, so it seems like the software is... deteriorating.
I created a quick video showing my attempt to import a video (ProRes4444) created in Motion5.
http://youtu.be/LLD_4YVeipQ
I had imported the exact same video into FCPX previously (another Event, another time).
It doesn't matter if I use the import dialog (or what settings I choose on that dialog) - I get the same result.
As you can imagine, as a result of this, I can't do anything on FCPX at the moment...
If only FCPX came on CD, I could at least use it as a coffee coaster - even that would be far more use than I'm currently getting out of it ;-)
I guess I can try a reinstall, but I wanted to plea for help & share with others who might get this & wonder if they're the only ones.

Yes, that's it. thank you.
I changed Import settings to "Create Proxy Media" at some stage & the setting in Playback "Use Proxy Media" must stay set to this. Basically, if you get Playback & Import settings out of sync, you'll get this calamity.
It would be nice to get a message about it - it's quite a "gotcha".
My evil side can now sabotage anyone's FCPX installation just by going to their house & setting Playback to "Use Proxy Media" - should have them scratching their head for hours ;-)
I imagine that you must have been burnt a little by this - and that's why you know the answer so quick ;-)

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