Import 24p Panasonic AJ-SPX800P

Is there a certain set up that should be used for files imported (P2) from this camera that are shot 24p? Every 5th frame, a frame is added, which looks horrible on any type of moving shots.

Thanks everybody.
I think the E in the VCR name stands for Europe. I put the switch on the fornt panel in the 'Remote' position, but nothing happened. I'm looking in tne manual for a menu setting that can do the magic, but I can't find one.
My footage was shot at 25 fps PAL, DV or DVCAM tape.
Should anyone find the right setting, please let me know.
Meanwhile, I'll contact Panasonic support, too.
Thanks again.

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http://joshuamosley.com/tutorials/FinalCut/24p.html
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