Import XDCAM files (720HD)

Working for the first time in X. I have XDCAM files  on a HD. Importing files results in green images and no sound. How do I import my material. Have tried many ways whithout success.

You cannot import native XDCAM EX - you need XDCAM Browser to convert them to QuickTime files:
http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/micro-xdcam/resource.downloads.bbsccms-assets-micro -xdcam-downloads-XDCAMSoftwareDownload.shtml#apps
Best wishes,
Andy

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