Importing Canon XF100

I have a brand new iMac 27" with the latest version of FCPX installed. I am trying to import the media from the 32GB flash card from a Canon XF100. FCPX does not recognize the media.
I researched many threads, all leading me to download a Canon XF Utitlity Software
When I go to this site, it tells me that "There is no - software for the OS Version you selected."
I have the latest version of Mavericks
I tried downloading the version for 10.8 but nothing happens when I try to install the software. It just says "extracting" files and then the launching window disappears. I searched my computer for the extracted files...they are nowhere.
I do not want to use 3rd party software, so I appreciate the advice but would rather not go that route.
What am I doing wrong? Why can't I find this software?
Any help/advice will be appreciated.
Mike K.

Hi
I don't know if it will work for you since things could be different from one country to another, but Canon Australia sent me this link and it worked for me.
http://support-au.canon.com.au/contents/AU/EN/0200247102.html
Cheers

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