Importing new "Easy Setup" preferences? Is it possible?

I am running Final Cut Express HD 3.5.1 on my MacBook Pro (Intel Duo 2.66) with 2 Gb of RAM.
I am attempting to "import" a new "Easy Setup" provided by JVC for the Everio GZ-HD7U. The location of the download is:
http://software.transdigital.co.jp/products/cbsev/qceng/
However, I can't figure out how to create/import this new "Easy Setup" so that it is an option to select in the the Easy Setup Menu.
Any thoughts? Thank you.

There's no way to 'import' an Easy Setup in Final Cut Express.
You will be better off using MPEG Streamclip to convert your videos to Apple Intermediate Codec before you try importing them into FCE.

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