Mpeg-2 files won't work in Final Cut Pro

Please help! I was given mpeg-2 files to edit in Final Cut Pro 6, and they don't play in FCP or Quicktime. Is there a way to convert them to a format that will work?
The dimensions are 1440x1080, MPEG-2 Video, MPEG Layer 2 codec, not sure the frame rate.
I do have the original miniDV tapes, but they won't play in my JVC deck - just a black screen. I think the footage was filmed on a Sony camera, and I think I remember hearing Sony cameras film in mpeg-2?

do I just export to Quicktime and use current settings (ProRes)?
Yes. Make it a Self-Contained file.
This will be put on DVD and we're looking for the best quality to send to film fests. I
Use one of the Best Quality, time based DVD presets in Compressor. Import the resulting files into DVD Studio Pro.
It's a short film, so I won't need to compress it.
Yes you do. A DVD uses a MPEG 2 video and ac3 audio track as its basis. Using Compressor as outlined above will produce those files.

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