NanoFlash audio files on the timeline

Hello,
I am new to the MXF format and have been working mainly with HDV and AVCHD files.
I am interested in buying a Nanoflash and have downloaded the sample file from the CD website.
I have the 1080i60 files.
I have the current version of CS5, and when I inport these clips using the correct XDCAM settings, a place them on the timeline,
the audio portion goes down to the Audio Track number 9. I am use to the audio track being right next to the video track or in the Audio 1 track.
Question: Am I doing something wrong or is this normal for MXF files?
The clip plays fine, but having the audio down on Track 9 is wierd for me.
Any advice or help is appreciated.
~ Rookie

Thanks Harm for the reply but this isn't the case, at least I don't
think it is. The audio track from CD is stereo, it shows a left and right.
I cannot move that audio track either, it's stuck on track nine. When I try to move it the video portion moves with it.
That is probably a seperate issue...I'm not real skilled with CS5 yet.
I thought I read in another post too where the audio from the NanaFlash was showing up on 9.
I find this a bit strange having 8 empty audio tracks between the Video and audio.
Weird. Is anyboby else experiencing this with the Nanoflash sample files?

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