No Sound on .mpg files

Hello all,
Can you please help me? I am totally stumped...
I have some files (.mpg) that I have downloaded from a Sony HDR-CX100 (a consumer cam). When I import them into Premier Pro there is no audio track. However, when I import the same files into Premier Elements I can see the audio track and can fully edit the clips.
What am I missing? The project settings seem to be identical. I have done quit a bit of editing with Premier Pro using Canon cameras but not Sony. Other than Premier Pro settings do I need to do something special with the sony files?
Your help with recommendations as to things to check on Premeir Pro or Sony file import would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for the help.
Dale
dalehonning.com

Hi Ann,
Thanks for the suggestion. That fixed the problem.
If you have time, can you explain what that does?
Thanks again,
Dale

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