Opening m2t files in QT

I have a FSC Firestore on my Canon XH A1 and I can record HD in m2t and .mov quicktime format.
So far I haven't been able to open the .mov files in QT or Final Cut Express. Downloaded
Streamclip for the m2t files. Does anyone have a solution for opening the .mov files? I'm
sure that Final Cut Pro will handle them, but can't afford it. Thanks.
Charles Dodd

Opening MPEG-2 files in QuickTime requires the Apple MPEG-2 Playback Component.
Converting them requires MPEG Streamclip or other third party software.

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