Sony F2 files import

I am trying to import files shot on a Sony F3 camera into FCP X. After import I only get a green box in the clip bin. What am i doing wrong?

hey tom. i meant to say Sony F3 files. sorry. I have since downloaded Sony's transcoding software and trying it that way.
BUT I originally important files that were transcoded for FCP 7. They play great in Quicktime but when i brought them into FCP X they have a color shift and strobing.
Am i doing the right thing using Sony software to import? seems like FCP X would be able to play the FCP 7 version or just import them directly.
thanks
mark

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