Trouble Importing from Hard Disc Cam

Hi All,
I am using the trial version of CS4. I moved the .mpg files from my cheap hard disc Sony DCR-SX41 camera onto my hard drive, When I try to import them in the media browser I get a message saying that the files are not supported. I set up my project as DV widescreen. What am I doing wrong?
BTW- when I click on the .mpg files from my hard drive they play fine.
Thanks, Stan

Google is your friend. Search for a converter that will convert MPEG to DV AVI type2, but be aware that editing DV material is easy for the PC, even on a 5 year old one. Editing MPEG is much more strenuous, especially if it is a HD variant. Converting the material will give you no indication at all if your PC is up to the task. To really try whether your Alienware will work with your material, buy the full version and if you don't like it, use the 30 day refund period.

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