Final Cut and QT can't view/edit PAL HD footage recieved from Germany...

Final Cut and QT can't view/edit PAL HD footage I recieved from Germany - I spoke to filmer and he told me that it is HDV 1080i50.

I downloaded program VLC and was able to view the footage through there.

When I import it into FCP, it ether shows a black screen or crashes immediately - in QT, it only shows a white screen.

I have downloaded the QT plugin for MPEG movies.

PLEASE HELP!!!