Final Cut Pro 4: Cannot Import Sony EDLs

Final Cut Pro 4 cannot import EDLs (Edit Decision Lists) in the Sony 9100 or Sony 5000 EDLs format.
Symptom

When importing an EDL in Sony 9100 or Sony 5000 format, the resulting sequence has no name and no clips.


Solution

Update to Final Cut Pro 4.1. The update can be obtained via the Software Update pane in System Preferences or from the Final Cut Pro Download page (http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/download/).

Published Date: Feb 18, 2012