Expoting H.264 from FCP 5.1 "Codec error"

The Problem:
I am trying to export a QT movie from FCP 5.1 with the H.264 codec
using "export/quicktime movie" and I get a "Codec error" message.
The Situation:
I am using FCP 5.1 to sequence imported QT movies I have made in Foto Magico (640x480-30 fps-H.264 Codec). I have no problem getting these to run in the timeline as long as I match these sequence settings (they run fine/no rendering needed). When I try to export using "export/quicktime movie" I get a "Codec error" message. My understanding of this export path is that it doesn't recompress clips like the "export/using quicktime conversion" does. It will export a H.264 movie using "export/using quicktime conversion" but it takes forever and I have a lot of media to crunch, Any suggestions?
Thanks...

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Message was edited by: Citizen_K

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