30 frames into 25 frames using slow motion

I have a PAL DV 25 fps sequence and I have included a clip that is 30fps. The clip is a pan and when rendered it turns out jumpy due to the frame rate change I believe.
To fix it I think I should be able to tell FCP to just use "frame for frame" so that the first 25 frames of the clip go into the first second of the sequnece and the remaining 5 frames flow into the next second and so on. This would give a smoother result although slightly slower motion. I haven't been able to locate tools or discussion on this and if anyone could advise on this I would appreciate it.
fcp 5.1

Use Cinema Tools and the CONFORM tool... Conform to 25. That will take frame for frame and change the number that pass in a second.
Good luck,
CaptM

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