Advanced Format Conversion - PAL - NTSC question

I need to convert from DV PAL (@ 25fps) to DV NTSC (@ 23.98fps).
My first test conversion resulted in a DV file running at 29.97 fps.
Also, I seem unable to modify the speed settings in order to re-time from PAL to NTSC, which should run approximately 4% longer.
Can somebody guide me through how to achieve this?
G5, dual 2.7   Mac OS X (10.4.9)   Final Cut Studio 2.0

Marc:
AFAIK standard DV NTSC is 23.97 fps, why do you need 23.98?
The best free way I found is with Compressor Advanced format conversion, using the settings you'll find in this thread posted by Andynick:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=3055477&#3055477
Export your timeline as Quicktime Movie, same settings (self contained if you have space) and use that in Compressor.
Hope that helps !
  Alberto

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