Blurry background in DVD studio pro

Hello,
I always have problems with backgrounds in DVD studio pro. Whether I use video or a photo for the background, the image goes slightly blurry. This is especially noticeable when I use the same image for a transition. As soon as I click "play" on the dvd, and the transition begins with the same image used in the background, the image becomes perfectly crisp. Is there a setting I am missing somewhere? Please help! It's incredibly frustrating.
- Thanks

Timateo:
You cantry changing your DVDSP Preferences, in Menu group from Hardaware based to  Software based, or from Software to Hardware in case yo have that setting.
Depending on your hardware configuration changing that setting can gives you better rendering in Menus.
Hope it helps !
  Alberto

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