Canon HG10 and sequence/project file settings FCP6.x

I have previously transferred footage from my Canon HG10 into FCP6.x and had it play back fine. I just transferred in some more footage and when I layer the clips the playback freezes. Now, I'll admit I'm a novice in the HD game so let me know if my settings are all wrong:
Sequence is set to:
frame size - 1440 x 1080
aspect ration - HD (1440 x 1080) (16:9)
pixel aspect ratio - HD (1440 x 1080)
field dominance - upper (Odd)
compressor - Apple ProRes 422
quality - 100%
Under the "advanced" tab it is set to interlace at 29.97
The audio/video settings are:
sequence preset: apple prores 422 1440 x 1080 60i 48 khz
capture preset: HDV apple prores
device control preset: HDV firewire
video playback: digital cinema desktop preview - full screen
audio playback: default
Recently updated QT to 7.6.4
Running FCP 6..0.6 on a G5 2 x 3GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon tower with 8GB 800 MHzDDR2 FB-DIMM
In other words, HELP!

OK, doing some more research. When I look at the clip properties it is listed as 1920x1080 1.0 29.97i UFF, not progressive. If I go to Modify Clip the field order is listed as Field Order from File: Upper Field First and I have the option to Conform to: Progressive Scan
I'm confused because I thought i Interlaced was for broadcast TV and progressive was better for editing on a timeline for things like web video, adding effects and combining with other footage.
Should I modify the clip to be progressive you think? Another question, if I just change the Sequence Settings to be AVCHD 1080p is that enough or would I still need to modify the clip as well? It's so hard to find this info on Adobe's site or in any books.
Not sure why Canon would list the setting as progressive but it is wrapped as interlaced. After Googling I see this is the case and I'm not the only one who has noticed this, but I see no recommendations.
Thanks.

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