Canon Vixia HF10 .MOV pixelation issue

My goodness...
I used FCP to import the .mts files from the HF10. When I open the converted .mov file in the FCP Viewer (before pulling anything into my actual timeline), it looks wonderful (as wonderful as a consumer HD cam can look.)
However, when I drag the file into the FCP timeline everything looks like they are in 8-bit Super Mario world (over exaggerating of course.) Seriously, all edges are squares.
After I finish the edit, I export using Compressor, burn it with DVDSP and the final product when watched on anything keeps the square appearance.
Is there something I am missing between the import of the raw clip to the viewer that looks great, and for some reason goes 8-bit when dragged to the canvas?
Thank you for your time.

I tried something, changing the sequence settings to match the type of media, and in canvas and during edit things look fine, that is my mistake. However after going through Comp and DVDSP the DVD product is still pixilated. I guess it has something to do with the type of compression, I'd just like to know how to keep it from doing it, as the initial stuff looks good.
Thanks.

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