Choppy Export in HD

Just so all of you know, I really appreciate your expertise and tried researching this topic, but the thread: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=10994115&#10994115 just didn't really help me with my issues.
I have a two minute project shot in 1920x1080 (frame rate: 60). I imported the AVCHD and edited and it looks great when I play it back in FCE4 (in the canvas window). But when I export it using QuickTime Movie Conversion and then try to play it on my computer, the movie is choppy.
The Easy Setup is set at AVCHD-Apple Intermediate Codec 1920x1080i60.
And for the QuickTime conversion export, I have the following settings:
Compression Type: H.264
Frame Rate: 60 fps
Key Frames: every 24 frames
Compressor Quality: Best
Data Rate: Automatic
Export Size Dimensions: HD 1920x1080 16:9 (1888x1062)
Frame reordering: yes
Encoding mode: multi-pass
Can anyone help me so I can export a nice, clean, crisp HD movie onto my computer hard drive so that it looks like the playback in FCE4 before export?

It was better, but still a tiny bit choppy in places where there was fast movement. Maybe I should try it at even less, like 25 or 24
I was surprised that I couldn't find anything in my camera's manual on fps, so I had to search the specs online. The specs on my JVC GZ-HD320 camera say that "it maintains native 1920 x 1080 resolution through playback, enabling output of a 1080p 60 fps progressive signal to make the most of high-end HD displays." I also read on another review that "The HD320 records video in either 30 fps or 60 fps." In the manual, I did find that the bit rate it uses is 24 Mbps.
I am sorry because I assume all of the above sounds very amateur (and it is!), but I really appreciate your help. Does any of the info above suggest what frame rate I should be exporting at (24, 25, or 29.97)? Thanks for your patience.

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i believe there are some bugs with avchd/mts in different versions, i dont really remember. looks like there is an update to cs6, to 6.0.5. might be worth trying. also make sure you have service pack 1 installed for windows.
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New to this forum and new to Final Cut Pro. Please forgive me if I ask bonehead questions... Please humor me and help me solve my problem.
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Thanks in advance for your help...
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Not 'bonehead' but certainly basic stuff...
Full size to put on data DVD:
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Export for DVD Player to TV (and DVD Player on Computers):
File - Export - QT Movie - Current Settings - not selfcontained. Take THAT file to COMPRESSOR and use the export presets for your length of movie. I like the 90 minute high quality 2 pass version for anything 90 minutes or less - I stay away from the 60 minute one. Do make sure you export the ac3 audio too. This will give you two files that you need to take to DVDSP to put together and build a DVD with. (else you can take the exported file before compressor and drop it into iDVD if you want). The quality will STILL be compressed, but is what it is for 'dvd quality' on a mac.
Web Upload:
File - Export - QT Conversion... pulldown to Broadband High. I like that setting as is, but if I'm working with anamorphic material I'll need to hit the OPTIONS button and change the size (480x270).
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* Under QT7.5.0, there is known incompatibility issue b/w QT7.5.0 and Perian 1.1.
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* choppy playback and also choppy export
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* I hope QuickTime itself would correct this issue in next release.
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I'm really stuck here because I can't finish the projects I started working on with AE.... I would appreciate someone's input!
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