Compressor 3.5 and HDV to MPEG2 stream?

In the previous version of Compressor I wasn't able to get a decent MPEG2 for DVD from HDV. I found myself compressing the HDV to ProRes, then using the ProRes to make the MPEG2. It wasn't that good either.
I'm wondering if Compressor 3.5 is getting a decent HDV to MPEG2?

If you're going to perform HD to SD downconversions be sure to apply the recent Pro Application support update.
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