DVD Studio Pro doesn't accept Compressor settings

I export to mpeg2 from my FCP file and when I import the file into DVD Studio Pro, the message comes up non supported file.
I end up using iDVD.
Would like to use DVD SP again.
What video and audio settings do I use for a 90 minute DVD?

Let's start with the settings you used in Compressor. Which did you use?
-DH

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