Export HDV timeline to DV Stream

I need to export material from my HDV timeline to DV Stream. Will I loose any quality in this operation?

OK i did as you suggested and it worked.
The only problem is the colors went all out of whack.
There seems to be like a slight greenish tint to alot of the browns. I wish the canon hv20 could do a down convert directly from the HDV timeline.
I guess i'll just have to live with it.
It just that it makes me look bad color correction wise.
Thanks for your help!!

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Shane's Stock Answer #25 - HDV external Monitor Viewing
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