Export sequence to DVD FCP version 6.6

Can any one help me and explain step by step exactly how to export a timeline sequence to DVD? plus can you capture and edit HDV in FCP version 6.6?
Thanks

step by step exactly how to export a timeline sequence to DVD?
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=10955058#10955058
can you capture and edit HDV in FCP version 6.6?
[HDV workflow in Final Cut Pro|http://documentation.apple.com/en/finalcutpro/professionalformatsandworkflo ws/#chapter=2%26section=0]. Link goes to the manual for FCP 7 but the procedure is identical.

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