Exporting HDV to QT

i need to export my hdv movie ASAP, but when i try and Export--> Quicktime movie the resulting file is a FCP file and not QT. When I try exporting using QT Conversion I get a .mov file but it's obviously not registerign my HDV settings. Somebody please help. Thanks in advance

Highlight the exported file that you exported as a QT movie, hit APPLE-I to get info, and change the OPEN WITH to QUICKTIME MOVIE.
Shane

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