HDV into DVD SP " Incompatible format"

I'm having problems getting my HDV project into DVD pro. The film was shot in HDV and exported as a quicktime movie. I sent it to compressor and ended up with these specs once it compressed.
1920x1080 codecs: H.264. integer ( Big Endian), Duration 44:41 Total bit rate 11,320
DVD SPsays "Incompatible format". Is there anything I can do or should I convert it to SD?
Thanks!
Michael

Yes, Thanks Studio X. I used the preset in compressor for HDV H.264. Since I shot this in HDV I would prefer to have the final product in HDV. It seems others are having problems importing HDV into DVD SP. I was hoping for a simple explaination Ha Ha!
Michael

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