HDV sequence settings???

This is my first HDV project and I've digitized all my footage (HDV 1080i) BUT need to know the correct settings for my sequence.... this is what I have so far and would like to know if this is correct?
Frame Size: 1920x1080 Aspect Ratio HDTV 1080i (16x9)
Pixel Aspect Ratio: NTSC, anamorphic 16:9 is checked
Field Dominance: lower even
Editing Timebase - 29:97
QuickTime Video Settings
Compressor: HDV 1080i60
And the rest is fine except should the Depth be at 16-bit or 24-bit?
Thanks!!!

"Will the Pro Res give me the BEST HDV output"
Generally, it is accepted that it will provide the best quality while maintaining efficiency.
But not to "output from Compressor", instead, output from FCP to Compressor.
There have been plenty of discussions recently about this workflow. It'd be more efficient to use "Search" than for someone to spell it out again.

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