Importing as PAL not NTSC

When I import into iMovie HD 6 from file (these are .3gp files from my phone) as a new project, it gets created as DV-NTSC and I can't see a preference setting to choose PAL instead. I can export using Export > Expert Settings > Share > DV Stream and picking one of the PAL options, but I'd prefer to create it as PAL in the first place. Am I missing an obvious preference setting? The idea is to burn a DVD for sending to friends, and I don't think NTSC is any use in the UK.

You're welcome!
BTW, most DVD players sold in the UK will quite happily play NTSC DVDs, but yes, you might as well make it as easy as possible for the user!

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