.MTS File - Resolution Issue(s)

Greetings all --
Been awhile since I posted here, mostly because sadly I don't use this software all that often ... I am currently using Premiere Elements 10 on Windows 7 (useful for those who know more about the software than I do).
I have a 1 hour 45 minute or so .MTS file that was recorded at a resolution (frame size) of 1440 x 1080. (PE 10 recognizes the file format, so I first tried working with it without doing anything ...)
When I try to save it out to .AVI or save to a DVD, I end up at 740 x 480. This gives me a pixalated video. It's got lines through it, and when played on the TV I have a small frame inside a big black border. I would like to at least save it to 1080x(whatever the standard is), but can't seem to find a way to do so.
I tried using PE 10, I also tried using Nero 9 ...
Any thoughts? This is discouraging, to say the least. Thanks in advance for advice, suggestions, etc.
KM

A DVD is no larger than 720x480 http://forums.adobe.com/thread/544206
For larger, you need to create a BluRay... or export to a file for computer playback, or to a memory stick if your TV has a USB port and will play computer files
Importing Video http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1065281
-and project settings http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1112086
Saving & Sharing http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1051093
Sharing for Computer http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1058237
Steve's Basic Training Tutorials... steps are the same for several versions
-http://forums.adobe.com/thread/537685

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Thanks for responding.
I was given a drive with the RAW files on them. I originally just used finder and dragged and dropped into Premiere, since that's what I've always done... but since the issue I'll start using what you mentioned.
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FAQ: How do I troubleshoot audio issues when importing .MTS files?

Hello. The link FAQ: How do I troubleshoot audio issues when importing .MTS files?
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Hi there
Audio plays when the object with the audio assigned appears. This is why you hear it when the Button appears.
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John - thanks for your response
1. Graphics Adapter: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650
2. My driver before you response was 3/4/14   9.18.13.3523. I went to Nvidia and downloaded and installed latest driver 7/2/14 9.18.13.4052
3. Rebooted and checked APE and no change in the problem. Still doesn't show video when I double click an thumbnail or if I single click it does not show a video image in the large screen.
4. Some things I have done to try to resolve the problem.
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     b. Did a web search to see if I could find a solution outside this forum
     c Went into "edit" and tried some changes in project preferences and setting to see if that would make a difference
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5. I have always loaded AVI clips into this program and this is the first time I have tried MTS files. When I opened the new project, the program notified that I had to change something??? to load an MTS file and asked me if I wanted the program to do this for me. I said yes and here I am.   I seem so close to making it work.   Thanks

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