Pal DV with dvx100( PAL)

Is the preset setting of PAL DV ok to use with the dvx100 pal?
It should be as it is 25 f/s like pal is.
but when I look at my footage it looks like its quality is not very good.
it is professionaly lit but the edges of the objects are somehow "pixely"
not very crisp and clear. like interlaced.. (I am sure it is 25p)
the playback quality is on full.

You need to be looking at playback on an external pal monitor, you cannot trust the computer screen to show you fullquality.

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