Project to big for a single layer dvd??

HI Guys,
My source file is a PAL dv quicktime that is 1 hour and 25 mins. I have encoded the file in compressor as an mpeg 2 5.0 mbps which was a preset in compressor for a timeline of up to 120 min. My source file is 85 min. Once imported into DSP I have had an error saying the project is to large for the single layer dvd I am trying to put it on. I already had an encoded version of the file that was made in DSP at the default SD settings, 4.0 mbps I beleive, so I put that back on my timeline and am still getting the same error message.
My compessor created file is 2.96 gig for the video, audio 928mb, the dvd studio pro files are; vid 2.37 aud 928mb
Any suggestions to help sort this are appreciated.
Thanks, Adam.

Try to convert the audio to AC3 file, that should be a quick fix.
Do you have motion menus or any other elements? 2.96 and 928 should bring you in fine (take a look here http://dvdstepbystep.com/faqs_2.php - which way are the numbers - the larger or smaller when using Get Info?)

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