Sequence preset advice needed

Hi can anyone help
I am editing again after a considerable break and so trying to find my feet.
i have upgraded my camera to a JVC GC-PX100 full HD but am using CS5 premiere
can anyone recommend an appropriate sequence preset
the raw footage was shot as 1080p 16:9 and was imported from the computer rather than captured directly from the camera
in Australia as i remember we should use PAL and so selected this but the widescreen and 48khtz.
but it is not exporting well - i am loosing half the colour saturation.
I have also tried HDV 1080P 25 preset but this is very jumpy when it plays back.
any suggestions kindly welcome
cheers

When you launch Premiere CS5, you are presented
with a menu of Sequence preset types to choose from.
You can skip this step by hitting "Cancel", then
import (or capture) your media, and do this:
Or, right-click a media file and select 'New Sequence From Clip".
Either of these methods will ensure your Sequence matches your media.
How do I choose the right sequence settings?
http://www.video2brain.com/en/lessons/how-do-i-choose-the-right-sequence-settings
Adobe Premiere Pro Help / Creating and changing sequences
http://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/using/creating-changing-sequences.html
What's the best export format or codec?
http://www.video2brain.com/en/lessons/whats-the-best-export-format-or-codec

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It looks like you have PAL Widescreen, and that would be the Preset to choose.
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http://dl.dropbox.com/u/367778/Misc/FCE_01.jpg
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