Unable to encode to MPEG2-DVD

When attempting to dynamic link to Media Encoder, either directly from Premiere Pro, or importing prproj sequence directly into AME, only .aac audio settings land in the process queue, with option to encode video grayed out. Attempting to change encode settings in the AME process queue does not give options for MPEG2 DVD.
Anyone experience this issue?
Thanks!

I would advise skipping Dynamic Link for this and exporting directly from PP.

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