Unsupported file type: unknown | File type: Video_ts.bup

I have a home made DVD made on a Windows machine. I made a copy of the DVD with Toast 6 without a problem. However, when I try to import the same file into iDVD it gives me the notice stated in the caption -- unsupported file type: unknown. Does anyone know a way to convert Video_ts.bup into a supported file type?
Thanks,
Jim

I don't really know but feel doubtful as
DVD is as standard - interlaced SD-video with a frame rate of 25 fps (PAL) or 29.97 fps (NTSC)
the feeding it progressive material in HD and in some cases as 24 fps - must be problematic.
I would
a. Import my movie into iMovie
b. Share to Media Browser and as Large (not HD or other res. as result will suffer)
c. In iDVD import from Media button and Movie and here find Your movie and drop it into iDVD menu window
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