You might try an external conversion program, like this one-

http://www.jhepple.com/support/dv1to2.htm

or from Ulead's website this free converter (I have used this one, but not on large files)

http://www.ulead.com/download/dvconverter/dv.zip

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System - Athlon 1.4GHz, Win98, Hauppauge PVR250 receiver and compressor.
Software -Magix Movie Edit Pro 10, Nero 6 + NeroVision Express, Moho 4.61, PSP 8.1, Bryce, Quicktime 6.52 pro, Goldwave 5, DVD-Lab.
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