Capturing iPod video

I have a DV converter. Is there any way to use the converter with Quicktime to capture an iPod formatted video? There are two settings ("Good" and "Better") in the Recording tab under Preferences, but neither of them seems to be suitable for iPod.
I realize, of course, that I could capture the video and then compress it with Quicktime. I don't want to do this; if this is the only way, I'd rather stick with my Archos, which can record right off the TV.

I don't think you understand. It's not that the file doesn't sync (as I don't have a video capable iPod), it's that I'd like a one-step manner of getting TV onto an iPod.
Well, now I am really confused. If you don't have a video capable iPod, then why are you reconverting the file in iTunes without knowing in the "capture-converted" file was iPod compatible? Even a non-compatible file should play in iTunes so what prompted you to re-convert the file here? While there are several hardware and software products that will allow you to capture TV shows on a "schedule," convert the files "on the fly," and/or store them automatically in iTunes, I have never heard of a single package that will do all that plus sychronize the file to your iPod in the bargain.
I have an Archos right now; I plug it into a VCR, hit record, and the next day I watch the shows on my commute.
Based on everything you have said, I don't think yu would be happy with the iPod. Save your money.
It would be nice if the fabled "True Video iPod" had a video-capture-dock accessory, but I doubt that this will happen.
Have you considered an Eye-TV tuner or a 2.4 MHz wireless A/V link between your current TV/tuner and your dedicated capture device. Believe I was told the former will perform scheduled captures on a recurring basis and latest models have remote access to modify your recording schedule via the Internet. Later may have scripts/actions to achieve a similar goal. Then again, even if you don't "capture-convert," there is always sequential batch conversion processing in applications like MPEG Streamclip or parallel conversion processing in QT Pro. As to "background processing" any/all of the actions will appear to be running in the background when you have multiple applications open and running.
Unfortunately, the question now appears somewhat mute. Went back and performed another test on the H.264/AAC conversion. It now appears that iPod compatibility is rather hit and miss depending on the content and the length of the capture. The capture-conversion appears to employ the "basline" profile complete with all of its "low data rate" problems. While the "LC" profile is very stable at the higher video data rates, this codec is very "loose" and will sometimes exceed "baseline" limitations without any visible indicators or exceed the limitaions and trigger a monotonic decrease in the video rate until it is unuseable. Whould have been nice if you had contributed your results to my own in the event that others ask about this workflow. Will need to see if the MPEG-4/AAC has any problems (other than the quality issue) here. Since I am preparing all of my files for dual use (both iPod and "iTV" when it is released), this is not an option as far as I am concerned and merely a point of interest to pass on to others.

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