Confused - converting video for viewing on PAL TV

Hi! I am really confused with video converting. All I need are some settings to use in an iPod converter program that will look fine on a PAL television. (Resolution etc). The only ones I have found are for NTSC televisions, and I am afraid that my video will look odd or cut off if I use these settings.
If anyone can help to alleviate my confusion then please post a reply!

Is there anything useful here or here?
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