FCE + Sony HDR-SR12E - Easy Setup ??

Hi,
Using FCE 4.0.1 with a Sony HDR-SR12E and I understand I need to set the camera from 1920x1080 to 1440x1080 so that FCE is happy. But my question is which settings should I choose on the Easy Setup panel...
Format - Apple Intermediate Codec
Use - HDV-Apple Intermediate Codec 1080i50 or AVCHD-Apple Intermediate Codec 1440x1080i50 ??
Or even something else ?
Help please - Thanks Billy

From the Apple's website:
Added AVCHD Easy Setups
Final Cut Express now includes AVCHD Easy Setups to support ingesting AVCHD footage using the Apple Intermediate Codec. The Easy Setups are:
AVCHD-Apple Intermediate Codec 1440x1080i60
AVCHD-Apple Intermediate Codec 1920x1080i60
AVCHD-Apple Intermediate Codec 1440x1080i50
AVCHD-Apple Intermediate Codec 1920x1080i50
You no longer need to use the HDV-Apple Intermediate Codec Easy Setups when ingesting AVCHD footage.
Now, if you live in an area where is in use PAL, choose AVCHD 1920x1080i50.
Regards,
Armando.

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