How do I "cross convert" HDV to DVCProHD

I hear and read a lot lately about converting HDV to DVCPro HD.
I have a CANON XH A1 and I'm wondering, where I go to read how to convert during capture or otherwise to DVCProHD?
Note: Per Shane, I edited the title to "Cross convert" from "Down convert".

Well, dont' call it DOWN CONVERTING. It is really CROSS converting.
Best way? Get a capture card like the Kona LHe and connect it to the camera via the component outs. It has those, right? I know the XL H1 has HD SDI, and that the A1 doesn't. But does it have Component outs?
Where to read about it? Go to www.creativecow.net. Sign up for the magazine, then download issue #2. Jerry Hofmann goes into detail about how and why.
-shane

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