Mp4 to dvd-r format question.

what can i use to convert a .mp4 movie so that i can burn it to a dvd-r and watch it on a tv?

I've done that with home movies I converted to MEG4 and used iMovie and IDVD.

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    Bill,
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    I don't understand the question, "Do you mean DVD-Video?"
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    Publish+Share > AVCHD “Use for exporting AVCHD”
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    File Type: H264
    Frame Size: 1920x1080
    Frame Rate (fps): 29.97
    Audio Setting: AAC, 160kps, 48kHz, Stereo
    Advanced…
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    The two output files were then treated as described above.
    The DVD disc burned by using the MP4 yielded cleaner-looking video when played.  Could this simply be a quirk of the burner in my HP Pavilion dv7 laptop?

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