Optimum picture quality Canon XH A1s to FCE

Hi,
I have been experimenting with a Canon xh a1s camera to FCE and am wondering if anyone can help with finding the best settings to maximise image quality transfer.
I have shot some tests in HD using various filters, etc. and set the frame rate to 25. The output on the camera is set for HDV.
Connecting to FCE via firewire, in Easy Setup is it better to use:
Apple Intermediate Codec 1080i50
or
one of the Codec settings for 1920, 1440?
What is the optimum setting?
Thanking you in advance.
Regards,

Hi Skalicki,
Thanks very much for your reply. I will set it as you suggest but am just wondering if 1920 gives better quality? Sorry I'm a bit confused by this and appreciate your help.
Regards,

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