What Format to Convert to??

I have FCE 3.5 HD and Im shooting with a JVC GZ-HD7 and Im pretty sure everyones aware of how bad the support for .tod files and FCE is, seeing as there really isnt a support. Anyways, my question is, when converting to a format FCE can read...what format is there that doesnt require any video/audio rendering?? Thanks!
GC

You're working in HD. I'm guessing in North America. In which case you convert to the Apple Intermediate Codec with the size set to 1440x1080 and the frame rate set to 29.97. Audio should be set to 48K.

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