different compression formats for WinTV PVR 250

[dino_who]

I just installed a WinTV PVR 250 card. I'm looking to capture TV shows, edit out the commercials then record them to DVD-Rs (hopefully w/o audio sync problems). The manual for this card lists the following compression formats available:

MPEG2: 2.0MB/sec (Full D1);
MPEG2: 2.0MB/sec (Half D1);
MPEG2: 12.0MB/sec (Full D1);
MPEG2: 12.0MB/sec (CBR);
DVD Standard Play: Datarate 8.0MB/sec, 720x480, 48.0 kHz stereo;
DVD Long Play: Datarate 6.2MB/sec, 720x480, 48.0 kHz stereo; &
DVD Extra Long Play: Datarate 4.4MB/sec, 720x480, 48.0 khz stereo.

I don't quite understand the difference between using an MPEG2 format vs. a DVD format. I feel like an idiot for asking, but, given my goal, would choosing one of the DVD formats be my best bet, or would an MPEG2 format be best for editing purposes? Also, what's a "Full D1" or a "Half D1"? Furthermore, if recording using an MPEG2 format, should audio be 44.1 kHz? I would appreciate any help.

[SHS]

The first four you list are not good option for DVD disk.

About 1 hour of Video
DVD Standard Play: Datarate 8.0MB/sec, 720x480, 48.0 kHz stereo.

About 1 1/2 hours of Video
DVD Long Play: Datarate 6.2MB/sec, 720x480, 48.0 kHz stereo.

About 2 hours of Video
DVD Extra Long Play: Datarate 4.4MB/sec, 720x480, 48.0 khz stereo.

DVD need 48.0 khz stereo

[ItsMe]

Try clicking on the What is DVDR option at the top of the vcdhelp page for an explaination of DVD. Half D1 is the CVD standard, i.e. half the horizontal resolution of full D1. You must use 48kHz sound when authoring DVD's unless you plan on using the VCD format.

[dino_who]

Thanks, SHS and ItsMe. Am I able to edit the DVD formats, as well?