What Resolution/FPS/Format are recommended for Good Video Playback & TV OUT

[bignadad]

I have Verizon HTC Touch Pro w/ 8GB micro SD. i am wanting to put some music videos on it. most of my videos are avi, mpeg. when i copy the videos as they are they wont play. i tried using Total Video Converter 3.14 but i couldnt really get a clear picture and fill the complete screen.

what settings and programs can be recommended to get a clear picture? video size? frames per second? file type?

Also what about the TV out? what resolution would be good?

i bought an adapter off ebay that looked like it was spray painted with a knob attached to it. every time i connect it the phone locks up. it starts to initialize, but then locks up. any ideas on that?