AE CS4 - Import problem (JVC Everio clips in 16:9)

Hi everyone,
I hope someone can help me with this because it is driving me crazy I got a JVC Everio "GZ-MG750" camcorder some months ago and I must say I first had problems with "Export" (JVC to PC) because when you have recorded the clips in 16:9, if you don't use what is called sdcopy.exe, clips in your PC become 4:3.This [sdcopy] allows you to keep the original aspect ratio.
Apart from that... the problem is, I am starting to learn After Effects CS4 and I have "Import" problems and I have gotten stuck on this. My clips are supposed to be 16:9, but when I import them, they become 4:3, and if I type that my composition must be 16:9, etc. it works but not with the clips. The clips are still in 4:3 and I can't understand it, because after all, they shouldn't be 4:3 anymore since I made the change of aspect ratio with sdcopy. It does work in Premiere CS4 (the video imported is 16:9) but not with After Effects CS4.
What's happening here? Any ideas?
Thanks in advance,
Marta

At the bottom of the Comp Window you'll find the pixel aspect ratio compensation toggle switch. Toggled on, everything's in the proper screen aspect ratio, but the edges look stair-steppy, expecially text & graphics. Toggled off, everything is smooth but not in the proper screen aspect ratio.
When rendered, everything will be in the same screen and pixel aspect ratios as your comp, AND it will be nice & smooth.

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Format                                   : MPEG Video
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Format profile                           : Main@Main
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Color space                              : YUV
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Bit depth                                : 8 bits
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Color primaries                          : BT.601 NTSC
Transfer characteristics                 : BT.601
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