DVD player plays 4:3 but edited in 16:9

Hi,
I've edited a dvd in iDVD in 16:9 format. The preview in iDVD shows correct 16:9. But when i burn this to dvd and play on my Sony DVD player, it plays cropped to 4:3.
Any help is apprecieted.
Robert

Here is a free one...http://www.digital-heaven.co.uk/fcplugins/dh_widesafe.php
tim
just double-checked...it's NOT free
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