Letterboxing 16:9 for output to tape

I have a 16:9 DV NTSC project that I need to put on VHS tape for viewing on a 4:3 monitor. I have always created a new 4:3 sequence and placed my 16:9 sequence in it. When I do this now, the image does not get letterboxed. If I command-drag and drop, some of the clips get letterboxed and some do not. Any idea what might be going on or how to fix this? Thanks, Jim

might be something in the Capt's video tutorial that will help
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