Compressor 3 Squeeze 16:9 to 4:3

Hi,
My problem is the render from Compressor give a squeeze aspect.
When I use Final cut 6 render Quicktime conversion, all render ok.
But for a reason of efficiency, I want to use Compressor 3
My source: any HD source (pal)
Final cut project setting: 720/576 anamorphic 16:9
Need to render to 720 * 576 anamorphic (1024 * 576 aspect)
Each time I try with compressor with or without the anamorphic 16:9 checked,
I got the same 720 * 576 with squeeze aspect.
Is it possible to get a non squeeze render from Compressor3 like Finalcut do it perfectly?
many thanks

What is your goal here? Export for web, DVD?
DV PAL anamorphic has the exact same frame size as DV PAL, but the pixel aspect ratio is different. To view DV PAL anamorphic correctly, it needs to be stretched upon viewing.
If you want to export for web, you need to set the 16:9 frame size in Compressor with a square pixel aspect ratio. Have a look here for advice on 16:9 frame sizes: http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=7928935#7928935
If you want to export for DVD, there is no need to change the frame size. Just export using the DVD Best Quality 90 minutes, and make sure the aspect ratio is set to 16:9 in the Video Format tab in the Inspector window.

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