Exporting DVD with Compressor leaves masking around all edges

I'm exporting a video from Avid that was shot on a Canon GL2 Standard Definition Camera in 16:9 Anamorphic. I've successfully exported from Avid and everything shows as 16:9. I exported to a QuickTime Reference. I was able to successfully export a Web version in H264 that is full 16:9, I did have to change the pixel size to 864x486. However when I go to make a DVD I can't change the actual dimensions. I can crop it which removes a bunch of the frame. Does anyone know how to successfully get this compressed in a format that wont leave black lines around the top bottom and left and right.

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Michael,
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