FCP export to compressor 4.3 not 16.9

FCP project is importing to DVD Pro in a 4.3 format instead of 16.9.
Project used apple pro res codec, so  for testing image I choose in compressor apple pro res interlaced high quality......even for standerd def, image looks bad and is in wrong format?
I have burned DVD's form this project before and they looked fine...wondering what I did before????
Any help appreciated,
Catherine

It's nearly 3 years since I used DVDSP but from memory I think there is a control in the Inspector (bottom right) that can change the aspect ratio.
As there are several tabs at the top of the Inspector which open new windows, you will have to try them all until you find the correct window as I can't remember which it is.

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