Importing 1080p video; Playbook squished aspect ratio

I imported a short video I shot, and it got squished from 16:9 to 4:3.  I did it without converting, and it played back smoothly ( but the aspect ratio was still wrong, picture squished). Then I tried it using convert video as it synced, and the aspect ratio was still wrong, but the video/audio was all stuttery and broken up as well. 
How do I get it to import video and retain the aspect ratio?
-W

Hello wendeebee,
When you launch the video camera and pull down the top Menu, what is the aspect ratio showing?
When you play back the videos on your computer after importing, what program are you using to view it?
-HMthePirate
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