Importing 16:9 DV format into i movie HD

I movie imports this material as 4:3 then either letter boxes it, or simply plays it back in 4:3. Despite actually saving the material as it should be in 16:9. The only way I know this is by force quitting during "letter boxing". The material not letter boxed, is actually 16:9 in the Trash.
Am I missing something here, or do apple not support 16:9 in DV.
Camera being used is Sony DCR-HC90E

When you open iMovie Project, you'll be asked to specify the applicable format. If you select "DV Wide Screen" your movie will be created using the 16:9 aspect ratio.
Of course should you play back the movie on a standard 4:3 aspect ratio TV, the picture will be "Letterboxed" in order to maintain the desired 16:9 format.
Just remember to select: DV Wide Screen!
I hope this will help,
Hank

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