Render Que Output - Black Bars on Video (image)

When I render out my video for some reason there are black horizontal bars on the sides of the video output. I assume this has to do with some settings that I am unaware of.
Please click to enlarge image below to show render settings and final video output

I am still confused as to why 1920x1200 doesnt work, thats a full screen size resolution?
It may be fullscreen on your system, but it's not HD. 1920x1200 is a 16:10 computer desktop ratio which has no counterpart in the video world. That's all it comes down to: If you want to avoid such issues, your need to adhere to established production standards and that will be even more critical once you start working for clients that need to use this stuff for "real" TV or you need to excahnge projects with otehr people...
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