Sequence Settings - seem to be same - but video looks different

Hello all.
I have a project that I have 6 or 7 sequences that I have edited, output as self-contained quicktimes, and then sent them on to Compressor to turn into mp4's. Everything's great.
EXCEPT for one, single sequence. I have no explanation for it, but this one sequence -- when I look at it in Finder the thumbnail appears to be in the correct 16x9 format. But when I drag it into QT 7, it formats almost completely square! And then when I test it in MP Streamclip - completely square. But then when I play it with QT10 - it seems to maintain it's format.
I think I remember that QT 7 and QT10 play pixel aspects differently? But I can't seem to figure out why one sequence outputs and plays differently from another sequence? They all have the same settings?
Settings are:
Frame Size: 1280x1080
Aspect Ratio: HD 1280x1080
Pixel Aspect Ration: HD 1280x1080
Anamporphic NOT checked
Compressor DVCPRO HD 1080p30
Thanks for sharing your ideas...
db

It's always best to convert nonsquare pixel video to square pixel dimensions for use on computers. 1920x180 is the correct format for 1080 with square pixels. You can try and adjust the display pixel dimensions in quicktime player but I wouldn't count on it.

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