Squeeze mode  HVX200

I shot some footage in dvc pro on a panasonic DVX200, in the SQUEEZE aspect ratio. I burned it as a 16:9 project in iDVD and it plays fine on a widescreen TV. When it's played back on a standard 4:3 TV the image is squished in from the sides to fit. Is there some sort of export function to force a 16:9 ratio even when played on 4:3?
regards, Eric
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What camera? The HXV200? That's a DVCPRO HD camera.
Yes it is, but the footage was shot in SD DVC-PRO. It cuts just fine. This is the first time that I've tried "SQUEEZE" mode. 4:3 and 16:9 footage export fine. The SQUEEZE mode appears to be an Anamorphic image when burned.
Perhaps iDVD is not up to the task.
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