Squeezed Image in QuickTime from FCP

Although I've come close to finding my specific issue when perusing the discussions, I haven't had much success.
I shot in 16:9 on the XL2. I changed all my settings in FCP before logging and capturing to accommodate this. It looks fine in FCP, including in the Canvas. When I export to QuckTime however, the image is squeezed to fit a 4:3 aspect ratio (meaning, it's in 4:3, with the image pushed in on the sides and everything is stretched vertically). I tried different settings in the export window ("Current Settings", "DV NTSC Anamophic", etc.), but it always comes out the same in the end. Any ideas?
Thanks!
Power Mac G5 (dual Proc.)   Mac OS X (10.3.9)  

When you export you can change the SIZE to reflect 16:9 or you can change the aspect ratio in the Quicktime settings once you start playing it in QT. Apple-J, I think.
CaptM

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