Widescreen in Final Cut Pro

Hi, I have a question regarding aspect ratio in Final Cut Pro. This is driving me crazy!!
I have just converted over to Mac as well as Final Cut Pro.. so far I've been having a great experience. Until now...
I've recently completed editing a few videos which I shot in HD on my Sony HDR-HC-1 (I downconvert to DV when capturing). I am also shooting in widescreen 16:9 mode. When I edit and render the videos, they come out exactly as I want them to. Widescreen.
Now.. here is the problem. I recently imported some DV video I shot (again in widescreen 16:9). Now, when I render the video it is 4:3. I have no idea what's going on.
Normally when I setup Final Cut to capture, I simply use Easy setup. It's worked fine up until now. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
Jeff

Thanks for the suggestion! I will try this tonight. Is there a reason why I didnt have to do that when working with HD as opposed to DV? Just wondering. Thanks. Will let you know how it works out.
Jeff

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