Widescreen playback problems from FCP

Hello all -
I'm new to this group as I begin to work in the i-based programs, and I need some help with iDVD6:
I'm having the same problem as other users here, in that my 16:9 exports aren't playing back as 16:9 but as 4:3. I'm exporting cuts from Final Cut Pro (studio 1). I haven't yet tried playing the discs on my TV: the aspect is wrong when playing back in iDVD before burning, and also wrong in DVD player after burning.
I've tried the suggestions already listed here for files coming from iMovie; could there be a different solution for files coming from FCP? Changing the file size in QTP doesn't work (the file displays in true 16:9 to begin with), Anamorph. doesn't work, and yes, the video IS true 16:9 (shot professionally.)
Thanks for any help -
JLC

Are you following these directions?
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=iDVD/6.0/en/22.html
http://www.kenstone.net/fcphomepage/idvd_6stone.html

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