Will FCP tell me what the 'correct aspect ratio' is?

Hi,
This isn't a problem, I'm just curious.
When I import clips in to FCP I am allowed to view them in their correct aspect by checking 'Correct For Aspect Ratio' using the 'Window Zoom' button in the canvas.
Is there a way of seeing the correct aspect frame size in the browser?
For example, I shoot in 'squeeze' mode on my DVX100b. That footage is recorded/imported at 720x480. FCP allows me to edit it as it should look. And then it's up to me to 'un-squeeze' it. That's fine, no problem. But I'm wondering if final cut pro has any idea what the un-squeezed frame size should be (or is it just automatic) and does it tell me anywhere.
Just wondering.
Thanks,
Double ohh

The unsqueezed size is 720x480, and you'll see it in the browser under "frame size" (you may have to enable this by control-clicking on the top of any browser column).
If the anamorphic column is checked in the browser, you'll always get a correct display in FCP. As you've discovered, you'll have to modify your output files (either by changing the frame size or changing the movie properties in quicktime player) to get them to display correctly on a computer screen. Your DVD or video player will always display widescreen material correctly once you've authored your disks in widescreen and set up your DVD player to match your TV screen aspect.
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