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[Goodguy]

I have a Panasonic VDR-310 camcorder.  The camcorder itself works just fine but the Panasonic DVD-Studio software stinks.

Here's my problem.  I use DVD-RAM and double-sided RW.  The DVD-RAM defaults to record in VR format and I can set the RW discs either to VR or VIDEO format.  I always video record in 16:9 aspect.

The Panasonic software is needed to import the VR format (DVD_RTAV folder) regardless of disc type.  Their software allows you to EXPORT to an MPEG-2 video files but it exports in 4:3 mode regardless if the original video was 16:9!!!   No, this isn't a operator mistake, it's in their documentation, all exported video is 4:3.

I tried Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 and there is a great tool called Interpret Footage which allows me to change the aspect ratio from 4:3 back to 16:9 without video loss.

I own EMC8 but it doesn't import VR format disc so that is why I am looking at other options including a new software package.  I would like to stick with EMC as the tools are fabulous!!!!

How in the world can I accomplish this in EMC9.0?

Changing the Production or Project setting to widescreen doesn't work.