Backing up iTunes to DVDs

Hi all. This is my first time posting, so be nice I am trying to back up my iTunes onto DVDs and can't get past the "Checking Media" message. It whirs and clicks for a while, then goes back like nothing happened. I am using Memorex DVD+R 16x. Am I using the wrong type of DVD?
Thanks!
Denise

Hi mindyann,
Yes, there is! Check out [here|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1382].
Hope this helps,
Francisco

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