Can't read Disc

I have a short iDVD project with a 76MB movie in it. After burning the disc, my DVD seems to only be compatible with my computer, not my DVD player... it says "can't read disc". I am using a G5 with Maxell DVD+R 4.7GB 16x discs.
I have done this before without any trouble on all of the same equipment. What has happened?
Thanks,
Hagen

hagenvonhagen wrote:
I have done this before without any trouble on all of the same equipment.
Yes. I have a couple more of these discs left, but they have worked before. I will buy -R next time.

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