Divx file in idvd

I was able to use the latest beta divx for Tiger and watch a divx file in QT. I also put through idvd and burned a dvd. Problem is the dvd will not work in my TV's dvd player(s), but works fine on my G5's dvd player.
What do I do next ?
Thanks for any help.

Yes. I've played all of my idvd burned movies from home vcr and 8mm tapes. Also burned using popcorn with no issues.
Its first time I have tried dropping a divx file into idvd and then burning. The dvd works fine in my mac drive but not american or european players.

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