Duel Layer DVD in iDVD

I am using iDVD to convert VHS to DVD and want(ed) to use Duel Layer DVDs so I could put more video on one DVD. My problem is that at 30 to 45 mins. from completion during the Multiplexing process the DVD pops out and the program says DONE but it also says it has 30 mins. to go. When you put the DVD back in, the DVD is blank. What do I need to do. Is it a problem with iDVD or just using the Duel Layer DVDs. By the way, I have a MacBook Pro 17".

In response to MartinR - I am using the following:
MacBook Pro: MacBookPro6,1
OS X Mountain Lion - 10.8.4
I used a VCR hooked up to my MBP through an ION VIDEO2PC, I converted all of them to mp4 after I edited all of the snow and junk out of the videos in iMovie - They are all now mp4 files
iDVD version 7.1.2
Memorex DL DVD+R
I still can burn single layer DVDs, BUT they are doing the same thing when I try to make multiples, making copies through iDVD after the intial one is burned. So I have to cancel out of the burning process, it usually works and take about 18 mins. vs the 2-3 hrs. that it takes the inital DVD to burn
If it means anything I have/had all of my video files on an external 2TB hard drive and now I copy the files I plan to use back to the main drive on the MBP to see if that helps things
In response to Courcoul - I did a Get Info on the blank DL DVD and it said 6,148 bytes (8 KB on disk) for 1 item
I value both of your opinions, thank you both for responding, tell me what you think could be the hang-up on all of this since I gave you more info. If you need more info the make a better decision just let me know.

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Hey, you used the word "experiment" twice in the same forum which gets you twenty points but you lose 10 points since it was for the same experiment.
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Hi All,
I am having some trouble making a useable DVD. I have a video that I recorded and imported into iMovie (2h33m long). I exported it to iDVD, which told me that I needed to use a dual layer DVD to make it fit. Here's where I noticed the first problem: iDVD has one option for a dual layer disc, stating that it has 7.7GB storage space, and my discs have 8.5GB. I set it to use the standard setting for the DL disc any ways, turned the quality down a bit to make it fit, and burned the DVD. After burning two discs, I still do not have one that works. It comes up as "supported disc not available" on my Mac, and as a blank disc on any other machine I put it in. It will run on my coworker's brand new iMac, but that is the only one. Am I doing something wrong? The only mistake that I have corrected since I have tried all this is changing the aspect ratio back from 4:3 to 16:9 in iMovie (I am not sure how that happened, as the video was originally recorded in 16:9). I am re-exporting the file to my desktop now in the proper ratio, and changed the quality to HD. I am waiting for the file to encode as we speak. Any help would be greatly appreciated, as this work is for my local school board and is very time sensitive.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1502?viewlocale=en_US
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[email protected]

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