DVD disc not compatible???

I have used Imation and Memorex DVD-R's (purchased in the U.S.) successfully on my 17" pbook and the g5 tower. However, the other day I purchased a Verbatim DVD+R (in Europe) and my computer ejects it automatically. I had also purchased previously a set of DVD-Rs from Circuit City brand and neither the powerbook nor the G5 recognized them.
Are there any permissions I may have to set in order to utilize these DVD-Rs? I am living in Europe (Italy) and do not know whether these DVD-Rs are compatible with my U.S. purchased macs. I do not believe it should be an issue however, since I even have the region set to 2 on my 17" powerbook (and still, region should not be an issue when burning a DVD to a mac, since you can do it region free).
If there is anyone living in Europe, please advise what brand has worked for you so that I can purchase safely to give it a try. Thank you!!
MACPOWER

Hi MACPOWER
Cheque that Your Mac really can handle DVD+ disks, not many can.
Can it be dust on Your DVD-player laser head. A CD/DVD cleaning disk ??
I used several brands incl. Verbatim, Apple, Sony etc with no problems.
Cheque if the speeds are OK. x2, x4, x8 etc.
Does both of Your Macs behave the same ?
Do You have one with Mac OS X.3.9 and QT 6.5.2 - How does this work ?
Yours Bengt W

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