Dvd only plays on certain players

i burned several dvd's using dvdsp they will play on some players but not on others. why is this?
the footage was ripped from a PAL dvd edited in final cut then output as animation codec @ 29.97fps imported into dvdsp encoded and burned any info would be very helpful. thanks

Dear birdandtiger:
I just finished on of the free lectures at Apple Soho. I highly suggest it for the answers to your questions. Just stop in or go online to get a list of all the lectures. Soho has Final Cut and DVD Studio Pro on thursdays at this point but that could change.
I have found that I have a G4 and one of the earlier Apple Super Drives (DVD burners). = - RW etc etc I have found that my apple G4 and Super Drive will only burn Apple brand DVD-R discs. And I was told at the apple lecture these will play on all DVD players (not so with DVD+R that came out later).
best wishes,
Bill

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