DVD-R types

I tried to use the One Step DVD in iDVD. I have DVD SP on my other Mac. I got a message that the disk was not one the Mac could recognize. I'm using a Sony Disc. Can anyone help?

this is not an iDVD forum and this is not an iDVD issue. It is an iMac issue... may help if you post there.
However, what is the max speed of your superdrive? and what is the speed of the disc?
This thread may help: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1684759&tstart=0

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