IDVD Error: "Insert a recordable DVD disc"

I created a project in iDVD ready to be burned but each time I insert a disc, before any burning begins, it is ejected with this error message: "Insert a recordable DVD disc". I have tried several different DVDs but nothing works. I came across this problem in a lot of forums but with no successful answer. Does anyone know what to do in this situation???

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For the best burn success, follow all the others' advice. I use only Verbatim DVD-R disks, burn at 4x or less and have never had a burn issue. My disks play on all DVD players that I have tried. The only issue has been a particular brand of DVD player that misreads some audio tracks, but the other players read all of it just perfectly.

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