Still not reading Tiger DVD....

The last topic turned into a mess, so I post it again.
Everytime I insert the Tiger DVD, it stays in the Mac for a few seconds, and then gets ejected by the computer. I have the black labeled DVD,and do have a DVD drive able to read it. Could the DVD have comed damaged inside the box, or do I have to do something else?
I have already tried Patchburn and it didn't work, because i already had the CD/DVD drive.....

Arigottijr,
your previous thread became a mess because 8 out of 11 messages came from you and you obviously lost track of your own answers to your questions, questions about questions and answers to answers.
Was the DVD drive built-in when you bought the eMac or did you buy it later?
And yes, there is a chance that you have mis-burnt install disks. Apple will exchange them for you. Just call the Apple Store or go to the next authorized Apple dealer (should even work with the US-bought disk).
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