All DVD players work in basically the same way. However, there are several different types of DVD players on the market, each with its own unique features.

The heart of every DVD player is a microchip that contains the programming necessary to play DVDs. This microchip is connected to a number of other components that allow the player to read data from the DVD and output it to a television or other display device.

The first step in playing a DVD is to read the table of contents (TOC). This information is stored on the DVD in a special section …