Links on DVD menu aren't working.

Hi, I recorded a short Camtasia video showing how a chunk of the links on my DVD menu aren't working. I can't figure out what's going on. I cannot click on anything past "Marianna Ingraham", including "Main Menu". I burned a disc image and a hard copy DVD, neither of which worked. Can someone explain to me what's happening? Is there a link limit? Thanks.
Encore Link Problem - YouTube

Yes, the DVD spec is 36 buttons per menu for a 4:3 menu, and 18 for a 16:9.

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