Why can't I get a DVD to play through a projector via my SuperDrive?

I have a brand new MacBook Air 13" with an external superdrive connected. I connect an external Epson projector to display my screen up on the wall. When I insert my DVD in the Superdrive I can run it on my MBA screen no problem but it will not project through the Epson. All I get is a gray and white checkered pattern on the wall.
I can use my son's new MacBook Pro and Epson and project the DVD just fine.
This is a training DVD that I need to run for classes I teach and need to be able to use the SuperDrive and my MacBook Air. What's up?

Welcome to Apple Discussions,
How are you connecting your projector (Thunderbolt, RCA, S-Video, HDMI?)
In System Preferences:Display does the projector show up and have a profile? It should. You may have to change the resolution/refresh rate (signal)  of that profile in order to get the video to show up. Depending on your connector you might not be able to choose a compatible resolution and refresh rate (Study the information included with your projector) . . . in that case you might need to use a different adaptor/connection.

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