DVD player won't zoom on Powerbook G4

Just got a Powerbook G4 and when I try to use zoom in DVD player it gives "Not permitted" error (when I click the "On" checkbox in the Video Zoom window). DVD player is 4.6.5. Is not related to the size of the video (half, maximum, full screen). Same DVD works fine (in terms of zoom) on my iMac running same version of DVD player.
Thanks!

Some DVD functions require a fast CPU, or a graphics board with Core Image. Click "Show Supported Features" in DVD Player's "Help" menu to see what features will work with your computer.

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Click 'Check for solutions' to send data about this device to Microsoft and to see if there is a solution available.
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