DVD plays in Mac

Hi my DVD 16:9 plays in my MBP but not on two different DVD players (diff.brand) yet the same footage when burnt with Toast plays in both DVD players . What could it be Compressor or DVDSP should I unload DVDSP and re-install , Iam at a loss. I left the bit rate at the default setting is there something I should change ?
regards
erkirt

eltatum
After numerous DVD coaster's (don't ask how many) I've reinstalled the shebang and low and behold burnt one ,turn's out it is better quality then out of Toast both are 16:9 not sure how I did there was in the insp. a setting 720:480 I could not adjust now I click letterbox and that 720:480 is greyed out .Still wonky regarding HD ts folder it ask to remove but I click on format and pfuff it went away and startet formating on it's own right now I'am a happy camper who know's about tomorrow or next time .Wish you luck, like I said great DVD in 16:9 or can I say HD
regards
erkit

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