Sorry, wrong wording, correction:

You can only plug this player into a U.S.B.-A port unless you have an adapter...

Just in case, here are the different types of U.S.B. plug:
https://ibb.co/8zHNk7L

This player can only be connected to a U.S.B.-A port unless you have an adaptor...

Just in case, here are the different types of U.S.B. port:
https://ibb.co/ydcB6c9

No, the drive needs drivers to run. Your DVD player will not have these.