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There's a video presentation I need shown at a retail location while customers are waiting... My client (the retailer) wants to do this with a TV, not a computer.

So I'm planning to use a DVD player with the TV, but a couple questions:

how to get the DVD to loop?
Wear/Tear...do I just have to budget in a new dvd player every few months? (it will replay continuously, about 8 hours a day, 6 days a week)
Is there a better way? Would using a computer be a cheaper alternative over time?

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asked Oct 25 at 19:36

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jorel314 · Accepted Answer · 2009-10-25 20:40:50Z UTC

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This is what I do to make a looping DVD in DVD Studio Pro.

Make the "First Play" point to the first track I want looped
Make the "End Jump" of the last track point to the "First Play" Track

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answered Oct 25 at 20:30

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	thanks for this explanation complete with screenshot =) – VIDinLA Oct 26 at 22:09
	my pleasure.... – jorel314 Oct 27 at 7:17

David Robinson · Answer 2 · 2009-10-25 22:42:42Z UTC

I create loops of video content and ads that are shown on monitors in airport shuttles. Initially the shuttles were equipped with DVD players. And yes, they do wear out when played constantly like you mentioned. We are now in the process of changing over to this solid state video player - http://www.akman.com/index.php?p=MV720p-HD - sorry, I do not know the price.

Another option could be to purchase a monitor that has a USB port. I know Samsung HDTV's support video playback from a USB flash drive. However, I don't know if it supports looping of the video.

best way to loop video presentation on a TV?

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