Run TV and have DVD player cut in

[kevinreddog]

Is there a hardware or software product on the market that lets the DVD player take over the TV at specific intervals in time? In other words, have the TV playing in a waiting room, have the DVD player take over every 15 minutes for a 5 minute infommercial that is on the DVD? Then pass control back to the TV. Any ideas?

[zoobie]

a programmable dvd player would interrupt the signal and play then resume tv
you could probably use a computer to do the same as a task

[kevinreddog]

What type of programmable DVD? What do I search for on the net??

[Video Head]

You would require a programable video switcher/router. I have seen some with internal programming capability but most are controlled via a computer with software for programming the triggers. Probably best to put the infomercial onto a computer feeding to the switcher, otherwise you would require a DVD player with the ability to accept programming triggers. As you can guess, this is all broadcast gear and will not be inexpensive.

[zoobie]

yep...I started with switchers and found programmable players
as Video Head mentioned, it was all high end broadcast equipment...not exactly cheap
people don't like it when suddenly a commercial cuts in the show they're watching
how about recording a show then inserting your blurb when the commercials come or when it makes sense to break?
this would be seamless and much more professional
not to mention a ton cheaper...