Differences between 'Play item' and 'Set as background'

Here are the behavioral differences between the two ways to use a media item in Harmony.

Play item Set as background
Plays once Loops continuously
Displays at original aspect ratio by default Scaled to fill the aspect ratio of the presentation/preview display by default
Clears any on-screen text Displays behind any on-screen text
Media controls (Play, pause, forward, rewind, loop) are availableMedia controls are not available

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Using Media


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