It depends on which OBS source you added. A Media Source plays one local file, and its Loop setting repeats that file. A VLC Video source can play a list of files; its Loop Playlist setting restarts the list after it reaches the end. Check the source type and its playlist before assuming OBS has a bug.
First, identify the OBS source
In OBS, select the source in the Sources list and open its properties. The source type determines which playback controls apply.
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| Source type | What it plays | Relevant repeat control |
|---|---|---|
| Media Source | One local media file | Loop repeats that file after playback completes. |
| VLC Video | A playlist of media files | Loop Playlist restarts playback after the source runs out of files. |
These are separate OBS source types, not two names for the same playlist feature. See the OBS media sources documentation for their settings and prerequisites.
If the source is Media Source
Media Source loads a single file. If the same cartoon episode starts again as soon as it ends, open the source’s properties and inspect Loop. Turn it off if you want that file to stop at the end. If you expected several episodes, a Media Source is not a multi-file playlist: use a VLC Video source and add the episodes there.
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Confirm every episode is in the list
Open the VLC Video source’s properties and check the playlist itself. Make sure each intended episode appears as an entry and that its path points to the correct file. A playlist containing only one entry will play only that episode, even if the source is otherwise configured correctly.
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If the source, playlist, and settings all appear correct, collect these details before calling it a bug:
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- OBS version and operating system
- Whether the source is Media Source or VLC Video
- The playlist entries and file paths
- VLC version, if you use VLC Video
- An OBS log from a session where the problem occurs
These details help distinguish a one-file source, a playlist that contains only one usable entry, a setting that restarts playback, and a possible software issue.
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