No menu page

I'd like to burn a QT file without the menu page. Is there a way to burn a DVD without having a menu page at all? The movie just plays as soon as it registers.
Thanks
Gerry

Put the movie in the Autoplay well in Map. If you want it to play forever (or until you press Stop on your remote), go to Advanced/Loop.
iDVD 5 Getting Started
Apple's iMovie Learning Site
Apple's iDVD Learning Site
Ken Stone: Authoring in iDVD 5
My favorite, by far:
iMovie HD & iDVD 5: The Missing Manual
iPhoto 5: The Missing Manual

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