Hi ivo.amrein,

yes, the player can be connected directly to a screen via HDMI. Use a premium high-speed HDMI cable or high-speed HDMI cable supporting 18 Gbps bandwidth to the HDMI IN jack. You can use [Repeat] to set the repeat mode. [Repeat] is not available during playback of BDJ titles or HDMV interactive titles. The DVD player can be used offline.

Sony Support EN

The DVD player can be connected directly to a screen, sound and picture go via HDMI, but the screen should have speakers if sound is also desired. It can be used offline anyway, no internet function is needed. Regarding a loop function, you should also be able to do that, these players usually also have a repeat function for individual tracks or the entire disc.