       # avoid decrementing the loop count multiple times before restart finishes
       return if @restarting
 
-      loops = @model.get 'loops'
+      loops = @model.loops()
 
       # if loops is a number, count video loops
       if parseInt(loops) >= 0


  timeStart: @property 'timeStart'
  timeEnd: @property 'timeEnd'


  description: =>



  _initializeLoopsButton: =>
    loops = @model.loops()

    # ensure loops property is set
    unless loops?
      loops = 'one'
      @model.loops(loops)

    # determine initial view index for cycle button
    initialView = switch loops
