[vandelay]

I'm using an EyeTV 310 and am a bit confused about the file sizes of EyeTV recordings and how to best handle them regarding Toast. If i have a Pal recording of around 90 minutes the file size in EyeTV is up to over 5.5 GB and Toast can't burn it to a single layer DVD. But if i use a DL DVD i end up with a finished DVD that's small enough in size, that it should have fit to a single layer disc in the first place.
If i export a recording in a native MPEG format i get a much smaller file, for example: the EyeTV recording is 4.85 GB and the MPEG file of the same recording is 2.63 GB. I don't really understand the difference in file size and wonder what data or quality i am losing in the process?

[WOPR]

It seems to be a glitch of some kind, use the Toast export option and burn that instead, I've managed to get 6 half hour shows on one single layer DVD in the past.

[vandelay]

Originally Posted by WOPR 

It seems to be a glitch of some kind, use the Toast export option and burn that instead, I've managed to get 6 half hour shows on one single layer DVD in the past.

So, there's no smooth push one button toast integration after all i guess. But 6 half hour shows on a single layer? Must have been pretty low broadcast quality?

[vandelay]

The problem with the Toast export option instead of just hitting the Toast button is, that i lose the 5 channel Dolby Digital and only get 2 channel Dolby Digital.