Custom file size

[syril]

I'm in DVD2DVD mode and its always turned out quality rips. Never any complaints. However, I have one question. Is there a way up the size of the default file that is created. By default using the DVD-R settings, the file is 4.34 GB. Is there a way to get this up to 4.5 GB? I know thats not that much different...I just hate waste. In some longer movies, every little bit helps. Thanks!

[bobwillis]

Hi,

4.5GB is oversize, and won't fit on a single layer disc. The allowable maximums are:

Blank DVD-R 4,489MB 4,706,074,624 bytes or 4.383GB
Blank DVD+R 4,483MB 4,700,372,992 bytes or 4.377GB

You can alter the output size by changing the value of the CD size parameter - I think it is on the bitrate tab. However, I don't recommend going above 4470MB, since you can get results which won't fit!

Regards,
Bob

[syril]

Good to know. I was hoping to squeeze out a little more bitrate. Had another questions...is there any advantage using CCE 2.66+ over 2.5. I know you would have to use EclCCE, but would that slow down performance?

[bobwillis]

Hi,

EclCCE doesn't affect the speed. However, v2.66 (and later versions) are slower than v2.50 if you have an athlon XP processor. I'm not sure about the relative performance with a P4 or Athlon64.

I think v2.66 (and later versions) are slightly better picture quality than v2.50, but there isn't much in it.

Regards,
Bob