i can get three episodes doing vcd on a cdr using Tmpgenc to do the encoding because nero sucks at encoding. If your dvd player is vcd compatible you can get up to 11 episode using nero to burn them after encoding.

For more technical info and guides go to this site, they have great forums that discuss what you are trying to find out with lots of people with the same problems. I highly recommend great place for info on burning all different formats.

http://forums.afterdawn.com/