Copying dvds (legally..)

hi there,
i'm trying to figure out how to copy a dvd. the dvd is not encrypted but the files that it holds are such that they play in dvd player when you pop the dvd in. i need to copy it so that it continues to do that, but for some reason when i try to copy the files on the macbook they are just shortcuts to the disc, which doesn't allow me to copy them to a new dvd.
the dvd is not encrypted in any way and i have authorization to copy it... if i only knew how
thanks.

Duplicate a CD or DVD
1. Insert the DVD/CD;
2. Open Disk Utility, and select the DVD/CD from the left side list (select the DVD/CD icon on top);
3. from the DU File menu select New | Disk Image from Disk 1;
4. Choose to format the disk image as DVD/CD Master, name the disk image and click Save;
5. When the .cdr file is finished select it with mouse and press COMMAND-I to open the Get Info and check the box to lock the file;
6. Choose the .cdr file from the left side list, click Burn, and insert a new, blank DVD or CD.

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