I operate MacBook Pro w latest version of OS Maverick.  Also run Parallels with VM of XP.  Bought Win 8.1 Pro w DVD.  The DVD does't mount and eventually says the DVD is blank.

How do I get MacBook to recognize the DVD and permit Parallels to create a new Virtual Machine using the W 8.1 Pro DVD?

Question for Parallels documentation, forum, their own FAQ and Knowledge Base.
Even Windows on Mac support for Boot Camp has instructions, Boot Camp Assistant will create a flash drive (no one is using DVDs).
http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp
This forum does not deal with MacBook Pro, but with Mac Pro (tower)
http://forum.parallels.com/forumdisplay.php?58-Parallels-Desktop-for-Mac

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