Reading a DVD w/ QT Pro

Feeling like a dolt...
I just upgraded to Pro so I could take my DVD movies and get them moved onto my iPod...an advertised feature of QT Pro. I can't get to square one with QT even recognizing the loaded DVD. Online help and search feature provide nothing!
Any quick advice available?
Thanks:)

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