Drop Zone Problem in Title

I use the "Keynote" for a Bumper Title. I can assign a clip to the drop zone and it displays it in the Inspector (name and thumbnail), but it won't display it in the viewer when I play the segment from the timeline.
I tried different clips (images, videos) and placed the title on the primary storyline and as connected clip. Doesn't show up.
Am I missing something?

Yes you're right. I though the Drop Zone is for that area that moves to the side. However, that area is actually the transparency area of the title clip that incorporates the footage of the primary story line underneath. And of course the title has to be a connected clip on top of it.
Thanks
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