How to open file in Quicktime Player when it shows gray/unavailable?

How do I erase audio on idvd project? Looking to separate audio from video, and apply new audio. Using 10.6.8 macbook air, Processor 1.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. Using imovie 11, 9.0.4, idvd 7.1.2. Could not import to imovie, file would not appear. Quicktime Player, the file appears gray and doesn't open. I am grateful to all suggestions.
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