Import Video from DVD

When I import a 3-minute video from DVD into my project, it shows up as a single photo of the 1st frame. When I preview it, the entire video play fine. Question: How do I display it such that I can see ALL of the frames in the video? … or is it NOT possible. Thank you.

Also Read Bill Hunt on editing a VOB/MPG file
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/464549?tstart=0
Edit Vob http://premierepro.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ:How_do_I_import_VOB_files_/_edit_a_DVD%3F

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