Multiple clips playback problem

Hi Guys
I have four long clips, in my time line which has been stack together. Let call it Clip A , B C and D.
B is on my main timeline, A is above B. C and D is under B.
Something like ,
Usually, FCP will disply the top clip only. But recently for this project, i found even i disable clip A and B, FCPX will disply D (which is the clip at the bottom) instead of C. And some times, i have disable A ,C ,and D it won't show clip B.
Any suggestions? I do not have any clue ,this problem comes and goes, very annoying.
Your feedback is highly appreciated.
Cheers
Eric. H

Yes, i happens during play back. Like this picture, if i diable 2398 9863, and 4956, it won't show the last clip at bottom.I can hear the sound but no pictures at all.

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