How can I retrieve files OR re-initialize the time machine...

After deleting a file on my time capsule, I can't retrive some older files. I see the multiple windows up to a certain date, the rest of the windows are black (and I can't access them). Is there a way to repair the time capsule, and if not, how can I re-initialize the disk and start from scratch with a new full backup? Thanks.

A deletion on the TC cannot be recovered without removing the disk and using a recovery utility.. even then if it is inside a sparsebundle I am not at all confident a recovery software can do anything about it.
Pondini in his FAQ which are required reading before you start playing around manually doing deletions in TM.. makes clear it is not wise..
Q12, 20 http://pondini.org/TM/FAQ.html
To erase and start again, use erase in the airport utility.

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