Time capsule sparse.bundle restore w 24 char recovery key

Mid 2012 MacBook Pro.  HD failure.  Replaced HD... up and running.  Time Capsule (4th Gen) has back up file *.sparse.bundle.  Able to log into TC with correct password.  Cannot open back up file, however, despite trying multiple passwords.  Have 24 character recovery key.  Typed that in at the password prompt.  Still no access.  Was using File Vault.  Had upgraded to OS 10.9.2 at time of last back up.  New HD/system does not have FV turned on.  What now?

Whew, see if these help...
http://pondini.org/TM/25.html
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