Hello,
Sorry about delayed reply as I just saw it.
Its known problem of ccd imager in Canon ZR85 camcorder and ccd imager needs to be replaced.
Canon will repair your camcorder free of cost as per announced scheme for ccd imager issue.
Click
Canon CCD Advisory for details, how to get free repair.
Regarding can't see picture or time code in playback, it is problem of dirty / clogged video heads. Use good quality video head cleaning cassette to clean heads and hope camera will show playback picture.
Good luck.
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