B.E.S.T. Picture System
The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You can set �B.E.S.T.� to �ON� or �OFF� to your preference ( pg. 55).
Recording
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate recording. DURING B.E.S.T.
B.E.S.T. COMPLETE
Playback
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback.
� The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording.
NOTES:
� The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP (or EP) modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording. � The B.E.S.T. system does not work while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress ( pg. 37). � In the case of timer recordings, the B.E.S.T. system works before recording is initiated. � Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled. The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is re-performed. � Pressing the recorder�s 7 button while �BEST� is displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording ( pg. 25).
� The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use. � B.E.S.T. is active during automatic tracking. �BEST� appears blinking on the recorder�s front display panel.
NOTES:
� When watching a tape recorded with �B.E.S.T.� set to �ON�, it is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as well. � When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference ( pg. 55). � �BEST� only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking. Even though it doesn�t appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function is operative.
ATTENTION
Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after 7 and 4 on the remote control are pressed, or 7 on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following steps: A Press and hold 9 and press 7 to engage the Record Pause mode. � The recorder then automatically checks the condition of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-enters Record Pause mode. B Press 4 to start recording. If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin recording immediately, set �B.E.S.T.� to �OFF� ( pg. 55).
