S.T. picture system, Recording, Playback

B.E.S.T. picture system

The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalized Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both recording and playback is ‘‘ON’’.

Recording

1 Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

7The recorder power comes on automatically.

2 The default setting is ‘‘ON’’.

7If this is the case, go to step 3. If not, press B.E.S.T. button to set B.E.S.T.on and B.E.S.T. indicator lights.

3 Press and hold Record ¦ and Play 3 buttons on the remote, or press Record ¦ button on the recorder.

7The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording.

Notes:

∙The B.E.S.T. system works only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording.

∙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.

ATTENTION:

Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after Record ¦ and Play 3 buttons on the remote are pressed, or Record ¦ button on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired scene or programme in its entirely, first perform the following steps:

1Press and hold Pause 8and Record ¦buttons to engage the Record Pause mode.

∙The recorder then automatically check the condition of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, reenters Record Pause.

2Press Play 3 button to start recording.

∙If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin recording immediately, press B.E.S.T. button to set B.E.S.T. off.

Playback

The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback.

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.

1 Press Play 3 button to start playback.

7The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use.

7B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking.

Notes:

∙When watching a rental tape, or one recorded on another video recorder, set B.E.S.T. to on or off to your preference by pressing B.E.S.T. button.

∙B.E.S.T. indicator only lights at the beginning of automatic tracking. Even though it doesn’t appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function is operative.