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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

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
LThe recorder power comes on automatically.
Press OSD button and the language screen appears.
(To change the language, Z p.8) Press OK button.
The default setting is “ON”.
LIf this is the case, go to step 4. If not,
press TV PROG. 8/9 button to
place the pointer next to “B.E.S.T.”,
then press OK button to set to “ON”.
Press OSD button to close mode select screen.
Press and hold Record button and Play - button on
the remote, or press Record button on the recorder.
LThe recorder spends approximately
7 seconds assessing the condition of
the tape, then begins recording.
LWhen the “B.E.S.T.” indicator begins
blinking, that means adjustment is
complete.
Notes:
•The B.E.S.T. system works for SP, LP (or EP) modes only
after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first
initiated. It does not work during recording.
•In the case of timer recording, 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.
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 - 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
entirety, first perform the following steps:
1 Press and hold Pause/Still 88
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8 and Record
buttons to
engage the Record Pause mode.
•The recorder then automatically check the condition
of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-
enters Record Pause.
2 Press Play - button 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” in
step 3 above.
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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.
Press Play - button to start playback.
LThe recorder adjusts the playback
picture quality based on the quality of
the tape in use.
LB.E.S.T. is active during Auto
Tracking. “B.E.S.T.” appears blinking
on the screen.
Notes:
•When watching a rental tape, or one recorded on another
video recorder, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing
steps 2 through 4.
•“B.E.S.T.” only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking.
Even though it doesn’t appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function
is operative.
B.E.S.T.
O.S.D. : ON
B.E.S.T. : ON
[TV PROG ] : ON/OFF
[OSD] : EXIT
OK
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