36advanced features

The B.E.S.T.

Picture System

about b.e.s.t.

Works in SP, LP and EP modes

Does not work with Auto Satellite Prog Recording

The Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking (B.E.S.T.) System checks the condition of the tape in use and compensates during recording and playback to give the best picture quality possible. The default setting is ON.

Turning B.E.S.T. ON or OFF

Works before Timer Recording

B.E.S.T. data is lost when tape is ejected

Pressing the Tbutton on VCR does not start Instant

get to the mode set screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the

Aand Bbuttons and press

3

OK /

(or

 

 

 

E).

select b.e.s.t. mode Move the highlight bar to B.E.S.T. using the Aand Bbuttons and

press

3

OK /

(or E) to set B.E.S.T. ON or OFF.

 

 

 

 

 

MODE SET

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL TBC/NR

ON

 

 

FB.E.S.T.

ON

 

 

 

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO

 

 

 

AUTO TIMER

OFF

 

 

O.S.D.

ON

 

 

PROG. NAVIGATION

ON

 

 

DIRECT REC

ON

 

 

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Timer Recording while B.E.S.T. is turned ON

return to normal screen Press m.

Recording and Playback Using B.E.S.T.

recording Press and hold Tand press .on the Remote Control (or press Ton the VCR). The VCR spends about 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape and then begins recording.

apause of 7 seconds a

During B.E.S.T.

B.E.S.T. complete

playback Press .. The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the condition of the tape in use. B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. bESt appears on the VCR’s display panel.

Avoiding B.E.S.T. Time Delay

Since B.E.S.T. introduces a 7 second delay before recording starts, you may wish to compensate by first pressing and Ttogether (this puts the VCR into RECORD PAUSE mode during which time the VCR performs the B.E.S.T. tape assessment) and then pressing .when you wish to start recording.