Pioneer CT-S 540 S
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General
- Manufacturer: Pioneer
- Model: CT-S 540 S
- Type: Single
- Years of manufacture: 1995-96
- Made in: Japan
- Color: Black, Champagne
- Remote control: System remote control only
- Power consumption: 22 watts
- Dimensions: 420 x 125 x 280 mm
- Weight: 4.0 kg
- Original price approx.: 500 DM
Connections
- Inputs: 100 mV (Line)
- Outputs: 0,5 V (Line)
Technical Data
- Audio heads: 3
- motors: 2
- Synchronization fluctuations: <= 0.05% (WRMS), 0.14% (DIN);
- Tape types: I, II, IV
- Frequency response:
- Normal: 20-19,000 Hz (at +-6dB),
- Chrome: 20-19,000 Hz (at +-6dB),
- Metal: 20 - 21,000 Hz (at +-6dB),
- Distortion factor: < 0.6 % (at -4dB, 160 nwb/m)
- Signal-to-noise ratio: >59 dB (without Dolby)
- Noise reduction enhancement (dynamic range):
- for Dolby B at 5 KHz: 69dB
- for Dolby C at 5 KHz: 78dB
- for Dolby S at 5 KHz: 81dB
- Auto Reverse: No
- Title search: Yes
- Dolby: B, C, S
- MPX filter: yes
- HX pro: Yes
- Fader: No
- Pitch control: No
- CD sync recording: Yes
Special Features
- Dolby S noise reduction, also Dolby B, C, HX Pro,
- Super Auto BLE XD: Calibration computer on 4 levels, Pioneers best.
- FLEX (Frequency Level Expander): treble enhancement for old tapes
- 3 audio heads, rear tape control (monitor switching) of recordings possible
- 2 drive motors
- Resonance and vibration damping design features: Chassis with honeycomb ribs, cassette stabilization and large damper feet.
- Switchable MPX filter
- Disengageable display
CD Sync with Pioneer CD Players via SR System Link * Remote Control via SR System Link
- Remote control via Pioneer SR system connection (3.5 mm cable with 2 jack plugs, mono, required)
Memory
- Music search with direct access
- Automatic tape sort setting
- Headphone output (non-adjustable)
- Timer pre-equipment (playback, recording)
- 4-digit electronic counter with three display functions ( numeric, real time, remaining time)
- Flluorescence level meter with peak hold,
- Additional meter range circuit: detail range can be better viewed while recording.
Remarks[edit]
Similar in construction to the Pioneer CT-S640 S, which has 2 more Dolby S chips and one more motor, as well as slightly better frequency response, but was built longer. (With the CT-S540 S only Dolby B can be heard when recording with rear band control).
- similar in construction also with its successor Pioneer CT-S550 S, which was built longer and has an extra motor for the cassette compartment/servo functions.
Other models in the same series:
- Real-time display is not carried along during winding - same "problem" with all Pioneer units with electr. counter ;
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Reports[edit]
- Only 1 test in Hifi magazines of the FRG, Audio 12/1995: Comparative test, upper class, 70 points, 4 ears (!), test winner