Pioneer CT-S 740 S

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Pioneer
• Model: CT-S 740 S

Type: Cassette Tape Deck

• Years of manufacture: 1995 - 1998
• Made in: Japan
• Colors: Black, Champagne
• Power consumption: 23 W, in standby 12.2 W
• Dimensions: 420 x 125 x 280 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 5.3 kg
• Original price approx.: 900 DM (black), 950 DM (champagne)

Connections

• 2 inputs:
  • RCA / RCA R + L
  • Pioneer system jack 3.5 mm
• 3 outputs:
  • RCA/RCA R+L
  • Headphones 6.35 mm (adjustable)

Pioneer system jack 3.5 mm

Technical Data

• Audio heads: 3
• Motors: 3 (2 for drive and reels, 1 for servo services like head carriage lift/lower and the cassette tray)
• Synchronization fluctuations: 0.023% WRMS, JIS, 0.056% DIN, 0.05% (2-sigma rating, see Stereoplay 10/95, p.69).
• Band types: IEC Type I / II / IV
• Frequency range:
  • Type I: 20 - 20,000 Hz.

Type II: 20 - 20,000 Hz Type IV: 20 - 25,000 Hz Distortion factor: <= 0.6%,(at -4 dB, 160 nwb/m)

• Signal-to-noise ratio: >= 60 dB
• Bass/treble dynamic range:
  • Type II: 58.5 dB/ 54.5 dB

Type IV: 61 dB/ 57 dB (for details see Stereoplay 10/95, p.69)

• Auto-Reverse: No
• Title search: Yes
• Noise reduction: Dolby B, C, S
• Dynamic extension Dolby HX-Pro
• MPX Filter: Yes
• Fader: No
• Pitch control: No
• CD Synchro Recording: Yes
• The unit is only in standby when "Power Off" and consumes power. A red dot on the switch lights up.

Special Features

• Dual Capstan drive, last reference master drive Pioneer put its decks,
• Super Auto BLE XD calibration computer - improved calibration at 4 frequency points
• Automatic Flex system (treble correction for old, dull tapes)
• Dolby S noise reduction, also Dolby B, C, HX Pro
• Tape loop prevention automatic (ATLC)
• Motor-operated cassette compartment (opening and closing)
• Fully electronic drive control
• Vibration and resonance free construction (honeycomb housing)
• High-resolution fluorescent display, can be switched off,
• Tape tuning display,
• Tape type display,
• Flex button to boost low-pitched older bands.
• Electronic 4-digit totalizer, numeric and real-time
• "Meter Range" setting for more precise tuning of the recording display
• Remaining time counter
• Memory
• Monitoring display (monitor circuit) = rear tape control
• CD synchronous recording display
• Display can be switched off
• MPX display
• Level meter with hold function (peak hold)
• Gold-plated input and output jacks
• Timer pre-installation for recording and playback
• Frequency response designed up to 25,000 Hz (shared with Pioneer CT-S 730, Pioneer CT-S 640 S and Pioneer CT-S 550 S ) to achieve the most natural highs possible
• Remotely controllable in the Pioneer system (with extra cable) - then controllable with Pioneer receivers and amplifiers

• More data at "Hifi-Engine": [1]

Special Features

• SUPER AUTO BLE calibration computer (bias, level, EQ).
• Flex function (automatic sound equalization for muffled recordings, similar to Play-Trim)
• Timer switch
• Automatic tape type selection
• Counter memory
• Display can be switched off

Remarks

• Previous model:
• Pioneer CT-S 730

• Other models in the same series:
• Pioneer CT-S 440 S
• Pioneer CT-S 540 S
• Pioneer CT-S 640 S
• Pioneer CT-S 740 S

Pictures

• [[Picture: Pioneer CT-S 740 S

Reviews

• The Pioneer CT-S 740 S also shared the owner's manual with the CT-S 540 S and CT-S 640 S in the 1st year of manufacture.
• It shares the drive, technical values (except dimensions) and features with the Pioneer CT-S 830 S, which was launched 1 year earlier and sold for 2 more years in parallel.

• Stereo 11/1995: Excellent, 3 stars. "Z- mechanism and Dolby S at a fighting price - perhaps the last alternative to the minidisk."
• Stereoplay 10/1995: Top Class II, Reference. "Sensibly equipped Dolby S- recorder with excellent sound and very good drive." (S.69)