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



Pictures

  • [[Picture: Pioneer CT-S 740 S

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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)


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