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

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 ;

Pictures

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Reports

  • Only 1 test in Hifi magazines of the FRG, Audio 12/1995: Comparative test, upper class, 70 points, 4 ears (!), test winner

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