Pioneer CT-S 620 specifications

Brand : Pioneer

General

Connections

Tech nical Data

Special Equipment

Number of inputs: 3
- Stereo RCA
- Pioneer System Bus (for remote control and others)
- CD Synchro (3.5mm jack)

Number of outputs: 3
- Stereo RCA
- Pioneer System Bus (For remote control u.a.)
- Headphone output, jack 6.3mm

Sound heads: 3

Motors: 3

Synchronisation fluctuations: 0.023% (WRMS ), 0.056 % (DIN)

Band types: IEC I, IEC II, IEC IV

Frequency response:

Total harmonic distortion: 0.6 %

Signal-to-noise ratio: > 60 dB

Auto-reverse : No

Track Search: Yes, up to 15 tracks

Dolby: B, C

Dolby HX-Pro

MPX Filter : yes

Fader: No

Pitch Control: No

CD Synchro Recording: Yes

3-head deck with backband control (monitor circuit)
Reference master drive with dual capstan drive. 10° rear-tilted drive (slant Mounted)
Super Auto BLE calibration computer with 3 measuring points
additional bias buttons (plus/minus) for manual change of the pre-magnetization
3 motors, 1x Capstan, 1x winding, 1x servo
Motor-controlled cassette compartment
CD synchro recordings with Pioneer CD players possible
Track search - up to 15 tracks can be called up back and forth
MPX filter (switchable)
FL display (switchable) Display with 12 segments for the level control
4-digit counter - numeric and real-time
Meter Range (level control display spreadable for more accurate level control during recordings)
Peak hold switchable ( 1-2 sec. or permanent)
HX-Pro Headroom Extension
Dolby B/C
Adjustable headphone output
Timer switch (recording, playback)
Illuminated cassette compartment
Remote control via Pioneer System Bus is possible.
Automatic belt loop prevention (ATL C), automatic belt tightening when inserting the cassette

The device is similar in many respects to the Pioneer CT-S 820 S , but it also has Dolby S and other Playback amplifier. Both share the user manual and the Service Manual.

Hifi Vision 12/1993: Verdict: Very good. Sound, equipment, workmanship: all very good. Led the ranking there (decks up to 1000 DM) according to the CT-S 910 and together with Sony TCK-711S.
STEREO 9/1993: Stereo recommendation Very good, 2 stars. "Plus +Top-class drive with excellent synchronization and smooth sound. Minus -removing the cassette flap cumbersome". - One of 3 stereo recommendations with "Very good"
AUDIO 2/1994: Test winner, audio purchase recommendation. Upper class, 70 points, 3 ears. Price-performance very good, equipment and workmanship very good.
AUDIO 5/1994: Recorder Special Profile, p.25 - Summary from 2/1994

Pioneer CT-S 620