Pioneer CT-400
¥ 49,500 (around 1979)
Commentary
This is a stereo cassette deck equipped with functions such as an automatic head-out mechanism, absence recording function and Dolby based on high basic performance.
The drive section is equipped with a highly stable high-torque DC servo motor.
Approx. 1,400kg-cm2Excellent rotational performance is obtained by the synergistic effect of large flywheels with 80 mm outer diameter obtain inertial energy, capstan with precision processing, and newly developed twin belt system.
Equipped with Pioneer Music Select System (PMS), you can quickly start the current song or start the next song.
Equipped with a rec mute mechanism.
It uses a timer start button, and by combining with a timer sold separately, it is possible to record absence and play an alarm clock.
The Dolby System is installed as a noise reduction system.
Equipped with a 3-stage tape selector of STD, CrO2, Fe-Cr, recording and playback utilizing the characteristics of various tapes are possible.
The L/R facing vertical type is used for the level meter.
It has a queue and review mechanism.
Model Rating
| Type | Cassette deck |
| Heads | One read / write head Erase Head x1 |
| Motor | High-torque DC servo motor |
| Quick winding speed | 90 seconds or less (at C-60) |
| Uneven rotation | 0.05% or Less (WRMS) |
| Frequency characteristic | General, LH Tape : 25 Hz ~ 15kHz/30Hz ~ 14 kHz ± 3 dB Ferrichrome Tape : 25 Hz ~ 17kHz/30Hz ~ 16 kHz ± 3 dB Chrome Tape : 25 Hz ~ 17kHz/30Hz ~ 16 kHz ± 3 dB |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | Dolby OFF : 54 dB or more (General / LH Tape) Dolby ON : 64 dB or More (5 kHz or More, General / LH Tape) * When chrome tape is used, it is further improved by 4.5 db (5 khz or more). |
| Distortion factor | 1.5% or less (0 dB) |
| Operating part | Direct change system |
| Input (Sensitivity / Maximum allowable input / Impedance) |
Mic : 0.3mV/100mV/10k Ω, 0.6 mm φ Jack (Applicable Impedance 250 Ω ~ 10k Ω) Line : 50mV/25V/75k Ω, Pin Jack |
| Output (Reference Level / Maximum Level / Impedance) |
Line : 450mV/50k Ω, pin jack Headphone : 60mV/8 Ω, 6 mm φ Stereo Jack |
| Accessory function | Dolby System (with LED display) Automatic heading (with PMS and LED display) Rec mute (with LED display) Queue and review mechanism Tape Selector (STD, CrO2, Fe-Cr) |
| Semiconductor used | IC : 3 (For Motor Control : 1) Transistor : 36 Diode : 25 Pieces (For Motor Control : 1 Piece) LED : 4 pcs |
| Pwer | 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz |
| Power consumption | 10W |
| External dimensions | Width 420x Height 143x Depth 316 mm |
| Weight | 7.1kg |