Model AR-160E is a compact Auto-Reverse Cassette Player Pre-Amplifier. This is specially designed for use in combination with any P.A. Amplifier like any of our Models RSB-80E, RSB-110E, RSB-160E, RSB-300E etc. or with Booster Amplifiers like our model RB-300E or RPA-5000M for playing recorded Music.

Auto Reverse Deck is best for all such uses where continuous music is required to be played. As ‘A’ side finishes, Auto reverse mechanism shifts to side ‘B’ of cassette. Again when side ‘B’ finishes, the mechanism shifts back to ‘A’ and so on. Best for channel music in Hotels / Restaurants etc.

This operates on 220V AC Mains and 12-24V DC or Car Battery. A very special feature of this is its ability to operate perfectly over 12V to 24V DC supply source.

LED light shall glow as soon as On/off switch is switched ‘ON’ when any of the two-power sources is connected.

Automatic changeover from AC to DC or cells, in case of AC failure. When both AC lead & DC are connected to the unit and AC supply fails, then unit will automatically draw power from DC.

• Insert AC lead to nearest AC socket. Connect power amplifier by connecting JP-JP3 lead from J-2 socket at the back. Keep amplifier controls at desired position.


• 12V or 24V Car battery or any other DC power source can be connected to the Battery strip at the backplate. Be sure to connect positive pole of battery to + terminal (red wire) and negative pole to – terminal (black wire).  However due to reverse battery protection inside, the power LED shall light only when battery lead is connected correctly.

• Before inserting Cassette in the compartment, make sure there is no loose tape inside the cassette. 
  
  
• Hold cassette sideways with exposed tape portion towards your right.
  
  
• Insert cassette in the compartment. Push slightly forward, the inside mechanism shall pull the cassette inside automatically.
  
  
• On left side there is ‘PROGRAM’ button. By pushing it down once, the playing side of cassette shifts from side ‘A’ to side ‘B’. By pushing it again, it shifts back from side ‘B’ to side ‘A’.
  
  
• Two LED’s one RED and other GREEN indicates the two directions in which the cassette is being played at a given time.
  
  
• On right side there are two buttons. On left button are marked << and on side button are marked >>. These are rewind and fast forward buttons. They work as under.
  
  
• Suppose cassette is being played in red LED’s direction. In this position, by pushing left or << button, the cassette will Fast-forward and by pushing right button or >> the cassette will Rewind. Similarly on green LED side, left will do rewind and right will do fast-forward.
  
  
• To eject cassette from compartment, simply press both right buttons together.
  
  
• Use only good quality cassettes for best results.