We have just bought a VW Touran with a roof Rosen A7 DVD player. It switches on but does't accept DVDs. Any advice gratefully received

I would recommend resetting the Rosen unit. This is done by entering the "Menu" and pressing "Settings". From this screen, you select "Keypad" in the top right corner of the screen and then enter "7-5-2-3" and press "Enter". This should erase any code for Parental Control (levels 0 - 8). Also, the Rosen product states to only use "Store bought media" for CD's and DVD's meaning that it won't play all 'burned' discs. Hope this helps.- Elliot

I think are the frequencies used. I don't have any experience with the Rosen players, but are you sure its supposed to come through the speakers?

As they normaly come with 2x headphones, and speakers are an option extra. I take it you have checked in all pockets under front seats and under rear floor and under center floor for any hidden.

Quote Touran Forum: I seem to remember some very early threads about the Rosens and I'm sure VW UK were saying you couldn't have it coming through the speakers. Pretty sure you could get some kind of interface off eBay though.

The Rosen A7 should have a built in FM modulator/transmitter... it sends sound on the FM band. It can be tuned in on the radio in the car, and thus you hear sound from the Rosen on your car speakers ( Description ).

Here is the link to the A7 Manual; Rosen A7 Owner's Manual .

Hope helps.

Have you tried contacting the manufacturer of the DVD player? That is where you should start.

there is an addendum in the owners manual of ours on page two saying only with VWs the A7 is not configured to provide speaker sound through the vehicle speakers. helpline number is 019332 732 331. We have a VW touran also and can't get it to work :(

Type this number in the search of EBAY. 20 + 5 shipping.

Item number:
250692853179


Thanks
-david

asked rosen direct

As far as i know, all Rosen in-car dvd players come with IR (infra-red) headphones so the sound is transmitted that way rather than using a lead from the headphones to the unit, therfore no sockets are neccessary!
Hope this helps....

Hi, The A7 has 3 sound modes. With the unit on press the speaker button and on the screen it will say either "Headphone sound only" or "Speaker sound enabled". Pressing the speaker button will toggle these modes back and forth. If you don't hear any sound when it says "Speaker sound enabled " it may be that it was wired using the FM Modulator, which means it uses the car speakers. For them to work, turn on your radio and tune it to 87.9 or 88.3. Good Luck!

I had same problem and e-mailed company below and they assured me that the headphones work on Rosen systems - mine are on way - will let you know either way.
http://www.in-car-stuff.com/shop/infra-cordless-stereo-wireless-headphones-p-71.html

Hi there, sounds like the ribbon to the screen is broken.