Symphony - difference between UK and Japan versions

Simon W · 20th April 2016, 14:32

In case anyone needs it, here's some info on the button layout for UK and Japan versions of the Symphony.

The CD/TAPE/TEL buttons are different but the switches underneath them are in exactly the same places.

The UK Symphony has one button marked CD/TAPE to switch between CD and TAPE (switch SW419). A separate button marked TEL operates the PHONE switch (SW403).

The Japan Symphony doesn't make sense. It has one button marked TAPE which operates the CD/TAPE switch (SW419). A separate button marked CD operates the PHONE switch (SW403). I have no idea why these buttons are marked differently to the UK version.

UK SYMPHONY BUTTON LAYOUT - unit shown is XQD000300PUY

JAPAN SYMPHONY BUTTON LAYOUT - unit shown is XQD101112PUY

UK SYMPHONY SWITCH LAYOUT - unit shown is XQD000300PUY

JAPAN SYMPHONY SWITCH LAYOUT - unit shown is XQD101112PUY

NB. Buttons can be separated from the fascia panels - so they're interchangeable between units (assuming they say the right thing!)

Rimmers page is here - http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001635

Simon W · 20th April 2016, 14:43

Here's an auction for the Japan spec Symphony XQD101112PUY http://www.jauce.com/auction/x396199967. It shows the same button layout as my 2nd pic above.

Weird

Polly · 20th April 2016, 18:47

Japan radio would have different frequency range too, so can't receive all UK stations

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Simon W · 21st April 2016, 00:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polly

Japan radio would have different frequency range too, so can't receive all UK stations

Yes, but that doesn't explain the difference in buttons.

rich17865 · 21st April 2016, 07:14

perhaps they never had the intention of adding phone capability to the Japan spec models? But kept the same functionality as the UK units as they never changed the software?

20th April 2016, 14:32	#1
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	Symphony - difference between UK and Japan versions In case anyone needs it, here's some info on the button layout for UK and Japan versions of the Symphony. The CD/TAPE/TEL buttons are different but the switches underneath them are in exactly the same places. The UK Symphony has one button marked CD/TAPE to switch between CD and TAPE (switch SW419). A separate button marked TEL operates the PHONE switch (SW403). The Japan Symphony doesn't make sense. It has one button marked TAPE which operates the CD/TAPE switch (SW419). A separate button marked CD operates the PHONE switch (SW403). I have no idea why these buttons are marked differently to the UK version. UK SYMPHONY BUTTON LAYOUT - unit shown is XQD000300PUY JAPAN SYMPHONY BUTTON LAYOUT - unit shown is XQD101112PUY UK SYMPHONY SWITCH LAYOUT - unit shown is XQD000300PUY JAPAN SYMPHONY SWITCH LAYOUT - unit shown is XQD101112PUY NB. Buttons can be separated from the fascia panels - so they're interchangeable between units (assuming they say the right thing!) Rimmers page is here - http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001635

20th April 2016, 14:43	#2
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	Here's an auction for the Japan spec Symphony XQD101112PUY http://www.jauce.com/auction/x396199967. It shows the same button layout as my 2nd pic above. Weird

20th April 2016, 18:47	#3
Polly Posted a thing or two MG ZT 260 SE, ZS120, ZR105 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Peterhead Posts: 1,375 Thanks: 203 Thanked 350 Times in 241 Posts	Japan radio would have different frequency range too, so can't receive all UK stations Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

21st April 2016, 07:14	#5
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	perhaps they never had the intention of adding phone capability to the Japan spec models? But kept the same functionality as the UK units as they never changed the software?