Accessories Operating range of the remote control Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product. • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within the operating range shown below. Remote control ...
FEATURES What you can do with the unit Wide variety of supported content Supports 2- to 7-channel (plus front presence) speaker system and up to 2 subwoofer connections. Allows . p.69 • Bluetooth you to enjoy favorite acoustic spaces in various styles. .
Full of useful functions! Useful tips I want to connect a playback device using HDMI for ❑ Connecting various devices (p.30) ❑ Creating 3-dimensional sound fields (p.60) video and non-HDMI for audio... A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks Connecting front presence speakers allows you to Use “Audio Select”...
“AV CONTROLLER” will turn your smartphone/tablet into “AV SETUP GUIDE” is an application that assists you a Wi-Fi enabled remote control for your Yamaha network with cable connections between AV receiver and source products. This application provides you the flexibility to devices as well as AV receiver setup.
Part names and functions Front panel MAIN ZONE PURE DIRECT INPUT VOLUME MAIN ZONE z key PURE DIRECT key Opening the front panel door Turns on/off (standby) the unit. Enables/disables Pure Direct (p.64). • To use controls or jacks behind the front panel door, gently Standby indicator INPUT knob press the bottom of the door to open it.
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■ Inside of the front panel door ON SCREEN OPTION TONE/BALANCE SCENE INFO(WPS) MEMORY PRESET PROGRAM MULTI ZONE TUNING ENTER ZONE 2 ZONE CONTROL RETURN DISPLAY VIDEO AUX PHONES VIDEO AUDIO YPAO MIC SILENT CINEMA HDMI IN ON SCREEN key PROGRAM keys FM and AM keys Displays the on-screen menu on the TV.
Front display (indicators) MUTE VOLUME ZONE ZONE ZONE SLEEP ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL ENHANCER PARTY R FPR STEREO TUNED HDMI Volume indicator Cursor indicators Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. Indicates the current volume. Indicate the remote control cursor keys currently operational. VIRTUAL ADAPTIVE DRC Lights up when HDMI signals are being input.
Rear panel (U.S.A. model) HDMI (HDCP2.2) NETWORK WIRELESS HDMI OUT ( 3 NET ) (HDCP2.2) AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 AV 5 AV 6 AV 7 (ZONE OUT) (1 BD/DVD) AC IN AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 COMPONENT VIDEO TRIGGER...
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(U.S.A. model) HDMI (HDCP2.2) NETWORK WIRELESS HDMI OUT ( 3 NET ) (HDCP2.2) AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 AV 5 AV 6 AV 7 (ZONE OUT) (1 BD/DVD) AC IN AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 COMPONENT VIDEO TRIGGER MONITOR OUT/...
Remote control Remote control signal transmitter Radio keys Transmits infrared signals. Operate the FM/AM radio when “TUNER” is selected as the input source (p.65). z (receiver power) key BAND Switches between FM and AM radio. Turns on/off (standby) the unit. PRESET Select a preset station.
PREPARATIONS General setup procedure Connecting speakers (p.16) Basic speaker configuration (p.17) Select the speaker layout and connect the speakers to the unit. Advanced speaker configuration (p.22) Apply bi-amp connections, channel expansion (using an external power amplifier) or multi-zone configurations to enhance the system. Connecting a TV (p.28) Connect a TV to the unit.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Connecting speakers The unit has 7 built-in amplifiers. You can connect 2 to 9 speakers and up to 2 subwoofers to create the favorite acoustic space in your room. You can also apply bi-amp connections, channel expansion (using an external power amplifier) or multi-zone configurations to enhance your system (p.22).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Basic speaker configuration ■ ❑ 7.1-channel system [★5.1.2] (using front presence speakers) Placing speakers in your room Depending on the number of speakers, place the speakers and subwoofer in your room.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ❑ 5.1-channel system ❑ Front 5.1-channel system (using front presence speakers) This speaker system creates Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and also creates Virtual 3-dimensional sound field, and creates the virtual surround speakers using the front Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using the surround speakers to add a sense of depth to...
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ❑ Presence speaker layout Dolby Enabled SP Use the Dolby Enabled speakers as the presence speakers. The unit provides three layout patterns for presence speakers (Front Height, Overhead It utilizes sounds reflected from ceiling and lets you enjoy overhead sounds only from and Dolby Enabled SP).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ■ Connecting speakers Caution Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. • Be sure to use speakers that are made for ceiling use and take anti-drop measures. Ask a qualified contractor or dealer personnel for installation works.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ❑ Connecting speaker cables Cables necessary for connection (commercially available) Speaker cables (x the number of speakers) Speaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting the negative (-) terminal of the unit and the speaker, and the other is for the positive (+) terminal.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Advanced speaker configuration In addition to the basic speaker configuration (p.17), the unit also allows you to apply the following speaker configurations to enhance your system. Combining with an external Using the four internal Using the excess internal power amplifier (Hi-Fi...
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ■ ❑ 5ch BI-AMP Available speaker configurations Main zone Bi-amp External Power Amp Assign Output Multi-zone Page power (p.113) channel Bi-amp amplifier (max) (required) 5ch BI-AMP Surround 5ch BI-AMP +SB back +1 (Zone2)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ❑ 5ch BI-AMP +SB ❑ 7ch +1ZONE Bi-amp Zone2 Main zone via external amp Speaker Connect to Speaker Connect to FRONT and EXTRA SP (bi-amp connection) FRONT CENTER CENTER SURROUND SURROUND SUR.BACK (PRE OUT) via external power amplifier...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ■ ■ Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections Connecting Zone2 speakers When using front speakers that support bi-amp connections, connect them to the When using Zone2 speakers, connect them to the EXTRA SP terminals. FRONT terminals and EXTRA SP terminals.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ■ Connecting an external power amplifier (Example) Connecting front speakers via an external power amplifier When connecting an external power amplifier to enhance speaker output, connect the input jacks of the power amplifier to the PRE OUT jacks of the unit. The same channel PRE OUT (FRONT) jacks signals are output from the PRE OUT jacks as from their corresponding SPEAKERS HDMI...
Input/output jacks and cables ■ ■ ■ Video/audio jacks Video jacks Audio jacks ❑ HDMI jacks ❑ COMPONENT VIDEO jacks ❑ OPTICAL jacks Transmit digital video and digital sound through a single Transmit video signals separated into three Transmit digital audio signals. Use a digital optical jack.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Connecting a TV Connect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV. About Audio Return Channel (ARC) You can also enjoy playback of TV audio on the unit. •...
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ❑ COMPONENT VIDEO connection (with a component video cable) ❑ VIDEO (composite video) connection (with a video pin cable) The unit (rear) MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack The unit (rear) HDMI (HDCP2.2) HDMI OUT...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ■ Connecting another TV or a projector Connecting playback devices The unit has two HDMI output jacks. If you connect another TV or a projector to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can switch the TV (or projector) to be used for watching The unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow videos with the remote control (p.56).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ■ ■ Component video connection Composite video connection Connect a video device to the unit with a component video cable and an audio cable Connect a video device to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital (digital coaxial, digital optical or stereo pin cable).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) PHONO jacks Audio output (PHONO) PHONO Connect audio devices such as CD players, MD players, and a turntable to the unit. PHONO Depending on the audio output jacks available on your audio device, choose one of the following connections.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ❑ Composite video/analog stereo connection Connecting to the jacks on the front panel Connect a playback device (such as game consoles and camcorders) to the unit with a Use the VIDEO AUX jack to temporarily connect a playback device to the unit. video pin cable and a stereo pin cable.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Connecting the FM/AM antennas Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit. Assembling the AM antenna Fix the end of the FM antenna to a wall, and place the AM antenna on a flat surface. FM antenna AM antenna HDMI...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Connecting a network cable or preparing the wireless antenna Connect the unit to a router (access point) with a network cable, or prepare the wireless antenna for establishing a wireless network connection. •...
The trigger function can control an external device in conjunction with operating the unit (such as powering on/off and input selection). If you have a Yamaha subwoofer that supports a system connection or a device with a trigger input jack, you can use the •...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Selecting an on-screen menu language Select the desired on-screen menu language from English Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “Language” and V-AUX V-AUX (default), Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian and AUDIO AUDIO Chinese.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Configuring the necessary speaker settings If you use any of the following speaker configurations, follow the Configure the corresponding speaker settings. V-AUX V-AUX procedure below to configure the corresponding speaker settings AUDIO AUDIO manually before performing YPAO.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function Place the YPAO microphone at your listening position V-AUX V-AUX detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to...
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 The following screen appears on the TV. • If you perform the multi measure, the speaker settings will be optimized for you to enjoy surround sound in a wider space. •...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Measuring at one listening position To save the measurement results, use the cursor (single measure) keys (e/r) to select “SAVE” and press ENTER. When “Multi Position” is set to “No”, follow the procedure below for V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Measuring at multiple listening positions Disconnect the YPAO microphone from the unit. (multi measure) This completes optimization of the speaker settings. When “Multi Position” is set to “Yes”, follow the procedure below for V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO...
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 When the measurements at the positions you want Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “YES” or “NO” to measure are completed, use the cursor keys to to enable/disable YPAO Volume and press ENTER. select “CANCEL”...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Checking the measurement results To finish checking the results and return to the previous screen, press RETURN. You can check the YPAO measurement results. V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO After the measurement, use the cursor keys to Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments PHONO PHONO...
Connect the YPAO microphone to the YPAO MIC jack firmly and follow the on-screen instructions to start the E-8:No Signal The YPAO microphone cannot detect test tones. measurement again. If this error occurs repeatedly, contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. E-9:User Cancel The measurement has been canceled.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Warning messages If a warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can still save the measurement results by following on-screen instructions. However, we recommend you perform YPAO again in order to use the unit with the optimal speaker settings. Warning message Cause Remedy...
(such as iPhone) The unit • For details on “AV CONTROLLER”, visit the Yamaha website. For details on connection, see “Connecting the unit to a wireless network” (p.48). • You cannot use the wireless network connection simultaneously with the wired (network cable) connection (p.35) or Wireless Direct (p.54).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Connecting the unit to a wireless network Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Network Connection” and press ENTER. There are several methods to connect the unit to a wireless network.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ❑ Sharing the iOS device setting wirelessly Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to select the If you select “Wireless (WAC)” as the connection method, perform desired connection method and select “NEXT”. the network setting sharing operation on your iOS device.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ❑ Sharing the iOS device setting using a USB cable ■ B: Using the WPS push button configuration If you select “USB Cable” as the connection method, follow the procedure below to share the iOS device setting with the unit.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ■ C: Using other connection methods Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to select the If your wireless router (access point) does not support WPS push desired connection method and select “NEXT”. button configuration method, follow the procedure below to configure the wireless network settings.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ❑ Searching for an access point ❑ Setting up the wireless connection manually If you select “Access Point Scan” as the connection method, the If you select “Manual Setting” as the connection method, the unit starts searching for access points.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ❑ Using the PIN code Use the cursor keys and ENTER to enter the If you select “PIN Code” as the connection method, the list of security key and select “NEXT”. available access points appears on the TV screen.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Connecting a mobile device to the unit Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to check directly (Wireless Direct) “Wireless Direct” and select “OK”. Follow the procedure below to connect a mobile device to the unit V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO...
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Use the cursor keys and ENTER to enter the Configure the Wi-Fi settings of a mobile device. security key and select “NEXT”. For details on settings of your mobile device, refer to the instruction manual of the mobile device.
PLAYBACK Basic playback procedure V-AUX AUDIO Input selection keys PHONO Selecting an HDMI output jack TUNER BLUETOOTH Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or BD/DVD player) connected to the unit. MAIN MAIN ZONE 2 ZONE 2 PARTY PARTY HDMI OUT HDMI OUT...
Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE) The SCENE function allows you to select the assigned input source, sound program, HDMI output and various settings with just one touch. V-AUX V-AUX You can use up to 12 scenes to register your favorite settings and switch them depending on a playback source. AUDIO AUDIO PHONO...
Configuring scene assignments Selecting setting items to be included as scene assignments Set the unit to the condition (such as input source In addition to the default scene assignments (Input, HDMI Output V-AUX V-AUX and sound program) that you want to assign to a AUDIO AUDIO and Mode), you can also include the following setting items as the...
Selecting the sound mode The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and On-screen sound program/surround decoder selection V-AUX V-AUX surround decoders that allow you to enjoy playback sources with AUDIO AUDIO your favorite sound mode (such as sound field effect or stereo PHONO PHONO a Press ON SCREEN.
TV programs, and games. ❑ MOVIE THEATER The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha’s original DSP technology (CINEMA DSP 3D). It allows you to easily create sound fields like actual This program creates a sound field that emphasizes the surround feeling...
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❑ ENTERTAINMENT ■ Sound programs suitable for music/stereo playback (MUSIC) This program allows listeners to enjoy the rich vividness of sport broadcasts and light entertainment programs. In sports broadcasts, the commentators’ The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources. Sports voices are positioned clearly at the center, while the atmosphere inside the You can also select stereo playback.
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If you select one of the sound programs (except 2ch Stereo and 7ch Stereo) when no the center. surround speakers are connected, the unit utilizes Yamaha’s original virtual surround technology to reproduce up to 7-channel surround sound and enable you to enjoy the The warehouse resembles some lofts in Soho.
■ Enjoying unprocessed playback Playing back 2-channel sources in multichannel (surround decoder) You can play back input sources without any sound field effect The surround decoder enables unprocessed multichannel processing. V-AUX V-AUX playback from 2-channel or multichannel sources. AUDIO AUDIO PHONO PHONO ■...
Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) • You cannot select the Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoders when headphones are connected or when “Surround Back” (p.114) in the “Setup” menu is set to “None”. V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO •...
Listening to FM/AM radio Selecting a frequency for reception You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or V-AUX V-AUX selecting from registered radio stations. AUDIO AUDIO PHONO PHONO Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH...
■ Registering favorite radio stations (presets) Selecting a preset station Tune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number. You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have registered stations, you can easily tune into them by selecting their Press TUNER to select “TUNER”...
Radio Data System tuning • “Program Service”, “Program Type”, “Radio Text”, and “Clock Time” are not (U.K. and Europe models only) displayed if the radio station does not provide the Radio Data System service. Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO...
■ Operating the radio on the TV Browse screen You can view the radio information or select a radio station on the V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO PHONO PHONO Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH source.
Playing back music via Bluetooth Playing back Bluetooth device music on the Bluetooth You can play back music files stored on a device (such V-AUX V-AUX as smartphones) on the unit. unit AUDIO AUDIO PHONO PHONO BLUETOOTH TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH Follow the procedure below to establish a Bluetooth connection...
Playing back iPod music Playback of iPod content You can play back iPod music on the unit using a USB cable V-AUX V-AUX supplied with the iPod. AUDIO AUDIO PHONO PHONO Follow the procedure below to operate the iPod contents and start TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH...
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■ ■ Browse screen Playback screen V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO PHONO PHONO TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH PARTY PARTY HDMI OUT HDMI OUT MAIN MAIN ZONE 2 ZONE 2 SCENE SCENE BD/DVD BD/DVD RADIO RADIO Status indicators Status indicators PROGRAM PROGRAM MUTE MUTE VOLUME...
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■ ■ Operating the iPod itself (simple play) Shuffle/repeat settings You can configure the shuffle/repeat settings of your iPod. Press MODE to switch to the simple play mode. V-AUX V-AUX The TV menu screen turns off and iPod operations are AUDIO AUDIO •...
Playing back music stored on a USB storage device You can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on V-AUX V-AUX the unit. AUDIO AUDIO • Stop playback of the USB storage device before disconnect it from the USB jack. PHONO PHONO The unit supports USB mass storage class devices (FAT16 or...
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■ Browse screen Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER. If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO screen is displayed. PHONO PHONO TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH PARTY PARTY HDMI OUT HDMI OUT MAIN MAIN...
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■ ■ Playback screen Shuffle/repeat settings You can configure the shuffle/repeat settings for playback of USB storage device contents. V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO When “USB” is selected as the input source, press PHONO PHONO OPTION. TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Use the cursor keys to select “Shuffle” (Shuffle) or MAIN MAIN ZONE 2...
Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) ❑ For Windows Media Player 11 You can play back music files stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS on the unit. Start Windows Media Player 11 on your PC. • To use this function, the unit and your PC must be connected to the same router (p.35). You can check whether the network parameters (such as the IP address) are properly assigned to the unit in “Network”...
Playback of PC music contents Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER. Follow the procedure below to operate the PC music contents and start playback. If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO...
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■ ■ Browse screen Playback screen V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO PHONO PHONO TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH MAIN MAIN ZONE 2 ZONE 2 PARTY PARTY HDMI OUT HDMI OUT SCENE SCENE BD/DVD BD/DVD RADIO RADIO Status indicators Status indicators PROGRAM PROGRAM MUTE MUTE VOLUME...
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■ Shuffle/repeat settings You can configure the shuffle/repeat settings for the playback of PC music content. V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO When “SERVER” is selected as the input source, PHONO PHONO press OPTION. TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Use the cursor keys to select “Shuffle” (Shuffle) or MAIN MAIN ZONE 2...
Listening to Internet radio Playback of Internet radio You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world. V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO PHONO PHONO • To use this function, the unit must be connected to the Internet (p.35). You can Press NET repeatedly to select “NET RADIO”...
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■ ■ Browse screen Playback screen V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO PHONO PHONO TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH MAIN MAIN ZONE 2 ZONE 2 PARTY PARTY HDMI OUT HDMI OUT SCENE SCENE BD/DVD BD/DVD RADIO RADIO Playback indicator Playback indicator PROGRAM PROGRAM MUTE MUTE VOLUME...
Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks) By registering your favorite Internet radio stations to “Bookmarks”, Access the vTuner website you can quickly access to them from the “Bookmarks” folder in the V-AUX V-AUX (http://yradio.vtuner.com/) with the web browser on AUDIO AUDIO browse screen.
Playing back music with AirPlay Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents The AirPlay function allows you to play back iTunes/iPod music on the unit via network. iTunes Follow the procedure below to play back iTunes/iPod music contents on the unit. Turn on the unit, and start iTunes on the PC or display the playback Router screen on the iPod.
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• You can use the external device operation keys (a, s, d, f, g) on the • You can turn on the unit automatically when starting playback on iTunes or iPod by setting “Network Standby” (p.122) in the “Setup” menu to “On”. remote control to control playback.
Video (ZONE OUT or HDMI) • Since there are many possible ways to use the unit in a multi-zone configuration, we recommend that you consult with your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center about the multi-zone connections that best meet your requirements.
❑ Enjoying videos/music using only a TV Preparing Zone2 Connect the device that will be used in Zone2 to the unit. Caution • Remove the unit’s power cable from the AC wall outlet before connecting speakers or an external Video/audio (HDMI) amplifier.
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❑ Using an external amplifier ■ Connecting a video monitor to play back analog videos Connect the external amplifier (with volume control) placed in Zone2 to the unit with a Connect a video monitor to watch analog videos at Zone2. Depending on the video stereo pin cable and connect speakers to the external amplifier.
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■ Connecting an HDMI-compatible device to play back videos/audio • When the HDMI OUT 2 (ZONE OUT) jack is assigned to Zone2, you can enable/disable the audio output from the HDMI OUT 2 jack by setting “Audio Output” (p.120) in the “Setup” menu to “On” or “Off” (default). Connect an HDMI-compatible device (such as a TV) to play back videos/audio at •...
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Operating the unit from Zone2 (remote connection) Remote connections between Yamaha products An infrared signal transmitter is not required if you are using Yamaha products that You can operate the unit or external devices from Zone2 using the remote control support remote connections, as the unit does.
Controlling Zone2 Start playback on the external device or select a radio station. Set MAIN/ZONE2 to “ZONE2”. Refer to the instruction manual for the external device. V-AUX AUDIO Input selection keys For details on the following operations, see the PHONO Press z (receiver power).
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■ ■ Other operations for Zone2 Enjoying the same source in multiple rooms (party mode) The following functions are also available when Zone2 is enabled. The party mode allows you to play back in Zone2 the same music Adjusting the volume V-AUX V-AUX that is being played back in the main zone.
Registering favorite items (shortcut) Recalling a registered item You can register up to 40 favorite USB and network contents as V-AUX V-AUX shortcuts and access them directly by selecting the shortcut AUDIO AUDIO numbers. PHONO PHONO Recall a registered item by selecting the shortcut number. BLUETOOTH TUNER TUNER...
Controlling the unit from a web browser (web control) You can control the unit with the web control screen displayed in a web browser. Web browser • You can check the IP address of the unit in “Network” (p.130) in the “Information” menu. •...
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■ ■ Top menu screen Control screen CONTROL PLAY INFO Moves to the control screen for the selected zone. Selects an input source or controls playback for the selected zone. STATUS TOP MENU Turns on/off the power for each zone or displays the input source and volume set for each zone. Moves to the top menu screen.
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■ Settings screen BACK Moves to the top menu screen. RELOAD Reloads the current status of the unit. Note • If the network settings are changed, you may need to restart the browser or regain access to the unit. • When using the MAC address filter, make sure you specify the MAC addresses of your network devices correctly.
Viewing the current status V-AUX V-AUX Switching information on the front display Input source group Item AUDIO AUDIO PHONO PHONO Song (song title), Artist (artist name), Album (album TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Bluetooth name), DSP Program (sound mode name), Audio Press INFO.
Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu) Option menu items You can configure separate playback settings for different playback sources. This menu is available on the front panel (or on the TV screen), allowing you to easily configure settings during playback. Press OPTION.
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■ YPAO Volume (YPAO Volume) Item Function Page Enables/disables YPAO Volume or Adaptive DRC. (U.K. and Europe models only) Traffic Program Automatically searches for a traffic information (TrafficProgram) YPAO Volume (YPAO Vol.) station. Shuffle Configures the shuffle setting for the iPod (p.72), Enables/disables YPAO Volume.
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■ ■ Dialogue (Dialog) Subwoofer/Bass (Subwoofer/Bass) Adjusts the volume or perceive height of dialogue sounds. Adjust the subwoofer volume or bass sound. Dialogue Level (Dialog Lvl) Subwoofer Trim (SW.Trim) Adjusts the volume of dialogue sounds. If dialogue sounds cannot be heard Fine-adjusts the subwoofer volume.
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Hi-Res Mode (HiRes Mode) Audio Select (A.Sel) Enables/disables the high-resolution mode when “Enhancer” is set to “On”. If this Selects the audio input jack to use when more than one audio connection is made function is set to “On”, you can enhance the quality of uncompressed digital audio for one input source.
CONFIGURATIONS Configuring input sources (Input menu) Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item and press ENTER. You can change the input source settings using the TV screen. Press ON SCREEN. Use the cursor keys to select “Input” and press ENTER. •...
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■ ■ Rename/Icon Select Decoder Mode Changes the input source name and icon displayed on the front display or TV screen. Sets the format of digital audio playback to “DTS”. For example, if the unit does not detect DTS audio and outputs noise, set “Decoder Input sources Mode”...
Configuring the SCENE function (Scene menu) Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item and press ENTER. You can change the settings of the SCENE function (p.57) using the TV screen. Press ON SCREEN. Use the cursor keys to select “Scene” and press ENTER. Use the cursor keys and ENTER to change the setting.
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■ Load Detail Loads the settings registered for the selected scene. Selects items to be included as the scene assignments. You can also view the Select “DETAIL” to configure the SCENE link playback setting or view the scene settings currently assigned to the selected scene. assignments.
■ Rename/Icon Select Configuring sound programs/surround Changes the scene name and icon displayed on the front display or TV screen. decoders (DSP Program menu) ■ Setup procedure You can change the settings of the sound programs and surround decoders using the Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select an icon and press the cursor key (w).
DSP Program menu items Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item and press ENTER. • Available items vary depending on the selected sound program or surround decoder. • Default settings are underlined. ■ Settings for sound programs Item Function Settings bSurround*, bPLIIx Movie...
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The following items are available when you select “2ch Stereo” or “7ch Stereo”. Item Function Settings Adjusts the loss of the presence sound Sound program Item Function Settings Liveness field. 0 to 10 Selects whether to Adjusts the loss of the surround sound automatically bypass the Higher to enhance the Surround Liveness...
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■ Settings for decoders The following items are available when you set “Decode Type” of “SURROUND DECODER” to “bSurround”, “bPLIIx Music” (bPLII Music) or “Neo:6 Music”. Decode Type Item Function Settings Off, On Selects whether to spread the center Select “On” to spread center channel signals to left channel signals to left and right if bSurround...
Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item and press ENTER. You can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen. Press ON SCREEN. Use the cursor keys to select “Setup” and press ENTER. •...
Setup menu items Menu Item Function Page Auto Setup Automatically optimizes the speaker settings (YPAO). Setting Pattern Registers two speaker setting patterns and switches between them. Setting Data Copy Copies the “Setting Pattern” parameters in the specified direction. Power Amp Assign Selects a speaker system.
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Menu Item Function Page Delay Enable Enables/disables the Lipsync adjustment for each input source. Lipsync Auto/Manual Select Selects the method to adjust the delay between video and audio output. Adjustment Adjusts the delay between video and audio output manually. Dynamic Range Selects the dynamic range adjustment method for bitstream audio (Dolby Digital and DTS signals) playback.
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Menu Item Function Page Main Zone Set Zone Rename Changes the zone name (for main zone) displayed on the front display or TV screen. Volume Enables/disables volume adjustments for Zone2 output. Max Volume Sets the Zone2 maximum volume to prevent excessive loudness in the second zone. Initial Volume Sets the Zone2 initial volume for when the unit is turned on.
■ Speaker (Manual Setup) Setting Data Copy Copies the “Setting Pattern” parameters in the specified direction. Configures the speaker settings manually. Choices Pattern1 > 2 Copies the “Pattern1” parameters to “Pattern2”. • Some speaker settings are not available depending on the selected “Power Amp Assign” setting. Pattern2 >...
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Front Surround Back Selects the size of the front speakers. Selects whether or not surround back speakers are connected and their sizes. Settings Settings Select this option for large speakers. Select this option when one large speaker is connected. Large The front speakers will produce all of the front channel frequency Large x1 The surround back speaker will produce all of the surround back...
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Subwoofer • This setting is not available when “Configuration (Front Presence)” is set to “None”. Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected and its phase. • To play Dolby Atmos contents using the front presence speakers, see “Presence speaker layout” Settings (p.19).
■ Parametric EQ To fine-adjust the center frequency or Q factor (bandwidth), press ENTER repeatedly to select an item. Adjusts the tone with an equalizer. Frequency: Use the cursor keys (e/r) to adjust the center frequency of the selected Settings band and the cursor keys (q/w) to adjust the gain.
Sound Adjustment Adjusts the delay between video and audio output manually when “Auto/Manual Configures the audio output settings. Select” is set to “Manual”. You can fine-adjust the audio output timing when “Auto/Manual Select” is set to “Auto”. ■ Lipsync Setting range Adjusts the delay between video and audio by holding up the audio output.
■ ■ Initial Volume Virtual Surround Back Speaker Sets the initial volume when the receiver is turned on. Selects whether to create Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using the surround speakers. When VSBS is enabled, the unit creates VSBS when no surround back Settings speakers are connected.
Video Aspect Selects an aspect ratio to output HDMI video signals when “Video Mode” is set to Configures the video output settings. “Processing”. Settings Through Does not convert the aspect ratio. Outputs 4:3 video signals to a 16:9 TV with black bands on either side 16:9 Normal of the screen.
HDMI Enables/disables ARC (p.154) when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. Configures the HDMI settings. Settings Disables ARC. Enables ARC. • You do not need to change this setting normally. In case noises are produced from the speakers connected to the unit because TV audio signals input to the unit via ARC are not supported by the unit, set “ARC”...
Network HDMI OUT1, HDMI OUT2 Enables/disables the audio output from a TV connected to the HDMI OUT 1 jack or Configures the network settings. HDMI OUT 2 jack. Settings Disables the audio output from the TV. Enables the audio output from the TV. •...
■ ■ Manual network settings MAC Address Filter Sets the MAC address filter to limit access to the unit from other network devices. Set “DHCP” to “Off”. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select a parameter type and press ENTER. Filter Enables/disables the MAC address filter.
■ Network Name Bluetooth Edits the network name (the unit’s name on the network) displayed on other network Configures the Bluetooth settings. devices. ■ Procedure Press ENTER to enter the name edit screen. Use the cursor keys and ENTER to rename and select “ENTER” to confirm the entry.
Multi Zone Use the cursor keys to select “OK” and press ENTER. Configures the multi zone settings. • To restore the default setting, select “RESET”. To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN. ■ Zone2 Set Configures the Zone2 settings. Volume Enables/disables volume adjustments for Zone2 output.
■ Monitor Out Assign Initial Volume Select the zone for which the MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT (COMPONENT VIDEO and Sets the Zone2 initial volume for when the unit is turned on. VIDEO) jacks are used. Settings Settings Sets the level at the volume level of the unit when it last entered standby Main, Zone2 mode.
Function To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN. Configures the functions that make the unit easier to use. • You cannot assign both COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks to the same input source. ■ Display Set Configures the settings related to the front display and TV screen display. Dimmer (Front Display) Adjusts the brightness of the front display.
■ Trigger Output1, Trigger Output2 Target Zone Sets the TRIGGER OUT 1–2 jacks to function in sync with the power status of each zone Specifies the zone with which the TRIGGER OUT jack functions are synchronized. or input switching. Settings Trigger Mode When “Trigger Mode”...
■ ECO Mode Enables/disables the eco (power saving) mode. Configures the power supply settings. When the eco mode is enabled, you can reduce the unit’s power consumption. Settings Disables the eco mode. Enables the eco mode. • The new setting will take effect after the unit is restarted. •...
Types of information Viewing information about the unit (Information menu) ■ Audio Signal You can view information about the unit using the TV screen. Displays information about the current audio signal. Format Audio format of the input signal Press ON SCREEN. The number of source channels in the input signal (front/surround/LFE) Use the cursor keys to select “Information”...
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■ ■ Network System Displays the network information on the unit. Displays the system information on the unit. (When using wired or wireless [Wi-Fi] network connection) Remote ID The unit’s remote control ID setting (p.132) TV Format The unit’s video signal type (p.132) IP Address IP address Speaker Impedance The speaker impedance setting of the unit (p.131)
ADVANCED SETUP menu items Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) • Default settings are underlined. Configure the system settings of the unit while viewing the front display. Item Function Page Set the unit to standby mode. SPEAKER IMP. Changes the speaker impedance setting. REMOTE SENSOR Turns on/off of the remote control sensor on the main unit.
TUNED PRE AMP PARTY ZONE ZONE ZONE ADAPTIVE NTSC ID1). When using multiple Yamaha AV receivers, you can set each remote control with a OUT 1 OUT 2 R PR ENHANCER SLEEP unique remote control ID for its corresponding receiver.
Removing the limitation on HDMI video output Backing up/recovering the settings (RECOV./BACKUP) (MONITOR CHECK) DOCK SP IMP. - RECOV./BACKUP MUTE VOLUME STEREO TUNED PRE AMP PARTY ZONE ZONE ZONE ADAPTIVE BACKUP SP IMP. - MONITOR CHECK OUT 1 OUT 2 DOCK R PR ENHANCER...
New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be Check the version of firmware currently installed on the unit. released as needed. Updates can be downloaded from the Yamaha website. If the unit is connected to the Internet, you can download the firmware via the network. For details, refer to the information supplied with updates.
PROGRAM MUTE MUTE VOLUME VOLUME update the firmware using the USB memory device (p.134). unit’s firmware by pressing ENTER in the “System” screen. • For details on update, visit the Yamaha website. TOP MENU TOP MENU POP-UP/MENU POP-UP/MENU OPTION OPTION...
When using multiple Yamaha products, the remote control may work on another volume for Zone2 (p.125). Yamaha product or another remote control may work on the unit. If this happens, register different remote control IDs for the devices that you want to control with each remote control (p.132).
The power does not turn on. consecutively. When the unit is in this condition, the standby nearest Yamaha dealer or service center to request repair. indicator on the unit blinks if you try to turn on the power. Hold down MAIN ZONE z on the front panel for more than 10 seconds to The internal microcomputer has frozen, due to an external electric The power does not turn off.
Problem Cause Remedy The unit is out of the operating range. Use the remote control within the operating range (p.5). The batteries are weak. Replace with new batteries. The unit’s remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or Adjust the lighting angle, or reposition the unit. The unit cannot be controlled using the remote strong lighting.
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Problem Cause Remedy The playback source does not contain LFE or low-frequency To check if the subwoofer is working properly, use “Test Tone” in the “Setup” menu signals. (p.116). Perform “Auto Setup” (p.39) or set “Subwoofer” in the “Setup” menu to “Use” Subwoofer output is disabled.
Video Problem Cause Remedy Another input source is selected on the unit. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection keys. Another input source is selected on the TV. Switch the TV input to display the video from the unit. No video.
FM/AM radio Problem Cause Remedy There is multi-path interference. Adjust the FM antenna height or orientation, or place it in a different location. Set “FM Mode” in the “Option” menu to “Mono” to select monaural FM radio FM radio reception is weak or noisy. reception (p.100).
Bluetooth Problem Cause Remedy Bluetooth Bluetooth function of the unit is disabled. Enable the function (p.123). Bluetooth Terminate the current connection and then establish a new connection Another Bluetooth device is already connected to the unit. (p.69). The unit and the Bluetooth device are too far apart.
USB and network Problem Cause Remedy The USB device is not connected to the USB jack securely. Turn off the unit, reconnect your USB device, and turn the unit on again. The unit does not detect the USB device. The file system of the USB device is not FAT16 or FAT32. Use a USB device with FAT16 or FAT32 format.
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Problem Cause Remedy There may be a network problem at the radio station, or the service may have The selected Internet radio station is currently not available. been stopped. Try the station later or select another station. The selected Internet radio station is currently broadcasting Some Internet radio stations broadcast silence at certain of times of the day.
Twist the bare wires of the cables firmly and connect to the unit and speakers properly. Internal Error An internal error has occurred. Contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. No content There are no playable files in the selected folder.
Glossary Audio information Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx enables 7-channel playback from 2-channel or multichannel sources. There are three modes available: “Music mode” for music sources, “Movie mode” for movie sources and “Game mode” for game sources (for 2-channel sources only). ■...
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■ DTS-HD Master Audio Others DTS-HD Master Audio is an advanced lossless audio format developed to offer a high-definition home Bi-amplification connection (Bi-amp) theater experience with the quality of the studio master by DTS, Inc. DTS-HD Master Audio can carry up to eight channels of 96 kHz/24-bit audio (up to six channels of 192 kHz/24-bit audio) simultaneously.
HDMI and video information Network information Component video signal SSID With the component video signal system, the video signal is separated into the Y signal for luminance and SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a particular wireless LAN access point. the Pb and Pr signals for chrominance.
(such as room size, wall material, and number of speakers) can differ so widely, it is inevitable that there are differences in the sound that you hear. Based on a wealth of actually measured data, CINEMA DSP, Yamaha’s original DSP technology provides the audiovisual experience of a movie theater in your own home.
■ File formats Supported devices and file formats ❑ USB/PC (NAS) ■ Supported devices Sampling Quantization The number Gapless File Bitrate frequency (kHz) bitrate (bit) of channels playback ❑ Bluetooth device 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/ ✔ WAV * 16/24 — 176.4/192 Bluetooth • The unit supports devices that support A2DP or AVRCP.
Video signal flow ■ Video conversion table Video signals input from a video device to the unit are output to a TV as shown below. • You can select the resolution and the aspect ratio applied to HDMI-output video processing in “Video Mode” (p.119) in the “Setup” menu. •...
Multi-zone output Information on HDMI ■ Audio output HDMI Control Using the unit’s internal amplifier Using an external amplifier (p.87) HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI. If you connect a TV that (p.25) supports HDMI Control to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can control the unit (such as Zone2 Out HDMI OUT 2 power and volume) with TV remote control operations.
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d Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “HDMI”. (Example) HDMI Control HDMI Control Playback starts Turns on and displays video from the playback device Press SCENE (BD/DVD) To use HDMI Control, you need to perform the following HDMI Control link setup after connecting the TV and playback devices.
Audio Return Channel (ARC) HDMI signal compatibility ARC allows you to input TV audio to the unit with the HDMI cable which transmits video Audio signals signal to the TV. Audio signal type Audio signal format Compatible media (example) Check the following after the HDMI Control settings. 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio...
Reference diagram (rear panel) HDMI (HDCP2.2) NETWORK WIRELESS HDMI OUT ( 3 NET ) (HDCP2.2) AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 AV 5 AV 6 AV 7 (ZONE OUT) (1 BD/DVD) AC IN AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 COMPONENT VIDEO TRIGGER...
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Specifications Input jacks Other jacks TUNER • Analog Audio • YPAO MIC x 1 • Analog Tuner Audio x 9 (AV 1–4, AUDIO 1–3, PHONO, V-AUX) [U.K. and Europe models] • REMOTE IN x 1 FM/AM with Radio Data System x 1 (TUNER) •...
Compatible Decoding Formats • Rated Output Power (1-channel driven) • Output Level / Output Impedance (1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 6 ) PRE OUT • Decoding Format SUBWOOFER (50 Hz)......... 1.0 V/470 Front L/R ..............140 W/ch - Dolby Atmos Except SUBWOOFER (1 kHz)......1.0 V/470 Center..............140 W/ch - Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus ZONE OUT .............
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• Tone Control Characteristics • Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF) • Standby Power Consumption Main Zone Mono/Stereo ............65 dB/64 dB HDMI Control Off, Standby Through Off, Network Standby Off Bass Boost/Cut ......±6.0 dB/50 Hz (0.5 dB Step) ..................0.1 W •...
Index Symbols Dimmer (Front Display) Multiple room playback DLNA Muting Exclamation mark (!) DMC (Digital Media Controller) Lock icon (o) Dolby Atmos Numerics NAS content playback DSP Program (front display information) Network Connection 2.1-channel system Network information 2ch Stereo Network Name 4K Ultra HD Error indication (front display) Network Standby...
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Surround decoder Test Tone Tone Control Trigger function USB storage device content playback Virtual CINEMA FRONT Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) Wallpaper Web control Wireless (Wi-Fi) Wireless Direct YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) YPAO Volume Zone2...