Installing batteries Alkaline, Ni-MH or lithium batteries When using batteries, follow these precautions to prevent leakage. Do not use batteries if their covers are coming off or their exteriors are damaged. Do not mix batteries of different types or made by different manufacturers. Do not use new and old batteries together.
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A dedicated AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16) or a commercially-available portable USB battery can also be used. AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16) Portable USB battery Connecting equipment and turning the power on Guitar When using batteries, connecting a Head- cable to the INPUT (L/MONO) jack will...
Adding effects Select Confirm Select an effect from the library and create an original sound. One amp model, one studio ambience and one other effect can be combined freely on the MS-80IR+. The following message will appear when trying to add an effect that would exceed the maximum combination limit. Delete one effect before adding another one.
Changing the effect position shown Deleting effects Select Execute...
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Switching patch memories Patch memories store effect on/off states and parameter setting values. MS-80IR+ effects are saved and recalled in units of patch memories. Up to 3 effects can be used in a single patch memory. Patch memory 003 Patch memory 002 Patch memory 001 Use these to switch patch memories, enabling performance with various...
Using the tuner Press and hold TUNER Screen • Play an open string and adjust its pitch to tune • The nearest note name and pitch detuning will be shown. • ▶◀ will appear when the pitch is in tune. to change tuner settings.
Using the MENU MENU Screen Adjust the overall volume. Change the patch memory name. Change the position in the patch memory Change the effect order. from which the R channel signal is output. The BPM, which is used for the tempo This restores a changed patch memory synchronization of delay time, for example, to the state it was in immediately after...
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Set the channel used to receive USB MIDI. Restore the factory default settings. Use a smartphone to scan a 2D code and Check firmware versions. access detailed documents related to the product. See the Operation Manual for detailed information about all the functions.
① DC 9V AC adapter connector Open this when installing or removing Connect the dedicated AC adapter AA batteries. (ZOOM AD-16) here. ② USB (Type-C) port Connect this to a computer, iPhone or iPad. This supports operation on USB bus power.
Other functions ■ Effective use of the R OUT POSITION When using the MS-80IR+ on stage performing live, for example, suitable sounds can be out- put separately for a PA system and for a guitar amp. For the PA system, sound processed by a cabinet simulation and another effect can be out- put from the L output jack.
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MS-80IR+ sound. A driver must be installed to connect with Windows computers. The latest driver can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com/help/ms-80irplus). • Example of connection when recording with DAW software Computer...
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• Example of connection when performing while mixing sound played from a smartphone Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter Smartphone/tablet iPhone/iPad with USB (Type-C) with USB (Type-C) Lightning connector Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. Guitar Head- Powered phones monitors...
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■ Handy Guitar Lab for MS-80IR+ With this dedicated app, iPhones and iPads can be used to manage patch memories, load impulse response data and edit effects. Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter iPhone/iPad with iPhone/iPad with USB (Type-C) USB (Type-C) Lightning connector Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
→ Confirm that nothing is wrong with the instru- → If using batteries, connect a cable to the INPUT ment cable. → Use a genuine AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16). (L/MONO) jack. → If the ON/OFF indicator blinks and it will not An effect cannot be selected start, update the firmware.
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