ZOOM MS-50G+ Manual

Installing batteries

A dedicated AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16) or a commercially-available portable USB battery can also be used.

Connecting equipment and turning the power on

Turning effects on/off

Adjusting effects

Press to close the parameter screen.

When parameters are on multiple pages, / will be shown.

Replacing effects

Adding effects

Up to 6 effects can be combined freely using the MS-50G+.
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

Switching patch memories

Patch memories store effect on/off states and parameter setting values. MS-50G+ effects are saved and recalled in units of patch memories. Up to 6 effects can be used in a single patch memory.

Using the tuner

The tuner cannot be used when the selected effect has a special function assigned, for example, effects that are on only while the footswitch is being pressed.

• Play an open string and adjust its pitch to tune it.
• The nearest note name and pitch detuning will be shown.
  
• will appear when the pitch is in tune.

Use to change tuner settings.

Using the MENU

	The BPM, which is used for the tempo synchronization of delay time, for example, can be set separately for each patch memory.
	Change the effect order.
	Change the patch memory name.
	This restores a changed patch memory to the state it was in immediately after selection or to its factory default settings.
	Copy a patch memory and save it in a different location.
	Create a new patch memory.
	Delete a patch memory.
	Adjust the overall volume.
	Turn the automatic saving function on/off.
	Turn the preselect function on/off.
	The output sound on the LIBRARY Screen (when changing effects) can be set to either just the selected effect or the entire patch memory.
	Set the type of batteries.
	Set the backlight brightness.
	Adjust the display contrast.
	Turn the ECO mode on/off.
	Restore the factory default settings.
	Check firmware versions.
	Use a smartphone to scan a 2D code and access detailed documents related to the product.

See the Operation Manual for detailed information about all the functions.

Functions of parts

Top

1. Output jacks
   Connect a guitar amp or another effect here.
2. Input jack
   Connect a guitar here.
3. Display
   This shows the selected patch memory and its effects, along with their parameter setting values, and other information.
4. Parameter knobs
   Use these to adjust effect parameters and make various settings.
5. Direction buttons
   Use these to select patch memories and effects, for example.
   They can be operated by foot.
6. Footswitch
   This turns the effect on/off.
   Press and hold this to switch to the tuner.

Bottom

1. Battery cover
   Open this when installing or removing AA batteries.

Back

1. DC 9V AC adapter connector
   Connect the dedicated AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16) here.
2. USB (Type-C) port
   Use this to connect to a computer or an iOS/iPadOS device. This supports operation on USB bus power.

Troubleshooting

The unit will not power on

• Check the connections.
• If using batteries, connect a cable to the INPUT jack.

There is no sound or output is very quiet

• Check the connections.
• Adjust the levels of the effects.
• Adjust the output volume.
• Confirm that the tuner output setting is not "MUTE".

There is a lot of noise

• Confirm that nothing is wrong with the instrument cable.
• Use a genuine AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16).

An effect cannot be selected

• "MAX EFFECTS. DELETE ONE." will appear on the display when trying to add an effect that would exceed the maximum combination limit. Delete one effect before adding another one.

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