ZOOM MS-80IR Amp Sim and Multi Effects Pedal Instruction Manual

ZOOM MS-80IR Amp Sim and Multi Effects Pedal

Specifications

• Battery Options: Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium
• Power Source: Batteries or AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16) or portable USB battery
• Effects Combination Limit: One amp model, one studio ambiance, and one other effect
• Patch Memories: Up to 3 effects per patch memory
• Tuner Features: Standard pitch, Flat tuning

Product Usage Instructions

1. Installing Batteries:

Ensure to use Alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium batteries. Follow precautions to prevent leakage:

• Do not use batteries with damaged covers or exteriors.
•  Avoid mixing batteries of different types or manufacturers.
• Do not mix new and old batteries.
• Remove dead batteries promptly and when not in use for an extended period.

2. Connecting Equipment and Turning Power On:

Connect headphones, powered monitors, or a guitar to the INPUT (L/MONO) jack to turn on the power. An AC adapter or portable USB battery can also be used.

3. Turning Effects On/Off and Adjusting Effects:

Use the provided controls to turn effects on/off and adjust their parameters. Follow on-screen instructions for multi-page parameters.

FAQs

Q: How many effects can be combined on the MS-80IR+?

A: One amp model, one studio ambiance, and one other effect can be combined freely on the MS-80IR+.

Q: What is the maximum number of effects that can be used in a single patch memory?

A: Up to 3 effects can be used in a single patch memory on the MS-80IR+.

You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use.

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Installing 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.
• Remove dead batteries as soon as possible. Remove batteries when not using them for a long time.
• 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

• When parameters are on multiple pages, ▶ / ◀ will be shown

Replacing effects

Adding effects

• One amp model, one studio ambiance, 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

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.

• Use these to switch patch memories, enabling performance with various tones.

Using the tuner

• 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.

Using the MENU

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

Functions of parts

Top

1. Output jacks
   • Connect powered monitors or headphones here.
2. Display
   • This shows the selected patch memory and its effects, along with their parameter setting values, and other information.
3. Input jack
   • Connect a guitar here.
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
   • 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 output 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 output from the L output jack. For the guitar amp, sound processed only by an amp head model can be output from the R output jack.

Audio interface
Connected to a computer, smartphone, or tablet, this can be used as a 2-in/2-out audio interface. In addition to recording with your DAW software, you can enjoy performing while mixing sound played from a smartphone with 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
• An example of connection when performing while mixing sound played from a smartphone

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.

Troubleshooting

• The unit will not power on
  • Check the connections.
  • If using batteries, connect a cable to the INPUT (L/MONO) jack.
  • If the ON/OFF indicator blinks and it will not start, update the firmware.
• 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.
• The sound from the R output jack is strange
  • Check the R OUT POSITION setting.
• 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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• zoomcorp.com
• Software and documents related to this product can be viewed on the following website.
• zoomcorp.com/help/ms-80irplus

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