The RTC features a circular AMOLED touchscreen with a built-in rotary encoder, giving you two ways to interact with the device. Both input methods work on every screen — use whichever is most convenient.
Input Methods
Touchscreen
- Tap — select the currently focused item (menu item, setting, or toggle)
- Swipe up/down — navigate between items on menu and settings screens
- Swipe left/right — switch between display views on the main screen
- Swipe right — go back to the previous screen (from any settings or info screen)
- Long press (1 second) — open the main menu from any screen
- Drag — adjust sliders or scroll through long settings lists
Rotary Encoder
- Rotate — adjust volume on the main screen, navigate menu items, or change setting values
- Short press — select a menu item, activate/deactivate a setting, or confirm a value change
- Long press — open the main menu from any screen
Main Screen Views
The main screen has multiple views you can swipe between. The available views depend on whether you are connected to a WVC-PRO or WVC-LITE base station.
Volume (Default)
The primary view showing:
- Volume level — displayed prominently in the center (as a percentage or in dB, depending on your settings)
- Volume arc — a ring around the display edge that fills proportionally with the volume level
- Voltage — your system's current voltage reading
- Temperature — current amplifier temperature (PRO only)
When connected to a multi-zone system, each zone's volume is displayed simultaneously. The currently selected zone is shown larger, and rotating the encoder adjusts that zone.
Status Icons
When active, status icons appear near the top of the main screen:
| Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Crosshair/target | Competition mode is active |
| Shield | IDS (Intelligent Detection System) is enabled |
| Fire icon (red) | IDS triggered — high temperature |
| Bolt icon (yellow) | IDS triggered — low voltage |
| Bolt + Fire (red, blinking) | IDS triggered — both voltage and temperature |
Status icons are only visible on the Volume view. They are hidden during Equalizer, Oscilloscope, and Power views.
Equalizer (PRO Only)
A real-time FFT spectrum analyzer showing the frequency distribution of the audio signal. Swipe right from the Volume view to access it.
Oscilloscope (PRO Only)
A real-time waveform display showing the audio signal shape. Continue swiping to reach this view.
Power
Graphs showing voltage and temperature over time. Useful for monitoring system health during operation.
- Voltage graph — tracks your system voltage with scrolling history
- Temperature graph — tracks amplifier temperature over time (PRO shows up to 3 temperature probes)
On WVC-LITE systems, only the Volume and Power views are available.
Volume Display Modes
You can choose how volume is displayed:
- Percentage (%) — shows volume as 0–100%
- Decibels (dB) — shows the actual output level in dB relative to full scale (0 dB = maximum volume with no gain)
At zero volume, the display shows MUTE in both modes. Switch between modes in Settings > Volume Units.
Connecting Screen
While the RTC is scanning for or connecting to a base station, you can still access the menu by pressing the encoder button or tapping the screen. This allows you to start a firmware update, adjust settings, or perform a factory reset without waiting for a connection.
Menu Navigation
The main menu and all sub-menus share these navigation behaviors:
- Animated selection — the currently selected item is visually highlighted and scales up, while surrounding items fade based on distance. This makes it easy to see your current position at a glance.
- Wrap-around scrolling — scrolling past the last item wraps back to the first item, and scrolling above the first item wraps to the last. You can continuously scroll in either direction.
- Position memory — when you open a sub-screen (such as Settings or Base Info) and then return to the menu, the menu remembers which item you had selected.
Navigate using swipe up/down or the rotary encoder, and tap or press the encoder to select.
Navigating Settings Screens
All settings and information screens share a consistent layout and navigation:
- Title bar at the top — tap it to go back to the previous screen
- Scrollable list of items below the title
- Back at the bottom as an additional way to return
- Scroll indicator — a thin arc on the right edge shows your position in the list
There are multiple ways to go back from any settings screen:
- Swipe right on the touchscreen
- Tap the title bar at the top
- Scroll to the Back item at the bottom
- Press the encoder when no item is focused
Navigate between items by swiping up/down, dragging vertically, or rotating the encoder. To change a value, tap it or press the encoder. For sliders, drag with touch or rotate the encoder while the item is selected.
Display Brightness
You can adjust screen brightness from 10–100% in Settings > Brightness. Lower brightness saves power and reduces glare in dark environments.