Menus and Settings

The RTC provides a hierarchical menu system for accessing device settings, base station configuration, system information, and advanced functions. Open the menu with a long-press on the touchscreen or encoder button from any screen.

Menu Navigation

You can navigate the menu using either the touchscreen or the rotary encoder:

• Swipe up/down or rotate the encoder to move between menu items
• Tap or press the encoder button to activate the selected item
• The menu wraps around — scrolling past the last item returns to the first
• When you return from a sub-screen, the menu remembers your previous position

Menu Structure

Main Menu (long-press to open)
├── System Info
├── Settings
├── Base Info              (only when connected)
├── Base Settings          (only when connected)
├── Advanced >
│   ├── FW Update
│   ├── Update Base        (only when connected)
│   ├── Pair Additional WVC    (only when connected, fw 2.0.0+)
│   ├── Setup Channel Groups   (only when connected, fw 2.0.0+)
│   ├── Pair Additional Knob   (only when connected, fw 3.1.1+)
│   ├── Factory Reset → Confirm Reset / Cancel
│   └── Back
└── Close

Each menu item displays an icon for easier identification. "Advanced" displays with a ">" indicator to show it opens a sub-menu. "Factory Reset" requires a confirmation step — selecting it opens a confirmation screen where you must choose "Confirm Reset" to proceed.

Navigating Settings Screens

All settings screens (Settings, Base Info, Base Settings, and System Info) share the same consistent layout and navigation:

• The screen title stays fixed at the top with a separator line below it. Tap the title to go back.
• Swipe up/down, drag vertically, or rotate the encoder to move between items. All items are selectable, including read-only information fields.
• Swipe right from any settings screen to go back to the menu.
• Tap or press the encoder button to activate the focused item — this toggles a switch, enters edit mode on a slider, cycles an option, or navigates to a sub-screen.
• A scroll indicator arc on the right edge shows your position in long lists.
• Editable items display a chevron indicator (›) to distinguish them from read-only fields.
• When editing a slider value, rotate the encoder to adjust, then press the encoder button to confirm.

Settings

Device-level settings for the RTC itself.

Base Info

Read-only information about the connected base station. Values update automatically while this screen is open.

Base Settings

Configuration options for the connected base station. Changes are sent to the base station immediately when you adjust a value. Some settings have child options that appear or hide based on the parent value.

IDS Mode (Intelligent Detection System)

Controls how the system responds to abnormal voltage or temperature conditions.

WVC-PRO options:

WVC-LITE options: Off, Mute, Limit Volume

When IDS Mode is set to anything other than Off, these child settings appear:

• Min Voltage (slider, 6.0V–18.0V, step 0.1V) — the voltage threshold below which IDS triggers. Most 12V car audio systems operate between 12.0V–14.4V; a typical safe threshold is 11.0V–11.5V.
• Max Temp (slider, 80–240°, step 5°) — the temperature threshold above which IDS triggers (PRO only). The unit shown (°F or °C) matches your selected temperature unit. A typical safe threshold for car amplifiers is around 150–160°F (65–70°C).

Competition Mode

Controls audio behavior during competition (e.g., SPL contests).

Remember Volume

When enabled, the base station saves the current volume level and restores it after a power cycle. When this is turned on:

• Max Startup Volume (slider, 0–100%, step 5%) — caps the volume level at startup to prevent the system from powering on at full volume. Only available on base station firmware 3.5.0 or newer.

RCA Gain

Enables or disables additional gain on the RCA output signal.

When enabled, a Gain Level slider appears, adjustable from 0 dB to +31.5 dB in 0.5 dB steps. On newer base stations with multi-unit mesh support, per-channel gain controls replace the single slider.

Use the calculator below to see how gain affects your output voltage:

Volume Curve

Selects the volume curve profile that determines how the volume knob position maps to output level. A live visualization of the selected curve is shown below the selector.

Voltage Drift

A calibration offset applied to the voltage reading (range: -5.0V to +5.0V, step 0.01V). Use this if the displayed voltage does not match a known-accurate voltmeter reading.

Advanced Menu

The Advanced sub-menu contains firmware update tools, mesh configuration, and factory reset. Select "Advanced" from the main menu to enter this sub-menu, and select "Back" to return.

FW Update

Starts an over-the-air firmware update for the RTC itself. When connected to a base station, the update uses the base station's WiFi credentials. When not connected, the RTC tries cached base WiFi, then saved custom networks, then opens a WiFi discovery wizard if needed. See Firmware Updates for the full workflow.

Update Base

Sends a firmware update request to the connected base station. The base station will then download and install its own update. Only available when connected. See Firmware Updates for details.

Pair Additional WVC

Opens a step-by-step wizard for adding a secondary WVC base station to your mesh network. Use this when you have multiple WVC amplifiers and want them all to respond to the same RTC. The wizard walks you through putting the secondary WVC into pairing mode and linking it to the primary base station.

Setup Channel Groups

Opens a configuration screen where you can assign individual amplifier channels to volume groups. Channel groups let you control multiple channels together as a single zone — for example, grouping front and rear speakers so they share one volume level, while a subwoofer channel has its own independent volume.

Pair Additional Knob

Opens a wizard for adding another RTC or knob controller to the mesh network. Use this when you want multiple controllers (for example, one in the driver's area and one in the passenger area) that can both control the same system.

Factory Reset

Clears all saved settings and pairing information, then restarts the RTC. After a factory reset, the RTC will show the Getting Started Wizard to pair with a base station as if it were brand new.

Selecting Factory Reset opens a confirmation screen. You must choose "Confirm Reset" to proceed — this prevents accidental resets.