[Salmoneous]

Not sure where else on AVS to post this, but I figure somebody here knows the answer.


The current generation of VCR's (and some clock radios) are able to automatically set their clocks just by being plugged in. How does this work?

 

[shadowpuppet]

The VCR has to have either an OTA antenna or cable (live / functional) connected to it. Time sync is provided by:

http://www.boulder.nist.gov/timefreq/


via the methods listed under Services.

 

[norcalbill]

Here's another explainer how the time signals are bdct by public tv stations: Scroll down a bit HERE

 

[CptnRandy]

Older ones can do the same thing.


Except it's always 12:00, 12:00, 12:00 . ..


Sorry, couldn't help myself.


Randy

 

[Huckster]

CptnRandy - ... and they are right twice a day.

 

[mystic7]

Except during Daylight Savings Time