[thegeek]

I saw the same unit (my pictures show the same marks on the front) in 2011, and it worked then - but it would certainly need some TLC before turning it on again. The stored background was the BBC One balloon.

I had a feeling its time was set from LTC on an XLR - indeed that's the connector the picture shows - but I could be confusing it with many other bits of broadcast kit I've seen over the years. No doubt one could bodge something, or just set it manually.

I did consider bidding, but it's probably beyond my price range now. (Don't forget buyer's premium, VAT, and if you can't collect from their warehouse, the auctioneers quoted me £60-100 for a courier). I do hope it goes to a good home!