[Grizzled Bear]

Those are integer values (think discrete) and thus are a limiting factor in their application to, or analysis and understanding of, an analog world (continuous).

However, in the digital world the DVD players and VCRs are still flashing "1200."

[jamaksin]

Agreed ... but a remedy from an earlier era: simply place some black tape over said display. Those in the trade of fixing that pesky flashing '12:00' recommend using "Scotch 33 brand" electrical tape to eliminate all future problems.

Nixie tube displays require an additional step, however. Sorry, a "trade secret" that. -:}}