I suspect that you forgot to make the script executable. Either make it executable (chmod +x /usr/local/bin/timesync.sh) or explicitly start a shell to interpret it:

You are right. I did forget to make the script executable.

I am at work right now and the only prompt I can get on the player (that I know of is via ftp) My serial cable is at the house. Unless there is a way to make it executable via ftp I will wait until I get home to try that crucial step.

Thanks for your help.

Please forgive my ignorance. I was brought up on Microsoft operating systems and am still trying to learn the Linux interfaces and shell scripting. I am starting from scratch and it seems like a long road ahead.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a Linux newbie like me trying to get started? I am a programmer in Windows but would like to also be a programmer in Linux.