John A. Weeks III wrote:
So, how do I set the VCR to record channel 4 from 7PM to 8PM, then
switch to channel 11 from 10:30 to Midnight? As far as I know, the
converter will not automatically change channels to match the
program in the VCR. That renders the VCR useless for time-shifting.

-john-

That IS an issue, but it is an issue any time you need a decoder box (say
for scrambled cable and/or sat signals). It is not unique to the digital
converters being discussed.