I don't know about the newer models, but my older Dish receiver could
be set up to start and stop the VCR via a built-in IR blaster to
record satellite programs. I don't recall if it would change the
channel on the VCR.
Dennis (evil)
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The honest man is the one who realizes that he cannot
consume more, in his lifetime, than he produces.
My Dish reciever has an automatic channel tune. Easy to go to the show
on the schedual and one of the prompts is auto tune.
VCR? They still make those? Five dollars a month and you get the DVR
which is so easy to use.
My recommendation, save up your money and either buy your own
DVR or add a TV capture card to your computer.
Anthony