My DVR+ Remote will no Longer Control my DVR+ (CM-7500)

There are various reasons why the remote control would not command your DVR+, and the common reason for the Original DVR+ (CM-7500XRC) flat remote with the 4 colored buttons across the middle would be batteries. This remote uses CR2032 coin style batteries. Depending upon the quality of the batteries and the amount of use, they may need to be replaced once or twice per year. Additional troubleshooting information on this remote can be found here. If you've tried to change the command address because you had 2 DVR+ in the same room, info can be found here

The most common issue/symptom with the 2nd generation remote (CM-7500XRC2--hourglass shaped with colored buttons across the top) not controlling your DVR+, is if it was working fine until Pairing it to your TV (See additional details below). 

A rather rare reason for the remote control to stop commanding your DVR+ is caused by the external hard drive. This issue usually begins with intermittent long lags to obey commands, and the lag can range from a few seconds to a few minutes. This issue may get progressively worse until finally it appears that the DVR+ no longer obeys commands from the remote at all.  If this is the case you can test by following the the instruction below. 

  • Unplug the DVR+ from power.
  • Now physically disconnect the external hard drive from the DVR+.
  • You can now reconnect the power to the DVR+ and allow it to boot up to live TV. 
  • Now test your remote commands without the external hard drive connected. If it still has long lag's, unplug the power from the DVR+ for a few moments and then plug the power back in. 
  • You now should have regained proper operation with remote commands.
  • Now perform a default factory reset.   
  • Once it is booted back up to live TV, test the remote control operation.
  • After you've confirmed that the Remote operation is normal, you can reconnect the external hard drive and test. If it once again, begins to exhibit remote control lag you'll want to consider that the external hard drive could be going bad.

 Remote Control Worked Fine Until I Tried to Pair it to my TV (CM-7500XRC2)

  • Clear all user presets and set to factory default configuration.
    1. Press and hold the setup button until it blinks 2 times, then release and press 980. The power button should now blink 4 times.
    2. Press and hold the Setup button until it blinks 2 times, then release and press 977. The power button should now blink 4 times.
    3. Test the remote operation. If no response, proceed to #4.
    4. Repeat step 2 and test. May take up to 4 times.
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