Do you know that you can reset a DStv remote control? If you are wondering how, then this post is for you. Resetting your remote is pretty much easy and I will be showing you that in a while. This function comings necessary when you are experiencing some form of malfunctioning with the remote.
It is also important to note that, before performing a reset on a remote control, you should find out or at least know the model of the remote as well as the decoder. This is because, each model has its method of reset and we will be looking at each.
As stated above, performing a reset on your DStv remote, is only necessary when you are having a problem or malfunction while using the remote. Why some persons may rush to the conclusion of opening the remote to look for the problem, simply perform a reset could solve the problem.
Also, just as stated above, you should understand that they are different models of DStv remote and the reset method differs too. The way you reset a PVR Remote is different from that of a DStv Explora Remote. Even that of a DStv Explora, comes in different model number too. Knowing the model and type of the remote you are working with, is very important.
How To Reset DStv Explora Remote (model A6)
- Start by pressing and hold the ARC and STANDBY buttons for 3 seconds. Doing this, the LED colors will change to Amber
- Next is to release the Standby button while the ARC is still pressed down.
- Carefully enter 9949 while still pressing down the ARC button and you will get three green blinks
- Finally release the ARC button and you have successfully reset your remote.
How To Reset DStv Explora Remote (model A7)
In the case of the model A7,
- Press both the STANDBY and OPTION button for more than 3 seconds. This will cause the LED to gives 2 short red blinks.
- Next, you will press 9 and you get a short red blink
- Press 8 and you will see a short red blink
- Press 1 and you will see two short red blinks
- Then finally, press OK for more about 3 seconds and you will get four red blinks.
Doing this, you have successfully reset your remote.
How To Reset Your DStv PVR Remote
For the PVR remote,
- Simply press and hold the SHIFT button until you get three blinks from the mode window
- Next, you enter the code 977, and you will get three blinks from the mode window.
After that, your PVR Remote have been successfully reset. Just in case you have any question or contribution, simply use the comment box below. I hope this will help you when next you have a problem with your remote.
Conclusion:
Resting your DStv remote control is fast and easy to perform. The most important condition is to know the model and type of romote. The knowlege is very important so as not to damage your remote while performing the reset. Kindly drop a comment below, if this post was helpful,
