Quick question to present/past owners of a 1050: has anyone experienced unbelievable battery-draining incidents with the 1050 remote?

I purchased a 1050 &750 together, and everything works fantastically....with the exception of the 2 AA batteries residing in the remote. Brand new Duracell, EverReady, Fuji....makes no difference. A pair of fresh batteries last no more than two weeks, and the kicker is that I watch two DVDs per week...that's the only use the remote gets (turning the unit on, adjusting the volume, turning the unit off).

Suggestions and/or remedies would be fully appreciated.