You can turn off the mirrored low channel numbers (100-499) but not the original numbers (9418-9599 or so). I prefer the low numbers because the grouped by type and provider and not by when they got added.
I cannot, however, turn off the high numbers except with locks, which I do not like. Locks have caused problems with old recordings made before the map down, like on VOOM.
I do use preferences in the favorites lists, but I also like to use the All HD default list starting at 385 and working down. That gives me 5 pages of 7 lines each for all the premium channels in AEP, which will last until they take away the loyalty and receiver credits.
Yes that is right about info+info to see the satellite of any live show. It does not work for recordings.
-Ken