It will always default back to the way you had it set before OR you can have it start at the "filter the guide" screen. There is a setting menu --> display --> preferences. Make sure "grid guide first" is selected. That is the only way you can change the guide, otherwise it will start at the last favorites list you had. It will always default to the last favorites list you had on. The favorites lists are overrated because there are many button pushes to change them. (If you're coming from Dish, it's something to get used to.)