When I have now and next selected as my info mode and switch to info off using the down key, the player reboots to the track info screen.

It's not supposed to do that. It didn't do that when they first implemented the feature. If you're certain about that behavior, report it officially as a bug.

I can't test this myself right now as I can't head out to my car just this moment.

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Tony Fabris
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Tony Fabris