Questions for CIH System Owners

[JamesN]

I am aware of the issues facing CIH system owners regarding subtitle placement. However, I rarely see anyone discuss menu issues, which (it seems to me) can be at least as big an issue.

For those folks with 2.35:1 setups: how do you handle interacting with 16:9 menus? For example, when you first start up a disc, I assume you project at 16:9 so that you can see and access all of the main menu options. Once you've selected your options (audio settings, etc.) and selected play, I assume you switch to 2.35:1 mode as the feature starts. But isn't there a lag time in switching over, causing you to miss a few seconds of the opening of the film (albeit, likely just the studio logos)? And if so, is it enough of an annoyance to get in the way of enjoying a truly "cinematic" experience (which is really the whole point of a CIH setup in the first place, is it not)?

Also, how do you deal with popup menus? Aren't they cut off in 2.35:1 mode for many discs?

Lastly, how do you deal with titles with quirky aspect ratios such as Dark Knight or the SmileBox version of How The West Was Won? I would imagine that both of those titles would have to be projected at 16:9, thus diminishing their "theatrical impact" on a 2:35:1 screen.

I would be very interested in getting different perspectives on these issues. Thanks in advance!