MC19 will fade down the user interface elements in Theater View after 90 seconds of inactivity to prevent burn-in. Any mouse or remote activity will cause the UI to return.
Thank goodness, and you Matt. I was worried about those white menu items always on display and the effect it would have over time.
I would suggest, however, and far more flexible approach:
At least two levels of fade, maybe with the possibility for more, in the same way rules can be added in a "Set rules for file display" dialogue.
Each level of fading has a time and opacity level associated with it.
Possibly allow selection of what on screen element should be faded, including at least the menus, background or whole screen.
Then consider fading other display types when certain conditions exist. Fading the screen in Cover View, or CD covers in Display View would often make sense when playing audio only. Naturally, fading a movie in Display View would not!
So, with two levels of fade, and just for menus;
After 10 seconds fade to 30% opacity.
After a further 60 seconds fade to 0% opacity.
Just fading the menus after 90 seconds is a nice start, but why not make it flexible and universal from the start?