Plain backgrounds, arrow icons, and drop zones

Plain backgrounds
Is there a quick way to have a simple, plain color background within iDVD, or do I have to create colored layered in Photoshop and import that? I'd like a plain black background, no drop zones.
Arrow icons
Some themes include arrow icons that act as "Return to main menu" buttons in the submenus. How do I change or delete these? I am able to move them, but I can't find the different shapes listed in the Buttons menu, and I can't select them to delete them. One click hits the button and brings me back to the main menu.
Drop Zones
Is there a way to completely delete a drop zone from a theme or background? I see how to modify and edit the drop zones, but don't see an option to delete it completely.
I'm more accustomed to using DVD Studio Pro, but this project is already made in iDVD and won't import into DVD SP.

You will need to create a black jpg image and drop it into the well in the upper left hand corner of the menu pane. That will give you a black menu background.
I think you are stuck with the arrows.
I am not aware of any way to completely delete a drop zone.

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