I can't seem to turn the 950 off with the remote.
When I press Aud then power nothing happens and it shows direct-bypass on the 950 front panel read out...I wanted to program my sony remote to turn the 950 off yet I can't right now, any advice?
Thanks

It's just a hunch, but it sounds like you may have a macro programmed onto the power button that is turning bypass mode on. Is that a possibility? If so, here's how to erase macros (from page 39 of the 950's manual):

Hey Gonk

No that didnt seem to do it, but I'm sure you are close

BINGO!
you WERE close I substituted the macro button with the power button
& it worked Thanks for your help friend

Hi Guys
Heres another question:
anyway I can turn my TV on without turning the 950 on, everytime I press the TV device button, my 950 turns on, Thanks

That is because the 950 (and the 990) uses the input commands as discrete power "on" commands to help with macro writing, and the 950's remote combines input commands with device selection on the remote. There is one workaround when using the 950's remote, but it's a bit crude - cover the IR emitters at the front of the remote when you press the TV device button...