Without the mic, you'll get nothing but a flat line. The SMS-1 needs the mic to tell what the system response actually is. If all the sliders are in their centered positions, the SMS-1 didn't make any adjustments during Self-EQ. I'd suggest that you hook the unit back up, switch the 950 to the SMS-1's input, make sure the input is in stereo mode (no bypass, no surround processing), and try the AUTO mode in the System Response screen with the mic connected and in your listening position.