just remember this
if you have digital outputs on the source(DVD player, CD player etc) hook them up to one of the digital inputs on the 950. THEN be sure when you choose the source on the 950, that it is using the digital input that is coming from the player...
The only time your using bypass is if your source has analog out to each of the channels and I'm guessing thats not the case with you. REREAD THE 1st 2 sentences and enjoy