Although perhaps tedious, there is a lot of information available in the 950 online manual.

http://pdf2.outlawaudio.com/950manual.pdf

As far as component goes, the 950 has two in, one out. The web specs say 45MHz as the upper usable limit. Perhaps this is for standard component, but not HD?

The 950 display shows either full or half brightness. I have not found half brightness to be distracting about 2 feet from my screen, but readable if I look right at it.