Gonk, yes, I have the 950 plugged into an "always on" outlet and the 950's main trigger going to the 5100. as soon as I plug into the 5100, it shuts off like it is getting no signal regardless of whether I have the 950 on or in standby, the power button on the 5100 is "on". since I have tried two different cables I'm guessing the fault is with either the output of the 950 or the input of the 5100.thanks for the reply.