Yes - we use the factory cable
no.
If it is HD, yes.
yes they do
if the cable has the correct connection yes as most use these now as standard
Yes, but it has to be a Crossover Cable, and I think it has to be RJ-45.
Yes, special cable is required to use Xbox.
no, its factory made
Yes, I currently use a cable with a remote for my iPod Classic and it works perfectly
Yes
Yes, you can use a TRS cable instead of a TS cable for this audio setup, as long as the equipment you are connecting supports the TRS connection.
Yes.
Yes you can. Just connect it to the cable box, and set it up correctly.