This is definitely a great FAQ! Just had a few corrections for you to consider:
You should add Dolby Prologic IIx to the list of surround formats. Prologic IIx sends matrixed information to the 2 center rear speakers. Not discrete information, but unique to each speaker. Very impressive sounding and quickly becoming the new "must have" in receivers.
DTS uses less compression than Dolby Digital.
Regarding the S-Video Cable: Chrominance carries the color portion of the video signal, meaning saturation and hue. Luminance carries the brightness, contrast, etc. part of the signal.
RGB Cables can carry an HD signal.
Once again, this is very informative and well written. Great for someone just starting to learn about this technology.
CrisK