I have an Oppo DV-980H, and like it a lot. It upconverts std. DVDs to your choice of 480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p, but only through the HDMI cable. IIRC, its component video output only upconverts to 480p. It would then be up to your Pioneer Elite display to take it from there.
I notice a significant picture improvement when playing a DVD on upconverting players via the HDMI connection, but less so with the component connection. You'll need to read up; the upconversion via component varies from player to player.
I notice a significant picture improvement when playing a DVD on upconverting players via the HDMI connection, but less so with the component connection. You'll need to read up; the upconversion via component varies from player to player.