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by rjflory
Mon Feb 02, 2026 9:34 pm
Forum: Blu-ray discs
Topic: Audio Issue with Harry Potter Half-Blood Prince "Extra"
Replies: 10
Views: 24238

Re: Audio Issue with Harry Potter Half-Blood Prince "Extra"

This appears to still be an issue with makemkv v1.18.3 (Linux). Funny thing is, playback is fine on a standalone (Oppo) blue-ray player (no glitches, no sync issue). The makemkv log shows essentially the same a/v sync issue: AV sync issues in /home/rjflory/Videos/Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prin...
by rjflory
Fri Jan 16, 2026 2:51 pm
Forum: MakeMKV for Linux
Topic: Complete Linux instructions to downgrade Hitachi/LG BU40N Blue-Ray firmware to v1.3 for makemkv
Replies: 8
Views: 7552

Re: Complete Linux instructions to downgrade Hitachi/LG BU40N Blue-Ray firmware to v1.3 for makemkv

I remain open to technical suggestions and corrections, but this exchange seems to render down to minimalist vs. overindulgent philosophy. By all means use the form you like on your own system(s), but I prefer to share small, instructional fragments that may be safely run independently, in a "d...
by rjflory
Thu Jan 15, 2026 9:32 pm
Forum: MakeMKV for Linux
Topic: Complete Linux instructions to downgrade Hitachi/LG BU40N Blue-Ray firmware to v1.3 for makemkv
Replies: 8
Views: 7552

Re: Complete Linux instructions to downgrade Hitachi/LG BU40N Blue-Ray firmware to v1.3 for makemkv

I agree with globbing (or just plain shortening) the drive firmware filename. I originally used the "slim_" prefix because I thought there were both slimline and full-height versions of this drive, but after looking around awhile, that doesn't appear to be the case (they're all slim). I'm ...
by rjflory
Thu Jan 15, 2026 6:01 pm
Forum: MakeMKV for Linux
Topic: Complete Linux instructions to downgrade Hitachi/LG BU40N Blue-Ray firmware to v1.3 for makemkv
Replies: 8
Views: 7552

Complete Linux instructions to downgrade Hitachi/LG BU40N Blue-Ray firmware to v1.3 for makemkv

Linux commands to downgrade Hitachi/LG slimline BU40N UHD Blue-Ray drive to firmware version 1.3 so makemkv can access it. I'm posting these instructions and paste-able command snippets because other postings I've seen skip too many key steps, and some of the files are hard to find or have quirks th...
by rjflory
Tue Jan 06, 2026 4:23 pm
Forum: General MakeMKV discussion
Topic: How long after buying a license until I get my permanent key?
Replies: 23
Views: 23401

Re: How long after buying a license until I get my permanent key?

Updating this thread as a courtesy to the developer: The license issue has been corrected for some time now. I just purchased one this morning, and the invoice and key were emailed to me within seconds. The key was recognized and unlocked makemkv.
by rjflory
Tue Jan 06, 2026 4:21 pm
Forum: General MakeMKV discussion
Topic: I bought a license, but didn't receive any key
Replies: 34
Views: 33812

Re: I bought a license, but didn't receive any key

Updating this thread as a courtesy to the developer: The license issue has been corrected for some time now. I just purchased one this morning, and the invoice and key were emailed to me within seconds. The key was recognized and unlocked makemkv.
by rjflory
Tue Jan 06, 2026 4:19 pm
Forum: General MakeMKV discussion
Topic: License key not received
Replies: 2
Views: 9738

Re: License key not received

Updating this thread as a courtesy to the developer: The license issue has been corrected for some time now. I just purchased one this morning, and the invoice and key were emailed to me within seconds. The key was recognized and unlocked makemkv.