Hey folks,
Long-time makemkv forum reader, first-time poster. I was recently inspired by some other posts on this forum to invest in a 4K-compatible drive and read folks mention that the Verbatim 43888 works "out of the box" -- recently imported from the UK into the states and it put me back about $120 (aside from the problems following, this wasn't the worst deal ever): https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MTP9VKX
Anyway, I loaded this up in MakeMKV and the Info seemed to read exactly as I've seen in other folks' posts:
Drive Information
OS device name: I:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD04
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8A10
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US04
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.14
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Unfortunately, when I put in any 4K disk, it just says "No disc inserted." It reads DVDs just fine but it hasn't read any of the five 4K disks I've tried. I feel like this problem is probably outside MakeMKV, but I'm out of ideas and hoping someone has a theory! Anyone know what I should try?
Verbatim 43888 "No disc inserted"
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Re: Verbatim 43888 "No disc inserted"
Did you test a standard BD disc?Patappa wrote: ↑Fri Jun 07, 2024 10:59 pmHey folks,
Long-time makemkv forum reader, first-time poster. I was recently inspired by some other posts on this forum to invest in a 4K-compatible drive and read folks mention that the Verbatim 43888 works "out of the box" -- recently imported from the UK into the states and it put me back about $120 (aside from the problems following, this wasn't the worst deal ever): https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MTP9VKX
Anyway, I loaded this up in MakeMKV and the Info seemed to read exactly as I've seen in other folks' posts:
Drive Information
OS device name: I:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD04
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8A10
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US04
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.14
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Unfortunately, when I put in any 4K disk, it just says "No disc inserted." It reads DVDs just fine but it hasn't read any of the five 4K disks I've tried. I feel like this problem is probably outside MakeMKV, but I'm out of ideas and hoping someone has a theory! Anyone know what I should try?
Cheers
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Re: Verbatim 43888 "No disc inserted"
Looks like normal blu-rays are having the same problem as 4K's and also coming up with "no disc inserted."
Before I had only tested with American blu-rays and it didn't work but I assumed it was because this was a region B player, but now I've just tried with an all-region disk from Indicator and it also did not work.
Before I had only tested with American blu-rays and it didn't work but I assumed it was because this was a region B player, but now I've just tried with an all-region disk from Indicator and it also did not work.
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Re: Verbatim 43888 "No disc inserted"
Maybe the blue laser is no good??Patappa wrote: ↑Sat Jun 08, 2024 3:06 amLooks like normal blu-rays are having the same problem as 4K's and also coming up with "no disc inserted."
Before I had only tested with American blu-rays and it didn't work but I assumed it was because this was a region B player, but now I've just tried with an all-region disk from Indicator and it also did not work.
Does the OS see the BD disc?
Cheers
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Re: Verbatim 43888 "No disc inserted"
The OS does not seem to see the BD, nope...MartyMcNuts wrote: ↑Sat Jun 08, 2024 10:47 pmMaybe the blue laser is no good??Patappa wrote: ↑Sat Jun 08, 2024 3:06 amLooks like normal blu-rays are having the same problem as 4K's and also coming up with "no disc inserted."
Before I had only tested with American blu-rays and it didn't work but I assumed it was because this was a region B player, but now I've just tried with an all-region disk from Indicator and it also did not work.
Does the OS see the BD disc?
![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
Well, I guess I'll have to see what Verbatim support can do. I appreciate the theorizing -- I'll report back here in case other folks end up having similar problems with the 43888 in the future.
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Re: Verbatim 43888 "No disc inserted"
Might be easier to just return it.Patappa wrote: ↑Sun Jun 09, 2024 2:23 amThe OS does not seem to see the BD, nope...MartyMcNuts wrote: ↑Sat Jun 08, 2024 10:47 pmMaybe the blue laser is no good??Patappa wrote: ↑Sat Jun 08, 2024 3:06 amLooks like normal blu-rays are having the same problem as 4K's and also coming up with "no disc inserted."
Before I had only tested with American blu-rays and it didn't work but I assumed it was because this was a region B player, but now I've just tried with an all-region disk from Indicator and it also did not work.
Does the OS see the BD disc?![]()
Well, I guess I'll have to see what Verbatim support can do. I appreciate the theorizing -- I'll report back here in case other folks end up having similar problems with the 43888 in the future.
Cheers
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Re: Verbatim 43888 "No disc inserted"
I have! I've tried basically every port on three different computers and they've had the same issue: DVD's work fine but blu-ray and 4K disks don't. I think it's most likely a problem with the blue laser. Bums me out to get this kind of hardware issue considering returning it internationally is going to be annoying (already had a frustrating interaction with Verbatim support where they said importing it "makes no sense" because it "can be purchased within the USA")