Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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DreamAway
Posts: 1
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by DreamAway »

Hi, I just bought a Verbatim 43890 with a Pioneer UD03 inside. Can someone help to set it up for UHD ripping if possible?

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: /dev/sr1
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serienummer: ***
Firmware-Datum: 2018-11-28
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 12

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.11
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

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Coopervid
Posts: 3363
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

DreamAway wrote:
Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:15 pm
Hi, I just bought a Verbatim 43890 with a Pioneer UD03 inside. Can someone help to set it up for UHD ripping if possible?

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: /dev/sr1
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serienummer: ***
Firmware-Datum: 2018-11-28
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 12

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.11
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

(I'm currently using Linux but also have access to Windows if needed)
PM sent.
LroweMKV
Posts: 1
Joined: Wed Oct 01, 2025 9:02 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by LroweMKV »

Hello, I just discovered that I also have a Verbatim 43890 with a Pioneer UD03 inside that I previously used for Blu-Rays back in the day. Can someone help to set it up for UHD ripping as well?

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: F:
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serienummer: SGDL243340WL
Firmware-Datum: 2018-11-28
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.11
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Billycar11
Posts: 5015
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

LroweMKV wrote:
Wed Oct 01, 2025 9:07 am
Hello, I just discovered that I also have a Verbatim 43890 with a Pioneer UD03 inside that I previously used for Blu-Rays back in the day. Can someone help to set it up for UHD ripping as well?

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: F:
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serienummer: SGDL243340WL
Firmware-Datum: 2018-11-28
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.11
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Sure just email me that drive info see below for email
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
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Matista217
Posts: 11
Joined: Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:51 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Matista217 »

Coopervid wrote:
Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:29 am
Matista217 wrote:
Mon Jun 16, 2025 5:57 am
Tapping in! very excited to now DUAL WIELD UHD RIPPING
Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDRUD03AS
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: ----
Firmware date: 2014-04-01
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8510
Firmware version: ID23
PM sent.
Sorry, but it looks like the DM expired before i could access it. Mind sending it over again?
Coopervid
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

Matista217 wrote:
Thu Oct 02, 2025 7:42 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:29 am
Matista217 wrote:
Mon Jun 16, 2025 5:57 am
Tapping in! very excited to now DUAL WIELD UHD RIPPING
Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDRUD03AS
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: ----
Firmware date: 2014-04-01
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8510
Firmware version: ID23
PM sent.
Sorry, but it looks like the DM expired before i could access it. Mind sending it over again?
Four months later. Are you nuts??? Contact Billy and pay your $25.
uzless
Posts: 2
Joined: Mon Oct 06, 2025 1:45 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by uzless »

Hello,

Any chance I can obtain the scoop on how to update to the UHD possibility? Many thanks if yes.

Also anyone know how long it takes to copy a UHD disk? It takes me about 1.5 hours to copy a blu ray.

Cheers and thanks.

BD-RE Pioneer BD -RW BDR-UD03 1.10 RBDL140447WL
Natenbo64
Posts: 1
Joined: Mon Oct 06, 2025 5:09 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Natenbo64 »

Hello. I'm new here. I recently bought a Verbatim 43890 at a Staples (ie. a Pioneer BD-RW, BDR-UD03). I checked on the regular BDs I have and those appear to play/rip fine enough on the writer, but I have been told that I could possibly rip UHDs from it. Here is the information on the writer in question:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: ****
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
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
Billycar11
Posts: 5015
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

Natenbo64 wrote:
Mon Oct 06, 2025 5:26 am
Hello. I'm new here. I recently bought a Verbatim 43890 at a Staples (ie. a Pioneer BD-RW, BDR-UD03). I checked on the regular BDs I have and those appear to play/rip fine enough on the writer, but I have been told that I could possibly rip UHDs from it. Here is the information on the writer in question:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: ****
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
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
uzless wrote:
Mon Oct 06, 2025 2:02 am
Hello,

Any chance I can obtain the scoop on how to update to the UHD possibility? Many thanks if yes.

Also anyone know how long it takes to copy a UHD disk? It takes me about 1.5 hours to copy a blu ray.

Cheers and thanks.

BD-RE Pioneer BD -RW BDR-UD03 1.10 RBDL140447WL
sure just email me for the flasher to do UHD just send your drive info section from makemkv
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
uzless
Posts: 2
Joined: Mon Oct 06, 2025 1:45 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by uzless »

Billycar11 wrote:
Mon Oct 06, 2025 1:21 pm
sure just email me for the flasher to do UHD just send your drive info section from makemkv
Thanks. Email sent. posting info here, too, if it's helpful.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 75

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.10
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
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