PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

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Billycar11
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Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by Billycar11 » Wed Jul 09, 2025 1:29 pm

ravs74 wrote:
Wed Jul 09, 2025 10:34 am
Hi All,

Also have a Pioneer BDR-209D which reads Blu-Rays OK, but cannot open 4K UHD discs.

Below is the drive information from MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: MIDL000214WL
Firmware date: 2013-09-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.10/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Would appreciate any help on how to update the drive for 4K blu-rays
sure just email me that info below
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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DorsetInterloper
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Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by DorsetInterloper » Sat Jul 12, 2025 4:16 pm

Yet another poor soul here who would like help getting his BDR-209M to read UHD discs. Details are:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: BD-R SRM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.54
Serial number: [deleted]
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.54/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes


Massively grateful for any assistance. My Asus BW-16D1HT has done a good shift but its iniosyncracies are driving me crazy now...

Coopervid
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Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by Coopervid » Sat Jul 12, 2025 5:50 pm

DorsetInterloper wrote:
Sat Jul 12, 2025 4:16 pm
Yet another poor soul here who would like help getting his BDR-209M to read UHD discs. Details are:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: BD-R SRM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.54
Serial number: [deleted]
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.54/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes


Massively grateful for any assistance. My Asus BW-16D1HT has done a good shift but its iniosyncracies are driving me crazy now...
PM sent.

DorsetInterloper
Posts: 2
Joined: Sat Jul 12, 2025 4:02 pm

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by DorsetInterloper » Sun Jul 13, 2025 10:25 am

Coopervid wrote:
Sat Jul 12, 2025 5:50 pm
DorsetInterloper wrote:
Sat Jul 12, 2025 4:16 pm
Yet another poor soul here who would like help getting his BDR-209M to read UHD discs. Details are:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: BD-R SRM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.54
Serial number: [deleted]
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.54/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes


Massively grateful for any assistance. My Asus BW-16D1HT has done a good shift but its iniosyncracies are driving me crazy now...
PM sent.
All sorted - many, many thanks.

detoxi
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Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by detoxi » Tue Jul 15, 2025 2:39 pm

Hello, I also need help with my bdr-209m drive to make it UHD friendly.

Here are the informations about the drive:
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.54
Serial number: QBDL048718WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.54/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Billycar11
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Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by Billycar11 » Wed Jul 16, 2025 12:58 pm

detoxi wrote:
Tue Jul 15, 2025 2:39 pm
Hello, I also need help with my bdr-209m drive to make it UHD friendly.

Here are the informations about the drive:
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.54
Serial number: QBDL048718WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.54/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Sure email me that info see below
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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bluesman
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Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by bluesman » Fri Jul 18, 2025 10:05 am

Hi, I'd also appreciate help to make my Pioneer BDR-209D UHD capable.

Below is the drive information from MakeMKV:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.10
Firmware-Date: 2013-09-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.10/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Many thanks in advance.

Billycar11
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Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by Billycar11 » Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:58 pm

bluesman wrote:
Fri Jul 18, 2025 10:05 am
Hi, I'd also appreciate help to make my Pioneer BDR-209D UHD capable.

Below is the drive information from MakeMKV:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.10
Firmware-Date: 2013-09-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.10/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Many thanks in advance.
Sure email me that drive info section see below
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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ravs74
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Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by ravs74 » Sun Jul 20, 2025 2:07 pm

Billycar11 wrote:
Wed Jul 09, 2025 1:29 pm
ravs74 wrote:
Wed Jul 09, 2025 10:34 am
Hi All,

Also have a Pioneer BDR-209D which reads Blu-Rays OK, but cannot open 4K UHD discs.

...

Would appreciate any help on how to update the drive for 4K blu-rays
sure just email me that info below
Done - many thanks in advance for your help!

justmi
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Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2025 3:00 am

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by justmi » Mon Aug 04, 2025 4:44 am

Hello, I have a Pioneer BDR-209MBK drive. I'm looking for help to make it UHD friendly with LibreDrive.

-Drive Information-
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
revision: 1.54
Firmware Date: 2022-05-31
Bus Encryption Flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

-LibreDrive Information-
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID04

Thank you.

Killer73
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Joined: Tue Aug 05, 2025 3:51 pm

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by Killer73 » Tue Aug 05, 2025 5:54 pm

Just installed MakeMKV.
Can someone please help me that the Pioneer BDR-S09 can read UHD?
Many thanks in Advance.

GRTZ Ruud

Drive informatie
Naam OS-apparaat: E:
Fabrikant: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-S09
Revisie: 1.51
Serienummer:
Firmware datum: 2018-05-08
Bus encryptie flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.51/ID43
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Geen disc aanwezig

Coopervid
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Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by Coopervid » Wed Aug 06, 2025 9:23 am

justmi wrote:
Mon Aug 04, 2025 4:44 am
Hello, I have a Pioneer BDR-209MBK drive. I'm looking for help to make it UHD friendly with LibreDrive.

-Drive Information-
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
revision: 1.54
Firmware Date: 2022-05-31
Bus Encryption Flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

-LibreDrive Information-
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID04

Thank you.
PM sent.

Coopervid
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Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by Coopervid » Wed Aug 06, 2025 9:27 am

Killer73 wrote:
Tue Aug 05, 2025 5:54 pm
Just installed MakeMKV.
Can someone please help me that the Pioneer BDR-S09 can read UHD?
Many thanks in Advance.

GRTZ Ruud

Drive informatie
Naam OS-apparaat: E:
Fabrikant: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-S09
Revisie: 1.51
Serienummer:
Firmware datum: 2018-05-08
Bus encryptie flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.51/ID43
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Geen disc aanwezig
PM sent.

justmi
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Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2025 3:00 am

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by justmi » Wed Aug 06, 2025 1:54 pm

Coopervid wrote:
Wed Aug 06, 2025 9:23 am
justmi wrote:
Mon Aug 04, 2025 4:44 am
Hello, I have a Pioneer BDR-209MBK drive. I'm looking for help to make it UHD friendly with LibreDrive.

-Drive Information-
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
revision: 1.54
Firmware Date: 2022-05-31
Bus Encryption Flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

-LibreDrive Information-
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID04

Thank you.
PM sent.
Thanks for info!

bitslayer
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Joined: Wed Aug 06, 2025 4:39 pm

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by bitslayer » Wed Aug 06, 2025 4:43 pm

I am thinking about getting a pioneer BDR-209-DBK is drives firmware libre drive capable? coopervid can you please pm me. Thank you

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