BDR 212V UHD Guide

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Frying-Tux
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Joined: Mon Aug 18, 2025 6:52 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Frying-Tux »

Hi Coopervid! I too would like a PM with instructions to get my drive working. Thank you!
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: XXXX
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 15

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06
Coopervid
Posts: 3149
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Coopervid »

Frying-Tux wrote:
Mon Aug 18, 2025 6:58 pm
Hi Coopervid! I too would like a PM with instructions to get my drive working. Thank you!
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: XXXX
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 15

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06
PM sent. You need a Windows PC or VMWare under Linux. Not all VMs work.
bobbles
Posts: 1
Joined: Fri Aug 22, 2025 3:33 am

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by bobbles »

Hi there, Coopervid! I recently picked up a BDR-212V as a backup when I heard Pioneer was getting out of the business, and I'd like to get it working with LibreDrive. I'd appreciate hearing from you!

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DGDL028725WL
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06
vatov
Posts: 1
Joined: Fri Aug 22, 2025 2:03 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by vatov »

Coopervid wrote:
Sun May 19, 2024 11:16 pm
squatch316 wrote:
Sun May 19, 2024 10:46 pm
Read your PM.
Good day @Coopervid,
I know this is an old post but hopefully you're still active
I have a Pioneer VD-RW BDR-212V still running Firmware 1.00

Could you please share your guidance!
Thank you
Coopervid
Posts: 3149
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Coopervid »

vatov wrote:
Fri Aug 22, 2025 2:11 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Sun May 19, 2024 11:16 pm
squatch316 wrote:
Sun May 19, 2024 10:46 pm
Read your PM.
Good day @Coopervid,
I know this is an old post but hopefully you're still active
I have a Pioneer VD-RW BDR-212V still running Firmware 1.00

Could you please share your guidance!
Thank you
To play it safe post your Makemkv info.
nfodiz
Posts: 1
Joined: Fri Aug 22, 2025 8:56 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by nfodiz »

Greetings Coopervid! I recently ordered a BD-RW BDR-212V to use before inventory dries up completely. I also would love some guidance.
Here is my info from makemkv

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: xxxxxxxxxxx
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

Thank you!
Coopervid
Posts: 3149
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Coopervid »

nfodiz wrote:
Fri Aug 22, 2025 9:04 pm
Greetings Coopervid! I recently ordered a BD-RW BDR-212V to use before inventory dries up completely. I also would love some guidance.
Here is my info from makemkv

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: xxxxxxxxxxx
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

Thank you!
PM sent.
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