Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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bwcgrx wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 26, 2025 3:02 am
 Grabbed a Verbatim 43890 at scored a Pioneer BDR-UD03 within.

I'd really like to get this cross flashed in order to rip 4k UHD. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
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: 82

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
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Vaydrek
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Vaydrek »

Hello,

I have a Verbatim with this BDR-UD03 drive in it but can't make it read 4K discs: it starts spinning but makes bipping sounds and eventually stops and says : "No disc inserted".

From what I read, I understand that it would be possible to crossflash it to make it read 4k discs ? (or maybe not depending on firmware version ?)

Any help/information would be greatly welcomed.

Thanks,

Vaydrek

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MakeMKV drive related informations:

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL5343****
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

Vaydrek wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 26, 2025 4:03 pm
 Hello,

I have a Verbatim with this BDR-UD03 drive in it but can't make it read 4K discs: it starts spinning but makes bipping sounds and eventually stops and says : "No disc inserted".

From what I read, I understand that it would be possible to crossflash it to make it read 4k discs ? (or maybe not depending on firmware version ?)

Any help/information would be greatly welcomed.

Thanks,

Vaydrek

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MakeMKV drive related informations:

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL5343****
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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
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The prodigy
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by The prodigy »

Got a new drive today, information is as follows, any chance for 4k capability?

Thanks

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.21
Serial number: CBDL667158WL
Firmware date: 2018-04-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8511
Firmware version: ID19

No disc inserted
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

The prodigy wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 28, 2025 6:09 am
 Got a new drive today, information is as follows, any chance for 4k capability?

Thanks

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.21
Serial number: CBDL667158WL
Firmware date: 2018-04-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8511
Firmware version: ID19

No disc inserted
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okpem
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by okpem »

Hello,

Got myself a Verbatim drive. Would greatly appreciate any help to make it read 4K disc.

Thanks!

Drive Information
OS device name: N:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DADL5180****
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 78

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
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

okpem wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 28, 2025 8:22 pm
 Hello,

Got myself a Verbatim drive. Would greatly appreciate any help to make it read 4K disc.

Thanks!

Drive Information
OS device name: N:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DADL5180****
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 78

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
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GregBe
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by GregBe »

Hey there Coopervid, I just picked up a Verbatum external drive with Pioneer innards. Any help making this UHD capable would be greatly appreciated!!

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL503327WL
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


Thanks
Greg
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

GregBe wrote: ↑
Sun Nov 30, 2025 12:27 am
 Hey there Coopervid, I just picked up a Verbatum external drive with Pioneer innards. Any help making this UHD capable would be greatly appreciated!!

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL503327WL
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


Thanks
Greg
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80Cinema
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by 80Cinema »

Hello Coopervid, i have a new verbatim drive, could you assist with the UHD please?

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
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: 77

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

Thank you in advance
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

80Cinema wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 01, 2025 7:52 pm
 Hello Coopervid, i have a new verbatim drive, could you assist with the UHD please?

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
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: 77

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

Thank you in advance
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BluThundr
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by BluThundr »

Hello Coopervid,

I also have a Verbatim drive but it appears to be a Pioneer:

Drive informatie
Naam OS-apparaat: H:
Fabrikant: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revisie: 1.10
Serienummer:
Firmware datum: 2017-04-18
Bus encryptie flags: 1B

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

Could you assist with the UHD please?

Thanks in advance!
Sven
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

BluThundr wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 02, 2025 11:17 am
 Hello Coopervid,

I also have a Verbatim drive but it appears to be a Pioneer:

Drive informatie
Naam OS-apparaat: H:
Fabrikant: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revisie: 1.10
Serienummer:
Firmware datum: 2017-04-18
Bus encryptie flags: 1B

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

Could you assist with the UHD please?

Thanks in advance!
Sven
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