Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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IckeAusBerlin
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2026 3:28 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by IckeAusBerlin » Wed Jan 14, 2026 3:33 pm

Hello.
I have the same drive and same problem with my Mac wit UHD Discs.
Drive information
Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DADL5176xxxx
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

Could you help please.
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eblyt
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Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2026 7:19 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by eblyt » Wed Jan 14, 2026 9:11 pm

Coopervid wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 14, 2026 2:13 pm
eblyt wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 13, 2026 7:21 pm
 Hi Coopervid,

I need your support for my BDR-UD03 :)

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: xxx
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 60

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
PM sent.
Worked like a charm! :mrgreen: Many thanks!
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zaqqaz6917
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by zaqqaz6917 » Wed Jan 14, 2026 9:52 pm

Just got a verbatim with a Pioneer ud-o3 inside from Office depot in USA
Free shipping and 25% sign up coupon
It reads regular blu ray but not uhd

Here is my makemkv info

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL5022abcd
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

Thanks for all you do
Last edited by zaqqaz6917 on Thu Jan 15, 2026 5:30 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 » Wed Jan 14, 2026 10:00 pm

IckeAusBerlin wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 14, 2026 3:33 pm
 Hello.
I have the same drive and same problem with my Mac wit UHD Discs.
Drive information
Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DADL5176xxxx
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

Could you help please.
Sure just email me that drive info
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runes911
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Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2026 10:32 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by runes911 » Thu Jan 15, 2026 10:39 am

Hi @Coopervid I got two of these Verbatim branded usb drives. Can you help me? Thanks!
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL502129WL
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

No disc inserted


Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL502331WL
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

No disc inserted
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BD-User
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Joined: Fri Jan 16, 2026 12:06 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by BD-User » Fri Jan 16, 2026 12:15 pm

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: E:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serienummer: ACDL377526WL
Firmware-Datum: 2020-06-15
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 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

Keine Disk eingelegt


Can you help me please?
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Coopervid
Posts: 4132
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid » Fri Jan 16, 2026 2:23 pm

runes911 wrote: ↑
Thu Jan 15, 2026 10:39 am
 Hi @Coopervid I got two of these Verbatim branded usb drives. Can you help me? Thanks!
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL502129WL
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

No disc inserted


Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL502331WL
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

No disc inserted
PM sent.
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Coopervid
Posts: 4132
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid » Fri Jan 16, 2026 2:24 pm

BD-User wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 16, 2026 12:15 pm
 Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: E:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serienummer: ACDL377526WL
Firmware-Datum: 2020-06-15
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 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

Keine Disk eingelegt


Can you help me please?
PM sent.
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