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I also have a Pioneer Drive I picked up a couple years ago. With a brand new NAS and budding UHD collection, I would like to learn how to setup my drive to read my UHDs. Any help would be appreciated.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: RBDL137148WL
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 28

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

bjchurton wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2026 2:20 am I also have a Pioneer Drive I picked up a couple years ago. With a brand new NAS and budding UHD collection, I would like to learn how to setup my drive to read my UHDs. Any help would be appreciated.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: RBDL137148WL
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 28

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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Hi Coopervid,

I have a Pioneer BDR-UD03 drive (manufactured December 2015) in a USB 3.0 external housing. I am looking to enable UHD/LibreDrive capability so I can rip/play my 4K Marvel collection on my HTPC.

Could you please provide the instructions and necessary firmware for this drive?
Here is my MakeMKV information:
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: OLDL227622WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03/ID19
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Burdjo97 wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2026 2:22 pm Hi Coopervid,

I have a Pioneer BDR-UD03 drive (manufactured December 2015) in a USB 3.0 external housing. I am looking to enable UHD/LibreDrive capability so I can rip/play my 4K Marvel collection on my HTPC.

Could you please provide the instructions and necessary firmware for this drive?
Here is my MakeMKV information:
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: OLDL227622WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03/ID19
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

PM is coming.The forum is slow again.

Coopervid wrote: Tue Mar 24, 2026 3:58 pm Most likely a power issue since these enclosures are very power hungry. Try an USB-C port , use the rear USB-C ports of a desktop or a powered USB hub.

Hi Coppervid,
yes, the power was the problem. I ordered a separate power adapter and with it, it works.
Many thanks

Coopervid wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2026 4:17 pm

Coopervid,

I have two Pioneer BD-RW BDR-UD03 drives that I acquired in a Verbatim 43890 external slime enclosure. Here is the information for both drives. Can you help me out with the instructions to flash it to rip UHD discs. I am building a Plex server. Thank you!

Drive 1
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
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

No disc inserted

Drive 2
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
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

No disc inserted

Looking for firmware assistance with the following:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.01
Serial number: NFDL143999WL
Firmware date: 2014-02-25
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8510
Firmware version: ID19

tallnproud wrote: Tue Apr 07, 2026 1:15 am Looking for firmware assistance with the following:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.01
Serial number: NFDL143999WL
Firmware date: 2014-02-25
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8510
Firmware version: ID19

sure email me that info and all others email me no need to post your info here just reach out to me directly
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bri4jenn wrote: Tue Apr 07, 2026 1:10 am

I have two Pioneer BD-RW BDR-UD03 drives that I acquired in a Verbatim 43890 external slime enclosure. Here is the information for both drives. Can you help me out with the instructions to flash it to rip UHD discs. I am building a Plex server. Thank you!

Drive 1
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL526715WL
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

No disc inserted

Drive 2
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DGDL538739WL
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

No disc inserted

sure email me that info and all others email me no need to post your info here just reach out to me directly
see below for email

bri4jenn wrote: Tue Apr 07, 2026 1:10 am

Coopervid wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2026 4:17 pm

Coopervid,

I have two Pioneer BD-RW BDR-UD03 drives that I acquired in a Verbatim 43890 external slime enclosure. Here is the information for both drives. Can you help me out with the instructions to flash it to rip UHD discs. I am building a Plex server. Thank you!

Drive 1
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL526715WL
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

No disc inserted

Drive 2
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DGDL538739WL
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

No disc inserted

PM sent. Apply to both drives.

Hi Coopervid, I have the slim line Verbatim drive with the detail below. Any help with instructions would be appreciated. Thanks!


Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: RBDL137148WL
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 28

Hi , I have the slim line Pioneer drive. Will the flash work on this model?

Device Information
OS device name: J:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: PLDL339547WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03/ID19
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Hi Coopervid,
I'd appreciate an help for my Pioneer BDR-UD03FAL (manufactured 2015). I report the information you need
Hope they are complete!
Drive Information:

OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL515716WL
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

Could you post to me a guide for crossflashing?
Thanks in advance
Nello

Nello wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2026 11:57 am
I'd appreciate an help for my Pioneer BDR-UD03FAL (manufactured 2015). I report the information you need
Hope they are complete!
Drive Information:

OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL515716WL
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

Could you post to me a guide for crossflashing?
Thanks in advance
Nello

sure email me that info and all others email me no need to post your info here just reach out to me directly
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bjchurton wrote: Sat Apr 11, 2026 10:43 pm Hi Coopervid, I have the slim line Verbatim drive with the detail below. Any help with instructions would be appreciated. Thanks!


Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: RBDL137148WL
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 28

PM is coming.