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by hansolo
Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:22 am
Forum: LibreDrive drives
Topic: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives
Replies: 933
Views: 1753731

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Enclosed disc is probably just a CD-ROM or maybe a DVD-ROM. So different laser is used to read those older format discs. Your drive may have a faulty blue laser, which is used for BD discs. If you already tried several different discs without success then I think dirty or faulty discs are not the re...
by hansolo
Mon Feb 06, 2023 6:58 am
Forum: MKV file processing and playback
Topic: Converting UHD BD dvhe.07 to dvhe.08 with dovi_tool
Replies: 23
Views: 38246

Re: Converting UHD BD dvhe.07 to dvhe.08 with dovi_tool

I think I haven't seen any discussion about reversing this process? Does it make any sense? Is it possible to convert dvhe.08 source back to UHD BD compatible dvhe.07 (Profile 7 MEL)?
by hansolo
Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:26 am
Forum: UHD discs
Topic: MLP codec is not standard for BD disks
Replies: 5
Views: 4520

Re: MLP codec is not standard for BD disks

On BD format TrueHD audio must include legacy core ac3. It is mandatory! Typically backup softwares e.g. MakeMKV remove this core part when matroska is chosen output format as it is considered redundant. Use eac3to source.thd target.thd+ac3 A core part will be re-encoded and interleaved to existing ...
by hansolo
Mon Mar 14, 2022 12:49 pm
Forum: LibreDrive drives
Topic: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives
Replies: 933
Views: 1753731

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

I can confirm Verbatim #43888 is LibreDrive capable external Pioneer drive. I had it on 1.14 firmware (2020-06-15) from the box matching the following entry. PIONEER-BD-RW___BDR-UD04-1.14-489CDFD6-8A10-20200615 Although it does not matter MakeMKV this drive seems to be official 4K UHD BD drive with ...
by hansolo
Mon Mar 14, 2022 12:35 pm
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: VERBATIM Ultra HD 4K External Slimline Blu‑ray Writer #:43888
Replies: 9
Views: 24129

Re: VERBATIM Ultra HD 4K External Slimline Blu‑ray Writer #:43888

I purchased this drive and can also confirm it is LibreDrive capable. I had it on 1.14 firmware (2020-06-15) matching the following entry. PIONEER-BD-RW___BDR-UD04-1.14-489CDFD6-8A10-20200615 Although it does not matter MakeMKV this drive seems to be official 4K UHD BD drive with AACS2 keys for e.g....
by hansolo
Thu Feb 24, 2022 9:45 am
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: VERBATIM Ultra HD 4K External Slimline Blu‑ray Writer #:43888
Replies: 9
Views: 24129

Re: VERBATIM Ultra HD 4K External Slimline Blu‑ray Writer #:43888

I'm also interested to hear if Verbatim 43888 is now LibreDrive enabled as it seems to be Pioneer drive inside.
by hansolo
Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:42 am
Forum: LibreDrive drives
Topic: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives
Replies: 933
Views: 1753731

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Great job re: Pioneer LibreDrive support! Are Asus branded drives (Pioneer clones listed in the first post) as good burners as "real" Pioneer drives. I'm planning to get one of these drives mainly due to amazing BD50 burning capabilities. For example these, which I could easily purchase fr...
by hansolo
Wed Sep 15, 2021 8:19 am
Forum: UHD discs
Topic: Star Trek: Wrath of Khan correct playlist
Replies: 6
Views: 6488

Re: Star Trek: Wrath of Khan correct playlist

That particular release contains both the theatrical and director's cut versions of the film. That is the reason for two playlist :mrgreen: . I have to chime in here: that doesn't seem right. This is the UHD section. I don't think both versions are on the UHD. Please correct me if I am wrong. Both ...
by hansolo
Mon Sep 13, 2021 12:24 pm
Forum: UHD discs
Topic: Star Trek: Wrath of Khan correct playlist
Replies: 6
Views: 6488

Re: Star Trek: Wrath of Khan correct playlist

That particular release contains both the theatrical and director's cut versions of the film. That is the reason for two playlist :mrgreen: .
by hansolo
Tue Apr 13, 2021 11:48 am
Forum: LibreDrive drives
Topic: Which 2nd UHD drive to get to cover discs which 1st cannot rip
Replies: 9
Views: 10543

Re: Which 2nd UHD drive to get to cover discs which 1st cannot rip

I have BU40N in external enclosure and BH16NS55 (w/ WH16NS60 1.02MK) in PC tower. Seems like a good combination :mrgreen: .
by hansolo
Wed Dec 30, 2020 12:11 pm
Forum: UHD discs
Topic: Playing UHD discs directly via libmmbd
Replies: 4
Views: 7663

Re: Playing UHD discs directly via libmmbd

Thanks alot for excellent tip Chewi! I tried again with MPC-HC and this time used its "Open DVD/BD" functionality. Now it works, even for UHD BD. Of course MPC-HC cannot do full menus but it allows easily to check certain playlists/titles containing the actual feature. Actually very nice ...
by hansolo
Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:56 am
Forum: UHD discs
Topic: Playing UHD discs directly via libmmbd
Replies: 4
Views: 7663

Re: Playing UHD discs directly via libmmbd

How is libmmbd decrypting supposed to work? I read instructions and one thread here where it was stated "it just works" when it's enabled. I have understood that is supposed to work in the background on-the-fly? I have enabled settings in the configuration page of makeMKV. Both win system ...
by hansolo
Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:56 am
Forum: UHD discs
Topic: Mass Disc Defects Anecdote
Replies: 4
Views: 7294

Re: Mass Disc Defects Anecdote

Long story short is seems there are some major issues with discs being made now. A big bummer as dealing with mass returns is just another reason for retailers to shop carrying physical media I think these bad discs are almost always triple decker BD100 discs, which are pretty common now. Quality o...
by hansolo
Thu Oct 29, 2020 1:26 pm
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023
Replies: 2273
Views: 3879645

Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Guide Updated 2020

BU40N > BU40N 1.03MK What is the best FW for LG BU40N slim drive? Is it still 1.03MK, the latest MK or original FW 1.00? Some people seem to suggest 1.00. If you have 1.00 leave it but I recommend 1.03 for most people because it is a simple 1 step flash and done less risk of bricking the drive 1.00...
by hansolo
Fri Oct 16, 2020 12:56 pm
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023
Replies: 2273
Views: 3879645

Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Guide Updated 2020

BU40N > BU40N 1.03MK

What is the best FW for LG BU40N slim drive? Is it still 1.03MK, the latest MK or original FW 1.00? Some people seem to suggest 1.00.