Optical Disc Drives: CD Compatibility Technical Details - Revision history

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 Half-height desktop drives based on the older '''JB7''' and '''JBC5''' are currently accepted for redump verification submissions if they are on the [[Optical Disc Drive Compatibility: CD|compatible drives list]].
-Half-height desktop drives based on the newer '''JB8''' and '''JB9''' platform had the 0xF1 opcode removed in later firmware versions, so require specific earlier firmware versions to read the lead-out with the cache (firmware versions listed in the table below). However, these drives are able to be cross-flashed to [[OmniDrive]] that enables reading into the lead-out of a CD without the use of the cache. Drives flashed to OmniDrive are acceptable for both new disc dumps and verifications.
+Half-height desktop drives based on the newer '''JB8''' and '''JB9''' platform had the 0xF1 opcode removed in later firmware versions, so require specific earlier firmware versions to read the lead-out with the cache (typically the earliest available). However, all of these drives are able to be cross-flashed to [[OmniDrive]] that enables reading into the lead-out of a CD without the use of the cache. Drives flashed to OmniDrive are acceptable for both new disc dumps and verifications. See the [[OmniDrive]] page for a detailed listed of compatible '''JB8''' and '''JB9''' drives and flashing instructions (redump recommends using OmniDrive for all submissions with '''JB8''' or '''JB9''' drives, rather than their stock firmware).
 === TSST (SH-D163C / TS-H353C) ===

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	=== MediaTek Blu-ray Drives ===		=== MediaTek Blu-ray Drives ===

	Blu-ray drives using the MediaTek MT1959 or MT1939 chipsets have been found to support the majority of the features required for dumping CDs compatible with redump. If the MediaTek drive supports the custom 0xF1 opcode that allows for reading from the ~~drives~~ cache, redumper can be configured ~~to provides~~ lead-out reading and thus making these drives compatible with dumping CDs. The ASUS BW-16D1HT and many of the disc drives currently listed as acceptable for verifications on the [[Optical Disc Drive Compatibility: CD\|compatible drives list]] are MT1959 or MT1939-based blu-ray drives that support cache reading and ~~have been configured to~~ work with redumper ~~out of the box~~.		Blu-ray drives using the MediaTek MT1959 or MT1939 chipsets have been found to support the majority of the features required for dumping CDs compatible with redump. If the MediaTek drive supports the custom 0xF1 opcode that allows for reading from the drive's cache, redumper can be configured for lead-out reading and thus making these drives compatible with dumping CDs. The ASUS BW-16D1HT and many of the disc drives currently listed as acceptable for verifications on the [[Optical Disc Drive Compatibility: CD\|compatible drives list]] are MT1959 or MT1939-based blu-ray drives that support cache reading and will work with redumper automatically (if not listed, you will need to provide flags when running redumper).

	==== HLDS (LG, ASUS, etc) ====		==== HLDS (LG, ASUS, etc) ====

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	==== HLDS (LG, ASUS, etc) ====		==== HLDS (LG, ASUS, etc) ====

	Blu-ray drives manufactured by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitachi-LG_Data_Storage HLDS] using the MediaTek MT1959 chipset . ~~There are~~ at least four "platforms" ~~made by HLDS that use the MT1959 chipset~~: '''JB9''', '''JB8''', '''JB7''', '''JBC5'''.		Blu-ray drives manufactured by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitachi-LG_Data_Storage HLDS] using the MediaTek MT1959 chipset have all the features required for good CD dumping, with some caveats. HLDS has both slim external USB drives (based on the same platform as the LG BU40N drive), as well as at least four "platforms" of their half-height desktop drives: '''JB9''', '''JB8''', '''JB7''', '''JBC5'''.

	~~Drives~~ based on the older '''JB7''' and '''JBC5''' are currently ~~compatible with~~ redump if they are on the [[Optical Disc Drive Compatibility: CD\|compatible drives list]].		Half-height desktop drives based on the older '''JB7''' and '''JBC5''' are currently accepted for redump verification submissions if they are on the [[Optical Disc Drive Compatibility: CD\|compatible drives list]].

	~~Drives~~ based on the newer '''JB8''' and '''JB9''' platform had the 0xF1 opcode removed in later firmware versions, so require specific firmware versions to read the lead-out with the cache (firmware versions listed in the table below). However, these drives are able to be cross-flashed to [[OmniDrive]] that enables reading into the lead-out of a CD without the use of the cache. Drives flashed to OmniDrive ~~(ASUS 3.02)~~ are acceptable for both new disc dumps and verifications.		Half-height desktop drives based on the newer '''JB8''' and '''JB9''' platform had the 0xF1 opcode removed in later firmware versions, so require specific earlier firmware versions to read the lead-out with the cache (firmware versions listed in the table below). However, these drives are able to be cross-flashed to [[OmniDrive]] that enables reading into the lead-out of a CD without the use of the cache. Drives flashed to OmniDrive are acceptable for both new disc dumps and verifications.

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	\| LG WH16NS58 \|\| 1.00 \|\| VER:"1.V1" untested.		\| LG WH16NS58 \|\| 1.00 \|\| VER:"1.V1" untested.
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	\| LG BH16NS60 \|\| 1.00 \|\| '''JB9'''-based drive. Can be cross-flashed to '''JB8''' firmware.		\| LG BH16NS60 \|\| 1.00 \|\| '''JB9'''-based drive. Can be cross-flashed to '''JB8''' firmware including OmniDrive.
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	\| LG WH16NS60 \|\| 1.00 \|\| '''JB9'''-based drive. Can be cross-flashed to '''JB8''' firmware.		\| LG WH16NS60 \|\| 1.00 \|\| '''JB9'''-based drive. Can be cross-flashed to '''JB8''' firmware including OmniDrive.
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	✱ Older (approx 2015 and earlier) productions of these drives (PCB code '''JB7 2011.11.17''' or '''JBC5 2012.05.02''') are not cross-~~flashable to [[OmniDrive]] and~~ may brick your drive if you attempt to flash it. ~~You can determine if~~ a ~~drive is~~ '''JB8''' ~~by the [http://web.archive.org/web/20211108135730/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/83QAAOSwIrBgrSQT/s-l1600.jpg sticker~~'~~s manufacturing date]~~ and ~~the [https://web.archive~~.~~org/web/20211108135730/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/693522730414374932/IMG_20200328_190956.jpg PCB date code]~~		✱ Older (approx 2015 and earlier) productions of these drives (PCB code '''JB7 2011.11.17''' or '''JBC5 2012.05.02''') are not '''JB8''' platform and cross-flashing may brick your drive if you attempt to flash it.

			See the [[OmniDrive]] page for a detailed listed of compatible '''JB8''' and '''JB9''' drives and flashing instructions (redump recommends using OmniDrive for all submissions with '''JB8''' or '''JB9''' drives, rather than their stock firmware).

	=== TSST (SH-D163C / TS-H353C) ===		=== TSST (SH-D163C / TS-H353C) ===

>Deterous at 10:29, 22 February 2026

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	\| PX-704 \|\| [https://archive.org/download/plextor_px704a_fw111/plextor_px704a_fw111.zip PX-704A] \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| The PX-704A is a cost-reduced variant of the PX-708A, sold in China and<br />rebadged in Japan (Buffalo DVM-H44FB, Kuroutoshikou DVDRWX4244PX).<br />PX-704A can be flashed to the newer PX-708A firmware.		\| PX-704 \|\| [https://archive.org/download/plextor_px704a_fw111/plextor_px704a_fw111.zip PX-704A] \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| The PX-704A is a cost-reduced variant of the PX-708A, sold in China and<br />rebadged in Japan (Buffalo DVM-H44FB, Kuroutoshikou DVDRWX4244PX).<br />PX-704A can be flashed to the newer PX-708A firmware.
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	\| PX-708 \|\| [https://archive.org/download/PlextorFirmware/px708A%20&%20px708UF_112.zip PX-708A] \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| [https://archive.org/download/PlextorFirmware/px708A%20&%20px708UF_112.zip PX-708UF] \|\| The [https://archive.org/download/dvdrw-840-g-~~108.7z~~/~~DVDRW840G_108~~.7z TDK 840G] is a PX-708A rebadge.		\| PX-708 \|\| [https://archive.org/download/PlextorFirmware/px708A%20&%20px708UF_112.zip PX-708A] \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| [https://archive.org/download/PlextorFirmware/px708A%20&%20px708UF_112.zip PX-708UF] \|\| The [https://archive.org/download/dvdrw-840-g-112/DVDRW840G_112.zip TDK 840G] is a PX-708A rebadge.
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	\| PX-708(2) \|\| [https://archive.org/download/PlextorFirmware/708A2109.zip PX-708A2] \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| [https://archive.org/download/PlextorFirmware/708A2109.zip PX-708UF2] \|\| The PX-708A2 / PX-708UF2 is a cost-reduced variant of the PX-712A/UF.		\| PX-708(2) \|\| [https://archive.org/download/PlextorFirmware/708A2109.zip PX-708A2] \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| [https://archive.org/download/PlextorFirmware/708A2109.zip PX-708UF2] \|\| The PX-708A2 / PX-708UF2 is a cost-reduced variant of the PX-712A/UF.

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	\| PX-704 \|\| [https://archive.org/download/plextor_px704a_fw111/plextor_px704a_fw111.zip PX-704A] \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| The PX-704A is a cost-reduced variant of the PX-708A, sold in China and<br />rebadged in Japan (Buffalo DVM-H44FB, Kuroutoshikou DVDRWX4244PX).<br />PX-704A can be flashed to the newer PX-708A firmware.		\| PX-704 \|\| [https://archive.org/download/plextor_px704a_fw111/plextor_px704a_fw111.zip PX-704A] \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| The PX-704A is a cost-reduced variant of the PX-708A, sold in China and<br />rebadged in Japan (Buffalo DVM-H44FB, Kuroutoshikou DVDRWX4244PX).<br />PX-704A can be flashed to the newer PX-708A firmware.
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	\| PX-708 \|\| [https://archive.org/download/PlextorFirmware/px708A%20&%20px708UF_112.zip PX-708A] \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| [https://archive.org/download/PlextorFirmware/px708A%20&%20px708UF_112.zip PX-708UF] \|\| The TDK 840G is a PX-708A rebadge.		\| PX-708 \|\| [https://archive.org/download/PlextorFirmware/px708A%20&%20px708UF_112.zip PX-708A] \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| [https://archive.org/download/PlextorFirmware/px708A%20&%20px708UF_112.zip PX-708UF] \|\| The [https://archive.org/download/dvdrw-840-g-108.7z/DVDRW840G_108.7z TDK 840G] is a PX-708A rebadge.
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	\| PX-708(2) \|\| [https://archive.org/download/PlextorFirmware/708A2109.zip PX-708A2] \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| [https://archive.org/download/PlextorFirmware/708A2109.zip PX-708UF2] \|\| The PX-708A2 / PX-708UF2 is a cost-reduced variant of the PX-712A/UF.		\| PX-708(2) \|\| [https://archive.org/download/PlextorFirmware/708A2109.zip PX-708A2] \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| [https://archive.org/download/PlextorFirmware/708A2109.zip PX-708UF2] \|\| The PX-708A2 / PX-708UF2 is a cost-reduced variant of the PX-712A/UF.

>Deterous at 14:13, 20 February 2026

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	Drives based on the older '''JB7''' and '''JBC5''' are currently compatible with redump if they are on the [[Optical Disc Drive Compatibility: CD\|compatible drives list]].		Drives based on the older '''JB7''' and '''JBC5''' are currently compatible with redump if they are on the [[Optical Disc Drive Compatibility: CD\|compatible drives list]].

	Drives based on the newer '''JB8''' and '''JB9''' platform had the 0xF1 opcode removed in later firmware versions, so require specific firmware versions to read the lead-out with the cache (firmware versions listed in the table below). However, these drives are able to be cross-flashed to [[OmniDrive]] that enables reading into the lead-out of a CD without the use of the cache. Drives flashed to ~~this custom firmware~~ are acceptable for both new disc dumps and verifications.		Drives based on the newer '''JB8''' and '''JB9''' platform had the 0xF1 opcode removed in later firmware versions, so require specific firmware versions to read the lead-out with the cache (firmware versions listed in the table below). However, these drives are able to be cross-flashed to [[OmniDrive]] that enables reading into the lead-out of a CD without the use of the cache. Drives flashed to OmniDrive (ASUS 3.02) are acceptable for both new disc dumps and verifications.

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	✱ Older (approx 2015 and earlier) productions of these drives (PCB code '''JB7 2011.11.17''' or '''JBC5 2012.05.02''') are not cross-flashable to ~~the~~ [[~~Flashing Custom JB8 Firmware \| recommended custom '''JB8''' firmware~~]] and may brick your drive if you attempt to flash it. You can determine if a drive is '''JB8''' by the [http://web.archive.org/web/20211108135730/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/83QAAOSwIrBgrSQT/s-l1600.jpg sticker's manufacturing date] and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20211108135730/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/693522730414374932/IMG_20200328_190956.jpg PCB date code]		✱ Older (approx 2015 and earlier) productions of these drives (PCB code '''JB7 2011.11.17''' or '''JBC5 2012.05.02''') are not cross-flashable to [[OmniDrive]] and may brick your drive if you attempt to flash it. You can determine if a drive is '''JB8''' by the [http://web.archive.org/web/20211108135730/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/83QAAOSwIrBgrSQT/s-l1600.jpg sticker's manufacturing date] and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20211108135730/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/693522730414374932/IMG_20200328_190956.jpg PCB date code]

	=== TSST (SH-D163C / TS-H353C) ===		=== TSST (SH-D163C / TS-H353C) ===

>Deterous at 14:12, 20 February 2026

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	Drives based on the older '''JB7''' and '''JBC5''' are currently compatible with redump if they are on the [[Optical Disc Drive Compatibility: CD\|compatible drives list]].		Drives based on the older '''JB7''' and '''JBC5''' are currently compatible with redump if they are on the [[Optical Disc Drive Compatibility: CD\|compatible drives list]].

	Drives based on the newer '''JB8''' and '''JB9''' platform had the 0xF1 opcode removed in later firmware versions, so require specific firmware versions to read the lead-out with the cache (firmware versions listed in the table below). However, these drives are able to be cross-flashed to ~~the~~ [[~~Flashing Custom JB8 Firmware \|custom ASUS BW-16D1HT firmware made by Ribshark~~]] that enables reading into the lead-out of a CD without the use of the cache. Drives flashed to this custom firmware are acceptable for both new disc dumps and verifications.		Drives based on the newer '''JB8''' and '''JB9''' platform had the 0xF1 opcode removed in later firmware versions, so require specific firmware versions to read the lead-out with the cache (firmware versions listed in the table below). However, these drives are able to be cross-flashed to [[OmniDrive]] that enables reading into the lead-out of a CD without the use of the cache. Drives flashed to this custom firmware are acceptable for both new disc dumps and verifications.

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>Morlit at 09:42, 16 August 2025

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	* [[HexaLock AutoLock]]		* [[HexaLock AutoLock]]
	* [[CodeLok / CopyLok]]		* [[CodeLok / CopyLok]]
			* [[N-CD]]

	[[Category:Optical Disc Drives]]		[[Category:Optical Disc Drives]]

>Deterous at 13:35, 5 July 2025

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	A specific model of DVD drive manufactured by TSST (with MediaTek MT1339 chipset) has had its firmware patched by MoriGM to enable all the desired features for dumping CD to redump standards. This firmware is currently acceptable for verifications while it is being tested more broadly.		A specific model of DVD drive manufactured by TSST (with MediaTek MT1339 chipset) has had its firmware patched by MoriGM to enable all the desired features for dumping CD to redump standards. This firmware is currently acceptable for verifications while it is being tested more broadly.
	The patched firmware, currently revision "ZZ00", is compatible with the following specific models: Samsung SH-D163C, Toshiba TS-H353C, and rebadges of the TS-H353C (Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo).		The patched firmware, currently revision "ZZ00", is compatible with the following specific models: Samsung SH-D163C, Toshiba TS-H353C, and rebadges of the TS-H353C (Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo).

			To flash the firmware, you can run the redumper command given the drive path and firmware path:

			'''redumper flash::mt1339 --drive=E: --firmware=TS-H353C_ZZ00-mod.bin'''

	== Copy Protected CDs ==		== Copy Protected CDs ==

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	Note: While the PX-7xx series are capable of dumping DVDs, we recommend you use a different drive for DVDs to avoid unnecessary wear on these older drives.		Note: While the PX-7xx series are capable of dumping DVDs, we recommend you use a different drive for DVDs to avoid unnecessary wear on these older drives.

			Note also that like all old drives these models suffer from rubber degradation. And while not something that will affect dumping it can lead to issues with the tray ejection mechanism, requiring either a light knock on the drive or the usage of a pin to manually open it.

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