LG LRY-517 DVD/VCR Recorder/Player

At a Glance

The LRY‑517 is a 2005‑era DVD recorder and VCR combination deck that sits near the top of LG’s mid‑2000s “Super‑Multi” recording lineup. It features a silver chassis, a front‑panel DV/FireWire input for transferring MiniDV camcorder footage, and full bi‑directional dubbing between VHS and DVD. Its optical drive supports multiple recordable formats—DVD‑R, DVD‑RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW—making it far more flexible than many competing units of the time. The VCR section uses a 4‑head Hi‑Fi mechanism, and the unit’s on‑screen interface provides selectable recording modes ranging from XP (highest quality) to EP (long‑play). Because DVD recorders with FireWire inputs have become scarce, the LRY‑517 has developed a strong resale market. Sealed or new‑old‑stock examples are rare and can reach $700+, driven by demand from people digitizing family tapes and collectors seeking high‑end combo decks from the format’s final years. This one works as designed, is complete with original remote and is in great shape!Read More