W-VHS

W-VHS is a high definition analog video tape format created by JVC. The format was introduced in 1994.

The recording medium of W-VHS is a 12.7 mm (½-inch) magnetic metallic tape stored in a cartridge the same size as VHS. The tape can be used to store MUSE encoded video at a resolution of 1125 lines, two simultaneous standard definition NTSC signals, or many hours of NTSC footage. Audio is stored in the VHS HiFi or S-VHS Digital Audio formats.

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