View source for JVC SR-W5U

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|brand=JVC
|model_code=SR-W5U
|device_type=VCR
|format_family=VHS
|supported_formats=VHS, S-VHS, W-VHS
|recording_formats=VHS, S-VHS, W-VHS
|image_main=JVC SR-W5U front.jpg
|msrp=4890.00
|features=HD recording mode for 1125/60, VHS and S-VHS backward compatibility, 9-hour SD recording mode (EP), Hi-Fi audio, slow-motion playback, repeat playback
|description=The JVC SR-W5U is a W-VHS HDTV recorder/player positioned as a more affordable alternative to the flagship [[JVC SR-W7U]]. It provides baseband analog HD recording in the 1080i and 1035i formats (1125/60) using W-VHS cassettes, while maintaining full backward compatibility with VHS and S-VHS for standard-definition recording and playback. Compared to the SR-W7U, the SR-W5U omits professional features such as RS-422A serial control, SMPTE timecode, and the D-sub 15-pin RGB output. Detailed I/O specifications are not available from the JVC Pro product pages. Compatible W-VHS tapes (WT-120HA, WT-180HA) were eventually discontinued and replaced by D-9/Digital-S tapes for continued operation. The unit carried an MSRP of $4,890.
|av_system=NTSC
|frequency=60Hz
}}
{{AV voltage range
|voltage_min=120
|voltage_max=120
}}
{{AV link
|link_type=Manufacturer
|link_source=JVC - Product Overview
|link_url=http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/tech_desc.jsp?model_id=MDL100250&feature_id=01
}}
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|link_source=JVC - Accessories
|link_url=http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/accessories.jsp?model_id=MDL100250&feature_id=05
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{{AV link
|link_type=Manufacturer
|link_source=JVC - Similar Models
|link_url=http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/similar.jsp?model_id=MDL100250&feature_id=18
}}
== Compatible Tapes ==

The SR-W5U uses the same tape accessories as the SR-W7U. The original W-VHS tapes (WT-series) were eventually discontinued, with JVC recommending D-9/Digital-S tapes (DS-series) as replacements.<ref name="accessories">{{cite web |url=http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/accessories.jsp?model_id=MDL100250&feature_id=05 |title=SR-W5U Accessories |publisher=JVC Professional Products Company |access-date=February 5, 2026}}</ref>

=== W-VHS Tapes ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Model !! Description !! MSRP !! Status
|-
| WT-120HA || 120-minute W-VHS HD mode tape || $65.00 || Discontinued — JVC recommended DS-104 (D-9) as replacement
|-
| WT-180HA || 180-minute W-VHS HD mode tape || $80.00 || Discontinued — JVC recommended DS-104 (D-9) as replacement
|}

=== D-9 / Digital-S Tapes ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Model !! Description !! MSRP
|-
| DS-10 || 10-minute D-9 tape || $21.00
|-
| DS-34 || 34-minute D-9 tape || $24.00
|-
| DS-64 || 64-minute D-9 tape || $33.00
|-
| DS-104 || 104-minute D-9 tape || $44.00
|-
| DS-124 || 124-minute D-9 tape || $59.00
|}

All listed accessories were discontinued at the time of archival.<ref name="accessories" />

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