CD+G
Sign in to saveCD+G (also known as CD-G, CD+Graphics, and TV-Graphics) is an extension of the compact disc standard that enables the display of low-resolution graphics alongside audio content when played on a compatible device. This functionality is most commonly associated with karaoke systems, which use CD+G discs to display on-screen lyrics synchronized with music playback. The CD+G format was defined by Philips and Sony as an extension of the Red Book specification for audio CDs.
Key facts
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- Media.type
- Optical disc
- Media.encoding
- Various
- Media.capacity
- Typically up to 800 MB (up to 80 minutes audio)
- Media.read
- 780 nm laser diode
- Media.standard
- Red Book
- Media.owner
- Philips & Sony
- Media.use
- Audio with primitive visuals
- Media.extended from
- CD-DA
- Media.extended to
- CD+EG
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CD+G (also known as CD-G, CD+Graphics, and TV-Graphics) is an extension of the compact disc standard that enables the display of low-resolution graphics alongside audio content when played on a compatible device. This functionality is most commonly associated with karaoke systems, which use CD+G discs to display on-screen lyrics synchronized with music playback. The CD+G format was defined by Philips and Sony as an extension of the Red Book specification for audio CDs.
The first commercially released CD to utilize the CD+G format was Eat or Be Eaten by Firesign Theatre in 1985. A related format, CD+EG, offers enhanced graphical capabilities but has seen little adoption in commercial releases.