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CD+G
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Also known as CD+Graphics, CD + Graphics, CD plus G, CD plus Graphics

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.

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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optical disc
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CD+G
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Article · Deutsch

Die CD+G bzw. CD-G (CD ± Graphics) ist ein technisches Verfahren sowie ein Standardformat für solche Audio-CDs, die zusätzlich Daten wie Liedtexte und/oder Bilder aufzeichnen kann bzw. enthält, die gleichzeitig mit der Musik auf einem Bildschirm dargestellt werden können.

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