e2MDB – media database for OpenATV 8.0+
e2MDB adds descriptions, covers and other metadata to films, series, recordings and TV programmes. This extensive section covers the new add-on for OpenATV 8.0 and newer and applies across receiver models. Displaying e2MDB information in the Infobar, channel list and other Enigma2 views requires an adapted skin, such as Umbra or MetrixHD. The particular skin version and view must support e2MDB. Database processing, scans and the plugin’s own screens/web pages are separate functions.
A working display follows this sequence: storage → providers and language → media paths or existing EPG → processing → supported view. e2MDB does not download complete EPG listings or replace a video player.
Start with first setup. To locate a particular option, open all 47 settings or use the website search. German and English are maintained as separate native editions.
Chapters and reading paths
Section titled “Chapters and reading paths”Set up and understand
Section titled “Set up and understand”- Storage and architecture
- First setup
- API keys
- Providers and languages
- Media paths
- File and folder names
Library and EPG
Section titled “Library and EPG”- Scanning and progress
- Check and correct matches
- Live TV and EPG
- Prefill settings
- Select prefill channels
- Set up EPGRefresh
- EPGRefresh channels and sequence
Scheduling and daily use
Section titled “Scheduling and daily use”- Schedule e2MDB tasks
- Plan time windows
- Channel lists with artwork
- Use media information
- OpenWebif and web access
- Media Browser and tools
Status, maintenance and help
Section titled “Status, maintenance and help”Technical appendices
Section titled “Technical appendices”- Terminal and backend status
- Targeted read-only queries
- Backups and data paths
- Skinner: sources and requirements
- Skinner: covers and text
- Skinner: optional panels
- E2MDBEventInfo reference
- Skinner: lists and performance
Reference
Section titled “Reference”The technical appendices are for experienced users and skinners. Normal setup needs no Python or SQL changes. Native screenshots use MetrixHD; colours and wording may differ. Values come from a test installation and are not universal recommendations.