EPG Settings
This reference contains the help text provided by OpenATV. The open dialog and selected options determine which entries are visible.
Where do I find it?
Section titled “Where do I find it?”Main Menu → Setup → EPG → EPG Settings
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EPG location
Choose the location where the EPG data will be stored when the OpenATV is shut down. The location must be available at boot time.
Reference & notes
config.misc.epgcachepath
Setup level: Expert.
EPG filename
Choose the name of the file that holds the EPG data when the OpenATV is shut down. This can be handy to differentiate between several receivers.
Reference & notes
config.misc.epgcachefilename
Setup level: Expert.
Scheduled load of 'epg.dat'
Allows the OpenATV to read the stored EPG data regularly.
Reference & notes
config.epg.cacheloadsched
Setup level: Expert.
Refresh every
The OpenATV reads the stored EPG data every selected number of hours.
Reference & notes
config.epg.cacheloadtimer
Setup level: Expert.
Visibility depends on other options or the dialog.
Save EPG data
Configure if 'epg.dat' should be saved at all.
Reference & notes
config.epg.saveepg
Setup level: Expert.
Scheduled save of 'epg.dat'
Allows the OpenATV to store the EPG data regularly.
Reference & notes
config.epg.cachesavesched
Setup level: Expert.
Save every
The OpenATV stores the EPG data every selected number of hours.
Reference & notes
config.epg.cachesavetimer
Setup level: Expert.
Visibility depends on other options or the dialog.
Show EIT Now/Next event data in the InfoBar
Display the EIT Now/Next event data in the InfoBar.
Reference & notes
config.usage.show_eit_nownext
Setup level: Expert.
Enable EIT EPG
Use EIT EPG information when it is available.
Reference & notes
config.epg.eit
Setup level: Expert.
Enable MHW EPG
Use MHW EPG information when it is available.
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config.epg.mhw
Setup level: Expert.
Enable FreeSat EPG
Use FreeSat EPG information when it is available.
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config.epg.freesat
Setup level: Expert.
Enable ViaSat EPG
Use ViaSat EPG information when it is available.
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config.epg.viasat
Setup level: Expert.
Enable Netmed EPG
Use Netmed EPG information when it is available.
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config.epg.netmed
Setup level: Expert.
Enable Virgin EPG
Use Virgin EPG information when it is available.
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config.epg.virgin
Setup level: Expert.
Enable OpenTV EPG
Use OpenTV EPG. Requires tuning to specific transponder to absorb EPG.
Reference & notes
config.epg.opentv
Setup level: Expert.
Maximum number of days in EPG
Use for load only x days in EPG.
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config.epg.maxdays
Setup level: Expert.
EPG history
Select how much EPG history, if any, to keep in the EPG cache. This historic data can be browsed in any of the EPG views. This can be useful for information about an event which has finished.
Reference & notes
config.epg.histminutes
Setup level: Expert.
Include EIT in http streams
When enabled, EIT data will be included in http streams. This allows a client receiver to show EPG.
Reference & notes
config.streaming.stream_eit
Setup level: Expert.
Include AIT in http streams
When enabled, AIT data will be included in http streams. This allows a client receiver to use HbbTV.
Reference & notes
config.streaming.stream_ait
Setup level: Expert.
Include SDT and BAT in http streams
When enabled, SDT and BAT data will be included in http streams.
Reference & notes
config.streaming.stream_sdtbat
Setup level: Expert.
Country for EPG event rating information
Choose a country scheme for decoding rating information in EPG events.
Reference & notes
config.misc.epgratingcountry
Setup level: Expert.
Country for EPG event genre information
Choose a country scheme for decoding genre information in EPG events.
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config.misc.epggenrecountry
Setup level: Expert.
Correct invalid EPG data
Choose the option to correct invalid EPG data.
Reference & notes
config.usage.correct_invalid_epgdata
Setup level: Expert.
Source: OpenATV setup.xml · fdc9347241.