36 Cam 5____: 10_main_20221029220217.dav

: The timestamp (24-hour format) showing the recording started at 10:02:17 PM .

: You can sometimes play these files in VLC if you manually change the demuxer settings to "H264 video demuxer" in the advanced preferences. 36 CAM 5____ 10_main_20221029220217.dav

: This is the primary tool designed to play and convert .dav files. You can find it through the Dahua Wiki Support page. : The timestamp (24-hour format) showing the recording

: The date the footage was recorded— October 29, 2022 . You can find it through the Dahua Wiki Support page

Because .dav files are encrypted, standard players like Windows Media Player or QuickTime usually cannot open them. To view the footage, you can use these official tools:

: Indicates "Channel 10" (or a specific sub-stream) using the "Main" (high-quality) recording stream.

While this specific file appears to be from a private or commercial security system, if you are looking for public roadway footage in California, you can check the following: