: Indicates "Channel 10" (or a specific sub-stream) using the "Main" (high-quality) recording stream.
This string identifies a specific video file from a security system, most likely a Dahua or Hikvision DVR/NVR. 36 CAM 5____ 10_main_20221029220217.dav
: A proprietary encrypted video format commonly used by Dahua Technology and their OEM partners. How to View this File : Indicates "Channel 10" (or a specific sub-stream)
: You can sometimes play these files in VLC if you manually change the demuxer settings to "H264 video demuxer" in the advanced preferences. How to View this File : You can
: The timestamp (24-hour format) showing the recording started at 10:02:17 PM .
: Used by technicians to manage security hardware, this often includes a basic playback component. Related Traffic Resources
: This is the primary tool designed to play and convert .dav files. You can find it through the Dahua Wiki Support page.