Importing Component Video to MacBook Pro

Hi All,
I have a satellite receiver with a Y Pb Pr output and an HDMI output. I've recorded a few programs that I would like to transfer to my MacBook Pro. I'm confused by the available cables. Can someone tell me what cable I need and the procedure to import video programming into my MacBook Pro?
Thanks,
kayjh

Actually, after doing a bit more reading, I find that DVI doesn't carry audio (and sounds like it is an output from the port on my computer, not an input), so I'm back to square one. Anyone have success transferring digital content from a PVR to their Mac? there must be a simple way (??)

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