Video on Imac

Hi
I have a wireless video camera that transmits the signal to a reciever. This reciever can send the signal to a TV through a cable with a yellow composite-video plug. (RCA-connector I guess)
How can I connect this to my Imac so I can se the transmitted video live on the Imac screen?
Regards
Lars

Hi Lars, if RCA is the only option...
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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/626680-REG/Ion_VIDEO2PC_Video_2_PC_Digital _Video_Converter.html
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