How can I connect a security camera reciever to my pc?

[Froggman]

>Its an inexpensive security cam with an AV receiver.
>The receiver has a single RCA video output.
>I have an RCA to USB converter cable.
>When I connect everything and power up, device manager blinks and random things disconnect.
>If I pull up a video streaming program, such as OBS, the security cam never shows up as a video source option.

Windows 7 64bit
DellXPS 8700
All updates related to.. anything.. done regularly (Such as Nvidia video drivers)

I believe there can be a way to do this. How hard can it be? I can connect it to my 20 year old boxy tv, why should't my 2 year old pc be able to capture a simple video? If anyone can help: appreciated!

 

[Chayan4400]

An RCA to USB cable is not converting the data stream to a format that's recognized by the PC. It's simple three RCA connectors wired up directly to the USB pinouts. That means it won't be recognized by your PC. It may even damage your PC if it is incorrectly wired.

See the reviews for more info: http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Audio-Video-Camcorder-Adapter/dp/B003QA5LA0

What you want is this: http://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Video-Capture-analog-iPhone/dp/B0029U2YSA/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1452322653&sr=1-2&keywords=Video+Capture+Adapter