Canon ZR 900 camcorder not recognized by FireWire 800 using an adaptor to bring it down to 400

2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Memory: 2 GB
The iMac does not recognize video camcorder.
Port is 800 and I use an adapter to bring it down to 400.
Camera is a Canon ZR 900.
Connected using FireWire from camera to adapter and into the FireWire 800 port.
Am trying to use this set up in a school using Boinx TV software.
Tried to load video into iMovie but would not recognize the camera (only Built in iSight would show)
Any suggestions?

Piperdog wrote: ... Any suggestions?
(1) I don't use a ZR 900, but my best suggestion is to try at least one different connection method to see if the adapter you have might be the problem. Here are some examples you can consider:
• This Firewire 400-800 cable can work: http://store.apple.com/us/product/H7041ZM/A (I use this one.)
• Some users report that this low-priced alternative cable works:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812189097
• To use your iSight's FW400 6pin-6pin cable, you can use a 6pin-9pin adapter like one of these:
http://tinyurl.com/ydsbb6m (I successfully use this one, too.)
(2) If you have other Firewire devices, you can connect one to verify that your Mac's port is working. If not, try testing and resetting your Mac's Firewire using the instructions in this archived Apple knowledge base article:
http://tinyurl.com/7288row
(3) If you are still having trouble, you can test your camcorder and connection on a different Mac to see if it works with any you can find. If no, the camcorder may need service.
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