Ipod Classic doesn't recognize tracks following sync

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richatl1
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Ipod Classic doesn't recognize tracks following sync

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Just got a 6g Ipod classic updated to a 240gb drive. This is the 3rd Ipod classic I have had and have used MediaMonkey on all the prior ones to manage a large music collection. Mediamonkey recognizes the new Ipod, and I have updated the registry on my PC to allow for M3U configuration. I have selected specific playlists to sync to the new Ipod. Those files all transfer over, and the files and playlists both show in the tree on the left pane of MediaMonkey while the Ipod is attached to the PC. However, when I detach the Ipod, it says it contains no music, no files, no playlists--nada. I have never had this happen before--I have restored it in Itunes and started over to no avail. Does anyone have any idea why this is happening? Thanks.
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Re: Ipod Classic doesn't recognize tracks following sync

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Which version of MediaMonkey are you using?
richatl1
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Re: Ipod Classic doesn't recognize tracks following sync

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I am using version 4.0.7.1511 - the standard version. Thanks.
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Re: Ipod Classic doesn't recognize tracks following sync

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Really stumped here. I loaded a playlist using Itunes and it worked fine. I then attached an old Ipod I had which syncs with no problem and compared the Mediamonkey device configuration settings. They are identical. I really don't want to have to go back to using Itunes for this new classic, but I'm fearing I may have no other alternative since I can't come up with any reason why the Ipod continues to show "No Music", "No Playlists", etc., upon disconnecting following a MM sync. If anyone has any ideas I would love to hear them.
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Re: Ipod Classic doesn't recognize tracks following sync

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MediaMonkey 4.1 has some fixes for Apple devices so you could try the beta in the Beta forum. If it still fails a debug log (step 4b) send to support would be helpful: http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewto ... f=12&t=341
Sensei Le Roof
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Re: Ipod Classic doesn't recognize tracks following sync

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I can't help wondering how you got a 240GB iPod when the biggest HD they offer in a Classic is 160GB.
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Re: Ipod Classic doesn't recognize tracks following sync

Post by mm4please »

Me too.

Just did an in-place upgrade from MM3 Gold to MM4 Gold (4.0.7.1511). I downloaded the new codec pack and installed it. I then configured the sync for my new iPod 240GB 7th gen.....to convert all files ('unsupported audio files" - 98% of my files are FLAC) to AAC VBR 100%.

After 18 hours of transcoding & syncing (using the "Send To...iPod" right click functionality), after safely disconnect hardware, my ipod 240GB showed 140GB free, but did not list ANY music whatsoever.....it appeared as blank as before (even wiped out the 1 'test' song that was on the ipod when I got it).

This is the same process I used to transcode and sync FLAC to my 64GB ipod Touch 4th gen back under MM3 w/ MM3 codec pack, approx 2 years ago. I wonder why it failed?

Is it possible the ipod is not indexing the AAC files due to unsupported characters (I've seem some Japanese language come out ok in the syncing display - not sure on the ipod (the part that is visible as a mapped drive)?
Conflicting names (files that got translated to the same name as part of the transcode/sync process ---- my understanding that the names get truncated to 4 chars on the ipod)?
Too many files?
240GB unsupported by the MM4 sync method (whatever the specifics of it are)?
or ????

Any help appreciated.

Thanks,
WorkingMM4to240GBiPodSyncPlease
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Re: Ipod Classic doesn't recognize tracks following sync

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MediaMonkey 4.1 (currently available in Beta forum) contains some fixes in this area that may address this issue. If you have access to iTunes you should sync 1 file to the device with iTunes as this often fixes the issue.
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Re: Ipod Classic doesn't recognize tracks following sync

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Via iTunes, I reset my ipod to factory settings. I then syncd 4 songs via itunes and they showed up and played fine. After disconnect and reconnect via remove device safely in the windows toolbar, I went to MM4 Gold w/ MM4 codec pack (exact version above/latest version), did a sync of 1 album, did a remove device safely from within MM4, and my ipod said 'No Music' again.

When I have the time, I'll give the beta a whirl, and see if I can create a debug log if it helps.

Thanks,
David
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Re: Ipod Classic doesn't recognize tracks following sync

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richatl1 wrote:Just got the best fat burners for women and a 6g Ipod classic updated to a 240gb drive. This is the 3rd Ipod classic I have had and have used MediaMonkey on all the prior ones to manage a large music collection. Mediamonkey recognizes the new Ipod, and I have updated the registry on my PC to allow for M3U configuration. I have selected specific playlists to sync to the new Ipod. Those files all transfer over, and the files and playlists both show in the tree on the left pane of MediaMonkey while the Ipod is attached to the PC. However, when I detach the Ipod, it says it contains no music, no files, no playlists--nada. I have never had this happen before--I have restored it in Itunes and started over to no avail. Does anyone have any idea why this is happening? Thanks.
I have the ipod classic, just got it from ebay. Does the latest mm 4.1 version work on the ipod classic?
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Re: Ipod Classic doesn't recognize tracks following sync

Post by Lowlander »

It's supposed to, however it seems some see no files after sync (send a debug log to support if you see this!).
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Re: Ipod Classic doesn't recognize tracks following sync

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Has there been any progress with this? I'm in the same boat, acquired an iPod Classic 240gb upgrade, and although it works fine through iTunes (which doesn't help me as it would take hours to reorganise it from MediaMonkey where all my music is currently sorted and filed), but when I sync through MediaMonkey, the iPod says there is no music and when I plug it back in iTunes says I need to restore the iPod!
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Re: Ipod Classic doesn't recognize tracks following sync

Post by yarguy »

What kind of files are you syncing? MP3, ALAC, FLAC, WAV? iPod Classic will not play all of these, but MM may not convert unless you specifically tell it to.
JoshCohenMorgan wrote:Has there been any progress with this? I'm in the same boat, acquired an iPod Classic 240gb upgrade, and although it works fine through iTunes (which doesn't help me as it would take hours to reorganise it from MediaMonkey where all my music is currently sorted and filed), but when I sync through MediaMonkey, the iPod says there is no music and when I plug it back in iTunes says I need to restore the iPod!
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Re: Ipod Classic doesn't recognize tracks following sync

Post by JoshCohenMorgan »

yarguy wrote:What kind of files are you syncing? MP3, ALAC, FLAC, WAV? iPod Classic will not play all of these, but MM may not convert unless you specifically tell it to.
JoshCohenMorgan wrote:Has there been any progress with this? I'm in the same boat, acquired an iPod Classic 240gb upgrade, and although it works fine through iTunes (which doesn't help me as it would take hours to reorganise it from MediaMonkey where all my music is currently sorted and filed), but when I sync through MediaMonkey, the iPod says there is no music and when I plug it back in iTunes says I need to restore the iPod!
I'm just using standard WAV files which are fully compatible with the iPod classic.
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Re: Ipod Classic doesn't recognize tracks following sync

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yarguy wrote:What kind of files are you syncing? MP3, ALAC, FLAC, WAV? iPod Classic will not play all of these, but MM may not convert unless you specifically tell it to.
JoshCohenMorgan wrote:Has there been any progress with this sizegenetics review/ this? I'm in the same boat, acquired an iPod Classic 240gb upgrade, related to phenqand although it works fine through iTunes (which doesn't help me as it would take hours to reorganise it from MediaMonkey where all my music is currently sorted and filed), but when I sync through MediaMonkey, the iPod says there is no music and when I plug it back in iTunes says I need to restore the iPod!
I'm just using standard WAV files.
which are fully compatible with the iPod classic?
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