Portable/Audio Device Configuration

To synchronize Tracks and Playlists to an iPod or other portable device, the device and synchronization options can be configured via Tools > Options > Portable/Audio Devices. These options enable the device and determine synchronization behavior (what types of files to copy and where to copy them to).

Device Plug-ins

Synchronization functionality is enabled via the use of Device Plugins--one Plug-in per device.

Plug-in Description

iPod This plug-in is used for the iPod, iPod Shuffle, iPod mini, iPod Nano, iPod Video, including 5th generation iPods. It synchs MP3 files and related properties including Album Art, ratings, volume leveling information, play history, as well as Playlists. It does not support aac files, though auto-conversion can convert such files if a suitable input plugin has been installed.

WMDM This plug-in is suitable for most other devices, and is designed especially for 'MTP' devices that are labelled 'Plays for Sure'. This plug-in does not support Synchronization of WMA files protected by DRM 10. It synchronizes whatever audio formats are supported by the device along with related properties including Album Art, ratings, play history, and Playlists (assuming they are supported by the device).

Generic/Portable Device This USB Mass Storage device plug-in is suitable for any device that appears as a drive letter in Windows Explorer. Although the WMDM driver can often be used with such devices, the generic plug-in is advantageous from a performance perspective for such devices. The generic plugin will synchronize Tracks with all their properties, along with Playlists, however, it will not explicity sync Album Art that isn't saved to a tag, or play history.

iRiver H-series This plug-in supports the H-120 and H-320 devices by iRiver. These devices are USB Mass Storage devices that could be used with the generic plug-in, however, this plug-in adds support for the iRiver database so that the database is always up to date.

If multiple devices are used, then multiple plugins can be configured--one for each device. If the device is not yet configured, select the most appropriate plug-in and press Configure.

If you are repeatedly prompted to configure a device that you do not wish to synchronize, simply uncheck the device.

Related Information:

Configuring Device-specific settings

Configuring Synchronization Options

Configuring which Files to Synchronize

Synchronizing Tracks to Portable Devices

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Plug-in	Description
iPod	This plug-in is used for the iPod, iPod Shuffle, iPod mini, iPod Nano, iPod Video, including 5th generation iPods. It synchs MP3 files and related properties including Album Art, ratings, volume leveling information, play history, as well as Playlists. It does not support aac files, though auto-conversion can convert such files if a suitable input plugin has been installed.
WMDM	This plug-in is suitable for most other devices, and is designed especially for 'MTP' devices that are labelled 'Plays for Sure'. This plug-in does not support Synchronization of WMA files protected by DRM 10. It synchronizes whatever audio formats are supported by the device along with related properties including Album Art, ratings, play history, and Playlists (assuming they are supported by the device).
Generic/Portable Device	This USB Mass Storage device plug-in is suitable for any device that appears as a drive letter in Windows Explorer. Although the WMDM driver can often be used with such devices, the generic plug-in is advantageous from a performance perspective for such devices. The generic plugin will synchronize Tracks with all their properties, along with Playlists, however, it will not explicity sync Album Art that isn't saved to a tag, or play history.
iRiver H-series	This plug-in supports the H-120 and H-320 devices by iRiver. These devices are USB Mass Storage devices that could be used with the generic plug-in, however, this plug-in adds support for the iRiver database so that the database is always up to date.