Re: Step-by-step procedure for installing new IPOD 30GB

Ina Bechhoefer wrote:
> I bought a 30GB iPod.  I tried to uninstall MusicMatch and run Ephpod.
> I was successful one time only.  In subsequent synchs, although the
> files would show up on EphPod, I was never able to see songs, etc. on
> the iPod itself.  I restored several times and came to the conclusion
> that my iPod may be defective.  I tried both the 2.60f and 2.70a
> versions of Ephpod 2.  I am using Windows XP Pro and a laptop w/ a
> 4-prong firewire connection, so I can only upload a portion of my
> database at a time before I run out of battery power.

That happenned to me several times too. However a reset (Hold on -> Hold
off -> Menu + Play for 5 seconds) makes the songs appears. My guess is
ephPod doesn't write the database right or misses some step and resetting
the iPod makes it work. Last note, be careful, for the new iPods, reset
needs to be after a switch of the hold button unlike the hold iPod, it's not
a bug, it is in the manual :-)

> In any case, I am exchanging the iPod for a new one today and want to
> install iPod to synch exclusively w/ Ephpod.  However, I also would
> like to install MusicMatch 8.0 after the EphPod is successfully set
> up.  I plan to use MusicMatch for SuperTagging and some ripping.   (I
> did take a look at Media Center 9 and like its interface very much,
> but thought its CD lookup features were very weak.)
>
> I have read various threads but none address systematically the
> questions below.
>
> My specific questions.
>
> 1.  What is the proper step-by-ste procedure for configuring a new 30GB
> iPod out of the box and installing EphPod using Windows XP?

For me: Install the CD all the way to MusicMatch and click on cancel when it
is time to install MusicMatch. Then format the iPod on Windows (WinXP insist
on formatting it for some odd reason and you can't run Restoration until
that is done), then after (quick) formatting, run restoration then reset the
iPod. iPod manager is getting much better at detecting/mounting/unmounting
the iPod. Once the install is done, you should launch the manager and
activate the disk mode.

> 2.  Which version of Ephpod should I use. 2.60 or 2.70+?

2.70a seems to work for me.

> 3.  Anything special needed for Audible file support?

Never tried that before. Don't know.

> 4.  Are there any problems that I should be aware of when installing
> MusicMatch 8 (w/o Ephpod support).

Never used MusicMatch as the interface seems to have been designed to annoy
people more than anything.

-- 
Sam



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