stone1998
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Q: I've downloaded a TV show for my ipod classic, it shows up on my PC ipod librargy but it does not show up on my Ipod play list

I've recently downloaded a 3 TV shows from the Itunes store onto my Ipod classic.  It shows up on my PC Itunes playlist, andI can play it on my pc but will not show up on my Ipod play list.  I've searched all of the directories and can't see it there.

I have plenty of space on the drive so that's not the issue.

iPod classic, Windows 98

Posted on Jul 23, 2012 5:22 AM

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Q: I've downloaded a TV show for my ipod classic, it shows up on my PC ipod librargy but it does not show up on my Ipod play list

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  • by planb77,Helpful

    planb77 planb77 Jul 23, 2012 6:53 AM in response to stone1998
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    Jul 23, 2012 6:53 AM in response to stone1998

    So you have downloaded the TV Show to your iTunes library and verified it shows up under the TV Shows library category in iTunes on your PC correct?

     

    Have you double checked to make sure these TV Shows are configured to sync to your device from under the iPod's TV Shows configuration tab.

     

    To access the TV Shows tab for your iPod, plug your iPod in and click on it from under the Devices section in the left hand pane of iTunes.  This will bring you to the Summary tab. Along the top you should see a TV Shows tab, so go ahead and click on it.  Here you can configure how and what TV Shows sync to your iPod.

     

    If you do make any changes to do this tab, make sure to hit the Apply button in the lower right hand corner to Apply the update changes to your device.

     

    B-rock

  • by stone1998,

    stone1998 stone1998 Jul 25, 2012 5:29 AM in response to planb77
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    Jul 25, 2012 5:29 AM in response to planb77


    As I follow your instructions, get to the TV show tab, the icons for each of the shows appear but these are "shaded" vs the other shows (that work on my Ipod) and are not shaded.

    I think the issue may be that these TV shows are in HD. Would that keep them from playing?

  • by planb77,

    planb77 planb77 Jul 25, 2012 5:50 AM in response to stone1998
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    Jul 25, 2012 5:50 AM in response to stone1998

    I think the issue may be that these TV shows are in HD. Would that keep them from playing?

     

    Yes.  Sounds like you are trying to sync the HD version of the TV Episode.  You should try to download the Standard Definition copy instead and sync that to your device as HD content is not compatible with the Nano.  See here for more information:

    iTunes: May be unable to transfer videos to iPhone, iPad, or iPod

     

    To prevent HD versions from being downloaded in the future head to the iTunes Store, click the Purchased link, and then select TV Shows and remove the tick mark next to Download HD when available.  You should be able to download the SD version now from under this same page.

     

     

    B-rock