Cannot select tracks on ipod classics through Itunes.

Hi
Once I connect my new IPOD to my mac, the IPOD itself shows up and the list of music on the IPOD shows up in ITunes, but I edit/select tracks at all. Its as if they are locked. Any idea how to overcome this?

If the songs are "greyed out" it's because you have the iPod set to transfer songs automatically. That is also why the padlock icon appears at the bottom of iTunes next to the space used/available.
If you want the songs to be bold and selectable/editable, then you need to change to manage the content manually.
Please note that by editing/changing the songs on your iPod in this manner, the changes will not affect the songs in iTunes, only on your iPod.

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