Connecting 5th gen. ipod to new LG stereo with USB port. Functionality?

Hi,
I recently got a new LG "micro hi-fi system" (model LFU850) with a USB port for MP3 players. The problem is when I connect the ipod via USB, I lose all the functionality of the ipod database. In other words, the stereo numerically lists about half of the songs on the ipod (293, for example)and plays them in an order I can't figure out. I can't select playlists or albums on the ipod. The ipod does charge and allow the music to be played, and it does sound GOOD. Anything I can do to restore ipod menu functionality while hooked up to the stereo? Thanks in advance! Mike
5th gen. Windows XP

I had the same problem. Because music files aren't dragged or copied into iPod hard drive (the normal process for most mp3 players) but instead downloaded through iTunes into the iPod you lose functionality because iTunes categories music files in numerous and simultaneous ways e.g playlists/genre/artist/album/ etc. Most usb enabled stereos are not fitted with the technology to unlock all that information.
There are 3 solutions you could try.
1. Place music files and folders directly into iPod hard drive and not through iTunes. See if that works. The only problem with this solution (if it does work) is if you still want to use your iPod as a portable music player on it's own you will have to upload your music files again through iTunes into your iPod.
2. Buy a speaker system made for iPod but what's the point when you already have a usb enable stereo. One of the disadvantages of owning an iPod is that you never stop accessoring, the iPod on it's own is never enough because it lacks many basic utilities.
3. Stick to your old portable mp3 player or buy one with greater capacity - (there are some with 8GB) and return or sell your iPod (This is the option I chose). I can't offer advice on buying rival mp3 players such as Creative Zen or Zune as I'm not sure of what method they use to download music files.
Let me know how it goes!
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