How to reformat iPod classic

My iPod Classic told me to reformat immediately. I have tried to re-set. How do I re-format?
I also get a message saying my iPod does not have permission to sync with my Mac. I've had both for 2+ years and sync'd them many times. Is this associated with the need to re-format?

Thank you for addressing my problem.
I've followed your advice, i.e. I've "restored" the iPod and am now in a lengthy synching process. (I had to go thru this process a few weeks ago, when my iPod froze.)
But prior to restoring the same Warning Message appeared again to say:
"OS X can’t repair the disk “my iPod.” You can still open or copy files on the disk, but you can’t save changes to files on the disk. Back up the disk and reformat it as soon as you can."
I've gone ahead with your advice and am restoring, but the message implies a formatting issue. And it sounds serious.
Can you advise re reformatting the disk?

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