I-pod classic 80gb not connecting

I've just recently updated the software on my ipod and updated my itunes to itunes 10 and ever since i've done that my ipod will not connect to my computer. All it says in itunes is that it verifying my ipod and the screen stays like that. It won't let me click on anything else. It also crashs my ipod everytime as i just have to unplug it cos i can't even disconnect it correctly.
I've had my ipod for a few years now and i've never had problems like this before.
Can anyone help.

You need one of the cables here to connect to a TV.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300233
Even then, the iPod may not work with the portable DVD player or the non Apple dock because Apple have changed the way that iPods interface with other video accessories.
There have been numerous posts here on Apple's forums about this, and here's a link to one of them which may throw some light on your issue.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1307078&tstart=25

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