Ipod classic won't sync video files

I have .mov and .m4v and .mp4 video files that used to work perfectly with my ipod but now I get the message that "x wasn't synced with your ipod because it was not compatible"  Extremely annoying.  I have checked teh bit rates etc and they are al withing what the spec says the ipod will play.  Indeed I have older files of the same type that it plays fine but not these newer ones.
Help

Are these videos from the iTunes store or imported from outside of iTunes?  If they were imported from outside of iTunes try using the iTunes built in converter to try and convert the videos to an even friendlier iPod format.  To do this, highlight the video and choose Create iPod or iPhone version from the Advanced drop down menu.
More troubleshooting can be found here.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1497
B-rock

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