Ipod detected but could not be identified

After my ipod running out of battery, it shut down itself.
When I tried to connect it with iTunes to recharge, there is no recharging battery image on ipod, but instead iTunes gave this error:
"And iPod has been detected, but it could not be identified properly. Please disconnect and reconnect the iPod, then try again. An unknown error occurred(1601)",
i followed the instruction and re-started iTunes, the same error occurred. Having checked in the device Manager in PC, i found my ipod went into DFU (recover) mode.
I cannot turn on my ipod and cannot recharge it. Any idea what should i do??

I just have my problem fixed =)
Fully recharge your iPod first then try again. I believe it should work.
you may have my whole story here
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=7262293#7262293

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