IPod don't display my music

I have connecting my iPod (4G) with a docking station on my Stereo Receiver. After a while all my music is gone; but when I connect my iPod on my computer (iTunes) and then disconnect (that's all), everything is back on the iPod.
A second problem is that now and then I can only listen to the
last number a listened before. The clicking wheel is not responding. A hard reset is the only solution
What's going on? Can anyone tell me?
iMac Mac OS X (10.3.9)
iMac Mac OS X (10.3.9) iPod 4G

Hi Jeffery,
Haven't had that problem, anything useful here:
Using iPod with multiple computers
Regards,
Colin R.

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