Once-playable videos suddenly "not supported"

A 30G video iPod that had been playing videos downloaded from iTunes (Disney shorts and TV shows) as well as home videos, suddenly announced that all these videos are "not supported". iTunes will no longer update the iPod with these videos and shows the iPod video menu as blank.
In looking through the forum, other people are having this problem as well. Some responses have suggested re-formatting the videos. I would prefer not to re-format dozens of videos. Also, what is to say this will not happen again?
Does anyone know why this has happened in the first place, and if there is a way to get the iPod to recognize the videos as it once did?
I already tried a Restore--no change.
Thanks!

ksaa wrote:
.... So is it my iPhone or is it my charger?
The only way to find out would be trying another Apple USB cable. If you can, visit an Authorized Apple Service Provider or Apple Store next to your place and let them have a look at the phone.
Also see About iPhone, iPad, and iPod accessories and Troubleshooting iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch accessories
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