iPod ipod does not show up on mac

[chocolate boy]

I have an old classic Ipod 20GB color and when i try to sync it
it does not show up on my mac I tried restarting it with the Menu + Center button but when i do that it said that the ipods corrupted and try restoring before using itunes then my ipod icon disappears what do i do






Chocolate boy Ipod Classic 20GB color

 

[optophobia]

Try connecting it to a windows machine

 

[chocolate boy]

ok