Yes. With the beta software, emplode/player have been known to lock up sometimes during and after synchs. They said "beta", and they meant it.

1.03 is not beta and should be rock-stable. Downgrade to both 1.03 emplode and 1.03 player and use those while you are doing your first batch of organizing and installing the music. Corresponding FAQ entry here.

Congratulations on your new toy, by the way. Give the FAQ a good skim and you should be good to go.