Apple TV Could Not Sign In

Hi, I have had my apple TV for a couple of years with no problems whatsoever.
I use it to watch UK TV whilst in Spain.
Last week for some reason Apple wouldn't accept my password and made me reset it which in itself has created a load of problems but all devices are now on the new password except the Apple TV. I turned it on this morning and can only get to Could Not Sign In with a box underneath saying OK.  Yet when I try to move forward with the remote nothing happens.
I have done a reset umpteen times with the menu and down button but get as far as a fuzzy liney screen or back to the Could Not Sign In page.  I cannot move forward to change my password.
I do not have a micro HDMI cable and my iMac only has this. But I have only ever used Apple TV wirelessly predominantly via my iPad or iPhones.
My internet and modem are in a different room quite some distance from the Apple TV but have an excellent unlimited internet connection.
Can anyone please help me?  Am very sick and spend most of my time in bed so really want it sorted out.
Thanks

the Apple TV does not have a microHDmi connector it has a normal connector hdmi connector and a microUSB connector used to restore the os of the Apple TV if it crash in such a case the user connect the microUSB cable to the appletv and Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation): Restoring your Apple TV - Apple Support
microUSB is the std connector for all other smart phones so most supermarkets carry them

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